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A milestone reached, and a new chapter begins. Yesterday, we celebrated the graduation of our Bachelor in Business Administration Class of 2026, recognizing the achievements, ambition and growth of our newest graduates as they take the next step on their journey. The ceremony featured opening remarks by Miguel Larrañaga Zulueta, Vice-Rector of IE University, and Santiago Íñiguez, Executive President of the IE Center for Leadership & Innovation in the Middle East and of IE University. The event also welcomed two distinguished keynote speakers, Federico J. González, Chief Executive Officer of Radisson Hotel Group, and Carlo Enrico, CEO of Blue 3 Investments. Their reflections offered graduates valuable perspectives on leadership, innovation, and navigating an ever-changing world. Congratulations as well to our student speakers, Tommaso Giammarioli and Sam Jacomijn Hofmans, who represented the spirit, resilience and aspirations of the graduating class. Thank you to Henry Bradford Sicard, Vice Dean of the Bachelor in Business Administration, and Sophia Sampaio Teixeira do Amaral, Executive Director at IE School of Arts & Humanities, for joining the celebration and supporting our graduates as they embark on this next stage. Congratulations, Class of 2026. Keep chasing your #NextBestYou.