IE Experience Day in Brussels

IE Experience Day
Date: 29 November 2025
Time: 10:00 – 13:00

Thinking about studying in Spain or already applying to IE University? Join us for IE Experience Day, an immersive event designed to bring the IE experience to you!

During this event, you’ll learn about:

• IE University & Programs – Explore our wide range of Undergraduate and Master’s programs.

• Admissions Process – Understand how to apply and what we look for in candidates.

• Student Life in Madrid – Discover what it’s like to live and study in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.

You’ll also have the chance to:

• Attend a masterclass by Dr. Robert Polding: Rise of the Robots – exploring the evolution of robotics and the ethical questions shaping our future.

• Join an interactive Alumni Q&A session, where IE graduates share their journeys and career paths after IE.

• Meet our local team and connect with other prospective students.

Master class - "Rise of the Robots," traces robotics evolution from 1940s primitive "tortoises" and the pioneering AI robot Shakey to today's sophisticated systems integrated into daily life, from household cleaners to surgical robots and Boston Dynamics' acrobatic humanoids. Through an interdisciplinary lens combining engineering, AI, biology, and imagination, participants explore cutting-edge developments in autonomous vehicles and biotech integration while debating the ethical implications of robots that fundamentally transform what it means to be human.

Porfessors Biography

Dr. Polding holds a Ph.D. and MSc in Information Systems from The University of Sheffield. Specializing in user experience design and development methodologies for creating online applications and marketing strategies. His research interests focus on big data, natural language processing, and developing quantitative models. Previous research interests include e-commerce, web applications, mobile apps, RFID, and database technologies.

Past employment includes working as a CTO and founder of Linotek, a company that created location-aware digital tour guides for museums. He has also worked as a project manager, senior developer, network design manager, and in educational administration as a deputy head teacher at a Madrid school. Companies worked at include British Telecom, Indra, Greenpeace, and as a contractor for the Spanish Army.

He is an academic director and lecturer in software design and development. Previously a lecturer in digital anthropology, database design, information systems modeling, project management, data science, and big data analysis. 

This event is open to all prospective students and candidates interested in joining IE University at any level of study.