2026 ICACIT Symposium: 12th International Symposium on Accreditation of Engineering and Computing Education Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Santiago de Chile, Peru, October 21-23, 2026

The 12th International Symposium on Accreditation of Engineering and Computing Education - 2026 ICACIT Symposium is the most important educational quality and accreditation event in Latin America. A space to share knowledge and experiences in accreditation, education, and continuous quality improvement among professionals from academia, industry and government.The event will be held in Hybrid modality.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. Preparing Your Full Paper:

The official language is English.

The papers must be presented in PDF and maximum of  six (06) pages per article including illustrations and references following the IEEEformat for conferences, available at: https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html.

Microsoft Word

• US letter (DOC, 30 KB) Updated Jan 2019
• A4 (DOC, 30 KB) Updated Jan 2019

LaTeX Template Instructions (PDF, 63 KB) [Be sure to use the template's  conference  mode.]

• Template (ZIP, 700 KB) Updated October 2019
• LaTeX Bibliography Files (ZIP, 309 KB)

List of Topics

TOPIC 1: Quality Assurance, Accreditation and Outcomes-Based Education in Engineering or Computing

• Accreditation frameworks (ICACIT, EUR-ACE, Washington Accord, IEAM...).
• Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) implementation and assessment.
• Continuous improvement systems and quality analytics.
• Assessment methodologies and authentic assessment.
• Program evaluation and institutional effectiveness.
• Academic integrity in digital environments.
• Quality assurance in hybrid and online engineering programs.
• Diversity and inclusion metrics within accreditation systems.

TOPIC 2: Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Engineering Education.

• Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI in engineering education.
• Learning analytics and educational data mining.
• Virtual/Remote laboratories and immersive environments.
• Digital twins and cyber-physical systems in education.
• Industry 4.0 / 5.0 integration in curriculumComputational thinking and AI literacy.
• Ethical implications of AI in engineering education.
• Technology-enhanced assessment

TOPIC 3: Curriculum Innovation, Pedagogical Strategies and Student Development

• Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Challenge-Based Learning.
• Capstone design from a curricular perspective.
• Curriculum redesign aligned with industry needs.
• Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary education.
• Micro-credentials and flexible learning pathways.
• Development of professional skills (soft skills, leadership, ethics)Inclusion, diversity and equity strategies in engineering programs.
• Student retention, engagement and academic success

TOPIC 4: Sustainability, Social Impact and Global Engineering or Computing

• Engineering education aligned with the SDGs.
• Climate change and sustainable engineering practices.
• Engineering for developing and emerging economies.
• University–industry–government collaboration models.
• Social innovation and technological entrepreneurship.
• Ethics, responsibility and public policy in engineering.
• Community-engaged engineering educationInternationalization and global mobility programs

TOPIC 5: Applied Engineering, Computing and Industry-Linked Projects or community

• Engineering solutions implemented in companies.
• Software engineering applied to real-world problems.
• Data science and AI applied projectsEmbedded systems and IoT implementations.
• Automation and control systems in industry.
• Capstone design projects with real-world impact.
• Prototypes, proof-of-concept and technology validation.
• Undergraduate and graduate thesis with applied outcomes

Committees

Program Committee

• General Chair: Jimmy Túllume Salazar (Perú)
• Technical Program Chair: Edmundo Tovar Caro (España)
• Local Organizing Chair: Isabel Hilliger Carrasco (Chile)

Organizing committee

• Webmaster: Carlos Sánchez Acosta - informatica@icacit.org.pe 
• Information Contact: symposium@icacit.org.pe
• Billing: Jamy Lopez Delgado - gerencia@icacit.org.pe

Invited Speakers

• PhD. Edmundo Tovar (España) Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

• PhD. Carlos F. Rodríguez (Colombía) Universidad de los Andes en Bogotá

• PhD. Isabel Hilliger Carrasco (Chile) Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Publication

All papers in English accepted and presented orally at ICACIT Symposium 2026 will be included in the conference proceedings and submitted for publication to the IEEE Xplore®. Content of IEEE Xplore® is made available to its abstracting and indexing partners, Scopus, for potential inclusion in their respective databases.

• Publication in IEEE Xplore 2017: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/mostRecentIssue.jsp?punumber=8356603
• Publication in IEEE Xplore 2019: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/9124622/proceeding
• Publication in IEEE Xplore 2020: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/9276405/proceeding
• Publication in IEEE Xplore 2021: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/9612424/proceeding
• Publication in IEEE Xplore 2022: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/10041433/proceeding
• Publication in IEEE Xplore 2023: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/10403656/proceeding
• Publication in IEEE Xplore 2024: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/10788424/proceeding
• Publication in IEEE Xplore 2025: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/11369475/proceeding

Venue

The conference will be held at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (UC), one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in Latin America. Founded in 1888, UC is internationally recognized for its academic excellence, strong research output, and commitment to innovation and social impact. As a leading university in engineering, science, and technology, UC provides an ideal academic environment to host the ICACIT 2027 Symposium, fostering high-level dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among academia, industry, and accreditation stakeholders.

The conference will take place in the city of Santiago de Chile, the country’s vibrant capital and main economic, cultural, and academic hub. Surrounded by the Andes Mountains, Santiago offers a unique blend of modern infrastructure, rich history, and cultural diversity. The city is known for its high quality of life, excellent connectivity, and dynamic innovation ecosystem. Participants will have the opportunity to experience Santiago’s renowned gastronomy, cultural landmarks, and academic atmosphere, making the ICACIT 2027 Symposium not only a high-level professional event but also a memorable international experience.

Contact

• Information Contact: symposium@icacit.org.pe
• Billing: Jamy Lopez Delgado - gerencia@icacit.org.pe

Sponsors

• IEEE Education Society
• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile