We invite students and PhD students to a series of workshops dedicated to career planning and cooperation with business, taking place on 28 October 2026 as part of the annual Made in Wrocław event. The workshops will provide an excellent opportunity to meet business leaders from key industries, learn from their experience, and discuss how to turn research ideas into market-ready solutions.

Each of the workshops will focus on one of four strategic areas:
•    Health & Biotech
•    Digital & Autonomous Technologies
•    Circular Economy & Materials
•    Urban & Resources Sustainability

Each session will feature representatives of leading companies from Lower Silesia operating in these strategic areas. The workshops will therefore offer an opportunity not only to learn about their experiences and career development ideas, but also to establish valuable professional contacts.
We invite students, particularly those in the final years of their studies, as well as PhD students interested in professional development and cooperation with industry.

All workshops will take place on 28 October 2026 at the Centennial Hall complex (Hala Stulecia).

Participation is free of charge. Registration is available via the link below. Please select a free ticket for the EXPO zone.
https://landing.meetingapplication.com/event/made-in-wroclaw-2026?module=tickets 

1. Health & Biotech – 10:00–12:15
From Idea to Innovation: How can scientific research be translated into innovative solutions for the health and biotechnology sectors?
During the workshop, Michał Wójcik, President of the Management Board of Advantic Sp. z o.o. and an experienced researcher, will share the company’s experience in developing innovative solutions at the intersection of science and business. Together with representatives of Wrocław Technology Park, he will present ways to develop research ideas, the skills that facilitate collaboration with business, and opportunities to put research results into practice.

2. Digital & Autonomous Technologies –12:15
The ABCs of a Career - How can you effectively build your value, visibility, and next career steps?
The workshops, co-organised with leaders of the Industry Leaders Club (ILC), will focus on career development, personal branding, building professional relationships, and effectively presenting achievements. Business experts will share their experience and insights to help students and doctoral students identify their strengths and make informed career choices, combining academic and professional development.

3. Circular Economy & Materials – 12:30–14:45
From Idea to Market: How can a research idea be transformed into a market-ready technology?
The workshop will showcase NJORD ENERGY Sp. z o.o.’s experience in developing innovative energy solutions and explore how to commercialise technologies, protect intellectual property, and implement research results. Together with expert Bartosz Greczner, representatives of Wrocław Technology Park will discuss the skills essential for collaboration between science and business, as well as opportunities to use research infrastructure and business support to develop participants’ own ideas.

4. Urban & Resources Sustainability – from 15:00
Waste Management and the Circular Economy in Shaping a Sustainable City—The Role of Residents’ Well-Informed Decisions: The Case of Wrocław
The workshops will introduce participants to the principles of the circular economy (CE) and their practical application in creating an environmentally friendly urban environment, using Wrocław as an example. Participants will explore how responsible everyday actions and consumer choices can help reduce pollution and promote the efficient use of local resources.
The workshops are organised as part of the international Unite.WIDENING project, implemented by Wrocław University of Science and Technology in cooperation with the universities of the Unite! alliance, the Wrocław Agglomeration Development Agency (ARAW) and Wrocław Technology Park (WPT).