Doctoral Graduation
You’ve earned your doctorate—a major milestone in your life. We want to celebrate this with you!
At our first graduation ceremony for doctoral graduates on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Stadthalle at the Karlsruhe Congress Center, we would like to honor your achievement and offer you the opportunity to experience this special moment together with your family, your doctoral cohort, and representatives from KIT.
We are very much looking forward to celebrating this occasion with you and giving your achievements the recognition they deserve.
Program
The course will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the Weinbrenner Hall.
Presenter: Dr. Christian Scharun
SHORT FILM
WELCOME
Professor Dr. Jan S. Hesthaven, President of KIT
WELCOME ADDRESS
Representative of the City of Karlsruhe
MUSIC
University Dance Orchestra
GRADUATION SPEECH
Dr. Irina Timm
KEYNOTE SPEECH
Professor Dr. Eske Willerslev, University of Copenhagen and Cambridge University
FAREWELL
Professor Dr. Jan S. Hesthaven, President of KIT
MUSIC
University Dance Orchestra
GROUP PHOTO
with cap toss
Following the event, we cordially invite you to a champagne reception. Stop by the meeting points of the 11 KIT Departments to strike up a conversation and get to know the KIT alumni network better.
Capture this special occasion in unique memories:
Look forward to professionally lit photo backdrops and a 360° video booth that captures unforgettable moments from a whole new perspective.
