Date and time: Thursday 19 March 12:30-14:30 & Friday 20 March 12:30-14:30, 2026
Where: Online (Zoom link TBA in the calendar invite you will receive upon registration; it will also be published at https://nccr-automation.ch/EU-talent-centre)
Target Participants: PhD students and Postdocs affiliated with Einstein Center + NCCR/ETH + Digital Futures/KTH.
The EU-Talent Centre is organizing a two-day online workshop titled “Prepare to Lead! Leadership Training for a Successful Academic Career”, which will take place on March 19-20, 2026. Please find further details below and in the flyer.
Program on the EU-TALENT Centre website.
The mission of the EU-Talent Centre is to empower young generations of researchers and professionals in Digital Science and Tech to envision and establish a progressive environment where scientific excellence and technological innovation can thrive. The Centre is a joint initiative from NCCR Automation in Switzerland, Digital Futures in Stockholm, and the Einstein Centre Digital Future in Berlin.
You are very welcome to attend the workshop by registering at https://bit.ly/3LLbSqH. After completing the workshop, you will receive a certificate of attendance (which can be included in your CV).
Speakers include Prof. Karl Henrik Johansson (KTH & Digital Futures), Prof. Gioele Zardini(MIT), and Dr. Elise Cahard (NCCR & ETH).
Organizers: Silvia Mastellone, Sandra Pravica, Angela Fontan
The objectives of the workshop include:
- Identifying best practices that contribute to inclusive and equitable research and work environments; and
- Identifying strategies to ensure that diversity and research excellence can thrive in STEM fields.
Agenda:
- The first day of the workshop will feature three invited speakers who will share their experiences and best practices for future academic leaders. Each speaker will give a 20-minute talk, followed by a panel discussion.
- On the second day of the workshop, participants will take part in a leadership training session.
About EU-TALENT Centre
Shaping and empowering the next generation of leaders and professionals.
The European Tech Academic LEadership Network for Transformation (TALENT) Centre empowers young generations of researchers and professionals in Digital Science and Tech to envision and establish a progressive environment where scientific excellence and technological innovation can thrive.
The Centre is a joint initiative from NCCR Automation in Switzerland, Digital Futures in Stockholm and the Einstein Centre Digital Future in Berlin.
