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The first quarter of 2026 saw an outstanding start for the global alumni community from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM), with 35 international and diaspora alumni events held worldwide. These gatherings reflect the strength, diversity, and engagement of our alumni network and bring together RSM alumni living abroad as well as international alumni based in the Netherlands.

In Q1 2026, gatherings took place in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Bulgaria, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the United States, Mexico, and Peru. Here are just a few of the highlights from across the globe.

Europe

Denmark Alumni Chapter: On 24 March, alumni in Copenhagen met for social drinks, fostering new connections.  

Germany: On 8 February, the Berlin alumni community kicked off the year with a New Year’s runch, bringing alumni together for networking and celebration.

Netherlands:

  • Chilean Alumni Diaspora Chapter: On 14 March, Chilean alumni in the Netherlands gathered for a dinner, marking the first event for this emerging chapter.
  • PrivetRSM Alumni Diaspora Chapter: On 21 March, the Russian-speaking alumni community returned to campus for an engaging afternoon of community connection and insightful discussion led by a guest speaker on Dutch taxes.

Spain: On 22 January, alumni in Madrid enjoyed dinner together, reconnecting over shared experiences.

North America

USA: On 9 February, alumni in New York City connected at an evening gathering, making friends and building their local network.

South America

Peru: On 27 February, RSM's MBA alumni gathered in Lima for an evening of networking and connection, strengthening ties within the local community.

Asia

Hong Kong: On 27 March, alumni enjoyed an elegant evening of drinks at a rooftop venue, reconnecting and expanding their professional networks in a relaxed setting.

Indonesia: On 6 March, EUR and RSM alumni gathered in Jakarta for a shared Iftar meal, celebrating culture and community while also welcoming the new RSM Alumni Chapter Leader, Tengku Derizal.

A global alumni community

RSM's alumni chapters around the world foster our global and connected community, with events across Europe, Asia, and the Americas bringing graduates together. Whether living abroad or in the Netherlands, alumni benefit by gaining a community, accessing diverse professional networks, sharing knowledge, and building lasting social connections, all while staying engaged with the wider alumni network.

Local chapters play an especially important role in supporting those relocating internationally, by offering a sense of belonging, continuity, and opportunity. ur diaspora communities in the Netherlands help international alumni maintain cultural connections as they integrate locally.

Next event: new chapters for Asian alumni in the Netherlands

Launching late last year, our diaspora alumni communities are the latest addition to our community, and we're looking for alumni volunteers to help us expand. On Saturday 30 May, on campus at RSM, we're hosting a kick-off event to establish diaspora communities for alumni from Asian countries who are based in the Netherlands. If you want to meet others from your home country and have a say in how your community develops, join the kick-off event.

Find out more about our international alumni chapters

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Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (RSM) is one of Europe’s top-ranked business schools. RSM provides ground-breaking research and education furthering excellence in all aspects of management and is based in the international port city of Rotterdam – a vital nexus of business, logistics and trade. RSM’s primary focus is on developing business leaders with international careers who can become a force for positive change by carrying their innovative mindset into a sustainable future. Our first-class range of bachelor, master, MBA, PhD and executive programmes encourage them to become critical, creative, caring and collaborative thinkers and doers. www.rsm.nl

For more information about RSM or this release, please contact Pavlina Novakova, RSM corporate communications and PR manager, or Danielle Baan, science communications lead and PR, by email at press@rsm.nl.

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