Aim higher. Join the Circle.

In the Future Leader Circle, you will experience personal growth in a carefully selected community. You will broaden your horizons and benefit from high-quality, exclusive formats throughout the year – far beyond the Academy.

It's your leadership journey

Benefits

Exclusive access to selected events, impressive trips and inspiring personalities make your experience unique and open up opportunities that would otherwise have remained unattainable.

Network

At personal events, peer group meetings and in the digital community, you will find mutual support and enriching exchanges – supported by committed chapter leads and without any hurdles.

Growth

You will continue your growth after the Academy in a targeted manner: from guided workshops to individual 1:1 mentoring with experts from the field, you will receive continuous impetus for your personal and professional development.

Voices of our Future Leaders

Nick

Senior Consultant @ EY

Laura

Brand Media @ Tchibo

Carl

Chief of Staff @ Hyrox

The program for 2026

Circle Launch

The Circle Launch marks the official start of our new annual program. From now on, you will have access to the exclusive community, can network with other participants and will be provided with all the important information and communication channels.

Community Kick-off

At the big community event, all previous Academy graduates will come together for the first time: we are starting a year together in which our Circle will grow and a strong network will emerge.

Workshop Deep Dive

Take the opportunity to deepen your knowledge from the Academy and develop yourself further in a new subject area. The focus is on interactive learning, guided exercises and sharing ideas away from everyday life.

Afterwork Edition

Meet committed peers after work in the inspiring premises of a changing partner. The host provides a current focus topic for discussion, you provide a lively exchange.

Circle x Future Leader Summit

You will receive free access to the Future Leader Summit and an exclusive side event for our Circle members. Learn from leading minds how to turn opportunities into clear paths – with real knowledge, relevant skills and concrete orientation.

Workshop Deep Dive

In the second of our quarterly workshops, you have the opportunity to deepen the content of the Academy and develop yourself further in a new subject area. Targeted impulses in guided sessions will give you new perspectives and practical approaches for your personal development.

Afterwork Edition

The afterwork sessions take place every two months with different partners directly in the office. Once again this quarter, you can look forward to two evenings of relaxed discussion in an inspiring atmosphere.

Circle Summer Festival

At Circle Midsummer, the entire community comes together for the second time a year for a big reunion. Workshops and mentoring await you during the day, and in the evening we celebrate together and look back on the first half of the year.

1:1 Mentoring

Take advantage of the exclusive opportunity for personal 1:1 mentoring with a leading personality from business, tech or social impact. In an individual session, you will receive direct feedback and insights into career paths from the experiences of real leadership role models.

Workshop Deep Dive

The third of our quarterly workshops gives you the chance to look beyond the content you’re already familiar with. Together, we will delve into a new topic and work on your development in a practical way – with interactive methods, up-to-date impulses and space for exchange.

Afterwork Edition

In the third quarter, you can also look forward to an after-work session with exciting partners directly in the office. Look forward to relaxed evenings with a relaxed exchange with like-minded people and an inspiring atmosphere.

Circle Retreat

The offsite enables you to open up new perspectives together with the community in the special setting of a trip – professionally, personally and culturally.

Workshop Deep Dive

In the last workshop of the year, you can expect new insights and practice-oriented methods to develop your skills in a targeted manner and work out your next career steps.

Afterwork Edition

At the end of the year, we invite you to a special afterwork with a new partner. Take the opportunity to discuss current topics and discover new perspectives in a relaxed atmosphere.

Annual Closing Party

In addition to the various formats throughout the year, we are bringing the entire Circle community together for the third time. You can look back on the past year, look ahead to the vision for 2027 and, of course, enjoy a festive celebration with networking and drinks.

And more...

Apply now for the Future Leader Circle

Here you can access a network that brings together extraordinary personalities – contacts and impulses that lie outside your daily points of contact and thus broaden your horizons.

Leading minds share their knowledge

Our speakers are experts and thought leaders in the field of HR. Look forward to exciting presentations and inspiring insights into the latest technology trends and relevant knowledge for your personal development – practical, authentic and at eye level.

15+ years of leadership experience in tech and consulting. Focus on monetization & scaling of digital business models, strategy & leadership

Clinical psychologist with 10+ years of consulting & management experience in international corporations and a focus on resilience

Former CEO of C&A and current CEO of the Block Group - expert in corporate strategy and leadership at top management level

As VP People & Culture, he was instrumental in shaping Haspa's transformation and making it fit for the future.

Managing Director of a leading agency group with responsibility for 550+ employees and expert in team leadership and organizational development

Tech expert for the digitalization of German SMEs through tailor-made technology solutions and consulting

Frequently asked questions

Who can become part of the Future Leader Circle?

Academy graduates who have management responsibility, are based in Hamburg or Munich, have completed the FLA program and are no more than 39 years old can become part of the Future Leader Circle. You have not yet completed the Academy? No problem! Then you can take part via an application process. Apply here and make an appointment with us directly – we will be happy to tell you more about it.

The Circle is ideal for aspiring managers who want to grow within the network, actively contribute and bring real added value to the community. Ambitious personalities come together here who not only want to benefit, but also to shape and progress together.

Circle membership costs €799 per year if your company offers you this benefit. If you decide to join as a private payer, the fee is €499 per year. Some events, such as the retreat, are exclusive benefits for which additional fees may apply.

You can become a Circle member by submitting an application and paying the annual membership fee. Once you have registered, you can start taking part in the first events straight away. If you meet all the requirements, you will be accepted as a full member of the Circle.

Your new network

The academy is attended by up-and-coming managers from successful DAX companies as well as talented individuals from growing start-up players. The community continues to grow with each cohort and finds a common platform for exchange and networking in the Circle.