FAQs

The Global Alumni Weekend (GAW) is the IE Alumni event of the year: a unique opportunity to come back home and reconnect with the places, things, and people that marked a defining moment in your professional and personal lives. IE Alumni participants will enjoy a weekend packed with activities and opportunities to reunite with former classmates, learn from expert professors, and network and socialize with fellow alumni.

The 2026 GAW dates are: Friday, June 5th, Saturday, June 6th, and Sunday, June 7th. This year, Friday's and Saturday's activities will take place at the IE Tower (P.º de la Castellana, 259, 28029 Madrid) and Sunday's brunch will be held at the Maria de Molina IE Campus (C/ María de Molina, 31 Bis. 28006 Madrid, Spain). The Gala Dinner will take place at the Real Casino de Madrid.

Every year we celebrate milestone anniversaries. This year, the following Graduation years will celebrate class reunions:

• 40-Year Class Reunions (Graduated in 1986)
• 35-Year Class Reunions (Graduated in 1991)
• 30-Year Class Reunions (Graduated in 1996)
• 25-Year Class Reunions (Graduated in 2001)
• 20-Year Class Reunions (Graduated in 2006)
• 15-Year Class Reunions (Graduated in 2011)
• 10-Year Class Reunions (Graduated in 2016)
• 5-Year Class Reunions (Graduated in 2021)

If you would like to attend your class reunion at the GAW 2026, please email us at globalalumniweekend@ie.edu.

For further information regarding Class Reunions, check the "Class Reunions" section of this website.

Planning class reunions typically requires at least six months, as the Global Alumni Relations team establishes Class Reunion Committees with one or two representatives from each section per intake. These Committees support us by spreading the word to their classmates and by planning activities around the official GAW events. Many alumni travel for this occasion, which is why planning in advance is important.

If you want to celebrate your Class Reunion at the GAW 2026, please email us at globalalumniweekend@ie.edu. The deadline to celebrate your Class Reunion at the GAW 2026 is May 1st.

For further information regarding Class Reunions, check the "Class Reunions" section of this website.

We look forward to seeing you at the GAW 2026!

Absolutely! All IE alumni are welcome at the GAW. We encourage you to register and spread the word among your classmates and friends; the more the merrier!

Partners and children are welcome! Your family is an important part of the IE alumni community.

Child care services for kids ages 2-12 will be available at the Tower on Friday until 21:30 and Saturday until 17:00, while you are enjoying activities. Don’t forget to buy a Kids Area ticket for your child when you register for the event.

*Please note, all attendees, including children, need a ticket to attend the GAW. See the ticket section of this website to purchase tickets.

Children over 12 who do not want to stay in the kids area will need an adult ticket.

*The Gala is an adult only event. Separate tickets are required for the Gala.

Children between the ages 2 and 12 will be entertained and supervised by childcare professionals in the Kids Area. Please note that you must register all children attending. Children that are not registered prior to the event will not be able to access the GAW.

Children 12+ who are too old to stay in the Kids Area will need a general ticket to attend.

For the activities at IE Campuses, we suggest business casual. Please consider that the weather in Madrid could be warm in June.

For the Gala dinner, the dress code is black tie.

On the night of June 6th, we will host a Gala Dinner at an emblematic Madrid venue, the Real Casino de Madrid, to enjoy a delicious dinner and celebrate the EPIC Awards.

The black-tie Gala dinner is a night to remember, an opportunity to dress up and enjoy with your fellow alumni, starting with a welcome aperitif, followed by a formal sit-down dinner, and the EPIC Awards ceremony— where we will unveil and celebrate our EPIC Award winners.

The night closes with music and full open bar to enjoy and celebrate to the fullest.

Dress Code: wear your fanciest evening gown, tuxedo, or formal attire.

Please note: the GAW tickets do not include access to the Gala Dinner. If you wish to attend, you must purchase a separate Gala Dinner ticket.

The ticket price varies depending on the purchase date and ticket type:

GAW - Individual Ticket (includes access to all activities on the IE Campuses on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, but does not include the Gala Dinner):

• Early Bird Sale: Limited number of tickets available from December 10th to January 28th for 99€.
• Winter Sale: Limited number of tickets available from January 29th to April 13th for 139€.
• Full Price: Starting May 11th for 169€.

