Constructor University Alumni Weekend : New York City

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Alumni Event Foundation of America, 2026 Reunion in New York
Celebrating 25 Years of IUB / Jacobs / Constructor University

Join fellow alumni for a special weekend in NYC as we celebrate 25 years of our Alma Mater. Reconnect with friends, meet new members of the community, and explore ideas shaping the future of science, innovation, and education.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate 25 years of Constructor University with old friends and new connections!

Friday, May 1 – Innovation in Action

4:00 – 5:30 pm | Constructor Meets Google 

  • Exclusive visit hosted by a Constructor alum
  • Insights into cutting-edge technology and innovation
  • Behind-the-scenes tour and discussion
  • Networking with fellow alumni

Evening | Free Evening

  • Time to explore New York City individually
  • Optional informal meet-ups among alumni

(Limited to 10 participants, RSVP required)

Saturday, May 2

1:30 – 3:00 pm | NYC Tenement Museum

  • Guided visit to the Tenement Museum exploring immigrant history and personal stories of NYC
  • Short walk through the Lower East Side with its historic and cultural highlights

4:00 – 5:30 pm | 25th Anniversary Panel Discussion: Science, Innovation, and the Future of Education. The Next 25 Years | NYU Stern School of Business (Free of charge)

This interactive discussion brings together leaders and alumni perspectives on how the university and its global community will evolve over the next 25 years.

This interactive discussion brings together leaders and alumni perspectives on how the university and its global community  will evolve over the next 25 years.

Discussion topics include:

  • From Bremen to the world: what our shared roots mean for the future
  • Careers, innovation, and lifelong learning in a rapidly changing world
  • The role of alumni in shaping opportunities for the next generation
  • How universities stay relevant — and who defines that relevance

Panelists:

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Frazer Cairns
DR. Frazer Cairns
Provost
Constructor University
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Prof. Dr. David Rosenblum
VP of Research
Constructor University
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Kurt Daniel
CEO at Virtuozzo
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Susanne Benner
Ex-OW Junior Partner | Independent advisor
Class of 2012

Weekend Highlight – Reunion Dinner

 6:00 – 10:00 pm | 25th Anniversary Reunion Dinner | Trinity Place, Downtown NYC

  • Welcome reception
  • Dinner and drinks
  • Alumni stories and memories
  • Celebration of 25 years of IUB / Jacobs / Constructor University
  • Charity auction

Tickets required (food and drinks included) Additional donations welcome!

Night |Afterparty | from 10:00 pm

Continue the celebration Afterparty: Continue the celebration at Recreation Bar. (Self-paid).

Sunday, May 3 – Farewell & Future

 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Alumni Farewell Brunch - Alumni Farewell Brunch at Little Ruby's West Village. (Self-paid)

  • Closing reflections
  • Exchange of ideas for future alumni initiatives
  • Relaxed networking

Reserve your spot now

Note: weekend activities are subject to change

Event details and reservation
May 1, 2026, 10:00 PM - May 3, 2026, 6:30 PM
Date
Location
New York City