I had the opportunity to co-moderate the EIT Alumni CONNECT event focused on Sustainable Development Goal 11 "Sustainable Cities and Communities." Over 150 alumni from the EIT's Innovation Communities came together in Budapest to discuss how they could contribute to making cities more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. As moderators, my colleague and I facilitated the flow of the event, from introducing the topic to energizing the room and encouraging networking.
Service: Facilitator & Moderator • Community Events
Client: European Institute of Technology (EIT)
Participant profile: Members of the different Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) from EIT
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Group size: 150 participants
Duration: 8 hours
My challenge:
Facilitating a smooth and engaging event flow; keep the conversation engaging and productive throughout the day, ensuring that all participants felt heard and that the event achieved its objectives.
The value I added:
Coordinated the introduction of the topic and invited keynote speakers and alumni on stage
Energized the room and encouraged optimal networking
Ensured the workshops were dynamic and covered a variety of topics.
Outcomes:
Inspiring and engaging event for over 150 alumni
Encouraged multidisciplinary co-creation projects for a better future
Highlighted the diversity of disciplines within the EIT Alumni network.
Facilitator & Moderator - How this service can translate into practice:
Go beyond just bringing people together. Create safe and inspiring spaces for meaningful connections to flourish, encouraging participants to delve deep and form lasting bonds. Experience the power of community building, and unlock new possibilities. Some methodologies I use are…
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Next to Community Events ,
I also Facilitate & Moderate Team Days ;
apply Learning Design to create Toolboxes & Bootcamps , and am
an Impact Coach for 21st Century Skill Building & Strategic Innovation.
Testimonial
"Tobias and Nierika were an excellent team of moderators for our EIT Alumni CONNECT event. Their professionalism, energy and ability to engage with the audience made the day truly inspiring. Thanks to their moderation, we were able to create an atmosphere that allowed for networking and co-creation that will undoubtedly lead to a more connected community of change-makers."
— Event organizer
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About the European Institute of Technology (EIT) and their Alumni community
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) was established by the European Union in 2008 to enhance Europe's ability to innovate. The EIT runs a variety of Innovation Communities, which bring together leading businesses, research institutes, and universities to tackle some of society's most pressing challenges. Each Innovation Community focuses on a specific area of innovation, such as climate change, digitalization, or health.
The EIT Alumni community comprises graduates from these Innovation Communities, who share a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. The community is diverse, consisting of individuals from different disciplines, cultures, and backgrounds. It offers a valuable platform for alumni to connect, exchange ideas, and collaborate on projects that have the potential to make a real impact.
Why are Alumni communities, and (online) Alumni events so important?
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