The guest of honor is German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The Minister President of Bavaria and the President of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) will honor the historical development of TUM, its current position in international competition and its global future perspectives. The evening will be hosted by television journalist Anouschka Horn. The Symphonisches Ensemble München, led by Prof. Felix Mayer, will provide musical accompaniment. Bavarian television will broadcast the entire event live.

Afterwards Bavaria's Minister President will host a reception for the ceremony's guests