A special day for the DAAD alumni in Jakarta!
On 23 October 2026, we had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Joybrato Mukherjee, President of the DAAD, to Jakarta for a special alumni meeting that brought together around 250 DAAD alumni from Indonesia and countries across South and Southeast Asia.
Held alongside the EPOS Alumni Forum 2026, the event created a unique opportunity for alumni from different countries, academic backgrounds and professional fields to reconnect, exchange ideas and build new connections.
One of the highlights was the panel discussion, “From Scholarship to Impact: Connecting Knowledge and Societies Across Asia”, where alumni and experts from Indonesia, India, Thailand and Malaysia shared perspectives on how international academic experiences can contribute to knowledge exchange, stronger societies and meaningful cooperation.
Through inspiring conversations, personal alumni stories and new connections, the meeting highlighted an important message: the impact of academic exchange goes far beyond a scholarship or a stay abroad. It continues through the people, knowledge and connections that alumni bring back to their communities.
Because a scholarship may mark the beginning of a journey, but the connections, shared experiences and sense of belonging last a lifetime.
Once DAAD, Always DAAD. 💙
Thank you to all speakers, panellists, moderators and alumni who made this meeting so special. Together, we continue to strengthen the connections that keep our DAAD alumni community vibrant and connected.
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