Join us at BI-REX for a full day of inspiration, innovation, and interaction, organized in conjunction with ISCC 2025 and dedicated to shaping the future of Industry 5.0. This event is designed to empower the next generation of researchers and professionals in Communication and Computing through thought-provoking talks, career-focused panels, and engaging mentoring opportunities.
Whether you’re a PhD student, a young professional, or an established researcher, this is a unique platform to connect, learn, and grow.
Organized by the IEEE Student Branch – Bologna, in collaboration with IEEE Young Professionals, IEEE WICE, and N2Women.
The event is part of the IEEE ISCC 2025 conference to be held here in Bologna this year (https://ieee-iscc.computer.org/2025/)
Event Highlights
09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome & Networking
Kick off the day with a warm welcome from the IEEE ComSoc Student Branch and connect with fellow attendees.
09:30 – 11:30 | Talk Series: Industry 5.0
Discover the future of intelligent, human-centered industry with keynote talks from:
Prof. Cristian Borcea, Prof. Mohsen Guizani, and Prof. Azzedine Boukerche
Moderators: Nicolò Romandini, Sofia Montebugnoli, Riccardo Venanzi
12:00 – 13:00 | Panel: Boosting Your Career in Communication & Computing
Gain insight and advice on career development from:
Prof. Stefano Giordano, Prof. Susana Sargento, and Prof. Yacine Ghamri-Doudane
Moderators: Nicolò Romandini, Sofia Montebugnoli, Riccardo Venanzi
14:00 – 15:30 | Mentoring Session
Join interactive small-group discussions with leading academics and industry professionals from:
Imola Informatica and SACMI
Academic Mentors: Prof. Giordano, Prof. Sargento, Prof. Ghamri-Doudane
Moderators: Nicolò Romandini, Sofia Montebugnoli, Riccardo Venanzi
15:30 – 16:30 | 3-Minute Thesis Contest & Poster Session
Explore innovative research through fast-paced PhD pitches and posters.
16:30 – 17:00 | BI-REX Pilot Plant Tour & Demos
Experience a live demonstration of cutting-edge technologies and wrap up the event with final remarks from Prof. Luca Foschini and the organizing team.
🎁Perks: Coffee breaks, lunch included, exclusive BI-REX gadgets, networking opportunities throughout the day
Register (for free) here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvu-6PpYi8P1Erqt4DkK7Wj1Fd1eL0Yaoih5LYjmx7MT4Zfg/viewform?usp=dialog