Approaching new people can be a daunting experience. Partly responsible for that is the amygdala, a small brain region that releases stress hormones and triggers a fight or flight response. This fear response can be triggered by new social situations, such as networking events or negative past experiences. However, with practice and exposure, people can rewire their brains and gradually decrease this negative response.

In this interactive, hands-on learning-by-doing session, you will acquire practical tips and tricks to help you mingle and network with others. The goal is to create an open, inclusive, and equal environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and learn. Through various games and tasks, you will discover that you have more in common with others than you may think, and that we can learn from each other’s differences.

The session will also provide advice on how to smoothly handle professional meet-and-greets in the future. At the end of the session, an AI-based tool will group individuals to apply these newly acquired skills and practice networking. 

Questions? Email: antonia.kaiser@epfl.ch