Twice a year, in spring and autumn, the representatives from all member universities (called Local Groups) meet to coordinate the projects within ESTIEM, to set up guidelines for the future and, once a year, elect the board and project leaders.

The Council Meetings are organised by Local Groups and nowadays arranging a CM means a considerable work effort as the most recent ones have had up to 200 participants. A CM is an excellent chance to get in touch with other IEM students and to contribute to the course of ESTIEM.

At the Council Meeting various Working Groups led by experienced ESTIEMers develop concepts and strategies, work on guidelines, do practical work... in general simply help to improve the organisation of ESTIEM. In these Working Groups you can experience the spirit of ESTIEM and learn how interesting it is to work in small international teams. Besides this working part, a Council Meeting is a great deal of fun! You'll get in touch with the (night)life of a European city, interact with partner company representatives and learn about their career opportunities, experience the local culture and have the opportunity to make friends from all over Europe!

In the spring of 2006, the Council Meeting took place in Porto, Portugal. The most recent Council Meeting was held last autumn in Ankara, Turkey.