The general objective of the Conventions is to bring together Deans from all over Europe to meet and to discuss in depth common topics, share experiences, identify solutions for problems and build up a network with peers in different European countries.
SEFI launched the conventions in 2005, under the Presidency of Prof. Borri, University of Florence. Since 2011, ECEDs are organised by SEFI, the local engineering education institution and other partners.
Upcoming Deans’ Convention
- 2025 SEFI Deans Convention –
We regret to inform you that SEFI will not be organising the European Convention for Engineering Deans (ECED) in 2025. Due to ongoing uncertainties and challenges in preparing the event, our Board has carefully considered the situation and decided not to proceed with this edition.
We recognise that ECED has been an important platform for engineering deans and leaders to connect, and this decision was not taken lightly. The Board evaluated various scenarios, consulted multiple stakeholders, and reaffirmed its commitment to delivering high-quality events that provide real value to our community. We will explore other opportunities to engage with our community in the near future.
Recent Deans’ Conventions
ECED 2024 – “Is Higher Education still fit for purpose? ” – University of Sheffield in Sheffield, UK – 12-14 June 2024
ECED 2023 – “Leadership for Digitalisation in Higher Engineering Education” – University of Twente in Enschede, NL – 24-26 May 2023
ECED 2021 – “Shaping Engineers for Responsible Impact” – Universidad Carlos III, Madrid – November 2021
ECED 2019 – “Challenges in University Business Cooperation in Engineering Education: Crossing borders” – KU Leuven, 26-28 May 2019 – photos, publication: The Leuven Lesson
ECED 2018 – “Digitalization and diversity” – NTNU Trondheim, 27-29 May 2018 – photos, highlights
ECED 2017 – “Research, Education and Governance” – Technical University of Munich, DE – highlights, photos, publication: The Munich Message
ECED 2016 – “Schools of Engineering at the Forefront of Meeting Development Challenges” – University College London, UK – highlights, photos, publication: London Agenda
ECED 2015 – “Engineering in a Global Context” – Valencia, ES
ECED 2014 – “Engineering for a Connected World” – Lund, SE
ECED 2013 – “Engineering Education for a Sustainable Europe” – Aalborg, DK
ECED 2012 – “Tomorrow’s engineers for an Attractive Europe: Working together to Build on Europe’ s Excellence in EE and research” – Birmingham, UK
ECED 2011 – “Engineering Education for an Innovative Europe” – Paris, FR
ECED 2008 – “Special Challenges for Higher Engineering Education” – Berlin, DE
ECED 2005 – “Present and Future Challenges for Engineering Education and Research in Europe” – Florence, IT