EIT Alumni CONNECT 2025

The EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative are participating at this years’ EIT Alumni CONNECT 2025 event, which will take place on 17 October 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.

 

CONNECT 2025 is the EIT Alumni’s signature annual event organised to foster a strong sense of community. This year’s theme of “The Missing Piece” reflects the event’s objectives of empowering the EIT Alumni community and connecting the marketplace of with industry partners and stakeholders.

By attending CONNECT 2025:

• EIT Alumni can find ‘The Missing Piece’ in their professional portfolio, skillset, or network
• Partners and industry players can find ‘The Missing Piece’ in their teams
• Startup and Scaleup Founders can find ‘The Missing Piece’ in their research or IP

The event will follow an agenda that fosters actionable engagements that result in EIT Alumni contributing to a reduction in the skills gap, including motivating keynote speeches, breakout sessions designed to mobilise and empower EIT Alumni, and the first ever Career & Collaboration Fair.

Opportunities for Pledgers

To highlight our continuing commitment to recruitment and talent growth, the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative will be showcased at the event with our own booth.

CONNECT 2025 offers our Pledgers a unique platform for visibility, networking, and collaboration. Alongside the full event agenda, you will have access to:

• A pre-event Networking Cocktail Hour on 16 October
• A designated booth for the duration of the Career & Collaboration Fair *
• A comprehensive communications package to promote your attendance.
• Access to the specialised talent pool of the EIT Alumni community.

* Only available to those who secure a booth.

Pledgers interested in securing an exhibition booth at EIT Alumni CONNECT free of charge, please reach out to: jeremy.booth@eitfood.eu and karine.akopian@eitfood.eu

Benefits of exhibiting at CONNECT2025?

The event offers Pledgers a unique opportunity to:

• Spot and recruit top-tier EIT-trained talent ready to make a difference
• Engage with alumni-led startups exploring support and investment opportunities
• Build future partnerships with forward-thinking professionals and innovators
• Showcase your mission and brand to a dynamic audience

Taking place immediately after the EIT Education and Skills Days (15–16 October), CONNECT 2025 provides a seamless opportunity for Pledgers to extend their impact and presence during a key week for the EIT community.