"ESSAM 2011 was an excellent experience, both from the academic learning and the wonderful networking. An unforgettable adventure, where friendship and collaboration was complemented by knowledge gained."

On behalf of this year’s ESSAM team as well as the consortium it is a great pleasure to invite you to participate in the 25th European Summer School for Advanced Management. You will enjoy it.

ESSAM is organised by a consortium of nine outstanding business schools from around the world.

The truly international aspect of the Summer School is underlined by the participants’ many different backgrounds, cultures and countries.

In recent years business life has undergone tremendous changes – also in relation to the free flow of communication. No matter how extensive the changes have been, and still are, individuals remain one of the most essential cornerstones of our business network across the world.

It is therefore very important that people with diverse cultural backgrounds are given the opportunity to meet and share their working experiences. ESSAM offers such an opportunity for professionals and MBA students to work together and explore the future in an international environment.

Participation in the Summer School is very demanding. I hope, however, that you will also be able to find time to see some of the historical buildings and cultural attractions in the city of Aarhus which is situated right in the middle of Denmark, in the heart of Europe.

We look forward to seeing you in Aarhus.