ESTIEM

In 1989, a group of IEM students in Darmstadt sparked the idea for an international event during a casual conversation. Following a successful international seminar, the groundwork for ESTIEM was laid, and in November 1990, the organization was officially established in Berlin. If you are curious about the ESTIEM history, below you can find the ESTIEM Book - a document containing the full story of how our organisation came to be, with testimonials from founders, fun facts and more! Connect and support the growth and sustainability of European associations of IEM students, to foster relations and to develop their IEM students, personally and professionally. We step out of our comfort zone and foster an entrepreneurial spirit among students and stakeholders by exchanging experiences and best practices. Multiculturalism is ESTIEM’s strength, enabling us to face changes and challenges with diverse insights. Respect is not a goal but the foundation of our network. ESTIEM’s democratic, flat hierarchy motivates all members to take part. We inspire participation, fostering new ideas and involvement in activities. We grow together by learning from mistakes and embracing a learning process, gaining practical experience and essential skills through accessible opportunities. ESTIEM is represented by 76 Local Groups, reaching more than 10,000 students in 26 countries. All these independently-functioning local student associations represent ESTIEM in their universities. At the highest level, the international Board of ESTIEM serves as the organization's executive body, responsible for coordinating its activities - with the support of various central teams and entities.