The 8th Alumni Ambassador Meeting starts in September
We are delighted to be a guest at Bochum University of Applied Sciences this year.
The annual meeting brings together GJU graduates from across Germany to share experiences, strengthen connections and develop new ideas. The program with seminars and workshops on topics such as networking, career development, women in management positions and entrepreneurship will be published shortly. In addition to the seminars, the meeting offers a valuable opportunity to establish contacts and further expand the strong, supportive GJU alumni network in Germany.
Registration starts on Wednesday, 09.07.2025 at 7 pm. Due to high demand, all places are currently fully booked. However, you can register for the waiting list.
Note: If you are unable to attend the meeting but have already booked a ticket, please cancel it via the ticket shop. This allows alumni to automatically move up from the waiting list. Thank you so much! We're looking forward to seeing you!
Programme
Day 1
Friday, September 26
Event-Check-In
2.00 PM — 2.30 PM
Opening & Welcome
2.30 PM — 3.00 PM
Moderation
- Razan Al-Masannat, GJU Alumna
- Omar Anabtawi, GJU Alumnus
Speakers
- Prof. Dr. Iyas Khader, Vice President of Academic Excellence at GJU
- Prof. Dr. Jörg Frochte, Vice-President for Research, Digitalisation and Internationalisation of UAS Bochum
- Katrin Heymann, Head of theInternational Office at UAS Bochum and Andrea Claes, Exchange Students Coordinator at the International Office of UAS Bochum
Panel discussion: Different Career Paths in Germany
3.00 PM — 3.45 PM
Moderation
- Lisa Westphal, Corporate Relations Manager at the GJU Project Office
Speakers
- Prof. Dr. Iyas Khader, Vice President of Academic Excellence at GJU
- Silke Kujawski, Head of the Career Service at UAS Bochum
- Abdallah Khirfan, Relocation Expert, Einbürgerungsberater and GJU-Alumnus
- Start-Up Service at UAS Bochum
Coffee Break
3.45 PM — 4.15 PM
Workshops: Networking Carousel & Match Wall
4.15 PM — 5.00 PM
Moderation
- GJU Alumni e.V.
Speed Sharing: Mini-Masterclasses in three Rounds
5.00 PM — 5.45 PM
Speakers
- Mona Greer on upgrading German skills to the next level
- Abdallah Khirfan on naturalization procedure
- Sara Beidas on tax essentials
Networking Game
5.45 PM — 6:30PM
Dinner at Event Venue
From 6.30 PM
Day 2
Saturday, September 27
Event-Check-In
8.30 AM — 9.00 AM
Opening & Welcome
9.00 AM — 9.15 AM
Moderation
- Razan Al-Masannat, GJU Alumna
- Omar Anabtawi, GJU Alumnus
Workshop: Bridging Cultures - Identity, Belonging, and the Ambassador Role
9:15AM — 10:00AM
Between cultures, between worlds: Alumni of the GJU embody hybrid identities that are both a challenge and a strength. In this workshop, we will discover how these experiences shape the role of ambassadors and why this role matters more than ever.
Speaker
- Humda Qamar, Deputy Director of the International Affairs Department at GJU
Keynote: Women in Leadership - Strengthen & Empower
10.00 AM — 10.45 AM
Women are still underrepresented in leadership positions – and often encounter invisible barriers. In this keynote speech, we take a look at the status quo and highlight challenges such as the Queen Bee Syndrome, the glass ceiling and unconscious bias. How can we improve this situation? We discuss how female solidarity and targeted empowerment can drive change in companies.
Speaker
- Prof.in Dr.in Julia Hansch, Programme Director, Academic Director and Professor of Business Administration at DHBW Mannheim
Coffee Break and Group Picture
10.45 AM — 11.15 AM
Keynote: From Networking to Next Level - My Journey to a One-Woman Headhunting Agency
11.15 AM — 12.00 PM
Through the power of networking, Yasmin secured the EXIST-Women scholarship, and the start-up grant that kickstarted my one-woman headhunting agency. In this talk, she will share key lessons, challenges, andinsights for anyone ready to take the next big career step.
Speaker
- Yasmin Shabani, Recruiter and Founder of Avicenna Personal and GJU Alumna
Election of the Executive Board for GJU Alumni e.V. South & Centre
12.00 PM — 1.00 PM
Moderation
- GJU Alumni e.V.
Lunch at Event Venue
1.00 PM — 2.00 PM
Workshop: Launching a GJU Mentorship Program
2.00 PM — 2.45 PM
Moderation
- Mahmoud Shawish, GJU Alumnus
- Tariq Adaileh, GJU Alumnus
Interview and Official Closing with the Ambassador of Jordan in Germany, Fayiz Khouri
2.45 PM — 3.30 PM
Moderation
- Razan Al-Masannat, GJU Alumna
- Omar Anabtawi, GJU Alumnus
Speaker
- Fayiz Khouri, Ambassador of Jordan in Germany
Cultural Program at the German Mining Museum Bochum
4.00 PM — 5.30PM
*optional and on a self-payment basis
Dinner at Hans im Glück — Bochum Kortumstraße
From 7.00 PM
*optional and on a self-payment basis
Program subject to change.
