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!

10:00 – 10:15 | Registrations
10:15 – 10:45 | Information Sessions
10:45 – 11:30 | Break
11:30 – 12:30 | Masterclass by Professor Robert Polding
12:30 – 13:00 | Alumni Panel

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 and specializes in user experience design, online application development, and digital marketing strategies. His research focuses on big data, natural language processing, and quantitative modeling, with previous work in e-commerce, mobile apps, RFID, and database technologies. Currently an academic director and lecturer in software design and development, he has also taught digital anthropology, project management, and data science, and brings extensive industry experience from roles such as CTO and founder of Linotek, as well as positions at British Telecom, Indra, Greenpeace, and the Spanish Army.

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