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International Engagement Circus?
14-18 October 2024 | Vidzeme UAS, Latvia
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Digital Hygiene: Building a Secure and Resilient Future
Are you a student passionate about creating impactful solutions? Do you want to collaborate with industry leaders, academics, and regional stakeholders on real-world challenges? The International Engagement Circus (IEC) 2024 is your gateway to making a difference. This year, we're focusing on Digital Hygiene. Help us build a secure and resilient future. We need your talent to address the critical need for cybersecurity, ethical AI, and digital literacy!
14-18 October 2024
additional mandatory online on- and offboarding events on 07 and 21 October 2024
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Latvia
E³UDRES² students, E³UDRES² staff, regional entrepreneurs, innovators
English
Digital Hygiene: Building a Secure and Resilient Future
Check with the E³UDRES² institution you're affiliated with for financial support, in most cases in the form of an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP). Find their contacts in the FAQ below
Students get 3 ECTS for participating
50-60 participants
Come together, expand your horizon and make valuable connections
This year, the International Engagement Circus comes back twice as long with a unique 5-day experience that brings together students, staff and (regional) entrepreneurs to network, collaborate and develop innovative solutions through a series of interactive workshops and activities. Take your chance to get acquainted with the region and Europe and learn the art of networking! The IEC is hosted every year by one of the partnering institutions in E³UDRES².
The 2024 edition of the International Engagement Circus deals with the topic of Digital Hygiene - all practices and habits that keep your digital life healthy and secure. This includes everything from using strong passwords and regularly updating software, to educating employees about online frauds and having a plan in place to be prepared when you encounter a cyberattack. By uniting industry experts, European universities' brightest minds, and businesses dedicated to improvement, the event aims to facilitate collaborative problem-solving, knowledge transfer, talent cultivation and innovation.
Explore Relevant Topics: Engage in dynamic discussions on Digital Literacy, Cybersecurity, AI Ethics, and more.
Hands-On Learning: Participate in workshops on secure coding, ethical AI, and sustainable digital practices.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, industry leaders, startup Founders and academic mentors.
Academic Recognition: Earn 3 ECTS credits.
Impactful Projects: Work on solutions that address pressing digital challenges.
➝ Meet industry leaders, innovators and learn from their experience in the field
➝ Engage and collaborate on real-world challenges while expressing your opinion and way of thinking
➝ Network and build trust in various discussions and workshops
➝ Share your experience and get clarity about your most pressing digital hygiene needs
➝ Tap into fresh perspectives by invaluable out-of-the-box thinking through collaborative workshops
➝ Build a talent pipeline by forging relationships with future innovators, students and researchers
Discover this year's topic
This year's International Engagement Circus will feature the topic "Digital Hygiene", navigating the complex landscape of social media, privacy, ethics, AI and cybersecurity. Through a series of workshops, we bring together industry leaders, top technical talent, and innovative thinkers to address the most pressing challenges in the digital world.
The International Engagement Circus 2024 is the starting point of the Talent Funnel - a structured pathway designed to nurture and develop your skills and ideas. This program connects you with opportunities for continued learning, mentorship, and collaboration, ensuring you have the support needed to bring your innovative solutions to life.
Make an Impact. Register Now!
Registration for this event is already closed. Thank you for your interest in this event!
E³UDRES² students: All students from E³UDRES² partner universities can participate - no matter which study programme or background!
E³UDRES² staff
Innovators or business owners from the E³UDRES² regions
Depending on the institution you are affiliated with, financial support can be offered for your attendance to the event. Please contact your local coordinators for more information:
Fulda UAS | |
Vidzeme UAS | |
Saxion UAS | |
St. Pölten UAS | |
Politechnic University of Setúbal | |
Politehnica University Timisoara | |
UC Leuven-Limburg UAS | |
Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences | |
Jamk UAS |
The International Engagement Circus 2024 is organized by Vidzeme UAS. For more information, please contact international@va.lv or kristaps.felzenbergs@va.lv.
Please contact your local coordinators for more information:
Fulda UAS | |
Vidzeme UAS | |
Saxion UAS | |
St. Pölten UAS | |
Politechnic University of Setúbal | |
Politehnica University Timisoara | |
UC Leuven-Limburg UAS | |
Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences | |
Jamk UAS |
The International Engagement Circus 2024 is organized by Vidzeme UAS. For more information, please contact international@va.lv or kristaps.felzenbergs@va.lv.