Higher education students in Portugal can submit a presentation proposal for the largest and most prestigious annual conference of European academic networks (NRENs): TNC22. The Lightning Talks Challenge (LTC) is open for registration until March 9th.
For several years, the Lightning Talks Challenge has challenged students from various European countries to share their ideas and study/research projects in the field of technology, particularly IT or computing networks. Every year, the exchange takes place during TNC, which is considered the largest annual networking conference.
As in previous years, the FCCN Unit is once again collaborating with GÉANT to offer this opportunity to Portuguese students. Registration is now open, and the focus will be on sharing a story, a project, a demonstration, or an invitation to collaborate. The maximum presentation time is 5 minutes, with GÉANT emphasizing that, within the limited presentation time, participants have "carte blanche" to be as creative as they wish.
Candidates selected to participate in TNC22 will have the opportunity to attend practical and interactive workshops to prepare for public speaking, as well as support in creating a video presentation. This guidance, provided by GÉANT, will be personalized and focused on each participant's project. Travel and accommodation costs will also be covered by the organization.
The Lightning Talks Challenge is open to all students enrolled in IT and Networking courses, as well as young professionals beginning their careers in these fields. Portuguese participants have been participating since 2017. In 2020, students from the Porto Higher Institute of Engineering (ISEP), Fábio Lourenço and Luís Sampaio, were selected, with a presentation on software engineering and artificial intelligence. can be viewed online.
The deadline for applications is March 9th. Interested students should send their proposal to the following email address: c.imagem@fccn.pt. The proposal must be submitted in English, be original and objective, and include the student's contact information. For more information about applications (requirements, deadlines, etc.), visit the page dedicated to the challenge.
