Beyond Academia: Career Transition Workshop for AI researchers

We are thrilled to invite you to a unique event designed for PhD and Postdoc researchers who are curious about what comes next beyond academia—and how to successfully make that transition into industry, startups, or other non-academic careers.

This format may also be suitable for master's students who are nearing the end of their studies.

The event will bring inspiring stories from researchers and professors who have taken bold steps to build a career outside academia, be it in industry or launching their own startups. They will share insights in the form of short talks and engaging workshops about their journeys—the challenges, the turning points, and the lessons learned along the way.

Beyond the talks, you will take part in interactive small-group discussions focused on unlocking the value of your academic experience.Together with invited speakers, you will explore how your academic skills can open doors to roles such as AI Engineer, Software Developer, Product Owner,  Product Manager, Data Scientists, Research Engineers etc. and how to confidently translate these skills in interviews and networking situations.

This event will provide you an opportunity for open conversations, brain-storming, exploring new perspectives and exchange of ideas with like minded individuals and a space to build collaborative network.

You can find the full program below.

This event is organized in collaboration with AI Grid, ARIC, Nordakademie, Software Campus and Women in AI Hamburg.

AI Grid is Germany’s largest network for young AI researchers, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). It brings together AI Master’s students and PhD candidates within an interdisciplinary community and supports them in their research and career development through scientific exchange in micro focus groups, mentoring with AI experts from academia and industry, and exclusive events in Germany and across Europe.

Weblink: www.ai-grid.org

Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC) is the leading competence centre for Artificial Intelligence in Northern Germany and the official AI initiative of the City of Hamburg. ARIC operates internationally and has a strong practical focus, a broad network within the AI ​​industry, and experience in workshop formats and knowledge transfer across various industry sectors. ARIC's thematic priorities include topics such as Trustworthy AI, Responsible AI, AI and Data Literacy, and innovative technologies for public administrations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations.

Weblink: Über ARIC - ARIC

NORDAKADEMIE, founded in 1992, is one of Germany’s leading dual-track universities with over 2,500 students. Its strength lies in the close integration of theory and practice. Located just outside Hamburg in Elmshorn, this private university has already partnered with over 800 companies across all industries. The University of Applied Sciences offers six dual bachelor’s degree programs. The Hamburg campus opened in October 2013. Here, eight part-time master’s programs, as well as continuing education modules and certificate courses, are offered. The university is operated by a non-profit corporation in which approximately 40 partner companies and the employers’ association NORDMETALL hold equal shares.

Weblink: www.nordakademie.de

As a qualification and excellence program, the Software Campus supports young scientists in computer science in becoming the future leaders in the tech industry. It helps to further develop leadership skills in theory and practice, get in touch with industry and build a network of researchers and experienced managers as well as future leaders. Participants work together with a company on real-life applications and are funded by the BMFTR with up to €115,000. In the process, they lead their own team, build up new knowledge on management and leadership in training courses and are accompanied by experienced managers in mentoring.

Weblink: https://softwarecampus.de/

Women in AI is a global organization that aims to empower, support,  and elevate women in the field of artificial intelligence. This organization is active in 150 countries having 400 volunteers and more than 19,000 members. Through this network women from diverse backgrounds can find opportunities, share insights, and lead communities. Women in AI is also a proud member of the AI4EU, AEQUITAS and the DIVERSIFAIR projects.

Weblink: https://www.womeninai.co/

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By registering for this event, you consent to the event partners and co-organizers (Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC) e.V., Talentik GmbH (AI Grid & Software Campus), Women in AI Germany and NORDAKADEMIE gemeinnützige Aktiengesellschaft Hochschule der Wirtschaft) sharing and processing your contact information for the purposes of organizing, managing, and following up on the event. Your data will be used solely to communicate event-related information and to ensure proper event administration. It will not be shared with any parties other than the co-organizers listed above.

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