Keynote: Nahid Salimi | SRT ConnectED Lisbon

Real-world lessons on resilience, self-directed learning, and unlocking career possibilities when the odds are stacked against you.

Education Without Limits: From Kabul to Building a Global EdTech Career in Portugal

What becomes possible when education breaks free from traditional boundaries?

In this inspiring and practical keynote, Nahid Salimi shares her extraordinary journey from Kabul to Portugal – navigating personal and structural challenges, graduating with a Computer Science degree from the University of Greater Manchester, and stepping into a leadership position at Brave Generation Academy (BGA).

Nahid will explore how non-traditional, flexible learning pathways allowed her to pursue higher education while simultaneously launching her professional career. Her talk is a testament to the transformative power of education and how alternative learning models can empower you to create new opportunities, unlock global tech careers, and design your own future – regardless of where you start.

What You Will Learn & Take Away:

• Overcoming Obstacles & Building Resilience: Key lessons on navigating major life transitions, overcoming limited initial opportunities, and creating pathways to success.
• The Power of Flexible Education: How alternative learning models like BGA enable students to earn degrees while building hands-on professional experience.
• Balancing Work & Study: Practical insights on starting your professional life early, managing career growth alongside academic commitments, and leveraging tech skills.
• Redefining Possibility: A fresh perspective on how education can be used as a catalyst for personal and global impact.

Who Should Attend?

• Students exploring alternative, flexible, or non-traditional degree pathways.
• Young professionals and students striving to balance early-career moves with higher education.
• Anyone seeking inspiration, career resilience, and proof of what education can make possible against all odds.

About Nahid Salimi****:****

Nahid is only 20 years old, originally from Afghanistan. She moved to Portugal in 2025, and since then she's been building her professional career while continuing her education. She recently graduated in Computer Science from the University of Greater Manchester, and is currently working as Head of BGI Professional Certifications at Brave Generation Academy (BGA).

BGA represents an alternative approach to traditional education - one that gives students access to high-quality education while also giving them the flexibility to pursue their careers, passions, and other opportunities without having to sacrifice their education.

Part of SRT ConnectED Lisbon

This keynote is part of ConnectED Lisbon - an international postgraduate university fair for graduates and young professionals exploring career growth, international study, or executive education. Whether you're considering a master’s, an MBA, or seeking new tools for innovation & growth, this event offers fresh perspectives and practical connections.

📍 Location: FIL Meeting Center

📅 Date: 16 October 2026

🕑 Fair starts from 16:00h on; Keynote starts at 18:00h

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