GAW & GALA DINNER - Individual Ticket (includes all campus activities and access to the Gala Dinner at the Real Casino de Madrid):

• Early Bird Sale: Limited number of tickets available from December 10th to January 28th for 319€.
• Winter Sale: Limited number of tickets available from January 29th to April 13th for 359€.
• Full Price: Starting April 14th for 409€.

GALA DINNER - Individual Ticket (includes access to the Gala Dinner at the Real Casino de Madrid but not to campus activities):

• Special Price: Limited number of tickets available from December 10th to April 14th for 229€.
• Full Price: Limited number of tickets available from April 14th for 249€.

KIDS AREA - One Child: Access to the kids' area for children aged 2 to 12 (available Friday afternoon and all day Saturday, not available during the Gala Dinner): 50€.

The GAW ticket includes access to all of the activities on Friday afternoon, Saturday during the day and Sunday brunch including all the masterclasses, networking activities, fun activities and the following meals: lunch, tapas & drinks on Friday, breakfast & lunch on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday.

The GAW ticket does not include access to the Gala Dinner. If you are interested in attending the Gala, you must purchase the specific ticket for the Gala Dinner or the combined one.

Registration will be closed June 6th, or when tickets are sold out.

Tickets are refundable only until May 11th, 2026. After this date, we regret that we will not be able to refund any ticket. Please take this into account, as there will be no exceptions to this policy.

Yes. When purchasing tickets you can select up to 5 tickets. When buying more than one ticket, please make sure to fill out the other person’s information (ID/Passport, Name, Company etc), as this will be used to create the credentials that will allow them to access to the event.

All Alumni are encouraged to purchase their own ticket and to update their profile in IE Connects.

Partners and children are welcome! Your family is an important part of the IE alumni community.

Childcare services for kids ages 2-12 will be available at the Tower on Friday until 21:30 and Saturday until 17:00, while you are enjoying activities. Don’t forget to buy a Kids Area ticket for your child when you register for the event.

*Please note, all attendees, including children, need a ticket to attend the GAW. See the ticket section of this website to purchase tickets.

Children over 12 who do not want to stay in the kids area will need an adult ticket.

*The Gala is an adult only event. Separate tickets are required for the Gala.

Yes, all the prices include the Spanish VAT of 21%.

No. Each participant is responsible for making his or her own hotel and travel arrangements. We recommend you visit the discounts tab on this website to benefit from discounts on flights and hotels.

Madrid is an international and vibrant city where everyone can find a place to feel at home. We remind you that Friday's and Saturday's activities will take place at the IE Tower (P.º de la Castellana, 259, 28029 Madrid) and Sunday's brunch will take place at the Maria Molina IE Campus (C/ María de Molina, 31. 28006 Madrid, Spain). The Gala Dinner will take place at the Real Casino de Madrid, in the very heart of Madrid.

We recommend you visit the discounts tab on this website to benefit from discounts on flights and hotels.

No. You do not need to print the ticket. You need to show the personalized QR code you will receive during the week of the event. Alternatively, you may present the confirmation email at the registration desk along with your ID or passport.

Yes, you will need to bring a valid ID that will help facilitate check-in at registration and bring your identification landyard during the whole event.

• On Friday, June 5th, registration will be held at the Lobby of the IE Tower (Castellana entrance), from 1 pm to 9 pm
• On Saturday, June 6th, registration will be held at the Lobby of the IE Tower (Castellana entrance), from 10:00 to 15:00.

For security reasons, and to guarantee the safety of all the atendees, you should have your credentials with you at all times during the event. Access to the IE Campus or to some of the activities can be denied if a valid credential is not presented.

Please email us at globalalumniweekend@ie.edu. 

If you need help recovering your credentials, please visit this website, where you will find step by step instructions.

If you need extra help with the process, send us an email at alumni@ie.edu.

Photos will be taken throughout the weekend. The link for the photos will be shared with the survey after the event.

Also, photos and videos will be used to promote Alumni events.

Only current students (masters and undergraduate) can be Volunteers during the GAW.

If you want to know more about being a volunteer, check out the GAW Volunteer Handbook (more info to come) and, if you're interested, reach out to us at globalalumniweekend@ie.edu. 

Helping with registration, providing help to the attendees with directions and general information, and delivering campus tours.

Additionally, any other task that might arise during the event.

If you want to know more about being a volunteer, check out this GAW Volunteer Handbook and, if you're interested, fill in this survey.

Email us at globalalumniweekend@ie.edu before May 19th to make sure your food needs are met.