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IT Summer School

An initiative within the "Be Smart, Stay in Sibiu" project

IT Summer School

Don't miss out on the incredible chance this summer to learn from the finest IT experts in Sibiu! If you're a high school student or a tech enthusiast, we invite you to be a part of the extraordinary IT Summer School. Join us as we dive into captivating discussions on cutting-edge subjects like Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Sustainability.

July 3-7, 2023 | ULBS | Free participation.

The (carefully crafted) program

The school runs for a duration of five days, from Monday to Friday, between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Each day is divided into presentation sessions and interactive group discussion sessions. We invite you to join a community where you can learn in a practical manner, meet like-minded individuals, and gain insights into the happenings in the IT field, both locally and globally.

Speakers and mentors

This project brings together IT professionals who are passionate about what they do and eager to share their experiences. The speakers will present one of the chosen topics for the project in front of the group, while the mentors will facilitate discussions and debates within the smaller groups. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in idea exchanges, and come up with practical solutions to real-world problems.

IT Summer School covered topics

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Understanding the differences between traditional automation and robotic automation, the technologies used in companies, development cycles, what RPA bots are, possible applications, and advantages.
Machine Learning

Types of machine learning, the steps involved in creating a machine learning model, practical applications of such a model, the algorithms that can be used, and how to choose them.
Artificial Intelligence

Types of artificial intelligence, its uses and applications, OpenAI, ChatGPT, myths, benefits, risks, and perspectives. Ideas about the future.
Cybersecurity

Introductory concepts and methods, cyber security risks and solutions. Connections with other topics covered in IT Summer School.
Sustainability

Sustainability is the theme that connects all the topics covered during these days and aims to make students and participants aware of the opportunities, choices, challenges, and impact that the IT field can have both locally and globally.
Workshops & Presentations

On the final day of the program, participants will have the opportunity to present to the group an idea generated during the presentations and interactive workshops conducted in the previous days.

Practical information

Practical Information IT Summer School is an alternative education program dedicated to students in Sibiu, aged between 16 and 23 years old. Participation is free of charge and subject to availability. We kindly invite you to carefully read the Participation Regulations. The program will take place from July 3rd to July 7th, 2023, at the Faculty of Sciences, located at Doctor Ion Rațiu Street 5-7. The daily schedule starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 5:00 PM, with several short breaks between presentation sessions or workshops, as well as a one-hour lunch break. If you are under 18 years old by July 3rd, 2023, please remember to send us the signed consent form from one of your parents/legal guardians to the email address office@sibiu-it.ro or bring it printed on the first day of the program. You can download the consent form here. The deadline for registrations is June 30th, 2023. Once you submit the registration form, you will receive a confirmation email from us. This confirmation email represents the completion of your registration. Please check your Inbox and Spam folder in case you don’t find the confirmation email.
A project by Be Smart, stay in Sibiu, organized by the Sibiu IT Association.

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Expand your knowledge, unleash your potential, and embark on an unforgettable learning journey with IT Summer School!