Getting to Know Europe is an online seminar series offering SUNRISE students the opportunity to meet professionals working in European institutions, networks, and policy-oriented organisations. The seminars provide practical insight into what it means to pursue a career connected to Europe and how academic paths can translate into professional opportunities at the EU level.

The upcoming seminars, organised by the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano as part of the SUNRISE project, will take place between March and May 2026 and are held online in an informal and interactive format.

All sessions are conducted in English, take place online via Microsoft Teams, and last one hour. Each seminar features guest speakers who share their professional experiences and career paths, followed by a moderated discussion and an open Q&A session.

Upcoming Events (Spring 2026)

• 17 March 2026 – Getting to Know Europe: Matteo Azzimonti, Senior Policy Officer at Hydrogen Europe – Read more
• 14 April 2026 – Getting to Know Europe: Laura Lecci, CEO of the European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN) – Read more
• 12 May 2026 – Getting to Know Europe: Gianpiero Petruzziello & Gaia Marotta, Policy and Project Managers at the European Regions Research and Innovation Network (ERRIN) – Read more

Practical Information

• Dates: March – May 2026
• Format: Online (Microsoft Teams)
• Language: English
• Target group: Students interested in EU-related careers

Registration

Registration is required for each seminar and can be completed via the dedicated event pages available on the unibz website.

Getting to Know Europe offers SUNRISE students a valuable opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge from experienced professionals, explore European career paths, and engage directly with experts working at the EU level.