On February 19, 2026, at 18:00, we return with our first Bytes & Books meeting of the year.

This year, we decided to open our monthly Bytes & Books series with an engaging book topic: “The biographies of ICT business geniuses in one book… and the future ahead of us.”
At this meeting, we will have the pleasure of discussing Prof. Dr. Adrian Civici’s book “Business Geniuses” (Vol. I & II), with a special focus on the biographies of ICT business pioneers, from Bill Gates to Sam Altman, and on how their ideas and ventures have shaped, and continue to shape, the world and the society we live in.
These are not just 48 biographies of some of the most remarkable business figures in the world. They are 48 stories and role models that spark the imagination of anyone who wants to enter the complex world of markets. The book presents these figures with their ups and downs, their complex relationships with markets and the state, their philosophies of doing business, and the mindset of turning obstacles into advantages. Resilience, supported by flexible thinking and behavior, emerges as a key element of long-term success.
The author has selected 48 business geniuses, ranging from Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie to Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman. Seen through the lens of our own context, their journeys highlight how dreams and challenges, courage and mindset, strategy and innovation remain non-negotiable elements for achieving success.

Prof. Civici will join us in person for an open and engaging conversation about the impact of business, especially ICT, on professions and on the society we live in today.
We look forward to welcoming you on February 19, 2026, at 18:00, at One Connect Hub.

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