Higher education students in Portugal can submit a presentation proposal for the largest and most prestigious annual conference of European academic networks (NRENs): TNC23. The Lightning Talks Challenge (LTC) is open for registration until February 25th..
For several years, the Future Talents Programme has challenged students from various European countries to share their ideas and study/research projects in the field of technology, particularly IT and computing networks. Every year, the sharing takes place during TNC, the largest annual networking conference during the final presentations of the Lightning Talks Challenge.
Such 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 collaboration. The maximum presentation time is 5 minutes, with GÉANT highlighting that, within the limited presentation time, participants have “carte blanche” to be the as creative as you wish.
Candidates selected to participate in TNC23 will not be alone in the process. They 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 just starting their careers in these fields. Portuguese participants have been participating since 2017. In 2022, students from the University of Porto, Ana Rita Carneiro and Bruno Vaz, were selected. Their presentations can be viewed online.
Applications
Deadline for submitting applications for FCCN and February 25th. FCCN makes a pre-selection and chooses the three best candidates to submit to GÉANT.
Interested students should send their proposal to the following email address: c.imagem@fccn.pt. The proposal must be submitted in English and include: Title of the presentation; Description of the presentation; Name(s) of the presenters and their respective organizations; Name(s) of the author(s) and their respective organizations [if different from the presenter(s)] and Telephone number.
For further information about applications (requirements, deadlines, etc.), please visit the page dedicated to the challenge and the promotional leaflet.
