★ Update #2 ★ 

Final Registration Deadline: Today at 17:00

Due to the unpredictable weather forecast, we strongly advise bringing umbrellas in case of rain.

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★ Update #1★ 

We are thrilled to announce High Level Fashion as the official sponsor of this event — proudly founded by two Oxford alumni. 

  https://highlevel.fashion/  

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Join us for an unforgettable end-of-summer BBQ and networking evening at the scenic UN Beach Club. Enjoy a classic South African Braai with wine, stunning lake views, and connect with alumni from top Ivy League universities and leading business schools.

 Theme: Sunset. Connection. Celebration.

Venue: UN Port Beach Club, Rue de Lausanne 214–216, 1292 Geneva

Date: Friday, 29 August 2025

Time: From 18:00

Dress Code: Casual

Registration Deadline: Monday, 25 August 2025 (EOD)

Food & Drinks

Apero Snacks

Veggie batons, chips, nuts

Main – South African Braai

Selection of fresh breads from our local baker

Selection of grilled South African-style sausages

Grilled, South African-style marinated chicken

Vegetarian alternatives (must be arranged in advance)

Pasta salad, South African-style

Mixed green salad with dressing maison

Dessert 

Selection of fresh seasonal fruits  

Drinks on us from 18:30 to 20:30, generously offered by the Oxbridge and IMD clubs. CHF 4/drink thereafter or bring your own. Drinks also available at the UN Beach Buvette. A shared cooler will be available—please note that any drinks placed inside are considered communal and not managed or monitored individually. 

Ticket Information

Early Bird (first 15 tickets)

CHF 35 – OCCG Members

CHF 40 – Guests of OCCG Members

Regular Tickets (until 25 August)

CHF 40 – OCCG Members 

CHF 45 – Guests of OCCG Members

CJBS and Saïd Business School Alumni (non-OCCG members):

CHF 50

N.B. Your ticket entitles you to BBQ + drinks until 20:30 + UN beach access

Additional Information

This event will bring together alumni from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Wharton, Columbia, Princeton, Cornell, Brown, Chicago Booth, LBS, INSEAD, ESADE, HEC (Paris & Montréal), LSE, IMD, Oxford and Cambridge—offering a unique setting for meaningful conversations and new connections.

To ensure proper catering and logistics, please register your name and those of any guests as early as possible.

For any inquiries, contact:

Ludovic Claude – ludo.claude@gmail.com

Christian Mannoni – christian.mannoni@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of great food, great people, and a perfect lakeside setting to wrap up the summer.

Transportation & Parking 

Public Transport (Recommended):The venue is easily accessible by public transport:

• Bus 1, 25, F – Stop at Jardin Botanique

• Train (Léman Express) – Stop at Gare de Genève-Sécheron, ~7 min walk

• Tram 15 – Stop at Nations, then walk downhill (~12 min)

Check schedules via TPG.ch or the TPG mobile app for real-time info.

By Bike or Foot:

The lakeside route is ideal for walking or biking. There are bike racks near the beach entrance.

Parking (Very Limited):

• No dedicated parking at the venue.

• Nearest public options:

  • Parking Sécheron (Rue Kazem-Radjavi 20) – ~7 min walk

  • Parking Nations (Rue de Varembé 3) – ~15 min walk

  • Street parking along Rue de Lausanne and nearby side streets (mostly blue zones; max 90 mins during day hours — free evenings/weekends)

Tip: We strongly recommend public transport, biking, or ride-sharing, especially during warm evenings when lakeside traffic and parking can be tight.