News List | HEC Paris

July 2025

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute

The Odyssey of Space Innovation Catalyzed by the CDL Space Stream

Space, once reserved for government agencies and elite scientific institutions, is now rapidly transforming into a thriving arena for commercial innovation. As the space industry opens up to private enterprise, it is unlocking unprecedented opportunities in areas like telecommunications, Earth ...

Jul 10, 2025

Governing Purpose in European Companies vignette

Sustainability & Organizations Institute

HEC Paris and Oxford University Publish Landmark Study on Governing Corporate Purpose in Europe

From vision to implementation: corporate purpose as a compass for decision-making, innovation, and governance.

Jul 10, 2025

Executive MBA

Strategic Steps: How Britt Leveraged Her EMBA to secure a seat on the board

“I was able to immediately leverage the Board Governance specialization in my daily interactions with the Board of Directors. It helped me understand the responsibilities of the board and how to become an independent BoD myself.”

Jul 09, 2025

Banner image article Constance Laverdure

Master's programs

Learning to learn - Constance Laverdure’s journey through the double degree Data & Finance X-HEC

When Constance Laverdure arrived in France to begin the Master in Data and Finance program, she already had a strong academic foundation, thanks to a double major in mathematics and finance from McGill University in Canada. But what she would gain over the next two years would go far beyond numbers ...

Jul 09, 2025

The School

Strategy in an Age of Fragmentation

As geopolitics, civil unrest, and technology reshape global strategy, HEC Paris and IRSEM convened a timely dialogue on how firms, states, and civil society must adapt.

Jul 08, 2025

Faculty & Research

The PhD Odyssey: Rethinking Business Through Research

During the 2025 Graduation Ceremony, doctoral graduates reflect on their journey, reaching beyond the thesis into business and global concerns.

Jul 08, 2025

Imagine fellows Commencement Ceremony 2025

The School

Once a Fellow, Always a Fellow: Four Imagine Scholarship Recipients at the Commencement Ceremony

On June 12, hundreds of students celebrated the end of their academic journey at HEC Paris. Among those were Lima, Nikita, Zaid and Gal, all recipients of the Imagine Fellows Program. Created by the HEC Foundation in 2022, this scholarship provides financial assistance and supports selected Fellows ...

Jul 07, 2025

The School

HEC ONU in Nice for the Ocean Conference

The HEC ONU student association, alongside other student associations, presented its recommendations during the “Forum Jeunesse Océan”, organized in Nice by the French Association for the United Nations (AFNU). This initiative was part the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) which took place ...

Jul 03, 2025

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute

VivaTech 2025 Recap: HEC Paris Showcases Bold Innovation at Europe’s Premier Tech Event

From June 11 to 14, Viva Technology 2025 turned Paris Expo Porte de Versailles into the heartbeat of global innovation. With more than 180,000 attendees and 450 speakers, the event reaffirmed its status as Europe's largest tech gathering. Among the highlights? The strong and diverse presence of the ...

Jul 02, 2025

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute

HEC Paris stands strong in the 2025 French Tech Next40/120 Ranking

HEC Paris continues to solidify its position as a leading institution for nurturing entrepreneurial champions, as evidenced by our strong presence in the 2025 French Tech Next40/120 ranking. This year's promotion underscores HEC Paris’ consistent representation in the most strategic segment of the ...

Jul 01, 2025