271 scientific papers strengthen the international standing of the International Congress on Project Management and Engineering
The scientific programme of the 30th International Congress on Project Management and Engineering (CIDIP / ICPME 2026) includes 224 papers and 47 posters, confirming the strong interest generated by this edition and the Congress’s growing international reputation.
Of the accepted papers, 156 will be delivered as on-site oral presentations during the Congress’s parallel sessions, while 68 will be presented online, a format that facilitates the participation of international researchers and broadens the event’s global reach.
In addition, the Congress, which will take place from 7 to 9 July, features 20 papers presented entirely in English as part of the International Seminar on Project Management and Engineering (ISoPM), further reinforcing its international dimension. The seminar will also include several keynote lectures and a round-table discussion exploring the benefits of being part of the IPMA ecosystem, as well as the value of its international standards and globally recognised certification system.
Thematic areas
The Congress is structured around ten thematic areas, reflecting the diversity and multidisciplinary nature of project management and engineering.
The areas attracting the highest number of contributions are:
* Project Management and Direction
* Product, Process Engineering and Industrial Design
* Civil Engineering, Urban Planning and Territorial Organization. Construction and Architecture
These are complemented by contributions in:
* Environmental Engineering and Natural Resource Management
* Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energies
* Sustainable Development and Development Cooperation Projects
* Information and Communication Technologies. Software Engineering
* Risk Management and Security
* Educational Innovation in Project Management and Engineering
* Good Practices and Business Cases
This broad thematic representation will address some of today’s most significant challenges in project management, including sustainability, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, industrial innovation, and the management of complex infrastructure projects.
An online room to expand international participation
The Congress will once again feature a dedicated online room, where virtual presentations of accepted papers will take place.
This initiative enables researchers and professionals who are unable to travel to Castellón to participate actively in the Congress, promoting international knowledge exchange and ensuring strong participation from numerous countries. Registered delegates will also be able to follow the opening keynote delivered by Eveline Lemke and the closing keynote by Elena Moral Grande through this online platform.
The combination of on-site and virtual sessions further consolidates the Congress’s hybrid format, expanding the scientific reach of CIDIP / ICPME while fostering collaboration among researchers from universities, institutions, and companies worldwide.
The Congress is jointly organised by the Universitat Jaume I – Escola Superior de Tecnologia i Ciències Experimentals (ESTCE) and AEIPRO–IPMA Spain, bringing together researchers and professionals from 20 countries.
Don’t miss the Congress highlights video
This video captures just a few of the many memorable moments shared throughout the Congress.
Smart livestock technologies win the Jaume Blasco Innovation Award
The 30th International Congress on Project Management and Engineering (CIDIP / ICPME 2026) recognised some of the most outstanding scientific contributions presented during this year’s edition through the Jaume Blasco Innovation Award, the Young Researcher Award, and the AEIPRO Young Workshop Award, honouring scientific excellence, technological innovation and the promotion of emerging research talent.
«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.
IPMA President highlights sustainable leadership as the key challenge of artificial intelligence at CIDIP / ICPME 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 / ICPME 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.
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).
The 30th International Congress on Project Management and Engineering celebrates three decades of knowledge, collaboration and innovation
The 30th International Congress on Project Management and Engineering (CIDIP / ICPME 2026) marked a truly special milestone for the entire AEIPRO – IPMA Spain community. Thirty editions represent far more than a number—they embody three decades of research,...
CIDIP / ICPME marks its 30th Edition with a record number of scientific contributions and more than 200 delegates representing 20 countried
The International Congress on Project Management and Engineering (CIDIP / ICPME 2026) celebrates its 30th edition, further strengthening its growing international profile. During the congress, held at Universitat Jaume I (UJI) in Castellón de la Plana, a total of 271...
