UM Connect Day
Schedule
Sat Sep 28 2024 at 01:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location
Tapijnkazerne 11, 6211 ME Maastricht, Nederland | Maastricht, LI
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Are you ready to learn, grow, and (re)connect with fellow UM alumni? Join us for UM Connect Day on Saturday, 28 September 2024, at the beautiful Tapijnkazerne in Maastricht! It’s the perfect place to meet other alumni and engaging speakers while exploring various topics in breakout sessions, such as intercultural competence, data flows in mobile apps, positive eco-psychology, purpose-powered growth and the secrets behind successful TED talks. And of course, UM Connect Day wouldn't be complete without a festive barbecue to close the day.Do you want to join us? Every UM alumnus is welcome! This is your chance to revisit Maastricht, catch up with old classmates and delve into fascinating subjects along the way. Register now for this inspiring day, but don’t wait too long—capacity is limited!
Programme:
Programme:
13:00 Walk-in & registration UM Connect Day with coffee/tea and 'vlaai'
14:15 Opening by Jan-Tjitte Meindersma – Vice President Maastricht University
14:25 Keynote by Roger Dassen – CFO ASML
15:15 Energy break + Networking and connecting participants with icebreaker/round tables
16:00 Switch to break out session 1
16:10 Break out session 1
16:55 Switch to break out session 2
17:05 Break out session 2
17:50 Switch to outdoor area
18:00 Closing by Bouwien Janssen – Director Life Long Development & Director Development & Alumni Relations Maastricht University
18:10 Switch to Tapijnkazerne
18:20 Festive BBQ & drinks
Breakout sessions:
• Dr. Konrad Kollnig - Want some cookies? Exploring data flows in mobile apps.
• Nicole Geschwind & Marjolein Hanssen - Positive eco-psychology: how positive psychology can facilitate coping with climate change.
• Roberta Di Palma & David Grigorjan - Revolutionising employee training and well-being with virtual reality.
• Romy Beuken & Lars Smits - Design your dream career: from aspiration to action.
• Jan Scheele: Learning the ingredients of the secret sauce of TED talks, based on coaching 200+ TED speakers.
• Edward Huizenga & Liv Meinck - Purpose-powered growth: elevate your career and business.
• Mikhaël Akasha - Design your ultimate competitor.
• Oliver W. Olson - The effective and ethical use of AI for career success.
• Fabiana Visentin - Gender bias in team formation.
• Katie Lindley - What is intercultural competence?
• Dr. Leo Schouten & PhD Sanne Rovers - 50 jaar geneeskunde-onderwijs: van buitenbeentje naar boegbeeld*
• Dr. Ben Janssen - 50 jaar geneeskunde: waterkwaliteit in Nederland, wat kunnen dokters doen?*
*These sessions will be in Dutch.
Entrance fee: €15,-
Buy your ticket via: https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/events/um-connect-day-2024
All proceeds are donated to the Equity and Inclusion Programme of the University Fund Limburg. The programme facilitates scholarships for underprivileged youth from the region, and supports projects focused on equality at UM.
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Where is it happening?
Tapijnkazerne 11, 6211 ME Maastricht, Nederland, Tapijnkazerne 11, 6211 ME Maastricht, Nederland,Maastricht, NetherlandsEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
