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FOI student's visit to leading IT companies Gideon and Infobip

Created: 28.03.2025

On Friday, March 21, 2025, around forty students from FOI visited the companies Gideon Brothers and Infobip. The visit was primarily organized for students of the Artificial Intelligence in Business module as part of the course "Application of Artificial Intelligence in Business" (led by Prof. Sandra Lovrenčić, PhD and Assoc. Prof. Dijana Oreški, PhD), initiated by Prof. Sandra Lovrenčić and supported by the FOI Student Support and Career Development Center. There was also room for other interested students from various study years and programs.

These renowned IT companies welcomed the students, guided them through their work and relaxation spaces, introduced them to business projects and technologies and presented opportunities for internships and employment. The employees also patiently answered numerous student questions.

Gideon

At Gideon, students learned about the company’s development and technological solutions, particularly those involving artificial intelligence. They were introduced to the process of assembling autonomous robots and witnessed the testing of autonomous forklifts for loading and unloading. Students discovered that working in such a company requires knowledge of programming languages such as C++ and Python, alongside other essential skills like critical thinking and business communication.

Gideon develops innovative AI and 3D vision solutions for autonomous robots that perceive and record their environment, adapting to various workspaces. This technology helps companies improve operational efficiency and tackle automation challenges in dynamic industrial settings, where AI and robotics play a crucial role in maintaining market competitiveness.

Infobip

The second part of the visit took place at Infobip’s campus, where students were introduced to the company’s working methods and business operations, particularly their communication platform and AI-driven solutions. They also learned about the Infobip Ignite internship program in both business and engineering fields. Students were encouraged to be proactive, continuously develop their skills, and demonstrate initiative and adaptability—key attributes for success in an innovative and fast-paced environment like Infobip.

Infobip is the first Croatian unicorn, operating in over 70 markets and leading innovations in omnichannel communication, automation, and artificial intelligence.

FOI’s Commitment to Student Career Development

We are delighted to collaborate with such companies, which also employ FOI alumni—true inspirations for our current students.

We extend our gratitude to the organizers and participants of this visit. You can check out the event’s photo gallery and read about the students’ experiences:

“A high-quality and well-organized visit to both companies. I highly recommend participating in such activities to gain firsthand insights into what the job market requires and offers. You might even discover new interests or career paths you hadn’t considered before.”

“The presentations and tours at both Gideon and Infobip were fascinating. I believe students would fill up the spots again if a similar event were organized.”

“Incredibly interesting companies. I will definitely explore internship and job opportunities at Infobip, and I would highly recommend Gideon to anyone interested in robotics.”