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The ICACIT Symposium 2026 features five technical tracks that reflect the current challenges, emerging trends, and best practices in engineering and computing education, quality assurance, accreditation, digital transformation, sustainability, and industry engagement.
Researchers, academics, industry professionals, government representatives, and accreditation organizations are invited to submit original research papers, case studies, innovative practices, and applied experiences aligned with one of the Symposium’s thematic tracks.
TOPIC 1: Quality Assurance, Accreditation and Outcomes-Based Education in Engineering or Computing
Subtopics:
All manuscripts must be prepared using the official IEEE Conference Template (two-column format).- Accreditation frameworks (ICACIT, EUR-ACE, Washington Accord, IEAM…)
- Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) implementation and assessment
- Continuous improvement systems and quality analytics
- Assessment methodologies and authentic assessment
- Program evaluation and institutional effectiveness
- Academic integrity in digital environments
- Quality assurance in hybrid and online engineering programs
- Diversity and inclusion metrics within accreditation systems
Track Chair
Dr. Carlos Rodriguez Herrera
Vicedecano académico de la Facultad de ingeniería
Universidad los Andes Colombia.
TOPIC 2: Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Engineering Education
Subtopics:
- Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI in engineering education
- Learning analytics and educational data mining
- Virtual/Remote laboratories and immersive environments
- Digital twins and cyber-physical systems in education
- Industry 4.0 / 5.0 integration in curriculum
- Computational thinking and AI literacy
- Ethical implications of AI in engineering education
- Technology-enhanced assessment
Track Chair
Dra. Isabel Hilliger Carrasco
Directora de Unidad Ingeniería y Diseño (DILab)
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
TOPIC 3: Curriculum Innovation, Pedagogical Strategies and Student Development
Subtopics:
- Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Challenge-Based Learning
- Capstone design from a curricular perspective
- Curriculum redesign aligned with industry needs
- Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary education
- Micro-credentials and flexible learning pathways
- Development of professional skills (soft skills, leadership, ethics)
- Inclusion, diversity and equity strategies in engineering programs
- Student retention, engagement and academic success
Track Chair
Dr. Víctor Alexci Tuesta Monteza
Decano de la Facultad de Ingeniería, Arquitectura y Urbanismo
Universidad Señor de Sipán.
TOPIC 4: Sustainability, Social Impact and Global Engineering or Computing
Subtopics:
- Engineering education aligned with the SDGs
- Climate change and sustainable engineering practices
- Engineering for developing and emerging economies
- University–industry–government collaboration models
- Social innovation and technological entrepreneurship
- Ethics, responsibility and public policy in engineering
- Community-engaged engineering education
- Internationalization and global mobility programs
Track Chair
Dr. Edmundo Tovar Caro
Pasado presidente
Sociedad de Educación del IEEE.
TOPIC 5: Applied Engineering, Computing and Industry-Linked Projects or community
Subtopics:
- Engineering solutions implemented in companies
- Software engineering applied to real-world problems
- Data science and AI applied projects
- Embedded systems and IoT implementations
- Automation and control systems in industry
- Capstone design projects with real-world impact
- Prototypes, proof-of-concept and technology validation
- Undergraduate and graduate thesis with applied outcomes
Track Chair
Dr. Sandro Alberto Paz Collado
Coordinador General de Mejora Continua y Acreditación de la Facultad de Ciencias e Ingeniería de la
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.
Quality Assurance, Accreditation and Outcomes-Based Education in Engineering or Computing.
Carlos Rodriguez Herrera, UAndes
(Colombia)
Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Engineering Education.
Isabel Hilliger Carrasco, PUC
(Chile)
Curriculum Innovation, Pedagogical Strategies and Student Development.
Victor Tuesta Monteza
(Perú)
Sustainability, Social Impact and Global Engineering or Computing.
Edmundo Tovar Caro, UPM
(España)
Applied Engineering, Computing and Industry-Linked Projects or Community
Sandro Paz Collado, PUCP
(Perú)