The Hertie School would like to invite its Executive MPA Alumni to the annual EMPA Alumni Day at the Hertie School campus on 8 September from 9:30 am – 6:30 pm. This is a great chance to reconnect with your fellow Executive MPA alumni, current students, and faculty members for networking, engaging discussions and some fun too!
If you wish to join us, please register here by 1 September 2023.
The central theme of this year's EMPA Day will be "The future of democracy". In an era defined by rapid change and interconnected global challenges, the future of democracy stands at a critical crossroads. As we delve into the dynamic landscape of societal megatrends, we must confront the pivotal question: What challenges do these trends pose to the very essence of democratic governance? Prof. Andrea Römmele, Dean of Executive Education and Professor of Communication in Politics and Civil Society at the Hertie School, will deliver a thought-provoking keynote exploring diverse scenarios for the future of democracy.
The programme also features an alumni and student panel discussing New Approaches to Political Participation, followed by a lecture from Hertie School faculty.
The main programme for Executive MPA alumni will take place on September 8, but you are also warmly invited to join us on September 7 for an optional programme as part of the introductory course for new Executive MPA students, which includes a Q&A session with current students and alumni, and a reception at the Hertie Terrace at 5:00 pm.
Please register and RSVP for the reception (Sep 7) and dinner (Sep 8) through the registration form by September 1.
Speakers
Andrea Römmele is Dean of Executive Education and Professor of Communication in Politics and Civil Society at the Hertie School. Her research interests are comparative political communications, political parties and public affairs. She was Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Modern German Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2012/13 and has been a visiting fellow at the Johns Hopkins University in Washington, DC, and the Australian National University in Canberra. Römmele is co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal for Political Consulting and Policy Advice and also works as a consultant to political and corporate campaigns. She obtained her master's degree from the San Francisco University within a Cross-Registration Program with the University of California at Berkeley, a PhD from Heidelberg University and a habilitation from the Free University of Berlin.
