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🔜 COMING TOMORROW: Episode 02 of EIT Alumni Unfiltered

In this edition, meet:
🌱 Kate Hofman, Founder of GrowUp Farms & Pesto, who is pioneering sustainable food in Europe.
🌍 Alba Forns, Founder of Climatize and Forbes 30 Under 30, who is on a mission to democratise investments in climate.

👀 From EIT Education programmes to building impact-driven companies, Kate and Alba show how one decision can spark a movement.

🎧 No filters. No fluff. Just real stories.
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👉 Subscribe now to catch Episode 02: http://eepurl.com/iKyX72

🎬 The Missing Piece Mini-Movie is here!

Grab a coffee or tea, get comfortable, and enjoy a cinematic rewind of the people, moments, and sparks that made CONNECT 2025 unforgettable.

This mini-movie celebrates the energy the community brought to Brussels!

💚 Thank you to our attendees, volunteers, speakers, and exhibitors.
💚 A special thank you to Randstad for supporting our community with one-to-one career advice sessions.
💚 To the EIT Alumni Board 2025 for guiding our shared journey this year.
💚 To EIT Food for leading the organisation — and a special nod to Jeremy Booth and Karina Akopian for making this edition shine.
💚 And to EIT for its continuous support.

Now sit back, press play, and enjoy the Missing Piece Mini-Movie:
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kxd8eoe3U8

Spot someone you know? Tag them below! 👇

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"The Missing Piece" Mini Movie: EIT Alumni CONNECT 2025 On 16-17 October 2025, North Brussels welcomed over 200 members and partners of the EIT Community to EIT Alumni CONNECT 2025 to find "the missing piece" in t...

🔹 COMING TOMORROW: Episode 01 of EIT Alumni Unfiltered

In this debut issue, meet Christian Simăn, founder of ChoiceFirst – a company fuelled by quantum AI, humour and… kindness.

Curious? 👉 Subscribe now to catch Episode 01:
https://eitdigital.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8f24ad5e178e20984df95af96&id=cbb1796094

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⚡ Such big energy!

Going through these photos again made us smile: the warmth, the movement, the curiosity, the feeling that something exciting is happening when this community meets.

Here’s a quick snapshot of that atmosphere.
And yes… more is on the way 👀

🏆 The EIT Innovation Awards 2025 are coming — and you're invited!

On 25 November, join us in Budapest (or online) for a high-energy celebration of the people and ideas powering Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

From health and climate to food, energy, mobility, and beyond — the event spotlights standout entrepreneurial talent from across the EIT Community.

Join us for a day packed with:
❇️ Inspiring pitches from Europe’s brightest innovators: the finalists of the EIT Awards, EIT Jumpstarter and the Red Kalyna initiatives
❇️ Engaging keynotes and thought-provoking discussions
❇️ Valuable networking opportunities with the EIT Community, investors, startups, and policymakers.

📅 25 November 2025 | 📍 Budapest & Online
👉 Register now: https://www.b2match.com/e/eit-awards-2025/sign-up/create-account

📢🇪🇺 Our Voice Matters! Let's make it heard at the European Commission

This is a new and updated edition of the EIT Alumni Joint Statement.
If you supported last year’s version, we invite you to reaffirm that support today.

💬 It’s a collective message of appreciation for the EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology, reflecting the latest momentum and positive impact created across the EIT Community. This statement will be formally shared with EU decision-makers.

If you’ve benefited from EIT training, funding, mentorship or community, this is your moment to take action.

🖊️ Sign the 2025 Joint Statement 👉 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=4wnf4v8njU-XBod8JSZb3lfQDybUw_tCjIKpKiZQUv9UODlPRlNQTTNTUloxUFBDMFRFVzQxVEEwMy4u&route=shorturl

Let’s show the strength and unity of our community.

👋 Good Morning, Brussels!

CONNECT 2025 starts now! And we can already feel the buzz! ⚡

Coffee first ☕, inspiration next, and connections all day long, at Maison de la Poste!

For those who can’t attend in person, we’ll be live streaming during the day.
🔴 🎥 Get access: 👉 http://bit.ly/4qbX6IX

Let’s find our missing piece today. 🧩

🍸 Kick off CONNECT 2025 in style!

You’ve packed your bags, planned your sessions, and landed in Brussels. Now, get ready for a relaxed evening of drinks, chats, and first hellos before the big day.

🥂 Networking Cocktail Hour
🗓 16 October | 🕕 18:00 – 21:00
📍 Maison de la Poste (Tours & Taxis) // Enter via Rue Picard 7 and follow the CONNECT signs to the right

See you later! ✨

❌ Can’t join us in person? CONNECT 2025 is coming to you! 😎

We’ll be livestreaming key moments from Brussels so you can tune in, get inspired, and still be part of the energy, wherever you are.

🔴 🎥 Live from Brussels | 17 October
Sign up now to get access: 👉 http://bit.ly/4qbX6IX

And swipe to discover what sessions will be livestreamed!

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🧩 7 Days & 7 Things You Can Do Before CONNECT 2025

With Brussels just around the corner, here are a few light suggestions to help you feel more connected before arriving:

1️⃣ Pop into our WhatsApp group - check your confirmation email
2️⃣ Let your network know you’re joining - templates in your confirmation email
3️⃣ Download the event app - You will receive an email invite ahead of CONNECT2025 to download.
4️⃣ Sign the EIT Alumni Joint Statement in support of EIT - http://bit.ly/4700Nsm
5️⃣ Book a 10-min career advice chat with Randstad RiseSmart Belgium - Once you're invited to the app, you can book your session.
6️⃣ Reflect on your “Missing Piece” - what are you hoping to find at CONNECT?
7️⃣ Explore Brussels - stay for the weekend and enjoy the city 🇧🇪

Nothing mandatory, just some warm-up steps to help you settle in, show up fully, and get the most out of your CONNECT experience.

Haven’t registered yet? 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRnaaCWy

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🧩 Meet 'The Missing Piece' Panel | CONNECT 2025

What does the EIT Alumni Community need to grow, thrive, and truly reach the next level?

To kick off CONNECT 2025, this main stage panel invites three powerful voices, from institution, leadership, and community, to explore the missing pieces in our shared journey.

🔹 Ilaria Tagliavini – EIT Head of Operations
🔹 Catherine Schreiber – EIT Alumni Board Chair & MedTech Founder
🔹 Shruti Kubér – Stealth AI Startup Founder

⏰ 09:45–10:15 | Main Stage @ Maison de la Poste