Six Scholars Embark on an Inspirational Trip to Vienna
On the first day of June, six of our amazing scholars— Ajla Korman, Asja Resic, Asja Hadzic, Amina Cehaja, Vladimir Mijic, and Haris Gusic —set off on an unforgettable journey to Vienna, Austria. This trip was filled with incredible company visits, inspiring meetings, and the exciting Vienna BH Professionals Meetup, creating memories and connections that will last a lifetime.
Our scholars packed their bags and flew to Vienna Saturday morning and headed off to explore the fabulous city. Thanks to Adela Mehic-Dzanic, our scholars had the opportunity to visit the fascinating Museum of Science and Technology and the thrilling Museum of Illusions on Sunday. We are grateful and proud to have Adela as our wonderful mentor and friend, and so are our scholars!
Monday: A Day of Discoveries
BAWAG Bank
The adventure began with a visit to BAWAG Bank, where the scholars learned about the bank's operations and explored opportunities for their future studies and careers. Meeting with Enver Sirucic, CFO and Deputy CEO, and Hutan Rahmani, Head of HR and Corporate Affairs, was an amazing start to the week. Their warmth and insights were truly inspiring, and the scholars even walked away with some fabulous BAWAG merchandise, making the experience all the more memorable.
BOSCH Office
After their time at BAWAG, the scholars took the nearest U-Bahn to the BOSCH office, where they were welcomed by Selma Ćudić. She showed them around, including a fascinating presentation on how AI is used to detect obstacles in self-driving cars. After the presentation, touring the labs where BOSCH tests supercars for major automotive brands was a thrilling experience, leaving everyone in awe of the innovation happening behind the scenes.
Scholar at at Bosch
Tuesday: Connections and Insights
Palfinger
Tuesday brought a fantastic tour of the Palfinger office. Jasmin Mešanović and his team shared their work and the dynamic environment at Palfinger. More about their presentations can be seen in the photographs below!
After the tour, the scholars enjoyed a relaxed networking session over lunch, where they had the chance to ask questions and soak up knowledge from the Palfinger staff. It was an incredible opportunity to connect with professionals who are in the same or similar fields as our scholars.
WeAreDevelopers
Post-lunch, the scholars headed to the WeAreDevelopers office. There they met with Naida Vikalo who gave an engaging presentation about their events and activities. They also had an opportunity to hang out with the WAD co-founder, Sead Ahmetovic. The session extended into a delightful coffee and tiramisu hangout, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere for deeper discussions and bonding.
Scholars at WeAreDevelopers
Wednesday: Academic and Cultural Enrichment
FH Campus
The final day began with a visit to the FH Campus, where Mugdin Bublin gave a tour of his department and Campus, and shared his current research and published articles. The conversation ranged from AI to the automotive industry and electrical engineering, broadening the scholars' perspectives and sparking new ideas.
Networking with Business Women of BiH
Later, the scholars enjoyed a meal of Bosnian Cevapcici with Jasmina Burhe and Denis Parganlija. They discussed the work of the BH Futures Foundation and the role of businesswomen in Bosnia and Herzegovina, enriching the scholars' understanding of their cultural and professional roots. It was a heartwarming and inspiring conversation over a delicious meal.
The BH Professionals Meetup
The highlight of the week was the BH Professionals Meetup of Vienna. Over 50 professionals from Vienna and Graz attended, creating a vibrant and exciting networking event. The scholars, along with alumni member Valerija Eres, proudly represented the BH Futures Foundation, forging valuable connections and friendships. They met and talked with amazing people, sharing experiences and opinions not only business related, but also forging friendships and connections along the way.
After the introduction and a brief history of our Foundation and scholars, Alisa Isakovic from the Business Women of BiH also welcomed our meetup attendees with a brief speech about their organization and the power of networking!
A huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported the scholars and the BH Futures Foundation during this wonderful trip. Your incredible support made this inspiring week in Vienna possible. The experiences, connections, and memories from this trip will undoubtedly shape the future paths of these talented young individuals. This journey was a testament to the power of community, generosity, and the pursuit of dreams.
Once again, THANK YOU VIENNA and a special thank you to Emir Hadžiefendić, Adela Mehić Džanić, Amra Ibrić, Jasmin Mešanović, Enver Siručić, Selma Ćudić, Mugdim Bublin, Naida Vikalo and Azemina Dulić for such a wonderful experience!
