(Junges) Young Forum ITG @ GEMIC

Young Forum ITG – Program, March 8, 2026

KIT (Karlsruher Institut für Technologie)

The meeting point on Sunday morning is the South Campus of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) at 10:45 a.m.. From there, we will travel together to the North Campus. Please make sure to bring a valid ID document.

Explore Institute for High-Power Pulse and Microwave Technology (IHM) at KIT

Join us on a journey through the world of high-power RF for fusion. In various guided tours, you will get to know the laboratories and learn more about the development of megawatt-range sources and components that support world-leading fusion experiments. Exciting ideas come to life in labs such as the Gyrotron and Pulsed Power laboratories.

During lunch, there will be plenty of time to talk with other participants and discover new perspectives. A shuttle will take us back to the city center.

Discover Karlsruhe by Historic Tram

The program continues with a ride on a historic tram through Karlsruhe, combined with a guided city tour. The day concludes with a dinner – perfect for continuing conversations after an eventful day.

Take seat on Round Tables March 9, 2026

On Monday morning, before the official start of the GeMiC conference, we invite all students and young professionals to our "Networking Round Tables." At each table, experts provide exciting insights into their fields and career paths or share tips and experiences on developing soft skills, all in a relaxed atmosphere with cookies and coffee. Afterwards, everyone will meet again for lunch and the conference opening.

Your Experts on Round Tables

Steffen Dörner

Steffen Dörner studied Electrical Engineering with a focus on Information Technology at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and completed his PhD in the field of micro- and nanoelectronics. He then started at Bosch in test engineering for the end-of-line calibration of radar control units and later moved into radar SoC development. He is currently working there as a Sub-Project Lead, responsible for the laboratory verification of radar SoC prototypes.

Steffen Dörner hat Elektrotechnik mit Informationstechnik am Karlsruher Institut für Technologie studiert und dort im Bereich Mikro- und Nanoelektronik promoviert. Anschließend hat er bei Bosch in der Prüftechnik für die End-of-Line-Kalibration von Radarsteuergeräten begonnen und später in die Radar-SoC-Entwicklung gewechselt. Dort ist er aktuell als Sub Project Lead tätig und verantwortet die Laborverifizierung der Radar-SoC-Muster.

Alejandro Jiménez-Sáez

Alejandro Jiménez-Sáez received the master’s degrees (Hons.) in telecommunications engineering from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain, and in electrical engineering from the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany, in 2017. In 2021, he received the Dr.-Ing. degree from TU Darmstadt and the prize for the best dissertation in electrical engineering. As a recipient of the Athene Young Investigator award at TU Darmstadt, he leads the Smart RF Systems based on Artificial and Functional Materials independent research group.

Alejandro Jiménez-Sáez erhielt im Jahr 2017 die Masterabschlüsse (mit Auszeichnung) in ingeniería de telecomunicaciones an der Universitat Politécnica de València (Spanien) sowie in Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik an der Technischen Universität Darmstadt. Im Jahr 2021 erwarb er an der TU Darmstadt den Grad Dr.-Ing. und erhielt den Preis für die beste Dissertation im Fachbereich für Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik. Als Träger des Athene Young Investigator Award an der TU Darmstadt leitet er seit 2023 die unabhängige Forschungsgruppe „Smart RF Systems based on Artificial and Functional Materials“.

Laura Manoliu

Laura Manoliu is a systems engineer in the field of aerospace and communications engineering, with a focus on satellite and high-frequency systems at TESAT-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG. During her doctoral studies at the Institute for Robust Power Semiconductor Systems (ILH) at the University of Stuttgart, she worked on W-band communication for LEO satellites and conducted extensive experimental measurement campaigns under real operational conditions. Her interests include system design and analysis, 5G/6G systems and applications, antennas, digital signal processing, and satellite-based broadband communications.

Laura Manoliu ist Systemingenieurin im Bereich Raumfahrt- und Kommunikationstechnik mit Schwerpunkt auf Satelliten- und Hochfrequenzsystemen bei TESAT-Spacecom GmbH & Co. KG. In ihrer Promotion am Institut für Robuste Leistungshalbleiter Systeme (ILH) an Universität Stuttgart arbeitete sie an W-Band-Kommunikation für LEO-Satelliten und führte umfangreiche experimentelle Messkampagnen unter realen Einsatzbedingungen durch. Ihre Interessen liegen in der Systemdimensionierung und Analyse, 5G/6G Systeme- und Anwendungen, Antennen, Digitale Signal Prozessierung und satellitengestützter Breitbandkommunikation.

Sabine Reiser

Sabine Reiser is an expert at the KIT Career Service and supports students and graduates in shaping their entry into professional life, from profile development to application strategy. She guides the transition from university to the professional world and, through close collaboration with companies, provides practical insights into current employer expectations regarding applications.

Sabine Reiser ist Expertin beim KIT-Career-Service und unterstützt Studierende und Absolvierende dabei, ihren Berufseinstieg zu gestalten, von der Profilbildung bis zur Bewerbungsstrategie. Sie begleitet den Übergang von der Universität ins Berufsleben und vermittelt durch den engen Austausch mit Unternehmen praxisnahe Einblicke in die aktuellen Erwartungen von Arbeitgebenden an Bewerbungen.

Steffen Wälde

Steffen Wälde studied electrical engineering at HTWG Konstanz and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), specializing in high-frequency engineering. Since 2014, he has been working as a development engineer at VEGA in the Research & Innovation department, where he is involved in the further development of radar systems for level measurement. His focus areas include antennas, packaging, electronics, and standardization. Since 2021, he has been an active member of the ETSI TGUWB standards committee, and since 2022 he has served as Rapporteur for the standard EN 302 729-2.

Steffen Wälde studierte Elektrotechnik an der HTWG Konstanz und am KIT mit Schwerpunkt Hochfrequenztechnik. Seit 2014 ist er Entwicklungsingenieur bei VEGA im Bereich Research & Innovation. Er beschäftigt sich dort mit der Weiterentwicklung von Radarsystemen zur Füllstandmessung. Der Fokus liegt dabei auf Antennen, Packaging, Elektronik und Standardisierung. Seit dem Jahr 2021 ist er aktiver Teil des Normengremiums TGUWB bei ETSI und seit 2022 Rapporteur für die Norm EN 302 729-2.

(Junges) Young Forum ITG @ Bundesverfassungsgericht (Federal Constitutional Court) on March 11, 2026

On Wednesday afternoon, a visit to the Federal Constitutional Court is planned. There, we will learn more about the tasks and work of this institution, which is so important for our democracy, and tour the assembly building. There may also be an opportunity to meet one of the judges and engage in a direct conversation.

Guided tour will be conducted in German from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Note: runs in parallel with the Awards & Closing Session)

[Note relevant for all with a paper at the conference regarding potential award acceptance]

Registration

Registration for the individual activities of the Young Forum ITG is possible as part of the conference registration.

If you would like to participate only in the Young Forum ITG on March 8, 2026 - without attending GeMiC - please register via the official conference website. Please note that in this case participation in the Round Tables and the Young Forum ITG @ Federal Constitutional Court will unfortunately not be possible.

Attention: Registration for the Federal Constitutional Court as part of the Young Forum ITG (March 11, 2026) is only possible with valid ID documents until February 20, 2026.
Name (as shown on your ID) and date of birth must be sent to the organizing team after booking via email to "junges-forum-itg@vde-youngnet.de".

Further information: Homepage GeMiC

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