On October 28, at the Silesian University of Technology, a meeting of the University authorities with representatives of the Japanese company Rococo Co. Ltd., its Polish branch of Rococo Poland Sp. z o.o., and EDRMedeso Poland – one of the leaders in the European market of simulation technologies and digital twins (Digital Twin) was held. The talks concerned the development of cooperation in the educational area, with particular emphasis on the creation of joint education programs, practical studies, and dual studies, combining academic learning with professional experience gained in industry.

The meeting was opened by the Vice-Rector for Infrastructure and Investment of the Silesian University of Technology Prof. Zbigniew Paszenda, who welcomed foreign guests and stressed the importance of international partnerships in developing modern forms of educating engineers. The meeting was also attended by the Head of the International Relations Office Dr Eng. Grzegorz Kłapyta, Director of the College of Studies Prof. Dr Hab. Eng. Beata Orlińska and representatives of several faculties:  Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science, Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering and Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

The delegation of the Japanese company Rococo was represented by: Vice President Michiyo Yoshihara, Director responsible for the development of partnership programs and creative initiatives Hirobumi Kawamura , and an engineer and graduate of Warsaw University of Technology Kacper Radzikowski, who completed his doctoral studies at Waseda University in Tokyo while working at Rococo. Kacper Radzikowski presented his experience from an international program combining academic education and cooperation with industry, pointing out the benefits that similar solutions can bring to students of the Silesian University of Technology.