LMU Career Talk 2026

LMU Career Talk on July 10, 2026

High school graduation, college, dream job! — Everything's going according to plan... right?

Look forward to an inspiring panel discussion in the morning, where renowned experts from various industries will share exciting insights and practical tips on the latest career trends. Let the experiences and stories of successful professionals motivate you and discover new perspectives for your own career.

Moderator: Lothar Wüst - Managing Director, Cormens
Anne Brier – Director of the Mentoring Program at the Munich Press Club / Journalist for Bayerischer Rundfunk, among others
Dr. Markus Gruber – Director General, Bavarian State Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Affairs
Pascal Heß – Labor Market Economist at the IAB (Institute for Employment Research)
Eva Kraatz – Coach and Trainer—including for the LMU mentors / long-time mentor
Elke Pfnür – HVB Unicredit Germany – Archivist & Historian at the Bank
Alexander Vocelka - Senior AI Advisor - ThinkaDo

Following that, and in preparation for the networking lunch buffet:

World Café on the Topic: Career Instead of Knockout in the Age of AI

Moderator: Dr. Stephan Pflaum

The afternoon is all about networking: Here, students from all disciplines have a unique opportunity to make valuable connections and exchange ideas across industries. Take this chance to learn from your fellow students’ experiences, make new friends, and expand your professional network.

The LMU Career Talk is more than just an event—it’s your springboard to a successful future. Join us and take an active role in shaping your career!

Participating companies:

ADAC
Basycon
Bavarian State Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Affairs
FTAPI
Goethe-Institut
HypoVereinsbank - UniCredit Germany
IAB - Institute for Employment Research
innoscripta
City of Munich, IT Department
SwissRe
Press Club
SIXT
ThinkaDo

The event will take place at the Kardinal-Wendel-Haus in Munich.

Schedule

Time	Program item
starting at 8:30 a.m.	Check-In
9:00 a.m. Main Hall, Ground Floor	Opening Remarks: Dr. Markus Gruber, Director General of the Bavarian State Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Affairs Opening Remarks: Dr. Margit Weber, Vice President for Equal Opportunity, Talent Development, and Diversity
9:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Main Hall, Ground Floor	Panel discussion with renowned experts (see above) . Followed by a World Café on the topic "Career Instead of Knockout in the Age of AI"
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Networking Area (near the Great Hall and in the palace gardens)	Networking Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Main Hall, Ground Floor	Smart Job Fair & Keynotes Resume Reviews at the FTAPI Booth
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Library, 1st Floor	Keynote: AI in Your Career! Have the Courage to Use It! - Viola Kraus (Pre-registration required)
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Library, 1st Floor	Workshop: Have the Courage to Pursue a Career! Have the Courage to Make Decisions! - Anne Brier (Pre-registration required)
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Conference Room, 1st Floor	Workshop: AI & Career @ Career Talk, Beginner-Friendly Workshop with the LRZ (Pre-registration required)
around 4:15 p.m.	End of the event