Events
Numerous events of KIT provide insight into science, represent platforms for dialog, and offer the opportunity to make contacts and network. Find out about upcoming happenings in our calendar of events! Some selected events will be presented briefly below.
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Welcome Event for First-year Students
Traditionally, the Executive Board, AStA, and the City of Karlsruhe welcome KIT’s first-year students at the start of the winter semester. A varied program featuring welcoming remarks, comedy, and a big band performance sets the stage for their time at KIT. Afterward, students have the opportunity to meet professors and learn more about KIT’s support services.
Graduation
Earning a degree or completing a doctoral program is a major milestone. Each year, KIT celebrates this achievement with degree and doctorate recipients, along with their families and friends, at a festive event featuring live music, inspiring speeches, and memorable moments.
Open Day
The Open Day is a science festival for the public and marks the start of the Karlsruhe science festival “EFFEKTE.” Under the slogan “Effektvoll am KIT” (Effects at KIT), KIT presents experiments and laboratories every two years. Young and old are invited to join numerous activities, such as guided tours or a research rally for kids, to attend presentations, and to watch an entertaining stage program.
KIT Science Week
The KIT Science Week combines an international scientific conference with public events on technological mega trends. Keynote presentations, TEDxKIT talks, panel discussions, exhibitions, a citizens’ dialog, or guided tours will give persons interested in science and culture insight into various research activities.
NEULAND Innovation Day
Every year, KIT presents the latest technologies and spin-offs of its students, scientific employees, and professors at the Innovation Day NEULAND – a meeting platform for everyone interested in the topics of innovation, technology transfer, and business start-ups at KIT.