Engineering Education Review (EER) will host an in-person workshop entitled “Engineering Education at a Crossroads: Philosophy, Reform, and Opportunity in the AI Era” on 20 November 2026 in Beijing.

As a special event of the Fifth International Forum on Engineering Education, the workshop will bring together the editors of EER’s special issues, members of the journal’s Editorial Board, engineering education scholars, and industry representatives to discuss key questions facing engineering education amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence and broader global change.

The workshop will feature four thematic sessions:

Philosophy of Engineering Education: Reconsidering the aims and values of engineering education.

Engineering Education Reform: Examining reform practices and lessons for educational innovation.

Global Engineering Education: Exploring shared challenges and opportunities across different educational contexts.

Industry Perspectives: Discussing engineering talent development and industry needs in the AI era.

Contributors include Wang Dazhou, editor of EER’s special issue on engineering education philosophy; Lei Qing, editor of the special issue on engineering education reform; and Jamie Gurganus, editor of the special issue on global engineering education. Representatives from EER’s Industry Committee will also contribute perspectives on the relationship between engineering education, technological change, and industrial practice.

Workshop Information

Theme: Engineering Education at a Crossroads: Philosophy, Reform, and Opportunity in the AI Era

Date: Friday, 20 November 2026

Time: 14:30–17:20

Venue: Fushun Hall, 7th Floor, Liaoning Hotel, Beijing, China

Format: In-person workshop

Registration

Scholars, university faculty members, early-career researchers, students, and industry professionals interested in engineering education are welcome to participate.

To register for the EER Workshop, please scan the QR code below to complete the registration form.