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How to stay human in a technology-driven society?

General information

Coordinator:

Marilyn Bailey, Paul Deckers and Luciënne Wijgergangs

Study programme(s):

for incoming students from partner universities ánd Fontys ICT.

Semester:

Spring 2027

Partner(s):

AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts Antwerp - Antwerpen, Belgium

Cardiff Metropolitan University - Cardiff, United Kingdom

EPHEC University College - Brussels, Belgium

Howest University College - Kortrijk, Brugge, Belgium

PXL University College - Hasselt, Belgium

UC Leuven Limburg Proximus Campus - Leuven, Belgium

Vilnius Kolegija/University of Applied Sciences - Vilnius, Lithuania

FH Technikum Wien - Vienna, Austria

Riga Technical University - Riga, Latvia

Most info on this page is from the edition 2026. Only dates are stated and confirmed.
The content of the BIP How to stay human in a technology-driven society 2027 and participating partner universities will be announced!

How to stay human in a technology-driven society?

Description of the project
Be aware of developments from the world of creativity, innovation and technology during this international week. Topics like human interaction, ethics, cyber security, gamification, playful interaction. The programme consists of a kick-off, project work, talks, workshops, inspiration sessions and an interactive expo. And also a lot of fun in an amazing educational space!
More detailed information of the project assignment and involved stakeholder/client will be published early 2026.

Goal of the project
Use creativity and knowledge to think about and discuss a creative innovative prototype and solution. Experience in an international triple helix environment. Compete with other project teams. Have fun!

Please note: maximum of 5 students and 1 lecturer per foreign partner university!
More participants in consultation.

Location
The BIP takes places at SoMMedia
T-building
Achtseweg Zuid 157C, Eindhoven

What is included?
The costs for this BIP includes:

project participation
all lunches
2 dinners
network drink with Cultural Tasting
cultural and social activity

Registration
Students from partner universities need to be nominated by their home university.
Agreed nomination deadline for Businet partners 15 December 2025. Other universities 9 January 2026.
Registration deadline by participating students (and accompanying lecturer) 1 February 2026.

This international project is an Erasmus+ BIP / STBM Erasums+ Logo

more info Businet Flyer 2026 international week pitch presentation Information and programme 2026