The MBA World Café brings alumni and students together once again
As part of Careers' ongoing commitment to supporting MBA students in navigating their professional journeys, IB Careers is proud to present the return of the MBA World Café this month—a flagship event in the Imperial Business School's careers and networking landscape.
The World Café is more than a networking session. It's a dynamic forum for career exploration and peer learning, creating meaningful opportunities for students to connect with alumni who understand their journey
Held three times per year (twice in person, once online), the MBA World Café has become a signature moment in the MBA calendar. The event offers students a chance to explore career themes with those who have walked in their shoes, featuring rotating discussion tables hosted by alumni. Each table focuses on a key topic generally sector specific but can extend to global mobility and entrepreneurship.
Andreia Ferreira, Head of FTMBA Careers, shares
The MBA World Café creates a space where students can access the invaluable insider knowledge that simply can't be found through desk research—the realities of industry structures, company cultures, and the messy, non-linear aspects of career transitions that don't make it into polished success stories. This event is always a highlight for me – for the opportunity to see students I worked with during their MBAs and witness the transformational power of these authentic conversations with alumni, particularly useful for those students new to the UK market or navigating a career change.
The impact of the World Café is best captured by those who've experienced it first-hand. In previous years, students have described the event as transformative.
Bogosi N. Shashane (FTMBA 2024-2O25) was featured in Poets and Quants sharing the positive impact it had on his MBA experience:
The real value came from the diversity of perspectives—alumni who had successfully navigated post-MBA transitions and industry veterans who provided unfiltered insights into what employers truly value. These discussions not only shaped my understanding of different career paths and market trends but also helped me refine my career strategy and position my profile more effectively. Beyond networking, the connections I made led to follow-up meetings, informational interviews, and mentorship opportunities that have been instrumental in shaping my MBA journey.
These reflections underscore the value of IB Careers’ approach prioritising accessibility, authenticity, and relevance in every interaction. The Personal Leadership Journey, which underpins MBA careers delivery at Imperial Business School, is also addressed through the World Café, enabling learnings on personal impact and networking, executive communication, and managing your career.
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