Asia Connect WHU
Asia ConnectWHU
WHU × Asia

Connecting Asia's

Business World

to WHU.

Student-led cultural events, company visits, and talks at WHU.

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What We Do

Explore Asia at WHU.

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Cultural Experiences

Learn about Asian cultures with other WHU students.

  • Lunar New Year celebrations
  • Cooking nights and community events
  • Events focused on individual countries
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Corporate Exposure

Meet companies that operate or do business in Asia.

  • Company visits and talks with business leaders
  • Events with other universities
  • Finance, technology, and other industries
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Community Building

Meet students who share an interest in Asia.

  • A student network at WHU
  • Shared information and resources
  • Workshops and informal meetings

Join cultural events, visit companies, and meet students who share your interest in Asia.

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Past Events

See what we have done so far.

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Lunar New Year
Cultural
February 17, 2026
Cultural Experience

Lunar New Year

Alte Mensa, WHU Vallendar

Students welcomed the Lunar New Year with country booths, Asian food, and games.

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Dumpling Night
Community
November 4, 2025
Community Event

Dumpling Night

WHU Campus

Students made dumplings together and learned about the traditions behind the food.

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Samsung Visit
Corporate
October 10, 2025
Corporate Exposure

Samsung Visit

Samsung Space, Eschborn

Students visited Samsung Electronics in Eschborn and spoke with its HR team about strategy, workplace culture, and careers.

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Commerzbank Visit
Finance
September 23, 2025
Corporate Exposure

Commerzbank Visit

Commerzbank AG, Frankfurt

Commerzbank specialists explained the bank’s work in South Korea, Japan, China, and other Asian markets.

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Upcoming
2025 / 2026
New Dates to Follow

Upcoming Events

WHU and partner locations

We plan more workshops, talks, student meetings, and company visits. Join the WhatsApp group to receive new dates.

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Ways to Take Part

Choose how you want to take part.

Learn about Asia at WHU.

Attend cultural events, visit companies, and meet students with similar interests.

  • ◎Access cultural and corporate events
  • ◈Build an intercultural network
  • ◇Learn how companies work across Asian markets
  • ⬡Meet students who share your interests
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The Community

Get event updates on WhatsApp.

Fill in the short form to join the WhatsApp group. We will send event dates, registration details, company visit information, and community updates.

◎Event dates
◈Company visits
⬡Community updates
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The Team

Meet the team behind Asia Connect.

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Shivani Samodia
General Manager
Shivani Samodia
Jan Klassen
Corporate Relations
Jan Klassen
Sophia Weber
Corporate Relations
Sophia Weber
Brian Berens
Organization
Brian Berens
Zaid Aboobacker
Public Relations
Zaid Aboobacker
Our University

Part of WHU.

Asia Connect is an official student initiative at WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. Our events are open to the WHU community and follow the university’s guidelines for student initiatives.

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
About WHU

WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management is a private business school with campuses in Vallendar and Düsseldorf. Founded in 1984, WHU holds EQUIS, AACSB, and FIBAA accreditation.

whu.edu
1984
Founded
#1
German Ranking
EQUIS · AACSB · FIBAA
Accreditations
Vallendar, Germany
Campus
International Alumni
Network
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Get Involved

Take part in Asia Connect.

Join the community, work with us, or sponsor an event.

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Join the Community

Get event dates and registration links.

  • Access all cultural and corporate events
  • Meet students who share your interests
  • Get updates through our WhatsApp group
Join Us →
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Work With Us

Host a visit, talk, or workshop.

  • Host a company visit or campus talk
  • Plan an event about your work in Asia
  • Meet students interested in international business
Email Corporate Relations →
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Sponsor an Event

Help cover event costs.

  • Fund food, materials, travel, or venues
  • Display your brand at events and in event materials
  • Support education about Asian business and culture
Email Us About Sponsorship →