Project Management and Product Engineering stand out as the thematic areas with the highest number of submitted abstracts
The record number of abstracts submitted to the International Congress on Project Management and Engineering (CIDIP/ICPME 2026) can be better understood through a detailed analysis of the different thematic areas that make up the event.
Two thematic areas stand out in particular due to the number of abstracts submitted for what will be the thirtieth edition of the Congress.
Project Management, with a total of 65 abstracts, confirms the central role of an area that spans organizational transformation, complexity management, and value creation in projects of all kinds.
Meanwhile, the thematic area of Product, Process Engineering and Industrial Design, with 66 abstracts, has experienced a quantitative leap that highlights the strong interest in process improvement and applied innovation in productive environments.
The International Congress on Project Management and Engineering, organized by Universitat Jaume I (UJI) – School of Technology and Experimental Sciences (ESTCE), together with AEIPRO IPMA_Spain, will be held in Castellón de la Plana from July 7 to 9, 2026.
Authors will be able to submit their full papers starting next February 9. The deadline for submitting scientific papers is March 27, and submissions must be made through the same platform previously used for abstract submission.
The analysis of the 361 abstracts received reveals a high thematic diversity, as well as strong participation in areas that reflect current challenges in engineering, sustainability, innovation, and project management.
The thematic area of Civil Engineering, Urban Planning and Territorial Organization. Construction and Architecture received 50 abstracts, reflecting the relevance of infrastructure projects and urban planning.
The Congress organization’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is reflected in the growth also recorded in the thematic areas of Environmental Engineering and Natural Resource Management (42 abstracts); Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (33 abstracts); and Sustainable Development and Development Cooperation Projects (27 abstracts).
The growing interest in new teaching methodologies, competencies, and training models in engineering and project management is evidenced by the 32 abstracts submitted in the thematic area of Educational Innovation in Project Direction and Engineering.
The remaining areas continue to provide an ideal complement to a Congress that serves as a meeting point for academia, industry, and institutions, and as a platform for the international exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices.
– Information and Communication Technologies. Software Engineering (17 abstracts).
– Risk Management and Security (17 abstracts).
– Good Practices and Business Case Studies (12 abstracts).
The high number of abstracts received also confirms the significant sustained growth of the Congress and its ability to attract high-quality contributions in strategic fields for the present and future of engineering and project management.