The URJC technology festival kicks off

From today and until April 20, the Móstoles Campus hosts the conference 'URJC TechFest 2018'. In them, students will be able to learn about the latest trends in the technology sector. Topics such as Autonomous Systems, the 'BlockChain', Virtual and Augmented Reality or Cybersecurity, will focus the event.

Raul Garcia Hemonnet

For Juan Martín, a Computer Engineering Master's Thesis student and one of the organizers, the objective of 'URJC TechFest 2018' is that "students can see the technologies that are now used in the business world and where the technologies are going. trends".

During the first day, Martín explained, "there was talk of autonomous systems such as robotics or drones". In addition, he has indicated that "the work and functions of the Computer Science College have been made known."

In addition to this first day dedicated to Autonomous Systems, the following ones will deal with burning issues such as the 'BlockChain' (March 21), Virtual and Augmented Reality (April 12), and Cybersecurity (April 20).

During the conference, among other aspects, "the operation of cryptocurrencies or their legal aspects, the differences between Virtual and Augmented Reality and their applications and the most relevant aspects of cybersecurity" will be deepened, Juan Martín pointed out.

During the last day, dedicated to computer security, the future Degree in Cybersecurity Engineering that the Rey Juan Carlos University plans to launch will be announced among the students.

Know the sector

According to Juan Martín, the 'URJC TechFest 2018' allows students, the main recipients of this event, "to find out how the sector is doing and what aspects of their training they should place more emphasis on, especially with regard to employability".

In addition, Martín has affirmed, it supposes “a meet-up (meeting point) between students, professors and technology companies”.

All days are open until full capacity.