15^th IMPRS Anniversary

Time: 9 AM - 8 PM
Place: MPI-BGC
(plenary talks will be streamed)

We wanted to celebrate our 15 year anniversary with you.

2.  Agenda

This is the preliminary agenda.

You will have many opportunities to meet old colleagues and new faces. This will be an event full of scientific and personal exchange between past and current IMPRS members, PhD researchers, postdocs, group leaders and professors with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Active contributions from alumni were given priority, as there are many internal exchange opportunities (retreats, colloquia, seminars). Different IMPRS research areas and non- academic career paths will be represented. Alumni will talk about their career development or transition, uncertainty/impermanence, networking strategies, personal branding, leadership, dual careers, work-life balance, diversity and inclusion.

2.1  Plenary talks

Get inspired by the plenary talks, which provide insights into current scientific trends, and groundbreaking developments by selected speakers. The talks will be followed by a discussion in the plenary. All attendees are encouraged to actively contribute their questions and ideas.

2.2  Roundtable discussions

The topic-related roundtable discussions will begin with a teaser talk. Participants are encouraged to share their viewpoints in an open discussion. The aim of the discussions is to explore different perspectives and learn from each other.

2.3  Walk & talk

This format is a casual and interactive way to engage participants in discussions while walking. Participants form small groups and walk together, discussing predetermined topics or allowing conversations to flow naturally. It takes place outdoors and the individual groups can decide on the distance and route.

2.4  Speed networking

The speed networking aims at offering an unique opportunity to connect, learn, and gain valuable career insights from those who have successfully transitioned from academia to diverse professional fields. Current PhD candidates are welcome to gain firsthand knowledge of career trajectories and industry expectations as well as building a network of professional contacts and potential mentors.

2.5  Fireside chats

The fireside chats are informal and intimate sessions, where alumni share insights and stories. We aim to create a casual atmosphere that encourages open dialogue and interaction between the speaker and attendees.

3.  Confirmed attendees / alumni

• Ann-Sophie Lehnert
• Antonios Apostolakis
• Carsten Simon
• Christopher Krich
• Daniel Magnabosco Marra
• David Herrera
  
• Emily Solly
• Friedemann Reum
• Gökben Demir
• Holger Metzler
• Huei Ying Gan
• Jacob A. Nelson
• Jeffrey Beem-Miller
• Jianbei Huang
• Julia Joswig
• Juliane Geller
• Juliane Helm
• Lailah Akita
• Lucia Eder
  
• Martin Kunz
• Matthias Forkel
• Melanie Thurner (née Kern)
• Milan Flach
  
• Neele van Laaten
• Perla Mellado Vazquez
• Roman Witt
• Saadat Malghani
• Shane Stoner
• Stefan Karlowsky
  
• Verónika Ceballos N.

4.  Registration

Current and former PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, group leaders, professors and colleagues who are interested are welcome to register here by September 26.