SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

May 20th and 21st 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Second International Congress on Engineering and Project Management!

The congress will be held in a hybrid format, facilitating both in-person and virtual participation.

Objective

The University will host the Second International Congress on Engineering and Project Management, a leading academic event that will bring together professionals, researchers, and experts in the field to share knowledge, experiences, and innovative trends in project management.

The first day will take place on May 20th, in the afternoon, in the University Chapel, an iconic setting that will foster academic exchange and professional networking.

The second day will be held virtually on May 21st, also in the afternoon, allowing for the participation of speakers and attendees from Latin America and other international contexts, thus broadening the event's reach and global impact.

The congress offers a valuable opportunity to showcase research and projects, promote international synergies, and become part of an academic community committed to innovation and excellence in engineering and project management. It also offers the possibility of contributing as an author to a collective publication supported by a renowned publisher.

Conference Theme

Project management in increasingly complex organizational and business environments demands a holistic vision that goes beyond simply meeting deadlines, costs, and scope. In this context, corporate governance, technological innovation, and sustainability are consolidating as strategic pillars that strengthen decision-making, value creation, and the social responsibility of organizations. This year's conference will focus on the following three main lines of research:

• Corporate governance is key to aligning projects with organizational strategy, ensuring their technical, financial, and ethical coherence. Through clear decision-making and control structures, it reinforces transparency, reduces risks, and strengthens stakeholder trust, contributing to the sustainable success of projects.
• For their part, innovation and technology in project management allow organizations to adapt to dynamic and highly competitive environments. The incorporation of digital tools, agile methodologies, artificial intelligence, and analytics systems.
• Sustainability in project management integrates the economic, social, and environmental dimensions throughout the entire project lifecycle, promoting the efficient use of resources and the generation of value for society. It also incorporates resilience as the capacity of the project and the organization to anticipate, adapt to, and respond effectively to changes, risks, and uncertainties, ensuring its long-term continuity and strength. Its integration strengthens organizational reputation, facilitates regulatory compliance, and contributes to sustainable development, aligning projects with the Sustainable Development Goals and future expectations.
• Other topics. We also welcome presentations that do not fall under the topics listed above, provided they are related to engineering and project management.

Who is this event for?

• Students in the PhD program in Engineering and Project Management at Nebrija, ESIC, and Universidad del Atlántico
• PhD students from other universities
• Master's and Bachelor's thesis students who have completed their work in project management at Nebrija and other universities
• Junior and senior researchers
• Professionals with a passion for research

Conference Schedule

The conference will take place in the afternoon and will last approximately 4 hours.

DAY 1 – Wednesday, May 20, 2026
(In-person format – La Capilla)

• 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Registration Process
• 4:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.: Presentation of the Congress and the First Day of the Congress
• 4:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Various Welcome Presentations
• 4:30 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.: Keynote Address
• 4:50 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.: Researcher Presentations
• 6:10 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Break
• 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.: Researcher Presentations
• 7:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Closing Presentation

DAY 2 – Thursday, May 21, 2026
(Online Format)

• 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Time to connect online to the session.
• 4:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.: Brief presentation of the program and the second day of the conference.
• 4:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Keynote Address
• 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Researcher Presentations 1
• 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Researcher Presentations 2
• 7:30 p.m. – 8.45PM p.m.: Closing Presentation