[15.01.2025 11:00 CET] Industry–Academia Follow-Up & Co-Creation Session 2026
Background
As part of its commitment to fostering meaningful collaboration with industry stakeholders, and in line with its Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to engage at least four contributors annually from SMEs, companies, industry associations, and employees in the co-creation and continuous improvement of the MERIT master’s program, the MERIT Project is organizing a Follow-Up & Co-Creation Session. This meeting will provide a platform to review achievements, showcase how industry input has been integrated into the curriculum, and discuss future collaboration strategies.
Objectives
- Review and reflect on the outcomes and impact of the master program in 2025.
- Present how industry feedback and contributions have been incorporated.
- Strengthen collaboration between academia and industry partners.
- Identify concrete areas for continued co-creation (e.g., thesis projects, internships, guest lectures, curriculum updates).
Expected Outcomes
- Shared understanding of the program’s progress and industry relevance.
- Documented input and recommendations from partners.
- Agreement on next steps for 2026 collaboration activities.
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Participants
- Representatives from SMEs, companies, and industry associations.
- Academic staff and program coordinators.
- Students or alumni (optional, for testimonials or showcases).
Event Details
Follow-up Session on Master Program Results
Thursday, January 15, 2026 · 11:00am – 12:30pm
Time zone: Europe/Rome
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vkb-qyxg-rny
Or dial: (IT) +39 02 3046 1875 PIN: 368 928 770#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/vkb-qyxg-rny?pin=5055172505295
Proposed Agenda (CET)
| Time (CET) | Session | Facilitator / Lead |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Welcome and Opening Remarks | Program Coordinator |
| 11:15 – 11:25 | Master Program 2025 Overview: Key Results and Achievements | Academic Lead |
| 11:25 – 11:45 | How Industry Input Was Integrated: Examples and Impact | Curriculum Committee / Teaching Team |
| 11:45 – 12:20 | Roundtable Discussion: Industry Perspectives and Recommendations | Industry Representatives (Moderator) |
| 12:20 – 12:30 | Wrap-up and Next Steps | Program Coordinator |
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