When: 4 September 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Ilkovičova 3, 841 04 Bratislava, Slovakia

For whom: Educators and education managers from HE and VET institutions, HR professionals and other company representatives.

The aim of the training is to strengthen the capacity of academic educators and industry representatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) along the pathway from education to employment. The training combines an understanding of key dimensions of diversity with practical approaches to inclusive talent development. Participants will gain knowledge and skills that will help them attract, develop, and retain diverse talent in STEM disciplines and semiconductor-related sectors. Through interactive learning, self-reflection, and real-world case studies, participants will deepen their understanding of diversity and organisational culture while developing skills in inclusive leadership, allyship, and cross-sector collaboration.

Meet the trainers:

Kerstin Alfes is a Professor of Organisation and Human Resource Management at ESCP Business School, Berlin campus. Her research focuses on strategic human resource management, neurodiversity, employee engagement, and new ways of working. She has published in leading international academic journals and has received research funding from several major academic and industry institutions.

Stephan Schmuck is a lecturer at ESCP Business School, Berlin campus, where he teaches liberal arts and diversity & inclusion. He developed Europe’s first LGBT+ leadership programme and is actively involved in curriculum development. His areas of expertise include strategic diversity implementation, inclusive leadership, and economic history.