Symposium 2025 Themes and Tracks

In collaboration with Purdue University College of Engineering
International Association for Continuing Engineering Education (IACEE)
Presents

IACEE Symposium 2025

Revitalization of Continuing Engineering Education: Bold Strategies for Program Sustainability
Building financially viable and operationally resilient programs for the future

April 3-4, 2025
Venue: Kurz Purdue Technology Center, West Lafayette, Indiana

Download the Symposium brochure here

Why This Symposium Now

Continuing engineering education stands at a critical juncture; there is a "poly-crisis."  Programs face unprecedented challenges: evolving business models, rising operational costs, changing learner expectations, technological innovations, and often, geopolitical disruptions. This symposium brings together leaders and innovators to share proven strategies for building resilient and financially sustainable continuing education programs.


Who Should Attend

This symposium is designed for decision-makers shaping the future of continuing engineering education:

  • Program Directors and Administrators of Continuing Engineering Education
  • University and College Leadership in Professional Engineering Education
  • Corporate Training (L&D) and Workforce Development Executives of Engineering Firms
  • Professional Engineering Association Leaders
  • Educational Technology and Platform Developers
  • Policy Makers in Professional Engineering Education
  • Community College Leaders and Program Directors

What You'll Gain

Participants will leave with:

  • Strategic frameworks for developing financially sustainable programs
  • Models for cost-effective program delivery and scaling
  • Approaches to balance quality with operational efficiency
  • Tools for building revenue-generating partnerships
  • Methods for leveraging AI and automation to reduce costs
  • Strategies for international program expansion


Symposium Tracks

Track 1: The new reality of Workforce Development in Engineering Organizations

Explore proven approaches to:

  • Developing cost-effective training solutions
  • Building sustainable industry-academia partnerships
  • Creating scalable workforce development programs
  • Measuring ROI in engineering education initiatives

Track 2: Innovative Policies and Practices for Continuing Engineering Education Sustainability

Learn strategies for:

  • Creating viable business models for continuing education
  • Developing sustainable pricing and delivery models
  • Building lasting institutional partnerships
  • Leveraging technology to reduce operational costs
  • Monitoring and responding to market demands

Track 3: Inclusive, accessible, and internationalized Continuing Engineering Education through Technology, Platforms, and People Innovations 

Discover methods for:

  • Designing financially viable international programs
  • Implementing cost-effective competency-based learning
  • Creating sustainable digital learning platforms
  • Developing efficient program delivery models
  • Building scalable assessment frameworks