Executive Leadership Initiative of the Constructor Institute of Technology (EliCIT)
The Constructor Institute of Technology presents cutting-edge research in software engineering, AI, quantum computing, and smart cities while fostering collaboration between academia and industry. Since its founding in 2019, C>IT has become a key player in education, research, and technology transfer, offering master's programs and hosting top researchers driving innovation.
Who is this event for?
This annual event is aimed at technology leaders and decision-makers in Schaffhausen – area for makers. During the event, C>IT faculty members and researchers will present the current state of research within their teams and its application potential, provide insights into the development of C>IT, share updates on upcoming projects, and highlight opportunities for dialogue and collaboration.
5:10 PM – 5:30 PM: Why Do We Need to Verify Software and What Can We Achieve? – Prof. Bertrand Meyer
5:30 PM – 5:50 PM: Quantum: From Computer Science to Software Development – Prof. Manuel Oriol
5:50 PM – 6:10 PM: Assessing the Quality of Smart Cities – Prof. Mauro Pezzè
6:10 PM – 6:30 PM: A Chatbot for Quantum – Dr. Yaiza Aragonés-Soria
6:30 PM – 6:50 PM: Q&A, General Discussion
6:50 PM – 7:00 PM: Closing Remarks
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Apéro
Constructor Institute of Technology
Since its founding in 2019 as the Schaffhausen Institute of Technology, C>IT has established itself as a key player in the education, research, and technology transfer landscape in Schaffhausen and Switzerland. Today, the Constructor Institute of Technology offers two master's programs in Software Engineering, Technical Management & Leadership, and Quantum Technology. Additionally, it hosts research chairs with over 15 researchers conducting cutting-edge research in areas such as Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Cities, Quantum Computing, and other fascinating fields with high application potential.
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