Frequently Asked Questions
Everyone in the CEMS Community can attend the CEMS Annual Events.
Annual Meetings: Several governance meetings are open only to respective stakeholders (Deans, Executive Councillors, Management Council, Programme Managers, Academic Directors, Communication Directors, Alumni Relations Managers and Alumni representatives).
CEMS MIM Graduation Activities: We encourage all our graduands from the class year 2026 to join in the Graduation activities. Places at some events are limited. See "Information for Graduands" for further details.
Register early to secure places for you and your guest(s).
We cannot open places to current students at this time because of high numbers of participants and we must prioritise our Graduands and their guests first.
Any available places, either for the Ceremony or the Parties, will be opened at the closing of registrations on November 6. However, this is not guaranteed.
Graduands:
Smart formal, including
- Tuxedo, national costume, or a formal dark suit and tie.
- Long dress, smart suit, or a formal cocktail-length dress.
Guests:
Formal dress is preferred.
For all other events, there is no stated dress code.
CEMS community representatives:
Made up of colleagues who contribute to the governance and delivery of the CEMS Global Alliance, including Corporate Partners, Deans, Executive Councillors, Academic Directors, Management Council, Programme Managers, Communication Directors and Alumni Relations Managers, Alumni representatives, Language Advisory Committee and Student Board.
Graduands:
A person who is about to receive their academic degree.
Guests of graduands:
Family and friends of the graduand.
CEMS community representatives, graduands and alumni: To register, please use the login email that you use for your www.cems.org account. Individual emails are needed for everyone – no group emails can be used.
To register, click on "Register Here" directly from your invitation email. If your email is not recognised, please click on 'Sign in' on the upper right corner of the page and follow the steps to register. If you have any issues, send an email to annualevents@cems.org.
Guests of CEMS community representatives: Some events are open to guests of our CEMS Community Representatives. All guests must be registered with an individual email address via the registration portal. Please email any queries to annualevents@cems.org.
Guests of Graduands: Graduands must register their guest(s) as part of their own registration and all guests will require an individual email address. We recommended that graduands register their guests at the time of booking their own attendance.
To all attendees of the CEMS Annual Events & Graduation Ceremony 2026: Some events are restricted to specific community groups. You will be able to access events which you are eligible to attend. If you do not see an event or meeting that you need to attend during registration, please contact us at annualevents@cems.org.
If you don’t possess a login and/or password for www.cems.org, please request access by emailing annualevents@cems.org.
Registration closes for all participating members of the CEMS community on Friday 6 November.
Early bird registration:
(Academic Members) Early bird registration: until 31 August 2026
(Graduands) Early bird registration: until 15 September 2026
(Graduands) Early bird registration: until 15 September 2026
(Guests) Early bird registration: until 15 September 2026
Only registrations with confirmed payments by the early-bird deadline will be accepted. Any payments made after this deadline will revert to the regular price of the category and/or event.
Regular price registration:
(Academic Members) Regular price registration: 1 September - 6 November
(Graduands) Regular price registration: 16 September - 6 November
(Guests) Regular price registration: 16 September - 6 November
Payments must be confirmed by the end of 6 November.
Please note that places are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. We recommend that you register as early as possible to secure places for you and your guests.
Payment is made at the time of registration. For credit card payment this is mandatory. For payment by bank transfer, your registration is confirmed when the payment is validated.
Non-payment by 6 November deadline may indicate that you will not attend, therefore the system will automatically delete non-confirmed registrations. In the event of no shows, no refund will be made.
Payment and bank details:
Payment can be made by:
1. By Credit Card – Visa or MasterCard.
2. By Bank Transfer in Euros (only payments above €200 can be made by bank transfer).
All prices are quoted in Euros, payment in any other currency will not be accepted.
Bank transfer instructions:
Account Name: CEMS Annual Event
Bank Address: RGPNO VERSAILLES PAROISSE, 66 Rue de la Paroisse, 78000 Versailles
IBAN: FR96 3000 2089 0000 0071 6567 G22
Swift Code/BIC: CRLYFRPPXXX
Bank charges, if any, will be incurred by the payment sender.
