Annual Meeting of the German Friends of LSE in Munich

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 50th-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. Our programme is:

Friday, 3rd November 2023 (for those who are already in Munich)

7.00 pm

Guided tour of the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum including a Beer Tasting of all six Oktoberfest Beers with a beer sommelier

Museumsstüberl im Bier- und Oktoberfestmuseum, Sterneckerstraße 2, 80331 Munich, website

8.30 pm

Dinner at the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum

Museumsstüberl im Bier- und Oktoberfestmuseum, Sterneckerstraße 2, 80331 Munich, website

Saturday, 4th November 2023

13.45 pm

Meet for guided tour of "1972 - 2022 Faster, Further, Higher - Munich 50 Years Olympic City".

Meeting point: Info-Pavillon am Olympia-Eissportzentrum, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 3, 80809 Munich, Directions on Google Maps

2.00 pm

Guided tour of "1972 - 2022 Faster, Further, Higher - Munich 50 Years Olympic City".

Meeting point: Info-Pavillon am Olympia-Eissportzentrum, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 3, 80809 Munich, Directions on Google Maps

4.30 pm

Joint walk to Bamberger Haus

Brunnerstraße 2, 80804 Munich, website

5.00 pm

Bavarian curling and outdoor reception at the garden of Bamberger Haus

Brunnerstraße 2, 80804 Munich, website

7.00 pm

Dinner at the Bamberger Haus and speech by Professor Klaus Goetz, LSE Alumnus and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of Ludwig Maximilians University Munich on “Why is contemporary politics so turbulent? And is that a bad thing?”

Luitpold Saal in the Bamberger Haus, Brunnerstraße 2, 80804 Munich, website

Sunday, 5th November 2023

10.00 am

Guided walk to the Munich Mobility points, Munich’s novel concept for improving Uban Mobility by the Landeshauptstadt München

Meeting Point: Knöbelstraße 2, 80538 Munich, Directions on Google Maps

11.00 am

Reception at OutOfOffice München (Eisbach)

Prinzregentenstraße 22, 80538 Munich, website

11.30 am

Roundtable with Mobility Experts on Resilience of Urban Mobility:

Participants include Dr. Mara Cole, Shared and connected mobility Landeshauptstadt München,  Craig B Davis, Clean Green Fast GmbH, Andreas Köglmaier, Senior Sales  Manager PTV Group and President of the ITS Bavaria, Rajarshi Rakesh  Sahai, LSE Alumnus and Venture Partner at Mobility Fund in Hamburg, Dr. Imme Witzel, Change Manager and Systemic  Organizational Consultant

Prinzregentenstraße 22, 80538 Munich, website

1.00 pm

Networking Lunch at OutOfOffice München (Eisbach)

Prinzregentenstraße 22, 80538 Munich, website

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