PHD EVENT:
Improve your pitching and networking skills
- Hotel Nyborg Strand
- 21 October 2024, 09:30-20:00
- Deadline 15 August, 2024
- Free of charge for PhD students affiliated with DIREC, DDSA and P1
- Participation fee for others: DKK 800 incl. VAT
- Organizer: DIREC
- Contact: Malene Hjulmand malene.hjulmand@direc.dk
Join this one-day event for PhD students in Computer Science, Digitalization, Information Technology, Software Engineering, and related fields across the eight Danish universities to share knowledge, ideas, and challenges and form new relationships and collaborations across different digital research areas.
The event will also serve as a preparatory session for D3A 2.0 on October 22-23, 2024, equipping participants with valuable tools to maximize their experience at the conference.
Program
09.30-10.00: Registration
10.00-10.15: Welcome
10.15-12.15: Workshop on mastering the art of relationships, part I
The purpose of the workshop is to equip you with an understanding of strategic networking and its significance in your professional development. We will delve into theories and practical exercises, enhancing your ability to network effectively at conferences and beyond.
You will gain insights into your networking style, strengths, and areas for improvement, while learning concrete strategies for building and maintaining strong, trust-based relationships. Each participant will leave with a personalized workbook, including models, action plans, and a networking strategy tailored to their individual goals.
About the facilitator
Signe Holste runs the company Value People, where she has spent the last 7 years teaching and training employees, leaders, and organizations on how to achieve their goals and dreams through networking and knowledge sharing.
12.15-13.15: Lunch
13.15-14.15: Workshop on mastering the art of relationships, part II
14.15-14.30: Small break
14.30-15.30: Pitching session: Refining Your Research Presentation, part I
The purpose of the pitching session is to allow you to share your research and refine your presentation skills through constructive feedback.
A well-crafted pitch is crucial for any researcher. It helps you distill complex ideas into a concise and compelling narrative, making your work accessible to a broader audience. Effective communication of your research can open doors to new collaborations, funding opportunities, and career advancements. By practicing and perfecting your pitch, you enhance your ability to engage and inspire others within and beyond your field.
Each participant will have 10 minutes to present their research to a select group of fellow PhD students and a panel of senior researchers. After each pitch, there will be 5 minutes allocated for questions and feedback from the audience and the panel, focusing on both the content and delivery of your presentation.
Preparation
You must prepare a 10-minute pitch where your target audience is researchers outside your domain who work with digitalization/digital tech. Beamers will be available for slide presentations.
15.30-16.00: Coffee break
16.00-17.00: Pitching session, part II
17.00-18.00: Break // board games and ‘hygge’
18.00-20.00: Dinner
Conditions
Registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
We will charge a fee for cancellations later than 15 August and no-shows to cover hotel expenses.
For participants NOT affliliated with DIREC, P1 or DDSA, a participation fee of DKK 800 incl. VAT will be charged by invoice.