MORE THAN 30 YEARS CONNECTING RESEARCH, KNOWLEDGE AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

International Congress on Project Management and Engineering: 30 Editions, More Than 6,000 Papers

A global community shaping the future of project management and engineering

The International Congress on Project Management and Engineering, or Congreso Internacional de Dirección e Ingeniería de Proyectos (CIDIP) in Spanish, is an international scientific and professional forum organised by AEIPRO – IPMA Spain.

Over more than three decades and 30 editions, the Congress has brought together researchers, academics, professionals, students, early-career researchers, companies and institutions to share research, knowledge and professional experience.

With more than 6,000 papers presented throughout its history, CIDIP has built a strong international community committed to collaboration, innovation and the advancement of project management and engineering.

NEXT EDITION · LUGO 2027

31st International Congress on Project Management and Engineering

Lugo will host the 31st International Congress on Project Management and Engineering in 2027, continuing more than three decades of scientific and professional exchange in project management and engineering.

The Congress will be held at the Escola Politécnica Superior de Enxeñaría, Campus Terra, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC), following the successful bid led by the PROePLA – Proxectos e Planificación research group (GI-1716), and will be organised by PROePLA and AEIPRO – IPMA Spain.

A UNESCO World Heritage city with a strong university and research environment, Lugo will provide a distinctive setting for knowledge exchange, collaboration and innovation, opening a new chapter in the history of the Congress.

Call for Papers & Key Dates Coming Soon

Discover CIDIP 2027

Why CIDIP? Five reasons to take part in this international forum



International visibility and recognition

Present your research and projects to an international audience, strengthening the visibility and recognition of your work in project management and engineering.



Global networking and collaboration

Connect with researchers, academics and professionals at CIDIP, creating opportunities for collaboration, joint projects and lasting professional connections.



Scopus-indexed proceedings with DOI

Publish your contributions in Scopus-indexed Congress proceedings with DOI, increasing the international visibility and academic impact of your research.



Innovation and emerging knowledge

Discover new approaches and technologies addressing current challenges in project management and engineering, including AI, sustainability, digital transformation and innovation.



Emerging talent and new generations

CIDIP supports students and early-career researchers through opportunities to present their work, connect with professionals and gain recognition through dedicated awards.

News

Educating the project managers of tomorrow requires developing competencies, judgment and adaptability

Educating the project managers of tomorrow requires more than teaching tools and methodologies. It also means developing competencies, professional judgment and the ability to adapt in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing environment. This was one of the key messages underpinning the thematic panel “Active Learning and Competency Development in Project Management Engineering Education”, held during the CIDIP/ICPME 2026 and coordinated by José Luis Yagüe, Professor at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.

Photovoltaic energy is no longer just about installed capacity; it has become a challenge of territorial integration

Photovoltaic energy is no longer merely a question of installed capacity, generation costs or technological efficiency. It has evolved into a challenge of integrating renewable energy with the territory, agriculture and existing infrastructures.
This is the main conclusion drawn by Emilio Muñoz Cerón, coordinator of the thematic panel “Agrivoltaics, Photovoltaic Systems and Energy Transition”.

CIDIP 2026 International Congress on Project Management and Engineering in Castellón de la Plana

Don’t miss the Congress highlights video

This video captures just a few of the many memorable moments shared throughout the Congress.

Jaume Blasco Innovation Award winner at CIDIP 2026

Smart livestock technologies win the Jaume Blasco Innovation Award

An innovative low-cost IoT system for monitoring environmental conditions in sheep pens has received the Jaume Blasco Innovation Award at the 30th International Congress on Project Management and Engineering (CIDIP 2026). Developed by researchers from the University of Zaragoza, the award-winning work uses ammonia, temperature and humidity sensors to support animal welfare and decision-making in precision livestock farming.

“Society will not ask whether we achieved the project’s objectives; it will ask whether it was worth delivering the project the way we did”

The International Seminar on Project Management and Engineering (ISoPM), the international programme of the 30th International Congress on Project Management and Engineering (CIDIP / ICPME 2026), concluded with the roundtable "Where Is Project-Based Governance...

IPMA Vice President calls for expanding the traditional project management triangle with energy and equity at CIDIP / ICPME 2026

The Vice President of the International Project Management Association (IPMA), Vladimir Obradovic, delivered a thought-provoking keynote during the International Seminar on Project Management and Engineering (ISoPM), arguing that artificial intelligence is challenging some of the fundamental principles on which project management has been built for decades.

Mladen Vukomanović with speakers and organisers at CIDIP 2026

IPMA President highlights sustainable leadership as the key challenge of artificial intelligence at CIDIP 2026

The President of the International Project Management Association (IPMA), Mladen Vukomanović, shared a thought-provoking vision of the role of project leadership in the age of artificial intelligence during the 30th International Congress on Project Management and Engineering (CIDIP 2026). His keynote, delivered as part of the International Seminar on Project Management and Engineering (ISoPM), explored the challenges that AI poses for project management from the perspectives of ethics, sustainability and long-term value creation.

The award, endowed with €2,000, was presented by Daniel Javaloyas, Dean of the Official Association of Industrial Engineers of the Valencian Community, on behalf of the General Council of Official Associations of Industrial Engineers. The winning paper, entitled “Ergonomics 4.0: AI, Wearables and Digital Models”, was authored by José Antonio Diego Mas, Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de València and Director of Ergonautas; Rocío Poveda Bautista, Associate Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de València.

AI, wearables and digital human models revolutionise ergonomic risk prevention and win the CGCOII Award at CIDIP / ICPME 2026

The application of artificial intelligence, wearables (smart wearable devices that collect data), and digital human biomechanical models to improve occupational risk prevention has been recognised with the General Council of Official Associations of Industrial Engineers Award, one of the most prestigious distinctions presented during the 30th International Congress on Project Management and Engineering (CIDIP / ICPME 2026).

Thematic construction panel concludes that digitalisation is advancing faster in research papers than on construction sites

The thematic panel “BIM, Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Management of Construction Projects” was one of the activities held as part of the 30th International Congress on Project Management and Engineering (CIDIP / ICPME 2026).

Lugo to Host the 31st International Congress on Project Management and Engineering (CIDIP / ICPME 2027)

Lugo will be the host city of the 31st International Congress on Project Management and Engineering (CIDIP / ICPME 2027), taking over from Castellón de la Plana as the meeting point for the international scientific and professional community in project management and engineering.
The bid was presented by PROePLA – Projects and Planning Research Group (GI-1716) of the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC). The Congress will be held at the Escola Politécnica Superior de Enxeñaría, located on Campus Terra in Lugo, a leading academic environment that combines excellence in education, research and innovation.