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WEEF-GEDC 2025

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Conference Information Below

Final Extension: Abstract Submission Deadline - April 30, 2025

We are pleased to have received many high-quality abstract submissions that will contribute to the success of the conference. In response to continued interest and multiple extension requests, the organizing committee has decided to grant a second and final extension of the abstract submission deadline to April 30, 2025.

Please note that no further extensions will be granted. We strongly encourage all interested contributors to take advantage of this opportunity and submit their abstracts by the revised deadline. Authors who have already submitted may also revise their abstracts until the deadline.

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Key Dates ( Updated )

In line with the extended deadline for abstract submission, please note the updated key dates:

Call for paper

WEEF & GEDC 2025 includes an Education Track organized in collaboration with the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES). This track invites submissions on research and practices in engineering education aligned with the conference theme, “Engineering Education We Need.” Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Empathy

Intercultural collaboration and conflict management education
Women in engineering: Rise to the top
Intellectual humility in one’s field of expertise
Ethical and socially impactful engineering practices
Redefining engineering responsibilities for socio-scientific challenges
Acquiring a cross-disciplinary or transdisciplinary perspective
Empathy-based engineering design methodologies

Emerging

Data-driven and technology-enhanced education
E-learning and blended learning strategies
AI, robotics, AR/VR, and other emerging smart technologies in teaching and learning
Engineering education strategies for ethical deliberation of new technologies
Role of digital transformation in the circular economy
Curriculum design for the future workforce

Well-being

Integration of UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Peace Engineering: merging technology, finance, and diplomacy for global stability
Lifelong learning and continuous education programs
Humanitarian Engineering: improve safety and resilience of impacted communities
Community-oriented problem solving
Clearly recognizing the limitations of global development engineering
Student-centered environments for stress relief

Noteworthy

Creating new fields, solution, and frameworks in engineering education
Adopting undeclared majors and adaptable curricula
Connecting classrooms with real-world applications
Work-integrated learning and mentoring programs
University-industry partnerships for innovation in engineering education
Role of industry in continuous professional development of practicing engineers
Professional development for educators and students
STEM education and research in K-12 contexts

Call for Session Proposals

We invite 500 700 word proposals for workshops and panel discussions. Sessions should be interactive, engaging participants through active learning strategies or Q&A formats, and should foster meaningful dialogue between facilitators and attendees. Proposals should be submitted by May 31, 2025, and will be reviewed by the relevant committee. Applicants will be notified of the review outcome by July 15, 2025, and the committee may recommend merging proposals that cover similar or overlapping topics.

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Sponsorship

Join the Global Conversation on Engineering Education

The World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF) and Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC) Conference represent the world’s largest gathering of leaders in engineering education, academia, industry, students, and policymakers.

In 2025, under the theme “Engineering Education We Need,” the event will unite delegates from various disciplines reliant on engineering and innovation. This dynamic forum will foster collaboration, learning, and networking opportunities across a global audience.

Connect with global leaders, educators, and researchers shaping the next generation of engineers. Take advantage of diverse sponsorship opportunities to showcase your organization and innovations to WEEF & GEDC 2025 participants. For inquiries about sponsorship, exhibition, or advertising, contact the conference secretariat at weef2025@gmail.com.

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Key Benefits and Opportunities

Gain maximum exposure by connecting with a global audience of professionals and students in the engineering community.
Participate in keynote sessions, panel discussions, and technical presentations to influence the global dialogue on engineering education.
Distribute your marketing materials, showcase your products through exhibition stands, and interact directly with delegates.

Advancing Collaboration for WEEF and GEDC 2025

In mid-March 2025, Prof. Hans J. Hoyer, Executive Director of IFEES-GEDC, visited Daegu to discuss key preparations for the upcoming WEEF & GEDC 2025 conference. During his visit, the local organizing committee held coordination meetings with him to review ongoing preparations and conducted on-site inspections of the main venue and related facilities. We will continue to work closely with IFEES-GEDC to ensure a well-prepared and meaningful conference in September.

More about WEEF 2025

Conference Theme

The 2025 World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF) and Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC) Annual Conference will be held in Daegu, Republic of Korea, from September 21–25, 2025.

The theme of WEEF & GEDC 2025 is “Engineering Education We Need”, addressing the growing demand for innovative education to meet emerging technologies and societal challenges. This theme is further explored through the following subthemes:

Empathy

Relevant Continuing Education

Social Responsibility in Engineering
Collaboration with Industry and Society

Emerging

Education Innovation Digital Fluency & STEM Skills

E-learning, AI, etc
Future Skills and Education Trends

Well-being

Lifelong Learning Pathways

Student Well-being and Development
Sustainability and Global Goals

Noteworthy

Quality Basic Education Core Soft Skills

Innovative Learning and Teaching
Engineering Education Frameworks

WEEF-2025 Sponsors

About

In 2007, IFEES members gathered for the first annual IFEES summit in Istanbul, Turkey. The first official World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF) was held in 2010 at the National University of Singapore and, in 2012, WEEF became an official trademark.

In 2016, WEEF was held jointly with the annual Global Engineering Deans Council Conference. Both events were held jointly every two years until 2020, when leaders from both organizations decided to hold the two events collaboratively annually. The WEEF-GEDC conferences are among the world’s largest gathering of stakeholders and leaders in engineering education, with representatives from institutions, industry, nonprofits, and governments coming together to promote pedagogy and impact engineering education on a global scale.