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Presentation Program - PhD Job Fair 2025

Transferable skills – Presentation by YouReCa, followed by Panel Discussion (10:15 - 11:00)

Presenters and panel members, each with their unique career trajectories, will offer valuable insights and practical advice on how the knowledge and skills gained in your doctoral journey can open doors in your future career.

Shaping Your Future with Quantum Computing, by IBM (11:15 - 11:45)

Quantum Computing and Quantum Algorithms are at the frontier where groundbreaking science converges with real-world applications. This lecture will explore why the academic and industrial worlds alike are turning their focus to Quantum Technologies. With Quantum Advantage approaching in 2026, the field offers an intellectually rich environment where disciplines like Physics, Mathematics, Computer Sciences, AI, and Chemistry intersect. Attendees will gain insight into the role of early adopters, learn how to position themselves at the start of their own Quantum Journey, and see how today’s research can translate into tomorrow’s career opportunities in this transformative domain.

From researchpreneur mindset to market impact, by Heirloom Labs (12:00 - 12:30)

As your PhD journey moves toward its next chapter, one question becomes inevitable: What’s next and how can you truly make an impact? In this session, Steve Stevens invites you to look beyond publications and explore how an entrepreneurial mindset can unlock value for yourself, your community, economy and society at large. Drawing on insights from Heirloom Labs and the Researchpreneur Mindset Masterclass, you’ll discover how to turn your curiosity, creativity, and expertise into meaningful action whether through entrepreneurship or any other career path.

Research for a changing society – Opportunities and challenges at Forschungszentrum Jülich (12:45 - 13:15)

Learn more about how Forschungszentrum Jülich addresses major societal challenges through research in energy, computing, neuroscience, and the bio-based economy.

A PhD? An asset for your career! - by Adoc Talent Management (13:30 - 14:00)

Learn about the advantages of earning a PhD and how it can enhance your professional journey with critical research skills and expertise.

Hiring process in Belgium - Panel Discussion (14:15 - 15:15)

This panel discussion aims to help (international) PhD students understand the hiring process in Belgium. The speakers will share useful, experience-based tips to help you navigate the Belgian job market and transition smoothly into professional life. Learn about what an interview might look like in Belgium, common hiring timelines from application to start date, and key tax considerations.

What can a PhD bring to a humanitarian mission? - by International Committee of the Red Cross (15:30 - 16:00)

The ICRC is a neutral, independent organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other violence. But what does an humanitarian organization look for? What can they offer? Get to know ICRC, their core activities, and much more.

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Location

Den Dreef Stadium
Kardinaal Mercierlaan 46
3001 Heverlee

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