About the Conference

The 23rd International CDIO Conference will take place on 21-24 June 2027, hosted by D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University (EKTU) in Oskemen, Kazakhstan.

The International CDIO Conference is an annual event that brings together engineering educators, researchers, industry representatives, and academic leaders from around the world. It provides a platform for sharing research findings, exchanging educational practices, discussing emerging challenges, and strengthening international cooperation in engineering education.

The conference will be held under the theme “CDIO in the Age of AI: Connecting Education, Research and Industry.” It will provide opportunities to explore new approaches to engineering education, share experiences in implementing the CDIO framework, and discuss how universities and industry can work together to prepare future engineers.

The conference programme will feature keynote presentations, paper and poster sessions, workshops, roundtable discussions, working groups, and CDIO regional meetings.

The conference will combine an international online programme with selected on-site activities at EKTU. Participants from around the world will be able to join presentations and discussions online, while those attending activities in Oskemen will have additional opportunities for face-to-face interaction and professional exchange.