3rd Asian Engineering Education Forum at SEFI 2026

As part of the 54th SEFI Annual Conference, to be held at the Czech Technical University (CTU) in Prague, Czechia, from 7-10 September 2026, SEFI is pleased to welcome the 3rd Asian Engineering Education Forum on 8 September 2026. Building on the success of previous editions, the Forum continues to strengthen dialogue between the Asian and European engineering education communities and to foster international cooperation in addressing the challenges and opportunities facing engineering education worldwide.

Aligned with the conference theme,“Engineering Education for Humanity in a Challenging Word” the Forum will explore how collaboration between universities, industry, government, and society can contribute to developing the next generation of engineers. Through presentations and discussions, participants will gain insights into engineering education developments across Asia, with particular attention to talent development, innovation ecosystems, and partnership models that support sustainable and inclusive growth.

The Forum is organised in collaboration with the Chinese Society of Engineering Education (CSEE) and will feature distinguished speakers from leading institutions across Asia:

• Prof. Zhang Kejun, Zhejiang University (China)
• Prof. Luo Zhiwei, Kobe University (Japan)
• Prof. Dr. Kaliappan Manivannan, RMK Engineering College (India)
• Dr. Christian N. Della, Philippines Society for Engineering Education (Philippines)

Download the preliminary agenda here.

Presentations will address a range of topics, including interdisciplinary innovation and design education, industry-academia-government-finance collaboration, engineering talent development at scale, and competency development through government-industry-university partnerships. Drawing on experiences from China, Japan, India, Singapore, and the Philippines, the Forum will provide valuable perspectives on how engineering education institutions are responding to rapidly changing technological and societal needs.

The Asian Engineering Education Forum has become an important platform for strengthening academic exchange between Europe and Asia. By connecting engineering education leaders, researchers, and practitioners from both regions, it contributes to SEFI’s broader mission of advancing engineering education through international collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual learning.

We warmly invite all SEFI 2026 participants to join and engage in discussions that will help shape the future of engineering education across continents.