As we commemorate two decades of excellence, we are thrilled to reunite our esteemed alumni from across the globe. Our goal is to strengthen the bonds that tie us together and forge new connections through the creation of an impactful IMAT Alumni Network.
Let’s build bridges that transcend borders, share our experiences, and pave the way for future collaborations!
Joining the IMAT Alumni Network is more than just a connection; it’s an investment in your future and a commitment to the spirit of continuous learning and collaboration. Be a part of a community that thrives on shared experiences, knowledge, and the boundless possibilities that come from staying connected.
Your benefits of joining our IMAT Alumni Network:
Forge enduring connections with your Alma Mater, the Institute for Applied Material Flow Management and its project partners, current IMAT students, IMAT partner universities and fellow alumni creating a dynamic network that spans institutional and national borders.
Exchange valuable information, experiences, and expert knowledge with a group of professionals from various fields all over the world. Using the assembled diversity of a global community as inspiring resource and creating a collective “alumni intelligence” that benefits all members and contributes to personal and professional success.
Strengthen the link between the university and companies through ongoing collaboration, ensuring a seamless exchange of knowledge and resources.
Tap into a global pool of qualified professionals, whether you’re seeking talents for your own company or exploring potential employers among fellow alumni. Connect with current IMAT students for internships or collaborative master’s thesis projects to enable joint research initiatives.
Enjoy exclusive invitations to target group-specific online and offline events, fostering a sense of community and keeping your knowledge up-to-date.
Active engagement through oral speeches and presentations amplifies your influence within your network.
Whether you donate to support specific university initiatives within IMAT master’s programme or establish a scholarship to aid deserving students, your involvement ensures a long-lasting impact and you become an influential part of the community.
Global IMAT Alumni Network 2.0: Expert Training for Sustainable Development
Connect. Collaborate. Create Impact.
Join the Global IMAT Alumni Network 2.0 – a two-year DAAD-funded program empowering IMAT alumni through expert training, strategic networking, and collaboration for sustainable development. Online, hybrid, or on campus – let’s build a strong, interactive network for the future.
The Global IMAT Alumni Network 2.0 is an innovative two-year program designed to foster a dynamic, international community of sustainability professionals. Funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the program offers a unique blend of networking and expert training opportunities tailored to the needs of IMAT alumni.
Through a mix of online, hybrid, and on-campus formats, the initiative aims to strengthen connections—not only among fellow alumni, but also with current IMAT students, Environmental Campus Birkenfeld with its faculties, and project partners of the Institute of Applied Material Flow Management (IfaS).
The goal is to strategically expand the IMAT alumni network into an active, subject-specific platform characterized by meaningful interaction and participation. By facilitating long-term exchange and collaboration, Global IMAT Alumni Network 2.0 lays the foundation for joint projects and shared impact in the field of sustainable development.
The DAAD-funded program IMAT Global Alumni Network 2.0: Expert Training for Sustainable Change is entering its next phase.
Following a successful reunion in 2025, as well as productive exchanges and valuable discussions with selected IMAT alumni and network partners, we have developed a range of network initiatives. These aim to strengthen connections within the community and provide continuous learning opportunities, alongside various ways for you to actively engage in this collaborative network.
The highlight of this year’s program, the IMAT Alumni Conference 2026, held alongside the International Circular Economy Week (ICEW), will take place from November 15 to November 20, 2026, at Environmental Campus Birkenfeld.
Expert Training Webinar II
August 27, 2026
13.00 CEST
“Women Empowerment: Leadership and gender equality in sustainable development”
(registration open)
Expert Training Webinar III
September 24, 2026
“Resilience Strategies for DAC-Countries” tbc
(registration opens soon)
This year, we will once again offer funding for 20 IMAT alumni from developing and emerging countries, enabling them to attend the in-person phase in Germany.
Flights, accommodation, and catering during this week will completely be covered.
IMAT Alumni from Around the World Reunite at ECB for the IMAT Alumni 2.0 Conference
02–07 November 2025 | Environmental Campus Birkenfeld (ECB) IMAT Alumni 2.0 Conference at the Environmental Campus Birkenfeld: Global Expertise for Sustainable Development The Institute for Applied Material Flow Management (IfaS) hosted the IMAT Alumni 2.0 Conference at the Environmental Campus Birkenfeld (ECB), welcoming IMAT graduates from Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America for a week […]