On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the Excelia Alumni Association (EAA) community gathered at the brand-new Excelia campus in Tours for its Annual General Meeting.

It was a moment to take stock, pass on and look to the future.

With Julien Dargaisse, President of Excelia Alumni, andAurélie Bonneau, Director of the network, the event provided an opportunity to review the key results of the year 2024-2025 and to share the outlook for the CAP 2026 plan : transforming momentum into a sustainable model.

The year 2024-2025 will have marked a turning point for the network:

• 47,000 graduates and 6,500 students connected in 150 countries;
• more than 110 events in France and abroad;
• a 2.5% increase in LinkedIn engagement and +20% subscribers on social networks;
• international recognition with the Prix France Alumni Day 2025, saluting the network's worldwide commitment.

"Every graduate has a role to play as an amplifier, as a prescriber, as a player in our visibility."

Julien Dargaisse '10, President Excelia Alumni

These results reflect the growing strength of a network of influence and mutual aid that is fully embracing its mission:

Connecting, supporting and engaging every graduate to turn every connection into an opportunity.

The Annual General Meeting was an opportunity for the members present to share the progress of the strategic plan and discuss the three major priorities for 2026:

1. Rigor and management - consolidate financial foundations and strengthen volunteer governance;
2. Outreach and influence - boosting the network's visibility and promoting alumni initiatives;
3. Transmission and sustainability - encouraging intergenerational cooperation and long-term impact.

Discussions also focused on the volunteers, professional clubs and community leads who bring the network to life on a day-to-day basis, as well as new partnerships serving alumni innovation and careers.

The highlight of the afternoon was a tour of the modernized Tours campus, due to open in 2025.

This 5,500 m² smart campus, with its eco-friendly architecture, can accommodate up to 2,000 students.

Designed as an immersive learning environment, it embodies the ambitions of the Excelia 2025-2030 strategic plan - "Intelligences for our futureS " :

• promote collaborative and experiential learning,
• strengthen synergies between students, alumni and companies,
• make Tours a hub of innovation and connection at the service of the community.

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In closing, President Julien Dargaisse '10 recalled the shared vision that guides Excelia Alumni:

"Federate, inspire and act together to build a sustainable model, serving every student, graduate and the community."

With over 100 volunteers, more than 80 active clubs and a presence in more than 52 countries, Excelia Alumni continues its transformation, true to its values: Give first, Commitment, Excellence, Diversity, Innovation & Fun.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in this event and to the members, volunteers, community leads, clubs, partners and teams who keep the heart of the network beating day after day.

Your commitment, ideas and energy make Excelia Alumni a collective, influential and caring force.

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