SIBE Alumni Talk on October 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm (CET)

via Microsoft Teams

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For Christian Schwalbe, it comes down to three dimensions: staying curious professionally and having the courage to explore new roles, technologies and opportunities; seeking new experiences and people, including situations outside our comfort zone; and continuing to explore ourselves through reflection, personal development and mindfulness.

Drawing on experiences from his own career and life, Christian will share why not every step needs to follow a plan and why some of the most valuable lessons come from unfamiliar or even uncomfortable situations.

As AI takes over more cognitive, analytical and creative tasks, he believes this mindset becomes even more relevant. Our ability to stay curious, connect with other people, adapt to new environments and understand ourselves may become some of our most valuable skills.

💡 A personal perspective on careers, curiosity and why we should never stop exploring.

SIBE Alumnus, CEO at Telekom IoT

Join the SIBE Alumni Talk on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm (CET) via MS Teams. The event is held in English. Spots are limited – register now to secure your place. You will receive access details via email after registration.

Meet the speaker:

Christian Schwalbe is CEO of Deutsche Telekom IoT GmbH within Deutsche Telekom AG. In his role, he works with his leadership team to oversee the company’s global go-to-market activities, portfolio, operations and strategic development.

He earned his degree at SIBE 15 years ago as part of a job-integrated master’s program with Deutsche Telekom AG. The connection between theory and practice, as well as the topic of competency development, continue to shape his work as CEO today.

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