Academic Agenda

The development of WEEF (IFEES & GEDC) 2026 is organized around the central theme of the event and its objectives, with activities designed for each participant group. This structure seeks to facilitate the integration of different actors in the engineering ecosystem, promoting dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of experiences.

Participants will have free access to activities of interest. Some sessions will require pre-registration, which will be announced through the official event channels.

Main Agenda

    This track includes the forum’s core academic activities, such as:

    • Keynote lectures by international leaders in education, engineering, innovation, and sustainability.
    • Expert panels addressing strategic topics such as artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, professional ethics, sustainable development, and digital transformation.
    • Thematic workshops focused on strengthening capacities in teaching, research, academic leadership, and institutional management.
    • Presentation of papers on engineering education, featuring experiences and proposals on quality, assessment, curriculum, and teaching-learning processes.
    • Research advances in engineering, emphasizing technological solutions for global challenges.
    • Symposium on best practices in assessment, focused on evaluation methodologies and continuous improvement.
    • “Engineering and Peace” session, as a space for reflection on the role of engineering in building more just and resilient societies.
    • Activities of the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC), including collaborative work sessions and strategic dialogue.
    • Tribute to former IFEES presidents, recognizing their legacy and contributions to strengthening engineering education globally.

    Undergraduate Student Meeting

    A space designed for students from various engineering disciplines and faculties to share experiences, ideas, and projects through:

    • Workshops, challenges, lectures, and debates to foster critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative work.
    • Interdisciplinary projects integrating emerging technologies, sustainability, and social impact.
    • Poster presentations as a mechanism for academic dissemination and peer feedback.

    Doctoral Programs Meeting

    This meeting will bring together representatives of doctoral programs in engineering to:

    • Exchange academic and research experiences, with an emphasis on international collaboration.
    • Explore cooperation opportunities in high-impact scientific and technological projects.
    • Present doctoral student research addressing complex problems through innovative and multidisciplinary approaches.

    This space aims to consolidate academic networks and strengthen advanced engineering education as a driver of global transformation.