Important notice: If the payment source is not referenced adequately, we will have problems identifying the payer. This may cause your registration not to be validated before the payment deadline. It is therefore imperative that you clearly state your NAME and school, as well as the reference “CEMS Annual Events 2026” on your bank transfer form.
If payment is made for more than one person or covering several participants per school or company, please list all the names of individual participants.
If you register and pay for your guests as soon as possible, you are guaranteed seats in the ceremony venue.
The Ceremony can seat ca.1,000 attendees; therefore, registrations will be limited accordingly. Each graduand may invite up to two guests, and seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
After the registration period closes, any remaining seats in the ceremony venue will be made available for additional guests.
The venue of the Pre-Graduation party has a maximum capacity of 500 persons. For the time being, the party is limited to graduands only, so guests are not permitted to register.
For the Graduation Ceremony (Reception, Dinner, and Party), all registered graduands may bring up to two guests.
Yes, you may add up to two guests to your existing registration by clicking on ‘Add an additional event’ in your confirmation email until 6 November, provided that spots are still available.
For Candidates not qualifying for graduation and their guests:
● Cancellation until 6 November: 100% refund
● Cancellation after 6 November: No refund.
Please note: This only applies for candidates (and their guests) who have registered and subsequently realize that they do not qualify for graduation in 2026 due to non-completion of the CEMS MIM requirements.
For Candidates qualifying for graduation and their guests:
● Cancellation until 15 September: 100% refund
● Cancellation between 16 September and 6 November: 50% refund
● Cancellation after 6 November: No refund.
For Academic Members:
● Cancellation until 31 August: 100% refund
● Cancellation between 1 September and 6 November: 50% refund
● Cancellation after 6 November: No refund.
Possible exceptions (i.e. reasons for refunding) include:
· VISA refusal. Please provide a refusal letter.
Cancelling hotel bookings:
Please pay attention to the cancellation terms for your chosen hotel. The CEMS Organising Committee does not take any responsibility for booking or managing disputes with hotels.
All authorised refunds will be made by the CEMS Global Office following the CEMS Annual Events. If payment is made with Visa/MasterCard, refunds will be made directly to the card used at payment.
Alternatively, via bank transfer, full personal and bank account details (address, swift code, IBAN number, etc.) must be sent by email to annualevents@cems.org.
During registration you may indicate that you wish to bring extra guests. We will contact you if capacity allows it.
About Registration Fees
Fees for the events are detailed in the packages during registration. For further details, please refer to the answer to the question: “What is included in the fees for the Pre-Graduation Party and Graduation Events?”.
Hotel prices are to be found during booking at the individual hotels. Please note that the prices may change, so we advise you to book early.
The CEMS MIM Graduation is a special moment for graduands and their guests. The ceremony will include speeches and entertainment, and most importantly, an opportunity to applaud all graduands receiving their diploma.
After the ceremony, our newly graduated alumni and guests are invited to join the CEMS community for a welcome reception with a glass of sparkling wine, followed by a dinner and a party.
The following outlines the fees for the Pre-Graduation Party and the three Graduation Event options, along with the details of what is included with each.
Pre-Graduation Party | Friday, 27 November | TBD | € 80 / EARLY-BIRD € 70
Description: Located in the trendy district of Seongsu, Anderson C. will host our pre-graduation celebration. Held in a vibrant atmosphere powered by a live DJ, with a selection of delicious finger foods available for purchase, and one complimentary drink.
Graduation Ceremony & Reception | Saturday, 28 November | TBD | For graduands € 0 / For guests € 90 / EARLY-BIRD € 80
Description: The CEMS Graduation Ceremony, Reception, Dinner, and party will be held at COEX, Seoul’s leading convention venue located in the vibrant Gangnam district. Attendees will also receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine to toast the graduation.
Graduation Dinner | Saturday, 28 November | TBD | € 180 / EARLY-BIRD € 165
Description: Guests will enjoy a seated Western course dinner paired with a glass of wine. Dietary requirements will be catered with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available.
Graduation Party | Saturday, 28 November | TBD | € 100 / EARLY-BIRD € 90
Description: Celebrate the night with an open bar featuring a variety of drinks and live DJ music.
