The topics to be considered by individual authors of papers and to be discussed in the different sessions will be centered on the main theme of the Congress (Technology, Innovation and Production for Sustainable Development) and on the basic concepts of each chapter, its current problematic and future outlook, proposing objectives, programs and/or policies to be agreed at different levels thus allowing discussions, conclusions and concrete feasible recommendations of international application.

Innovation with Social Impact

Which is the role that young professionals perform in the development of products and process innovations? What characteristics differentiate innovation originated in developing countries and the one originated in developed countries within the new clean energy, green industry and social inclusion paradigms? What are the new opportunities and challenges offered by technology in the creation of technology-based businesses?

Young Engineers Labor Market

Which are the young new generations’ characteristics and the new engineers’ in particular? What is the labor market for young engineers like? Are there any differences between market and society’s requests and the offer of professional provided by academic institutions? What is the role of the professional associations of engineers in promoting engineering and in developing the labor market for young engineers?

Vision of the Future of Engineering

Which is the vision of engineering students, young professionals and entrepreneurs about the future of their activities? Which are the main technology-based challenges that the new generation will face? What impact could engineering developments have in social welfare?. How does globalization influence the vision of the future of engineering?

Presidente: Pablo Bereciartua. Vicepresident: Nurit Weitz

This Forum is opened to the participation of young professionals of up to 40 years old, or engineering students with 75% of the career courses approved. Special conditions will be offered to encourage the participation of young engineers.