CEEDUCON

Main thematic areas

Smart & Sustainable International Cooperation

Internationalisation for All

Global & Regional Partnerships

Alumni — Employability — Future Skills

Smart & Sustainable International Cooperation

How can we connect internationalisation with digitalisation and sustainability, leveraging AI, smart mobility, and sustainable funding models to enhance global academic exchange?

The digital age and its impact on internationalisation
The role of AI in internationalisation
Smart mobility for student and faculty exchange
Green campuses and sustainability in higher education
Online and hybrid models of mobility
Sustainable mobility and ecologically responsible internationalisation
Internationalisation in geopolitical and economic challenges
Smart student recruitment and marketing strategies
Sustainable funding models for international cooperation, such as public-private partnerships, endowments/foundations, and alumni support

Internationalisation for All

How can we break down barriers to international experiences, promote global citizenship education, expand language opportunities, and improve career prospects and wellbeing for all students and staff involved?

Barriers in international student and staff support
Active citizenship: going above and beyond
Volunteering programmes at home and abroad
Student, PhD, and alumni networks
Language opportunities within student communities
Job market and career prospects for students with international experience
Student wellbeing
Edutainment: merging education and entertainment
The future of university teaching and the role of internationalisation
Global citizenship education as a core component of internationalisation: equipping students with the skills and mindset needed to navigate a globalised world

Global & Regional Partnerships

How can we strengthen global and regional academic ties, with a focus on emerging regions, fostering talent mobility, and adapting international cooperation strategies to geopolitical and economic shifts?

Academic freedom, security and ethical issues of internationalisation
Brain circulation: how to attract and retain talent in Europe
European university alliances and cooperation with non-members
Central European perspectives on internationalisation in higher education
Strengthening cooperation between European and global partners, including regions outside traditional partnerships, with a focus on specific areas such as Africa, Asia, the Balkans, and Latin America
Exploring alternative projects to Erasmus, such as Jean Monnet, ERA Chair, and bilateral cooperation while highlighting complementarities with other international exchange programmes

Alumni — Employability — Future Skills

How can universities equip graduates with the skills necessary for the modern labour market, encourage entrepreneurship, support lifelong learning, and leverage alumni networks for career development?

The role of alumni in shaping university policies, programmes, and curricula
Data-driven insights: tracking alumni employability and success
The growing importance of co-curricular learning—such as internships, volunteering, and skill-building outside the classroom—in shaping well-rounded graduates
The role of universities in preparing students for the future labour market and building connections with businesses
International graduates and their transition into the job market
How can we ensure that graduates develop competencies for the global economy?
Supporting entrepreneurship, startups, and applied research in education
The gig economy and its impact on education
Bridging the gap between students and alumni
Alumni as ambassadors: strengthening the connection between universities and international graduates
Leveraging alumni networks for career development and global networking opportunities
Lifelong learning and upskilling: how alumni can stay relevant in their careers

From CZEDUCON to CEEDUCON – a new name, an international dimension

Over the past six years, the CZEDUCON conference has established itself as a key platform for discussions on the internationalisation of higher education. The new name, CEEDUCON (Central European Education Conference), better captures its international scope and its ambition to become a Central European hub for innovation and collaboration in education.