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