Call for papers
The 23th Edition of the CIMQUSEF (the International Conference on the Quality of Education and Training) and the 8th Edition of the International Conference EVALSUP (French acronym for “Evaluation in Higher Education”) are merged to converge into a single international conference that unites synergies and optimizes resources to provide a platform for diverse stakeholders (academics, practitioners, policymakers, and organizations) to explore reflection and to promote exchange on the subject of quality in education in light of the unprecedented changes and growing challenges affecting education systems across countries around the world. This scientific event will be held in Rabat-Morocco, on 28-29 October 2026, under the theme: ”Human-Centered STEM Ecosystems and AI-Driven Technological Disruptions: Rethinking Engineering, Higher Education and Schooling in an Era of Uncertainty“.
1. Scope and Objectives
Artificial intelligence and rapid technological innovation are profoundly reshaping education systems worldwide. In an era of uncertainty and complexity, STEM education must go beyond technical skills to embrace humanistic values, ethics, sustainability and social responsibility.
The CIMQUSEF/EVALSUP 2026 Conference provides an international forum for researchers, educators, practitioners and policymakers to explore emerging paradigms in STEM ecosystems, AI-driven innovation and engineering education.
2. Conference Tracks
Track 1 – Humanistic and Ethical Dimensions of STEM Education : Ethics, citizenship, social responsibility, STEAM approaches, sustainability.
Track 2 – STEM Ecosystems and Educational Policies : Governance, partnerships, institutional strategies, internationalization.
Track 3 – Innovative Pedagogies and Didactics in STEM : Interdisciplinary approaches, active learning, teacher education.
Track 4 – Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Education : Generative AI, learning analytics, VR/AR, digital learning resources.
Track 5 – Engineering Education in an Era of Uncertainty and AI Disruptions : Future engineering competencies, systems thinking, ethics, curriculum transformation.
Track 6 – Equity, Inclusion and Diversity in STEM : Gender equity, inclusive practices, access and student success.
Track 7 – Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Education : Knowledge transfer, innovation culture, maker-spaces, entrepreneurship.
Track 8 – Quality Assurance, Assessment and Impact of STEM Programs : Learning assessment, quality assurance, accreditation, impact studies.
3. Submission and Review
Extended abstracts (300–500 words) may be submitted in English, French or Arabic. All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
4. Important Dates
- Abstract submission: 15 April 2026
- Acceptance notification: 15 June 2026
- Full paper submission: 15 September 2026
- Conference dates: 28–29 October 2026
5. Publications
Selected papers will be published in the indexed journal “The Journal of Quality in Education”. Other accepted papers will appear in the conference proceedings.
6. Conference Languages
English – French – Arabic