XIV INFORMATION SYSTEMS WEEK: BUILDING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE, INNOVATION, AND NETWORKING IN IT

Abstract

The XIV Information Systems Week at UNIFIMES, held from March 17 to 20, 2025, aimed to promote knowledge and education through the dissemination of information, learning, and the exchange of experiences among students, professors, and technology professionals. It fostered teaching, university extension, and academic research, grounded in a theoretical framework emphasizing the importance of academic events in strengthening technical and behavioral skills. The event explored innovative and integrative themes, adopting a scientific, exploratory, and descriptive methodology to analyze its activities, highlighting the academic impact and participation of over 80% of students. Positive feedback emphasized the quality of the content and its influence on academic and professional development. By providing a collaborative learning environment aligned with market demands, the event facilitated the integration of theory and practice, the exchange of experiences, and the creation of professional networks. It reinforced UNIFIMES' identity as a reference in teaching, research, and extension while laying a strong foundation for the XV edition, planned for March 2026, with proposals for expanded activities and greater community involvement..