Symposium Oeconomicum Muenster

Symposium Oeconomicum Muenster (SOM) is a student-organized economic congress held annually in May in Münster, Germany. Its stated mission is to create a connection between students and personalities from business, science, and politics. The event is organized by a voluntary association and run by a student team divided into five departments: Themenkreise (topic circles), Finanzen (finance), Marketing, Organisation (organization), and one further department. The congress typically attracts over 1,300 participants, more than 40 corporate partners, and over 30 speakers. In addition to the main congress, SOM organizes an evening event (Abendveranstaltung) ahead of the congress, featuring prominent speakers who discuss a selected theme in depth, as well as workshops throughout the year in cooperation with various companies. The 2026 edition is branded SOM 2026. The organization operates primarily in Germany and is based in Münster.

Symposium Oeconomicum Muenster (SOM) is a voluntary association that organizes an annual economic congress in Münster, Germany. The congress is held every May and aims to bridge students and personalities from business, science, and politics. The organization is structured into five student-run departments: Themenkreise (responsible for content development, speaker acquisition, and support during the symposium), Finanzen (sponsor acquisition, sponsor care, association treasury, and workshop organization), Marketing (social media, print media, strategy, IT, technology, and the symposium website), Organisation (logistics and event management), and one additional department. Ahead of the main congress, SOM hosts an evening event (Abendveranstaltung) on a chosen theme with notable speakers. Throughout the year, SOM also organizes workshops in cooperation with various companies, offering students insights into specific topics and companies. The 2026 edition, SOM 2026, is promoted with figures of over 1,300 participants, more than 40 corporate partners, and over 30 speakers. The organization operates primarily in Germany and is based in Münster.

• SOM 2026 edition announced with over 1,300 participants, 40+ corporate partners, and 30+ speakers.

Student-run economic congress connecting students with business, science, and politics.

• Annual business congress

  Held annually in May, connecting students with business, science, and politics.

• Evening event (Abendveranstaltung)

  Held ahead of the congress, featuring notable speakers on a selected theme.

• Workshops

  Organized throughout the year in cooperation with various companies.

1. 1Symposium Oeconomicum Münster – Wirtschaft erlebensymposium-oeconomicum.de
2. 2Symposium Oeconomicum Muensterwikidata.org