🚀 Call for participation: International IT Week for staff at howest | 8-12 March 2027

Join us from 8 to 12 March 2027 for the second edition of the Howest International IT Week in Belgium. Hosted across our campuses in Kortrijk and Bruges, this week brings together international lecturers, academic staff, and technology professionals to connect, collaborate, and inspire the next generation of IT talent.

Participants are invited to share their expertise through:

- Interactive workshops for IT students
- Inspiring keynote sessions
- Hackathon coaching and mentoring
- Participation in our International Fair showcasing study and internship opportunities at partner institutions.

The programme combines practical teaching activities, international networking, and cultural experiences, offering a unique opportunity to engage directly with students and colleagues from across Europe. Participation is free of charge, and Erasmus+ Staff Mobility funding may be available through your home institution.

We welcome proposals related to software development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, XR, IoT, web technologies, full-stack development, emerging IT trends, or soft skills for international technology professionals. Sessions are typically delivered in English.

Interested in joining?

Submit your workshop, keynote, coaching, or participation proposal via the Howest International IT Week webpage. Preferred submission deadline: end of November 2026.

More information: https://www.howest.be/en/news/international-it-week

Howest University of Applied Sciences (Belgium) looks forward to welcoming Businet partners for a week of teaching, networking, collaboration, and innovation.

Preferred Deadline: End of November 2026

More information to be found on https://www.howest.be/en/news/international-it-week 

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