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Building Resilient Academic Networks for Your Career
Aug 29, 18:00
-Aug 29, 21:30
(UTC-05:00) America/New_YorkFree
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This event addresses an audience of American and international young researchers, aiming to expand their networking activities with universities, companies, and innovation leaders in Germany. The event emphasizes the importance of establishing resilient networks and provides participants with the means to initiate and maintain such networks. Our message is clear: By accessing networks in Germany while maintaining your valuable connections in the United States, you can enhance the resilience of your career.
Highlights:
Science: Engage in a keynote session led by Prof. Dr. Sven Horak, St. John’s University, an expert on informal networks in business. Gain
insights into the latest scientific research on the significance of informal networks and their
impact on career advancement.
Practical Advice: Receive hands-on guidance on networking in international contexts,
emphasizing the numerous connections between the United States and Germany. Why not
enhance your CV with cutting-edge German research? Representatives from up to ten institutions
will offer advice on various tools and opportunities for building and maintaining networks with
Germany, including short research stays, available fellowships, and other opportunities from both
the United States and Germany.
Application: Connect and network with innovators from German universities and companies
during the Meet & Greet session. Start building your network right away while enjoying beer and
pretzels.
Program:
Welcome
6:00 p.m. Welcoming Remarks
6:15 p.m. Audience Engagement
Science
6:30 p.m. Keynote and Discussion on the Importance of Networking with Sven Horak
Practical Advice
7:00 p.m. Pitches & how-to: Why Germany?
Application
7:30 p.m. Networking Kick-off with warm-up round
7:45 p.m. Networking Session with beer & snacks
Open End (9:30 p.m.)