Following a successful Future Talent Programme (FTP) in 2024, with 17 participants from 10 NRENs, and 9 finalists taking the stage at TNC24, the GÉANT Learning and Development team (GLAD) is happy to announce the launch of the FTP25.
So, what is the Future Talent Programme?
Students and young professionals will learn how to pitch their proposals and deliver a powerful presentation. Previous students have described these as ‘skills for life’ and still use them in their work today. The virtual training workshops provide a positive environment where participants can learn together and build a network of peers.
All participants have the opportunity to raise their profile in the industry and make important connections for their research. Finalists get to share their work with industry experts at the conference. Additionally, all participants are invited to showcase their research in a self-recorded video, to be published through GÉANT media channels, and raise their profile in the industry.
What is the Lightning Talk Challenge?
The FTP’s Lightning Talk Challenge offers students and young professionals a unique opportunity to present their idea or project to an international audience the largest and most prestigious research and education networking conference – TNC. Nominated by GÉANT project partners, participants will receive professional training to help them master their presentation skills. If your Lightning Talk application is successful, you will receive full financial support to ensure you can attend TNC. Your presentation will be promoted across our various GÉANT communication channels.
Take a look at the TNC Lightning talks from previous FTP participants.
Who can participate?
- You must be a student who is registered on any IT and networking-related course at a university or learning provider, or a young professional working in IT and networking-related areas with a maximum of five years work experience.
- All participants must be nominated by a GÉANT member NREN. If in doubt, applicants should select the NREN in the country where they study or work from this list of GÉANT members.
- You must be able to commit to the full training programme (three virtual workshops in April – May 2024)
- Selected finalists for the Lightning Talk must present their proposal at TNC25 in Brighton.
How can I apply?
To apply to the programme, NRENs register their candidates here by 6 February 2025. If you are an NREN, this programme gives you great exposure in the R&E community and may help to strengthen relations with your institutional partners and users. To participate the NREN must:
- Be a member of the GÉANT GN5-2 Project
- Be willing to recruit, select and administer the registration of up to three candidates
- Offer students a local contact (mentor) to support, encourage or promote participants locally
Deadlines and Dates
- Ensure your local NREN has registered you before 6 February 2025
- Submit your Lightning Talk proposal to TNC25 before 11 March 2025
- Attend the virtual training workshops during April – May 2025
- If you are chosen to present a Lightning Talk, take to the stage at TNC25 in Brighton, UK, on 9 – 13 June 2025.
Will you be the next generation of future talent?
For more information: https://community.geant.org/learning/future-talent-programme/
Contact GLAD for further enquiries
