Round 2: The New Brand Leaders Circle, a program to support elite students at HWR Berlin, enters its second round

  • Would you like to speak directly with VW’s brand director?
  • Have you always wanted to find out how to keep a luxury brand with a rich heritage current and relevant?
  • Would you like to learn firsthand how the agency and consulting world must reinvent itself in the age of AI!
  • …

These and many other topics will be discussed starting in the summer semester of 2026 in the “New Brand Leaders Circle,” organized by Prof. Baumgarth for HWR students on a pro bono basis.

What is the “New Brand Leaders Circle”?

  • Support for high-performing and motivated students on a voluntary basis (no credits and no grades)
  • A network for learning, reflection, and networking
  • Exclusive access to exciting brands and extraordinary personalities
  • A broader perspective into fields such as art and technology
  • Certificate from the Chair of Brand Management upon active participation at the end of the semester

How can I join the New Brand Leaders Circle?

  • Enrollment at HWR Berlin (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
  • Excellent academic performance
  • High level of commitment, interest in brands and marketing, creativity, and openness
  • Active participation in approx. 4–6 events per semester

Apply using the form by October 15, 2026.