We are a student-run non-profit company based in Cologne. Here, students can become entrepreneurial at an early stage and work on projects and events. With our connections to the business and start-up scene, but also to students worldwide, we create a platform for exchange. An exchange between entrepreneurs and students, between generations and between countries. At our events, we enable conversations at eye level in an informal atmosphere. Since 1984, many stories, ideas and careers have been created in this way more…
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The power of diverse perspectives on current challenges and creative thinking is more needed than ever. We enable a dialogue at eye level between bright students and accomplished leaders. As a student-run company, we can create a unique open and less formal atmosphere in our events which nevertheless is highly productive.
Our formats are sponsored by a variety of top companies covering multiple industries. Each of these formats are led by high- ranked representatives. Enjoy the opportunity to connect with them not only on a professional but also a personal level.
This is your chance to impress top companies with your work attitude and skills. Stand out from fellow bright students from all over the world and make a lasting impression. All while improving your skills and broadening your knowledge in the event.
We select excellent students from all parts of the world to attend our events. Enjoy this unique spirit, connect with them and get to know different perspectives and tricks of the trade from like minded aspiring students. Whether it be regarding entrepreneurship, academics or international initiatives.
Connect your experience with unbiased out of the box thinking to gain new perspectives on today’s problems. To solve them we need both. Enjoy the opportunity to connect with bright students not only on a professional but also a personal level.
Establish your company as an employer for the next generation. Attend our interactive and discussive events to authentically represent your company, its values, and benefits to young talents.
Assess new talents during your sponsored event in a less formal environment. Get to know the work attitude and skills of your prospects in a surrounding that allows them to open up more freely than in an office or headquarter.
“No matter how bad the situation looks, you can always throw over everything, make a new plan and still succeed. Together as a team you can achieve everything! Just keep on going!”
2023 was an exciting year for us! In addition to several workshops and Creation Labs, we organized three Dialogue Nights where students and entrepreneurs could get to know each other and exchange ideas on an equal footing. The World Business Dialogue gives you the chance to connect with other people in an uncomplicated way. Combined with the openness of the city of Cologne this is a truly unique experience.