The GÉANT Learning and Development Team (GLAD) are helping shape young talent again by providing students and young professionals with a valuable opportunity to enhance their skills through the GÉANT Future Talent Programme (FTP). FTP25 has empowered 12 participants to create a strong narrative for their presentations, and five finalists have been selected to deliver Lightning Talks at TNC25, following training and coaching from Michael Koenka of Koenka and Partners.
“Watching the FTP25 finalists bring their unique spin to concepts in areas such as Network and AI has been inspiring. The FTP continues to be a vital platform that enables the young talent in our community to shine.”
Lisa Melrose, Learning and Events Specialist
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Aurora Vasconcelos
Sponsoring NREN: FCT|FCCN
ZERO TRUST FOR NRENS: BECAUSE EVEN YOUR NETWORK LIES
16.05 – 16.10 | Concert Hall
Thursday 12 June 2025
Abdalla Alfaramawi
Sponsoring organisation: GÉANT
HIDDEN ROUTES: THE INVISIBLE IMPACT OF MANRS
11.15 – 11.20 | Concert Hall
Oliver Gurka
Sponsoring NREN: CESNET
LIGHTNING-FAST STATEFUL APPLICATIONS ON FPGA
11.20 – 11.25 | Concert Hall
Richard Hyroš
Sponsoring NREN: CESNET
EXPLORING XDP, THE NEW ADDITION TO THE CESNET NDK
11.25 – 11.30 | Concert Hall
Mike De Decker
Sponsoring NREN: Belnet
AI JUDGE ASSISTANT FOR RECOGNITION OF JUMP ROPE SKILLS IN VIDEOS
11.30 – 11.35 | Concert Hall
“The Future Talent Programme is more than just an opportunity, it’s a journey of discovery, connection, and growth. It invites you to dive deep into a topic you’re passionate about and present it to a community of curious, openminded individuals eager to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful dialogue. Guided by an incredible team who are truly exceptional, you’ll gain invaluable insights, refine your presentation skills, and step onto the stage for an exciting five-minute challenge. But this programme is about more than just the spotlight, it’s about the connections you build, the inspiration you share, and the memories you create. If you’re ready to learn, grow, and connect in ways that will stay with you long after, this is your moment. Join in and make it extraordinary!”
Lorena Gomez, Finland
“The Future Talent Programme is truly an eyeopening experience. Not only does it teach you how to present your hard work and research to a large audience of genuinely interested professionals, it makes you realise that what you have to say matters and that you can be heard! You gain priceless speaking experience, meet fantastic people, and learn so much about your subject area, all while feeling like a real VIP! I wish I could do it again!”
Billy Holbrook, UK
All the participants of FTP25
Sponsoring NREN/Organisation: Jisc
Pictures: Billy Holbrook, credits to Nabeel Ashraf, GÉANT. Richard Hyros, credits to Lenka Hyrošová. Abdalla Alfaramaw, credits to Nabeel Ashraf, GÉANT. Aurora Vasconcelos, from personal archive. Elizabeth Boswell, credits to Andy Byars. All remaining pictures are from personal archives.
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