Annual Meeting of the German Friends of LSE in Munich vom 03.11.2023 bis 05.11.2023 (= 3 Tage)

Dear Alumnae, dear Alumni, dear Friends,

Munich, the capital of Bavaria and Germany's third-largest city, is a global hub of culture, politics, science, and media. Its economy thrives on high-tech firms, the service sector, and is home to six DAX companies, making it a powerhouse of innovation and business. Munich is not only a centre for economic activity but also a city rich in culture and history, with numerous museums, theatres, and historic buildings. Following Ernest Hemingway’s recommendation “You don’t even go somewhere else, I tell you, there’s nothing like Munich. Everything else is a waste of time in Germany”, we decided to host this year’s annual meeting in Munich.

For those who are already in Munich on Friday evening, we invite you to an optional guided tour of the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum including a Beer Tasting of all six Oktoberfest Beers with a beer sommelier.

On Saturday afternoon, we will explore the Olympia Park with a guided tour “1972 - 2022 Faster, Further, Higher - Munich 50 Years Olympic City”, revisiting the extraordinary efforts and tragic events of the 1972 Olympics, the historical sites associated with the games and the terrorist attack, and highlighting the 50^th-anniversary celebration and the “European Championships Munich 2022.” The tour includes a visit to architectural highlights such as the Olympia Stadion, Olympic Village, Olympia Tower and the memorial site.

The evening event will start with “Eisstockschießen” (Bavarian Curling) including an outdoor reception in the beer garden of the Bamberger Haus in Schwabing. We will continue in the magnificent baroque ballroom “Luitpold Saal” with a set dinner and a speech by Professor Klaus Goetz, LSE Alumnus and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of Ludwig Maximilians University Munich. He will give us his insights and perspective on “Why is contemporary politics so turbulent? And is that a bad thing?”

On Sunday, after a guided walk to Munich Mobility points, we will host a panel discussion of experts on a topic related to the resilience of Urban Mobility followed by a Q & A Session at OutOfOffice München. The Annual Meeting will end with a networking lunch overlooking Munich and the Eisbach Wave.

We cordially invite you and your partner to the annual meeting with the programme you see below.

RESERVATION & PAYMENT INFORMATION

Children, friends and relatives are most welcome. The participation fee for members is 40€ and for non-members 75€. Children pay a reduced fee. Please contact us for details. The fee includes the guided tours, reception, Bavarian curling, dinner, and drinks from the set menu at the Bamberger Haus, and the Sunday event. Please note that for the evening dinner, no formal dress code is required. For the outdoor events, we recommend warm clothing.

The Friday Evening Beer Tasting and Museum tour cost additional 15€. The dinner (and accompanying drinks) on Friday evening will be paid by each participant individually.

Please register by Saturday, 28th October by completing the registration form. We ask members to log into the intranet when registering themselves, so that the correct, reduced rate for members is shown.Please either pay by direct debit (“Lastschrift”) or by Paypal to info@lsealumni.de. If you are paying by Paypal and have not paid by 28th October, your place may be cancelled. If you cancel your registration up to one week prior to the event, we will refund your fee.

ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL

Please arrange travel and accommodation individually. A good overview of accommodations is available at hotel search engines. If you plan to take the train and tube, we recommend looking up suitable connections at Deutsche Bahn’s website and MVV München, where you also can find a comprehensive tube and tram map.

Please contact us if you have any questions. We are looking forward to meeting you in Munich.

Kind regards,

Pia Wagner                            Sebastian Hoering
President                               Member of The Board