We're excited to announce that Global Celebrations is returning in 2026! Once again, our alumni are uniting in cities across the world - each hosting their own unique event for the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community in their corner of the globe. Running alongside the , Global Celebrations are a great opportunity to connect with your local alumni network, make new friends and celebrate your 51³Ô¹ÏÍø connection.
This year, we're encouraging hosts to draw inspiration from the themes of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's School of Convergence Science - an ambitious new initiative and core pillar of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Science for Humanity strategy.
The themes are:
Take a look back at our 2025 events below.
Global Celebrations 2025
More confirmed events
China - Beijing
Join 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni in Beijing for a summer night gathering with a guest performance
Saturday 5 July | 19.00 - 23.00 | Long Jing Teahouse Lounge (Bird's Nest)
China - Chongqing
Meet fellow alumni at a forward-looking AI sharing salon.
Sunday 29 June | 14.30 - 17.00 | Mountain City Alley
China - Hong Kong
Join alumni for an evening of dinner, drinks and networking in the heart of Hong Kong.
Friday 4 July | 18.00 - 22.00 | Club Lusitano
China - Macau
Join this gathering with fellow alumni and make new friends in Macau.
Saturday 28 June | 18.00 - 22.00 | Blind Tiger, Studio City Macau
China - Shanghai
Enjoy a social gathering, followed by dinner in the heart of Shanghai.
Saturday 21 June | 15.00 - 18.30 (Social) | La Barra (new venue)
China - Shenzhen
Join alumni in Shenzhen for networking and refreshments in Shenzhen
Saturday 28 June | 14.00 | 199 Fenghuang Road, Shenzhen
UK - London
Join us for an engaging fireside chat and networking session tailored for APAC alumni and students exploring the cultural dynamics of UK workplaces
Thursday 19 June | 18.30 - 20.30 | 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School
Germany - Frankfurt
Join this weekend event and learn more about sustainable finance, regional wine and the Hessen cuisine
27 - 29 June | Frankfurt area
Germany - Munich
Join 51³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni and friends for an evening of networking with drinks and snacks at a relaxed venue in Munich.
Wednesday 2 July | 18.00 - 21.00 | Park Café
India - Delhi
Join us for an evening of networking over drinks and snacks at the Aura Bar in Claridges Hotel.
Friday 4 July | 19.00 | Aura Bar, Claridges Hotel
India - Kolkata
Join us for an evening of networking over drinks and snacks - including the iconic Glenburn tea at a luxury hotel in Kolkata
Saturday 28 June | 17.30 - 20.00 | The Glenburn Penthouse
Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur
Join the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College Alumni Association Malaysia for the very first wine tasting event in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
Saturday 21 June | 14.00 - 17.00 | Location shared once registered
Global Celebrations over the years
Contact us about Global Celebrations
Kristin Gembiak
Alumni Engagement Officer
+44 (0)20 7594 9238
alumni.groups@imperial.ac.uk
Eve Capetola
Alumni Engagement Assistant
alumni.groups@imperial.ac.uk