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Young Talent for Building Automation Nachwuchs für die Gebäudeautomation

Mainz University of Applied Sciences campus
Campus Hochschule Mainz

Requirements and Target Group: as live demonstrations provide lively access to The university is particularly attractive to
Who should apply? complex issues. students with international interests: the
International Office offers a choice of more
The university’s programs are aimed at young One example of this is the BACtwin Forum 2025, than 150 partner universities worldwide, from
people who are enthusiastic about technology, which will take place on October 28, 2025, in Europe to North America and Asia. Internships,
digitalization, energy efficiency, and real estate the LUX Pavilion at Mainz University of Applied exchange programs, and joint research projects
management. Applicants are expected to have a Sciences. In the field of architecture, technology, promote international networking and provide
good basic understanding of natural sciences – and interdisciplinarity (ATI), this forum is optimal preparation for globalized job markets.
especially mathematics, physics, and computer dedicated to the tangible “digital twin” in the
science – as well as a willingness to think context of buildings. Here, interested parties from Commitment to Young Talent –
in an interdisciplinary manner and work in a research, planning, and operations meet with Cooperation with BIG-EU
practice-oriented way. Creative, logical thinking manufacturers, experts, and representatives
is expressly encouraged, as the solutions of the of associations such as AMEV and GEFMA to Mainz University of Applied Sciences is actively
future require the combination of a wide variety exchange ideas on current developments relating committed to promoting young talent in the
of perspectives. to BACnet, digital twins, and BACtwin – an ideal industry. In cooperation with associations such
example of a successful networking event with as the BACnet Interest Group Europe (BIG-EU),
Expert forums at Mainz University technical depth and practical inspiration. it sees great opportunities to bring young
of Applied Sciences – Platforms for people into contact with real-world applications
Interdisciplinary Exchange International Perspectives and Career and networks at an early stage. Formats
Opportunities such as guest lectures, excursions, specialist
Mainz University of Applied Sciences regularly workshops, and joint exchanges at events such
organizes specialist forums that promote Graduates of Mainz University of Applied Sciences as the BACtwin Forum are expressly encouraged
exchange between research, teaching, and are in high demand internationally – whether in and supported by the university.
practice. In collaboration with partners from planning offices, operating companies, public
industry, professional associations, and building authorities, or technical consulting. Conclusion: Learn About the Future of
other universities, current topics from areas Around 30–40% of alumni from the Technical Building Automation in Mainz
such as digitalization, sustainability, design, Real Estate Management program work directly
and technological innovation are addressed. in building automation, energy management, or With its interdisciplinary approach, clear practical
Workshops, lectures, and practical formats such smart building. relevance, and anchoring of modern automation

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