On November 18th, second-year MBE graduation students and industry professionals came together for the BOSS Graduation Market. This event is specifically designed to connect students writing their final thesis with industry practice. Following the initiative's launch, this second edition was a resounding success, featuring leading organizations such as Republiq, Stadskwadraat, Gemeente Rotterdam, Sweco, Aestate, Ballast Nedam Development, and Brink.
The event kicked off with focused one-on-one sessions. Organized into five quick 10-minute rounds, students were matched with companies based on their submitted master thesis research questions. Following these sessions, the companies introduced themselves through brief presentations, highlighting their key focus areas and flagship projects. This gave students a clear view of potential pathways for collaboration.
The day concluded with a networking drink, where attendees had the chance to follow up with their top choices or engage with companies they hadn't spoken to earlier. The informal setting created the perfect environment to further discuss open questions and explore possibilities for graduation internships.
The BOSS Graduation Market has once again proven its value: students gained valuable exposure to the professional world, while companies tapped into fresh, innovative talent. A huge thank you to all the participating students and especially to the companies for making this event possible. We look forward to seeing you at the next edition!