The Berkeley International Study Program Launches the Berkeley International Co-Lab for Technology & People Initiative
Berkeley, CA — August 1, 2025 — The Berkeley International Study Program (BISP) at the University of California, Berkeley, launches the new Berkeley International Co-Lab for Technology & People Initiative. The programmatic activities of this initiative aim to connect cutting-edge technology research and education in the Silicon Valley, Europe, and other international ecosystems. The initiative’s projects support applied innovation and provide immersive experiences for global undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of technology and people from full-semester programs to shorter 1-4 weeks summer programs.
This Berkeley International Co-Lab for Technology & People Initiative, led by Professor Trond Petersen, will also serve as a platform for high-impact events, convenings, and summits, bringing together academics, technologists, policymakers, and industry leaders to spark dialogue at the intersection of technology, education, and policy.
This initiative underscores Berkeley’s growing commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration that transcends traditional boundaries, creating new models for research, student engagement, and real-world impact.
For more information, contact Trond Petersen, Director of the Berkeley International Study Program and Director of the Berkeley International Co-Lab for Technology & People, at trond@berkeley.edu.
Learn more about the Berkeley International Co-Lab for Technology and People Initiative (separate link).
An Initiative for Technology and People
The Berkeley International Co-lab for Technology and People fosters global innovation while bridging the gap in technology research between Silicon Valley, Europe, and other international partners. The Co-lab advances cross-border research and applied innovation, provides immersive student experiences, and hosts Collider Summits.
Leadership
- Director: Trond Petersen, Associate Executive Dean, Professor of Sociology and Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley
Advisory Board
- Trond Petersen, Associate Executive Dean and Professor, UC Berkeley
- Ikhlaq Sidhu, Senior Fellow, Chief Scientist & Faculty Director Emeritus, UC Berkeley
- Tarek Zohdi, Associate Dean, Berkeley Engineering; Professor ME, UC Berkeley
- Olaf J Groth, PhD, Faculty Director, Emerging Tech Strategies (BEE), UC Berkeley
Current Experiential Teaching Programs, Research, Events and Partner Collaborations
- Berkeley International Studies Program
- Event: Oct 28-29: IEX Berkeley Collider Summit
- Research Collaboration: Digital Twins for AI Financial Applications
- Berkeley Institute of European Studies
- Silicon Valley Co-lab
- Experiential Program: April 2026 - Immersion Week Program for International Students
Contact us for Questions & Collaborations | bisp@berkeley.edu