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DoctoralSymposium

General Information

The Doctoral Symposium is part of EEICT and provides a forum for FEEC, BUT students to present current developments or significant results of their doctoral research.

A conference paper and peer review are not required. The symposium focuses on scientific presentations, expert discussion and sharing information about doctoral research at the faculty. Academics and industry experts participate in the discussion.

Please observe the submission deadlines listed under Important Dates. By submitting a contribution, authors agree to the conference Publication Ethics.

Please read these guidelines carefully before registering your contribution. Contributions that do not meet the formal requirements will not be included in the programme or considered for awards.

Registration and Abstract

Each contribution is registered through the EEICT Submission System, by entering the author(s) names, contacts, affiliations, contribution title and abstract in English.

Abstract should briefly describe:

  • Research objective – the problem or research question being addressed
  • Research approach – the methods or technical approach used
  • Results and significance – the results achieved so far and their scientific or practical significance; for ongoing research, the expected contribution may also be stated
  • Feedback sought – the aspects of the research on which the student would welcome feedback or advice

Presentation

Each contribution must be presented orally at the EEICT conference before a committee.

  • Presentation time: maximum 5 minutes, followed by discussion
  • Language: English
  • Slides: PDF or PPTX, prepared in English

Presentations should focus on the research objective, approach and main results or expected contribution.

Slides must be sent by email to the committee secretary as instructed in the Conference Programme. Presenting authors are expected to attend the entire session.

Discussion and Feedback

The Doctoral Symposium is intended as an open and supportive environment for sharing ongoing research, discussing challenges and exchanging ideas. Students are encouraged to openly present what they are currently working on, identify uncertainties or open questions, and highlight areas where feedback, advice or input from others would be helpful. The emphasis is on constructive discussion and mutual support.

After all sessions have concluded, authors and other conference participants are invited to the Final Award Ceremony, where the finalists are announced and industry sponsors briefly introduce their activities and present their awards to selected authors.