Staying on top of the changes: How academia, business leaders, and stakeholders can address the challenges of managing the engineering talent ecosystem to ensure talent sustainability in an AI-dominated work environment.
The Western Balkan Engineering Leadership Forum (WBELF) is serving as a dynamic discussion platform with a twofold purpose: to revise engineering curricula to prepare graduates for the future AI-dominated workplaces, and to ensure sustainability of quality engineering talent in business environment throughout the whole talent ecosystem, benefiting that way academia, enterprises and societies.
Forum is envisioned as a unique, invitational only, event which will gather leaders and stakeholders from academia, industry and government, as a meeting place to discuss mitigation of educational and business challenges related to creating and managing sustainable talent ecosystem of engineering experts, innovators, and leaders skilled to excel in rapidly changing business landscape transformed by automation and AI advancements.
Staying on top of the changes: How academia, business leaders, and stakeholders can address the challenges of managing the engineering talent ecosystem to ensure talent sustainability in an AI-dominated work environment.
The Western Balkan Engineering Leadership Forum (WBELF) is serving as a dynamic discussion platform with a twofold purpose: to revise engineering curricula to prepare graduates for the future AI-dominated workplaces, and to ensure sustainability of quality engineering talent in business environment throughout the whole talent ecosystem, benefiting that way academia, enterprises and societies.
Forum is envisioned as a unique, invitational only, event which will gather leaders and stakeholders from academia, industry and government, as a meeting place to discuss mitigation of educational and business challenges related to creating and managing sustainable talent ecosystem of engineering experts, innovators, and leaders skilled to excel in rapidly changing business landscape transformed by automation and AI advancements.
Organizers & Supporters
The Western Balkan Engineering Leadership Forum is a regional industry event developed by the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC) and the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES), with members including rectors and deans of technical universities worldwide. WBELF is supported by The Big Small Businesses project, funded by USAID and implemented in partnership with ACDI/VOCA and the Serbian Chamber of Commerce (SCC).
The Forum also proudly features the University of Belgrade as its Exclusive Academic Partner and Institutional Supporter, further enhancing the collaboration between academia and industry.
Engaging Topics & Formats
Discussion and Brainstorming Platform
Explore a variety of interactive formats designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and forward-thinking in engineering education and leadership.
- Industry credential programs to improve university-industry collaboration with the scope of educating and developing sustainable engineering talent.
- AI’s impact on engineering jobs and identifying skills development pathways for the roles affected by AI.
- Strategies to prepare business for managing ecosystem of engineering talent that can stay on top of business needs in AI-dominated workplaces.
- Transforming educational and research experiences in engineering to accelerate innovation.
Engineering deans, business executives, government officials, and broader regional and international industry and student community, on designing the future sustainability of engineering talent ecosystem.
Enhance collaboration between academia and business by discussing revision of, on one side, engineering curricula and on the other, talent management strategies to ensure engineering talent capability to successfully meet constantly changing business demands.
- Engineering student perspectives and expectations.
- Diversity and inclusion of women in engineering.
ABET workshop for engineering deans on international accreditation.
Speakers
Expect distinguished representatives from academia, government, and the engineering business and student communities.
High-level Executives
Academic Leaders
Student Leaders
Government Officials
Recommended hotel
Hotel Metropol Palace
Website: https://www.metropolpalace.com/
Phone: +381 11 3333 170
Address: Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra 69, 11000 Belgrade
The price listed is per night and includes:
- Breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi internet
- Access to The Spa center
- VAT
The tourist tax is not included in the price and it amounts to EUR 1.36 per night per person.
How can I book a room?
Book directly with the Metropol Palace here
How can I book a transfer?
- The price for the transfer is EUR 42 one way. Night ride (22:00 – 06:00) costs EUR 45. The car can accommodate up to 3 people.
- The price for a mini-van transfer is EUR 75 one way, and the night ride (22:00 – 06:00) costs EUR 80. The mini-van can accommodate up to 7 people.
What is the price of the room?
- Deluxe room single: 145 EUR
- Deluxe room twin: 160 EUR
Period during which these prices are valid
Rate is valid from July 17 to October 1, both dates inclusive.
Rate is valid 1 day before and after the event, subject to availability.
Recommended hotel
Hotel Metropol Palace
Website: https://www.metropolpalace.com/
Phone: +381 11 3333 170
Address: Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra 69, 11000 Belgrade
How can I book a room?
- Book directly with the Metropol Palace here
What is the price of the room?
- Deluxe room single: 145 EUR
- Deluxe room twin: 160 EUR
Period during which these prices are valid
Rate is valid from July 17 to October 1, both dates inclusive.
Rate is valid 1 day before and after the event, subject to availability.
The price listed is per night and includes:
- Breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi internet
- Access to The Spa center
- VAT
The tourist tax is not included in the price and it amounts to EUR 1.36 per night per person.
How can I book a transfer?
If you need transportation, Hotel Metropol Palace can organize it for you under the following conditions:
- The price for the transfer is EUR 42 one way. Night ride (22:00 – 06:00) costs EUR 45. The car can accommodate up to 3 people.
- The price for a mini-van transfer is EUR 75 one way, and the night ride (22:00 – 06:00) costs EUR 80. The mini-van can accommodate up to 7 people.
If you need a transfer, contact hotel directly via email and provide information about the arrival date, landing time, and flight number.
Organizers, Sponsors & Partners
Organizers & Supporters
Global Sponsors
Premier Sponsor
Dinner Sponsors
Institutional Support
Partners
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