We had the privilege of meeting Ms Claudia M. Buch, Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank, and Mr Dominique Laboureix, Chair of the Single Resolution Board. Their insights into the role of European banking supervision, the development of the Single Supervisory Mechanism, and the challenges facing supervisors in an increasingly complex risk environment provided an excellent perspective on the future of the European banking sector.

We were delighted to welcome Mr. Žiga Hieng, CEO of Salus, for an engaging discussion on leadership, business transformation, and the future of the pharmaceutical industry.

During the visit, students learned more about Kolektor Etra, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of power transformers. With nearly six decades of experience in highly specialized industrial production, the company has established a strong international presence through continuous innovation, diversification, and strategic growth.

IMB students had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of sustainable innovation through the Innovation Management course led by Dr. Jordi Diaz

We had the opportunity to visit Paloma d.o.o., where we gained great insight into the company’s operations, development, and strategic direction. The visit was closely connected to our studies of investments and business development, as it enabled us to better understand how a large manufacturing company operates in a competitive international environment.

UL SEB students achieved an outstanding international success by competing at the global finals of the CFA Institute Research Challenge, held in Hong Kong on 12 May 2026.