The keynote speaker will explore how global higher education is being reshaped by demographic shifts, rising populism, and the impact of AI.
- Premier Event
- 21 - 25 July, Prague, Czechia
- Participation Fee: 1.000€* *Conditions & Exceptions Apply
University & Industry Forum 2025
ECCEDU, in collaboration with our esteemed partners from academia and industry, is organizing an inspiring forum focusing on practical global education for the future.
Our goal is to connect our ever-growing community of partner universities to enhance collaboration in areas such as industry partnerships, international cooperation, and practical learning.

“Teaching only matters when it speaks the language of doing. That takes dialogue.”

“Education is the driving force behind personal growth, social transformation, and sustainable progress.”
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Shaping the Future of Global education
ECCEDU (European Centre for Career Education) stands as a premier institution bridging the divide between theoretical education and practical industry expertise. By curating immersive programs we allow participants to combine advanced professional training, international internships, and transformative networking experiences.
GUEST SPEAKERS

"Perfection is the enemy of great"
Alexandre Samuel Drauschak
Co-Founder & Chief Process Scientist at Truvle
"Perfection is the enemy of great"

“Just stick with it. What seems hard now will one day be your warm-up.”
Alexandre Andrew Bottom
Associate Director, Global Internship Program at UCLA
“Just stick with it. What seems hard now will one day be your warm-up.”

Alexandre David E. Kalisz
Associate Professor at Paris School of Business

Alexandre Vaclav Bubenicek
Sales Director Escalators Europe at Schindler Group

Alexandre Leoš Dvořák
General Manager R&D Center at Valeo

"During my master’s degree I co-founded a MedTech startup. It was during this journey that I learned about the importance of innovative formats at universities to help students realize their full potential in and out of the classroom."
Alexandre Cara Knott
Project Manager at TUM International GmbH
"During my master’s degree I co-founded a MedTech startup. It was during this journey that I learned about the importance of innovative formats at universities to help students realize their full potential in and out of the classroom."

Alexandre Vanda Seidelova
Founder, Investor, Mentor at Innovator20

Alexandre Renata Novotná
Customer Experience Consultant & Client Director at Ipsos
Schedule Highlights
- July 22, 2025
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Prague, CZ
Keynote Speech – Santiago Iniguez de Onzono - President of IE University
Higher Ed 2030: From challenge to transformation
- July 22, 2025
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Prague, CZ
UCLA Case Study Presentation – Experiential Study Abroad Programs
- Discussing the Impacts of experiential-based study abroad programs with Andrew Bottom, the Associate Director for the Global Internship Program at UCLA.
- July 22, 2025
- 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Prague, CZ
Welcome Reception
Networking and welcome speech
- July 23, 2025
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Prague, CZ
Company Visits – Industry Sight Tours & Presentations on Postgraduate Expectations
- Industry names such as: Siemens, M2C, Paraple, Valeo.
Company site visit including a presentation of operations and internship experiences.
- July 23, 2025
- 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Prague, CZ
Tours of Prague – ARCHIP (Architectural Institute Prague)
- Cultural immersion and architectural education in Prague’s historical setting.
- July 24, 2025
- 9:00 am – 11:00 am Prague, CZ
Workshop – TUM International: Innovation and Education Ecosystems
Hands-on session, sharing best practices in mentoring programs with Cara Knot, a Project Manager at TUM International GmbH.
- July 24, 2025
- 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Prague, CZ
Diner Pensant – Networking Dinner and Critical Reflection on Practices
- An engaging, interactive evening encouraging critical reflection on the advancing intersection collaborations to prepare globally ready graduates.
- July 25, 2025
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Prague, CZ
Panel Discussion – Road to Success: Career Path and Candidate Experience
- Dissecting and discussing approaches to the recruitment processes, and their implications in the current climate with Renata Novotna.
- July 25, 2025
- 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Prague, CZ
Presentation – CEE Universities & Critical Viewpoints on Their Impact
- A selected few CEE Universities will be presenting their impact within academia and ways to further collaboration. Moderated by the Czech Republic’s Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Jaroslav Miller.
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