The call of #class23 was challenging from the start, focusing on "less is more" and the ability of each individual to concentrate on the essentials. Our distinguished guest this year, Dominik Krause, the Deputy Mayor of Munich, kicked off the evening in the Audimax, welcoming guests and scholarship holders. He offered insights into the world of local politics, highlighting how "less is more" can be a tough principle to follow in a thriving and ever-expanding city like Munich.

Our five project groups – ERIK*A, Healthy Habits, Somnoactive, Tick Talkers, and TUMANYwords – under the guidance of Taskforce Symposium, extended invitations to friends, family, supporters, and other interested parties to the closing event at the Audimax on Arcisstraße. On this warm early summer evening, they showcased their work and findings, starting with a video presentation on stage, followed by interviews with the moderation duo. In the second part of the evening, during the #ScienceFair in the foyer, they provided more details at their self-designed project stands, inviting guests to engage and interactively test their knowledge. Given the high level of interest and participation, the exhibition could have easily lasted an hour longer. Numerous TUMJA alumni also attended, witnessing firsthand how the scholarship program for science-enthusiastic students has evolved. TUM's Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard Müller, Director of TUMJA, and other Advisory Board members were popular conversation partners.

For the final part of the evening, the Science Slam, guests returned to the Audimax. They enjoyed riveting and humorous presentations from Nina Miller, Kati Nispel, Prof. Harald Luksch, Altan Birler, and Christina Schwalm, each delving into their fields with engaging talks. After surprising us with their topics and earning thunderous applause, the moderators surprised the slammers with avocado trees, each grown at the TUMJA office since the cohort began in November 2023. Here's to a sustainable and fond memory, and a heartfelt thank you to all our esteemed guests, scholars, and the entire dedicated organizing team. It was a truly wonderful evening.