APPLICATION

MBA World Summit 2026
June 10th-11th / IPAI Heilbronn

The MBA World Summit is an exclusive yearly convention of the “100 most inspiring MBA students from the world’s top business schools.”

The 2-day agenda includes best practice sharing, high-impact exchange and global community building within a friends&family-like atmosphere.

Participants of the MBA World Summit take their responsibility seriously and are committed to developing solutions that may have far reaching impacts on the world.

All applicants need to undergo a selection process since the number of participants is limited and admission criteria are strict. Due to the aim of bringing together the 100 most inspiring MBAs from all over the globe personality & authenticity plus the ability and willingness to inspire is even more important than an excellent CV.

REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, MBA students must be first or second year full-time MBA students or in a deferred enrollment program for an MBA at some point in 2026. Executive MBA students and part-time MBA students can apply up to one year after graduation.

PROCESS

1

Pre-Selection

In the first step you´ll have to submit your CV, and the application form. 

The deadline for submitting is
April 03th, 2026
(regular fee: 69 USD)

2

Qualifying round (Video Pitch)

After you´ve been selected for the second round, we ask you to provide a one minute video pitch in which you´ll answer two questions (provided once invited to qualifying round).

The deadline for submitting the video is April 10th, 2026

3

Participation

After submitting your video pitch you will be notified by April 16th, 2026 if you made it as one of the 100 participants of this year´s MBA World Summit. 

We are looking forward to spending two unforgettable days with you!