Welcome Message

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It is a great pleasure for us to invite you to the 54th SEFI 2026 Annual Conference, which will be hosted by the Czech Technical University (CTU) in Prague, Czechia, from 7 to 10 September 2026. It will focus on the theme Engineering Education for Humanity. The conference is expected to attract approximately 600 participants from across Europe and beyond, providing an opportunity to explore the critical role of engineers in addressing societal challenges and shaping the future of education and technology. For more information, please visit the conference website sefi2026.eu.

The conference venue, University Campus of CTU, is located near the Old Town of Prague, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Prague is a beautiful, romantic and historical city with a very busy lifestyle and culture. Historically, it is an international city - architects from many European countries, above all from Germany, Austria and Italy, have contributed to its construction in its 1,000-year history. And the CTU has been helping to write the history of Prague since 1707, when it began educating students in engineering disciplines.

There are numerous theatres, museums and other outstanding historical monuments and buildings. Most renowned is Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and many other historical sites both in and outside of Prague. Each evening there are several concerts in different historical buildings to choose from. More information about Prague and cultural events can be found, e.g. on the webpage www.prague.eu/en.

Figuratively speaking - by entrusting the CTU with the organization of the SEFI 2026 Annual Conference, an “Initial Condition” was created. And, in cooperation with conference TPC and LOC, also a “Boundary Condition” was defined. Now it will be up to all of you/us – SEFI participants (Delegates, Speakers, Session Chairs, Exhibitors and Exhibition Visitors) – what new results in Engineering Education will be presented and discussed. And what new contacts for future collaboration will be established.