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25th International Multi-Conference · OAS Engineering Summit

LACCEI 2027: here’s to the next 25 years.

Engineering from the Americas through emerging technologies, transformations and alliances. The 25th International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, in Boca Raton and online.

DatesJul 21–23, 2027
HeadquartersFlorida Atlantic University
FormatIn person + Agora Meetings
Paper deadlineJan 29, 2027
For authors

How to submit your paper in 5 steps

Original papers are accepted in English, Spanish, Portuguese or French. Max. 3 papers per author (including co-authorship under any affiliation) and 7 authors per paper.

  1. 1

    Choose the submission type

    Full Paper (FP): double-blind review; if accepted and presented, it is published with a DOI and submitted to Scopus. It is classified as a review, data, software or general research paper. Work in Progress (WP): single-blind review, presented as a poster; not indexed in Scopus.

  2. 2

    Prepare your document with the template

    Use the submission template and review the plagiarism policy and the ethics statement.

    Jan 292027
  3. 3

    Submit on ConfTool

    Create your account on ConfTool LACCEI 2027 and upload your paper before the deadline (Eastern Time, EDT).

  4. 4

    Get the decision and send the final version

    Acceptance is announced on April 12. Send the final version using the final template and, if you present online, your video.

    May 32027
  5. 5

    Register all authors and present

    All authors must pay by May 31. Present in Boca Raton or on the Agora Meetings platform.

    May 312027
Calendar

LACCEI 2027 key dates

All deadlines are in US Eastern Time (EDT). The highlighted row is the next date.

DateMilestone
Oct 1, 2026Call for papers (CfP) and early-bird registration open
Jan 29, 2027Submission deadline: full papers (FP) and work in progress (WP)
Feb 23, 2027Format review notification
Feb 27, 2027Student competitions deadline (papers: in person only; posters: hybrid) and K-12 posters
Apr 12, 2027Acceptance notification: FP, WP, posters and student papers
Apr 26, 20273MT deadline (master’s and PhD theses) and end of early-bird registration
Apr 27, 2027Standard registration opens
May 3, 2027Final version of accepted papers · video for online presentation
May 19, 2027In-person and online programs published
May 31, 2027Payment deadline for all authors
Jun 30, 2027Standard registration closes
Jul 1, 2027On-site registration opens (+10%)
Jul 20, 20273rd Summit of International Relations Offices of engineering institutions of the Americas
Jul 21–23, 2027LACCEI 2027 Multi-Conference
Aug 31, 2027Proceedings published
Nov 30, 2027Scopus indexing of full papers (not controlled by LACCEI)
Tracks

Two categories, 31 tracks

Engineering Education (EE)

9 tracks

  • Accreditation, assessment, dual degrees, certificates and degree equivalency
  • Chemistry, mathematics and physics in engineering education
  • Undergraduate and curriculum improvement
  • Government, industry and university
  • Engineering education management
  • Online and remote laboratories
  • Recruitment and retention in engineering
  • Teaching technology, e-learning and distance education
  • Women and diversity in engineering

Engineering Research & Practice (ER/EP)

22 tracks

  • Aerospace and aeronautical sciences
  • Agriculture, food and agricultural production
  • Biochemistry
  • Biomedical and health
  • Biotechnology, bioinformatics and nanotechnology
  • Chemistry and materials
  • Civil, infrastructure and construction
  • Computing, data, AI and software
  • Cybersecurity and digital forensics
  • Electrical and electronics
  • Energy and water
  • Entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Engineering with impact (ethics, environment, HELA, peace, natural hazards, sustainable development)
  • Information technology
  • IoT, Industry 5.0 and Society 6.0
  • Logistics and transportation
  • Mechanical and electromechanical
  • Oceanography and marine sciences
  • Project management and product lifecycle
  • Production engineering
  • Technology management
  • Telecommunications

See the official call for papers and the track chairs.

OAS Engineering Summit

The conference where the hemisphere’s engineering comes together.

LACCEI was selected by the Organization of American States in 2005 for the Engineering for the Americas action plan, focused on accreditation and quality assurance of engineering programs.

Since 2016 the OAS has held its Engineering Summit of the Americas alongside the LACCEI Multi-Conference and named LACCEI its Engineering Center of Excellence for the Americas.

Organized by: LACCEI, Florida Atlantic University and the OAS, with support from POK and MathWorks.