IE Experience Day: All you need to know about IE University

Are you ready to discover IE University and explore its programs?

Join us for our IE Experience Day on October 3, 2026, and get a closer look at our programs, campus life, and admissions process.

This event is designed for Bachelor’s and Master’s candidates, as well as anyone interested in learning more about IE. It will be a great opportunity to meet our local team, discover our academic offerings, and get answers to all your questions about our programs, the application process, tuition fees, and how to prepare for your study experience in Madrid.

AGENDA

13:30 – 14:00 : Welcoming attendees

14:00 – 16:00: All You Need to Know About IE

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• 14:00 – 14:30: Discover our Bachelor’s and Master’s programs
  
• 14:30 – 15:00: Learn about the application process
  
• 15:00 – 15:15: Explore financial aid opportunities
  
• 15:15 – 15:45: Prepare your move and study experience in Madrid
  
• 15:45 – 16:00: How do we prepare you for your next career?
  

16h15– 17:15: Master Class: "Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities" by Robert Polding

17:15 – 17:45: Networking Cocktail

Master Class Description:

This talk provides a comprehensive exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), from its historical roots to its current state as the most talked about technology in the world. It will explain applications in critical domains like transportation and healthcare, the emergence of generative AI, and its future implications for employment and society. The talk aims to dispel the hype and explain the reality from the perspective of researchers. 

Professor Biography 

Dr. Polding holds a Ph.D. and MSc in Information Systems from The University of Sheffield. Specializing in user experience design and development methodologies for creating online applications and marketing strategies. His research interests focus on big data, natural language processing, and developing quantitative models. Previous research interests include e-commerce, web applications, mobile apps, RFID, and database technologies.