The Alumni Association of Kyoto University Graduate School of Management hosted the 2025 GSM DAY to celebrate the graduation of the class of 2025. The 2025 GSM DAY was held on Sunday, March 23, at the Kyoto University Clock Tower Centennial Hall. A total of 156 people attended, including 37 international guests, along with graduates, current students, new students, and faculty members. The event featured speeches from the Dean, Senior Lecturer Alexandra Carst, and other faculty members, as well as remarks from graduate representatives. Participants also enjoyed a special performance by the Naginatahoko Gionbayashi Preservation Society and a buffet-style reception. A moment was dedicated to honoring retiring professors. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all participants and staff for making this event a success.

【Event Schedule】
Welcome Speech & Toast by Dean Norio Sawabe
Welcome Speech by Chairperson by GSM Alumni Association, Yang Danni
Special Performance by the Naginatahoko Gionbayashi Preservation Society featuring Mr. Yoshinori Nishimura (representative) and Mr. Soichiro Tokuriki (GSM alumni)
Welcome Speech to International Programs by Senior Lecturer Alexandra Carst
Speech by Excellent Graduate of International Programs, Ms. Huo Xingyu
Speech by Excellent Graduate of Japanese Programs, Mr. Manabu Kikuchi
Message to New Graduates by Professor Tomoki Sekiguchi
Boutique Presentations to Retiring Professors, Ryo Ejiri and Shinichiro Itakura
Closing Remarks by Professor Naoki Wakabayashi