EAIE 2019 in Helsinki
Founded in 1989, the EAIE is the European center for expertise, networking, and resources in the internationalization of higher education. EAIE is a non-profit, member-led organization, serving individuals actively involved in the internationalization of their institutions through a combination of training, conferences and knowledge acquisition and sharing through best practices, as well as workable solutions.
The 31st Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition in Helsinki, Finland took place from 24–27 September 2019 at the Messukeskus Expo and Convention Centre, bringing together 6200 higher education professionals from 95 countries.
EAIE Conference and Exhibition in Helsinki offered a wide range of opportunities and activities, such as meetings with partners, workshops, receptions, sessions, networking, and peer learning. Furthermore, TalTech actively participated in the EAIE exhibition area in cooperation with Study in Estonia, introducing studying and collaboration opportunities. EAIE exhibition 2019 was largest yet with 54 global and regional pavilions with more than 240 exhibitors representing higher education institutions, government agencies, private sector service providers and others.
During EAIE Conference and Exhibition, TalTech participated in various workshops and sessions, as well as met with partners from Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, etc. Furthermore, TalTech also participated at UNICA (Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe) Informal Meeting.
Mobility center (Riina Potter, Ann Neudorf, Kerti Sönmez), international cooperation (Reijo Karu, Triin Bõstrov) and international marketing divisions (Alexander Chanadiri) represented TalTech at the event.
The event was a great success with full of new ideas, collaboration proposals, and international contacts.
The 32nd Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition in Barcelona, Spain will take place from 15–18 September 2020 at Fira de Barcelona. The 2020 conference theme is ‘Forging creative pathways’.