Bertelsmann’s Flagship Career Event ‘Talent Meets Bertelsmann’ Returns to Berlin for its 17th Edition This June

Bertelsmann’s Flagship Career Event ‘Talent Meets Bertelsmann’ Returns to Berlin for its 17th Edition This June

(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann is inviting students from across Europe to apply for its 17th Talent Meets Bertelsmann event, taking place June 16–18, 2025 in Berlin. Open to students from all disciplines, the event offers networking, workshops, coaching, and AI-focused challenges with senior leadership. Applicants have until April 27 to apply. Over the years, the initiative has led to the recruitment of more than 200 participants and established a strong alumni network of nearly 900. The event remains central to Bertelsmann’s long-term talent strategy and employer brand.

(PRESS RELEASE) GŪTTERSLOH/ BERLIN, 24-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Bertelsmann, the global media, services, and education powerhouse, is inviting bright minds from across Europe to apply for its renowned Talent Meets Bertelsmann (TMB) career event, taking place June 16–18, 2025, at its prestigious Berlin location, Unter den Linden 1. Now in its 17th year, the event continues to be a cornerstone of Bertelsmann’s award-winning “Create Your Own Career” employer branding initiative.

Applications are currently open to university students from all academic disciplines, with the deadline set for April 27. The immersive three-day experience will give selected participants the chance to collaborate with fellow students and engage with Bertelsmann executives and leaders through hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, and strategic business challenges.

Immanuel Hermreck, Chief HR Officer at Bertelsmann, remarked, “Talent Meets Bertelsmann embodies what makes our company truly unique. It brings together students from all across Europe, reflecting the diversity and international mindset that is integral to our Group. Their energy, creativity, and cross-disciplinary insights are always a highlight of the event.”

Participants will have the opportunity to present their ideas to an esteemed jury composed of Bertelsmann’s Executive Board and senior management. This year’s program will place special emphasis on the role of Artificial Intelligence in shaping the future of media and education. Top-performing teams will win attractive prizes, and all attendees will be offered long-term access to personalized career coaching resources.

Since its inception, more than 200 former participants have been recruited by the company, with around 900 members now active in the exclusive Talent Meets Bertelsmann alumni network. Regular meetups and strong ties within this community showcase the lasting impact of the initiative on Bertelsmann’s talent pipeline.

Full details on the event and the application process can be found at www.talentmeetsbertelsmann.com.

About Bertelsmann
Bertelsmann is a media, services, and education company with around 75,000 employees that operates in some 50 countries around the world. It includes the entertainment group RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the music company BMG, the services provider Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, the Bertelsmann Education Group ,and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company generated revenues of €19 billion in the 2024 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world.

Media Contact:

Jan Hölkemann
Communications Bertelsmann Investments, Spokesperson / Communications Content Team
Phone: +49 (0) 52 41 80 89923
jan.hoelkemann@bertelsmann.de

SOURCE: Bertelsmann