After two keynotes we went into a panel session titled "Facilitating the Transfer of Knowledge and Innovation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Our Global Expert Community" 🔽
Our panel guests were Dr. Nemanja Koljančić, a scientific researcher of analytical chemistry at the Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave, Dr. Marko Djukanovic, an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Science and Mathematics in Banja Luka who attained his Ph.D. from Vienna, and Dejana Ugrenovicć, a Data Scientist at DeepIntent and Ph.D. candidate at KU Leuven, Belgium.
The panel focused on three main topics:
▶ Inspiration for Young People: Each panelist shared their personal journey to success, highlighting how their education in Bosnia & Herzegovina provided a solid foundation that enabled them to excel in other countries. They aimed to inspire young people to pursue their dreams and take advantage of the opportunities available in a connected world.
▶Connecting with Global Experts: We discussed the importance of integrating best practices learned in other countries into Bosnia & Herzegovina's industry and academia to foster innovation and progress. The panel emphasized how young people can connect with our brightest minds around the world to gain insights and mentorship.
▶Improving Opportunities for Young People: The panelists shared their ongoing and future initiatives aimed at enhancing opportunities for young people in Bosnia & Herzegovina. They discussed their efforts to establish mentorship programs, facilitate international collaborations, and create platforms for skill development and innovation. Their commitment to giving back to their homeland was evident as they outlined plans to bridge gaps and open new pathways for the next generation.
▶Our goal was to bridge the gap between academia and industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This panel discussion provided valuable insights from successful individuals who have built careers both within and beyond our borders, leveraging international best practices.
▶We gathered individuals who have successfully aligned academic goals with various sectors such as healthcare, economics, infrastructure, and more. By learning from their experiences, we aimed to create a synergy between these fields.
▶Through this panel, we fostered a robust dialogue among the public, professionals, and academics about the direction of our society. We recognized that achieving our desired future requires seamless mechanisms for daily knowledge transfer.
▶Bosnia & Herzegovina Futures Foundation has for over 8 years facilitated the transfer of knowledge between our brightest minds around the world and young people in the country through mentorship, conferences, projects, meetups, and other forms of engagement.
This event was proudly supported by USAID Diaspora Invest Project.
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