About us
What is CatchIT?
This meetup is the first international, community-centered event designed to connect locals and internationals through open conversation, knowledge sharing, and cultural exchange. Each session offers engaging talks from professionals working with Webstar and student speakers, creating space for authentic exchange, learning, and networking. The format is intentionally relaxed and inclusive, encouraging participants to practice English, gain insight into the software and business world by connecting across cultures. Over time, the series aims to build a vibrant, supportive community around shared curiosity and collaboration in tech.
Purpose
The purpose of the series is to build a vibrant local tech community in Pécs by creating a welcoming, international space for mutual learning, cultural exchange, and language practice. It offers students valuable, hands-on insights into the tech industry while also showcasing emerging talent. At its heart, the series aims to build bridges—between professionals and students, local and international voices, and between fresh ideas and real-world opportunities in technology.
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See the talk previous recordings on the CatchIT YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@catchit-meetup-series
Join the CatchIT community on Discord: https://discord.gg/saeSx69wd4
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The series would not have been possible without the support of Webstar Csoport Ltd.
The venue of the series is h6todik | CCI Pécs-Baranya Office Building, 6th floor I 7625 Pécs, Majorossy Imre u. 36.
Featured event
Theory Meets Reality
We look forward to welcoming you to CatchIT's upcoming event!
In this season-closing event, we bring you an Expert talk and two Talent spotlight presentations, so you can look forward to the following presentations (and of course open discussions)!
This season ends with more than just great talks: we’ll also hold our CatchIT prize lottery at the end of the event. Bring your collected CatchIT coins and join the draw before we close the semester.
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◆ EXPERT TALK ◆
Dr. Ádám Schiffer / Associate Professor @ PTE-MIK: From University to Industry: What Actually Works
Modern engineering education often struggles to keep pace with real industry expectations. While students gain strong theoretical knowledge, they rarely have the opportunity to work on real-world problems during their studies.
This talk explores how universities can bridge this gap by integrating project-based learning, industry collaboration, and interdisciplinary approaches into everyday education.
Through concrete examples, we present a practical model where students become active contributors to real engineering challenges, supported by academic and industrial mentors. The session will also feature a student perspective, demonstrating how this approach transforms learning into real experience. Our goal is to show what actually works when connecting education, innovation, and industry in a meaningful way.
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◆ TALENT SPOTLIGHT ◆
Berta Mach / IT PMO Analyst @ Calderys: From University to Industry
University education often promises to prepare students for real-world professional environments, yet the transition can still feel challenging. This talk reflects on how real projects during my studies helped bridge that gap. Working on interdisciplinary biomedical engineering projects related to minimally invasive surgical training allowed me to collaborate with engineers, medical professionals, and fellow students while experiencing both research and practical problem solving.
Through experiences in both biomedical engineering research and IT project management, the presentation highlights how interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on projects shape practical skills that traditional coursework often cannot provide. These projects offered insight not only into research, but also into teamwork, communication across disciplines, and the realities of working on complex problems. The talk shares lessons learned, challenges encountered, and practical insights into what actually helps students transition from university to professional environments.
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◆ TALENT SPOTLIGHT ◆
Patrícia Huck, Tamás Bécsi, Ákos Gyetvai / Students @ PTE BTK, KTK and KPVK: What is UNI-WALK about?
Our basic concept is that walking treadmills should be installed primarily on university grounds. This would be an important step in preserving the health of university students. To make the walk less boring, these machines would operate with a reward system. An important detail is that the machines would be equipped with adjustable desks. This would allow students to study or work on their computers while moving.
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You are also welcome to enjoy local, hand-made snacks and drinks on site. Register as soon as possible, as the number of participants is limited!
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See the talk previous recordings on the CatchIT YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@catchit-meetup-series
Join the CatchIT community on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/88Um7cQHEb
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The event would not have been possible without the support of Webstar Group Ltd.
The venue is h6todik | 7625 Pécs, Majorossy Imre u. 36., 6th floor
By attending the event, you consent to photos being taken of you, which may be used on our social media channels.
Upcoming events
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Theory Meets Reality
h6todik, Majorossy Imre u. 36., Pécs, HUWe look forward to welcoming you to CatchIT's upcoming event!
In this season-closing event, we bring you an Expert talk and two Talent spotlight presentations, so you can look forward to the following presentations (and of course open discussions)!
This season ends with more than just great talks: we’ll also hold our CatchIT prize lottery at the end of the event. Bring your collected CatchIT coins and join the draw before we close the semester.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
◆ EXPERT TALK ◆
Dr. Ádám Schiffer / Associate Professor @ PTE-MIK: From University to Industry: What Actually Works
Modern engineering education often struggles to keep pace with real industry expectations. While students gain strong theoretical knowledge, they rarely have the opportunity to work on real-world problems during their studies.This talk explores how universities can bridge this gap by integrating project-based learning, industry collaboration, and interdisciplinary approaches into everyday education.
Through concrete examples, we present a practical model where students become active contributors to real engineering challenges, supported by academic and industrial mentors. The session will also feature a student perspective, demonstrating how this approach transforms learning into real experience. Our goal is to show what actually works when connecting education, innovation, and industry in a meaningful way.
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◆ TALENT SPOTLIGHT ◆
Berta Mach / IT PMO Analyst @ Calderys: From University to Industry
University education often promises to prepare students for real-world professional environments, yet the transition can still feel challenging. This talk reflects on how real projects during my studies helped bridge that gap. Working on interdisciplinary biomedical engineering projects related to minimally invasive surgical training allowed me to collaborate with engineers, medical professionals, and fellow students while experiencing both research and practical problem solving.Through experiences in both biomedical engineering research and IT project management, the presentation highlights how interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on projects shape practical skills that traditional coursework often cannot provide. These projects offered insight not only into research, but also into teamwork, communication across disciplines, and the realities of working on complex problems. The talk shares lessons learned, challenges encountered, and practical insights into what actually helps students transition from university to professional environments.
---◆ TALENT SPOTLIGHT ◆
Patrícia Huck, Tamás Bécsi, Ákos Gyetvai / Students @ PTE BTK, KTK and KPVK: What is UNI-WALK about?
Our basic concept is that walking treadmills should be installed primarily on university grounds. This would be an important step in preserving the health of university students. To make the walk less boring, these machines would operate with a reward system. An important detail is that the machines would be equipped with adjustable desks. This would allow students to study or work on their computers while moving.---
You are also welcome to enjoy local, hand-made snacks and drinks on site. Register as soon as possible, as the number of participants is limited!---
See the talk previous recordings on the CatchIT YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@catchit-meetup-series
Join the CatchIT community on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/88Um7cQHEb
---The event would not have been possible without the support of Webstar Group Ltd.
The venue is h6todik | 7625 Pécs, Majorossy Imre u. 36., 6th floorBy attending the event, you consent to photos being taken of you, which may be used on our social media channels.
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Past events
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