The High-level Expert Symposium and the First Governing Board Meeting of the UNESCO International Institute for STEM Education (IISTEM) were held on 14 May in Shanghai, bringing together leading international experts, scientists, educators, and policymakers to advance global cooperation in STEM education.
During the inaugural Governing Board Meeting, Professor Gong Ke, Member of ...
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On this International Women’s Day 2026, we join the global community in celebrating the achievements, resilience, and transformative contributions of women and girls across all sectors of society. This year’s theme, “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”, is both a call to action and a reminder of the work that remains.
As engineers, innovators, and ...
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See below the Opening Address for World Engineering Day for a Sustainable Development 2026 held on 4th March 2026 by WFEO President Dr. Seng-Chuan TAN
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Airlangga Hartarto,
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono,
Director ...
Message by the Chair, Women in Engineering Committee, WFEO World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026
It is both an honour and a privilege to address the global engineering community on the occasion of World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026.
This year’s theme, “Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future Through Innovation and Digitalization”, ...
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Dear WFEO Members, Partners, and Friends,
Happy New Year 2026 !
As we begin a new year filled with purpose and opportunity, I am reminded of how quickly time passes when united by a shared mission. It has now been 100 days since I assumed the presidency of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO), and these first months have ...
The World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) is deeply saddened by the passing of Engineer Vladimir Mendizabal, a distinguished engineering leader and committed contributor to the international engineering community.
Mr. Mendizabal served as President of the Sociedad de Ingenieros de Bolivia and as First Secretary of the Academia Panamericana de la Ingeniería (API). He ...
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Paris, January 13, 2026 — The World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) has selected the bid submitted by the Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers (ESE) to host the 2026 WFEO Executive Council (ExC) Meetings on 24 – 27 October 2026 in Cairo.
The decision was made following the WFEO Executive Board meeting held ...
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Ingénieurs et Scientifiques de France (IESF), WFEO National Member for France, invites you to label your events and activities as “Year of the Engineers 2025-2026“.
Themed “Building a Sustainable Future”, the Year of the Engineers is a science outreach program for teachers and middle and high school students. It will ...
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The Institution of Engineers Mauritius (IEM) invites all engineers to contribute to the IEM Journal, we invite on the theme “How Engineers Advance the SDGs”.
Engineers and scholars are invited to submit work which showcases the achievements and exciting innovations being generated across the world (and Mauritius) where engineers have contributed to the economic, social and ...
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The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and the African Association for Public Administration & Management (AAPAM) have launched applications for the Strong Nations for Africa Programme 2025. This is a capability development programme, supporting senior African public sector leaders to enhance their knowledge in public sector innovation and reform.
CIG will ...
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