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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.

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Tomas Hulle – Founder of ECCEDU & event host
“Teaching only matters when it speaks the language of doing. That takes dialogue.”
Santiago Iñiguez de Onzoño – President of IE University & keynote speaker
“Education is the driving force behind personal growth, social transformation, and sustainable progress.”

We Are Welcoming

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Industry Leaders

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Global Universities

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Local Czech Universities

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Student Associations

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

Keynote Speech – Santiago Iniguez de Onzono - President of IE University

  • Higher Ed 2030: From challenge to transformation

     

The keynote speaker will explore how global higher education is being reshaped by demographic shifts, rising populism, and the impact of AI.

 
 
 

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.

     

Welcome Reception

  • Networking and welcome speech

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.

Tours of Prague – ARCHIP (Architectural Institute Prague)

  • Cultural immersion and architectural education in Prague’s historical setting.

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. 

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.
 
 
 
 

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.

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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