Building Next ’26: Inside the Future of AI

About the Event

The future of technology is moving faster than ever. GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, presents a free, week-long virtual event series designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world industry application. Whether you are a student looking to future-proof your skills or an educator navigating the new AI landscape, join our leading architects and industry experts  to explore what comes next.

Date: November 16-20, 2026

Format: A week-long virtual event series (3 Technical Webinars + 1 Panel Discussion)

Target Audience: EMEA University Students, Professors, and Entry-Level Professionals

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Why Attend?

  • For Students & Early-Career Professionals: Move beyond basic AI tools. Learn exactly how the industry is deploying advanced AI models today, discover the technical skills that will make your resume stand out in 2026, and learn how to position yourself as an engineer that AI cannot replace.
  • For Educators & Academic Leaders: Gain direct insight into the evolving demands of the tech industry. Exchange practical approaches for teaching, designing coding assignments, and assessing students in an AI-enabled classroom.
  • Flexible Schedule: Mix and match your attendance. Join only the sessions that fit your goals and timeline.

Track 1: Technical Webinars 

Designed for university students and entry-level professionals to build practical, forward-looking AI skills.

Move Forward: The Engineer AI Can’t Replace

  • Date & Time: 17th of November, 11 AM CET
  • Speaker: Anton Muzhailo, Director of Technology, AI Transformation Expert
  • Overview: “Forward Deployed Engineer” (FDE) is one of the hottest topics in 2026 tech, yet heavily debated. We will discuss where the role came from, what is and isn’t an FDE, and why AI makes it more important than ever. Leave knowing which FDE skills you already have, which to build next, and why moving closer to the customer is the future of engineering.

Using AI for Agentic Programming

  • Date & Time: 18th of November, 12 PM CET
  • Speaker: Alin Hrenean, Senior Fullstack Developer
  • Overview: Explore the fundamentals and advanced techniques of AI-driven agentic programming. We will dive into effective prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) methods, and how to leverage LLM-powered agents for development tasks. Discover how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables seamless tool integration to level up your AI development workflow.

Your Career Compass: Navigating Software Engineering in 2026

  • Date & Time: 20th of November, 10 AM CET
  • Speaker: Yulia Artushkova, Competency Stream Head for Applications, Poland
  • Overview: Equipping early-career specialists with essential industry context and emerging AI trends. Gain practical guidance on how to successfully navigate and thrive in this rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Track 2: Executive Panel Discussion Nov 19

Designed for academic leaders, professors, and university partners.

Building Next ’26: Education in the AI Era

  • Date & Time: November 19, 2026 | 13:30 CET
  • Duration: 80 minutes
  • Goal: To bring together IT educators and industry experts to exchange practical approaches to teaching, assessment, and skills development in the AI era, and to identify how education can better prepare students for AI-enabled engineering environments.

Moderator:

  • Ewa Maleszka-Pabian, Head of Learning & Development at GlobalLogic

Our Panelists:

  • Seema Acharya, Vice President of Learning & Development
  • Viktoriia Taraniuk, GlobalLogic Trainer & Lecturer (Joint program with Kyiv Polytechnic Institute)
University Panelists:
  • Guest Representatives from universities across Ukraine, Romania, Poland, Slovakia, and Croatia.
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FAQ

  • 1. In which language will the webinars be held?
    The sessions will be conducted entirely in English. It’s a great opportunity to practice your language skills in a professional tech environment!
  • 2. Can I share the invitation with my friends or colleagues?
    Absolutely! We’d love to see a full house of bright minds.
  • 3. Do I have to attend every single session?
    Not at all. You can choose only the topics that interest you most. Simply select your preferred sessions in the registration form, and you will receive invitations specifically for those.
  • 4. Will the sessions be recorded for later viewing?
    Yes! All sessions will be recorded. However, we highly encourage you to join live to participate in the Q&A and interact directly with our experts.
  • 5. I’ve filled out the registration form. What are the next steps?
    Great! You’re all set for now. Please keep an eye on your inbox for the calendar invitations.
  • 6. Is there a deadline for registration?
    Yes. To ensure everyone receives their invite in time, please make sure you register at least 24 hours before your chosen webinar begins.

Questions? Reach out to our L&D Team at uni-edu-programs-emea@globallogic.com

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