The CEIBS alumni network includes more than 34,000 members worldwide, with particularly strong representation across China and the wider Asia-Pacific region. For students, this network becomes accessible from the start of the programme, offering direct connections to professionals across industries, functions, and markets.
Students engage with alumni through career events, industry forums, guest speaker sessions, and structured mentorship opportunities. CEIBS regularly organises major forums and alumni gatherings across China, Europe, and other global locations, creating platforms where students and alumni connect with business leaders, policymakers, and academics.
Examples include high-profile events such as the CEIBS Europe Forum and regional alumni forums, which bring together executives and industry experts to discuss topics such as strategy, innovation, and leadership. These events provide students with direct exposure to real-world business challenges while expanding their professional networks across markets.
On campus and across the CEIBS network, students also participate in industry-focused forums and alumni reunions, such as the CEIBS Alumni Reunion & Annual Forum, where company founders, CEOs, and senior leaders share insights on global trends and emerging industries.
In addition to large-scale events, CEIBS offers ongoing opportunities for engagement through chapter-led networking activities, expert dialogues, and smaller alumni meet-ups, allowing students to build more personalised connections and gain practical advice from experienced professionals.
These interactions provide insight into different career paths while also helping students understand how to navigate the Chinese and regional business landscape. Informal connections built during the programme further strengthen this access, as alumni remain actively involved in the CEIBS community.
Networking in this context offers clear practical advantages. Students are able to build relationships within China while also developing cross-border connections that support international career mobility. This combination is particularly valuable for those looking to work across markets or transition into roles connected to Asia.
This is how Sophia Zhang, a CEIBS student, describes her experience:
"Their willingness to help was simple and pure… To me, this is what’s most precious about the CEIBS MBA network — people who give their time and talent not for material gain, but because they want to make something meaningful happen together."
