IEEE ISCC 2025 – Special Event for Young Professionals, WICE, PhD Students, and Students
📅 Date: July 4th, 2025
📍 Location: Bi-Rex – Big Data Innovation and Research Excellence Center.
Via Paolo Nanni Costa, 20, 40133 Bologna, Italy
As part of the prestigious IEEE International Symposium on Computers and Communications (ISCC 2025), we are excited to invite you to a dynamic satellite event dedicated to the next generation of researchers, innovators, and engineers.
Organized with the support of IEEE ComSoc, the ComSoc EMEA Region, and the University of Bologna Student Branch Chapter, this day-long event is tailored for Young Professionals (YP), Women in Communications Engineering (WICE), PhD candidates, and undergraduate/graduate students—but open to all ISCC attendees and industry stakeholders passionate about the future of communications and computing.
🔍 What to Expect
🌐 Inspiring Keynotes & Expert Panels
Kick off with a networking session and dive into empowering talks from leaders in the field, including a Women in Engineering panel hosted by @WICE and @N2Women.
💼 Career Acceleration & Industry Insights
Learn how to shape your future with expert advice in "Boosting Your Career in the Communication & Computing Industry", followed by an in-depth look into the Emilia-Romagna innovation ecosystem—featuring collaborative initiatives between academia, research centers, and top industrial players like Cineca and Bi-Rex.
🤝 Mentoring Session
A unique opportunity to engage in small-group conversations with academic mentors and industry professionals. Bring your questions, share your ambitions, and gain first-hand insights from experienced voices.
🎓 PhD Poster Session & 3-Minute Thesis Contest
An essential moment for PhD students to showcase their research! Present your work in a concise and compelling 3-minute pitch, share your posters, and compete for visibility—and a cash prize for the best presentation. A fantastic platform for recognition and feedback!
🏭 Bi-Rex Pilot Plant Tour – Explore Innovation in Action
Get an exclusive guided tour of the Bi-Rex Pilot Plant, one of Italy’s most advanced demonstrators for Industry 4.0 and 5.0 technologies. Experience real-world applications of AI, IoT, robotics, cloud-edge integration, additive manufacturing, and digital twins in a cutting-edge industrial environment.
🎁 Networking, Light Lunch, and Giveaways
Enjoy coffee breaks, a networking-friendly light lunch, and wrap up the day with final remarks and exclusive Bi-Rex gadgets!
💡 Why Attend?
- Connect with peers and mentors in academia and industry
- Gain insights into career paths, funding opportunities, and future tech trends
- Promote your research and receive recognition
- Visit a real-world testbed of Industry 4.0/5.0 innovation
- Prizes and gadgets 👀
- Be part of a vibrant and inclusive community shaping the future of communications engineering
👉 Reserve Your Spot Today
📩 Register now via this form
Attendance is free, but registration is required. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, grow, and get inspired!
MORE INFO COMING SOON, STAY TUNED!🤙
Event General Chair: Riccardo Venanzi, University of Bologna, riccardo.venanzi@unibo.it
WICE Activities Chair: Sofia Montebugnoli, University of Bologna, sofia.montebugnoli3@unibo.it
YP and Student Branch Activities Chair: Nicolò Romandini, University of Bologna, nicolo.romandini@unibo.it
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- Via Paolo Nanni Costa, 20
- Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
- Italy 40133
- Building: BI-REX