Main Event sponsor
On the occasion of ISCC 2025, the IEEE Student Chapter – Bologna, in collaboration with IEEE Young Professionals, IEEE WICE, and N2Women, hosted a full-day event at BI-REX dedicated to shaping the future of Industry 5.0. The event brought together PhD students, young professionals, and seasoned researchers in Communication and Computing for a dynamic day of talks, panels, mentoring, and networking.
The initiative empowered the next generation of innovators through thought-provoking discussions, career-oriented insights, and hands-on engagement with cutting-edge industrial technologies.
Event Highlights
09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome & Networking
The day began with a warm welcome from the IEEE ComSoc Student Branch and the chance for participants to connect and mingle.
09:30 – 11:30 | Talk Series: Industry 5.0
Participants explored the future of intelligent, human-centric industries through keynote talks by:
Prof. Cristian Borcea, Prof. Mohsen Guizani, Prof. Azzedine Boukerche
Moderated by: Nicolò Romandini
12:00 – 13:00 | Panel: Boosting Your Career in Communication & Computing
Experts shared invaluable career advice and personal experiences, featuring:
Prof. Stefano Giordano, Prof. Susana Sargento, Prof. Yacine Ghamri-Doudane
Moderated by: Sofia Montebugnoli
14:00 – 15:30 | Mentoring Session
Participants engaged in small-group discussions with leading academics and professionals from:
Imola Informatica, SACMI
Academic Mentors: Prof. Giordano, Prof. Sargento, Prof. Ghamri-Doudane
Moderated by: Nicolò Romandini, Sofia Montebugnoli, and Riccardo Venanzi
15:30 – 16:30 | BI-REX Pilot Plant Tour & Demos
The event concluded with an immersive tour of the BI-REX Pilot Plant, including live technology demonstrations and closing remarks by Prof. Luca Foschini and the organizing team.
Throughout the Day, Attendees Enjoyed:
☕ Coffee breaks
🥗 Complimentary lunch
🎁 Exclusive BI-REX gadgets
🤝 Valuable networking opportunities
Location:
BI-REX Big Data Innovation & Research Excellence
Via Paolo Nanni Costa 20, 40133 Bologna (BO), Italy
Organizers:
Nicolò Romandini, Sofia Montebugnoli, Riccardo Venanzi, Simone Cangini
Event Sponsored by ComSoc Student Branch Chapter – University of Bologna
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