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The conference for internationalisation of higher education.
One forum for strategy, practice and cooperation — connecting Central Europe's higher education community with colleagues from around the world.
CEEDUCON 2026
1–2 December 2026 · Prague
Organised by DZS with national agencies from across Central Europe.
What is CEEDUCON
A practical conference for the people shaping international higher education.
CEEDUCON focuses on advancing global cooperation, strategy and innovation in higher education. It creates space for knowledge exchange, best practices and practical discussion around internationalisation strategy, digitalisation, inclusion, partnerships, mobility, alumni engagement and employability.
The conference brings together university leaders, international office professionals, policymakers, national agencies and experts working across higher education — from first-hand practitioners to strategic decision-makers.
Thematic areas
The 2026 themes.
Four thematic areas structure the sessions, workshops and plenaries of CEEDUCON 2026 — connecting technology, inclusion, partnerships and the student journey.
01
Navigating the Technological Shift
AI, digitalisation, data and new tools for smarter internationalisation — with academic values and human judgement in focus.
Explore theme
How can universities use AI, digitalisation and data responsibly while preserving academic values and human judgement?
Key topics include AI in international offices and project work, data-driven strategies and evaluation, responsible data use, digital partnerships and staff skills.
02
Challenges of Internationalisation
Funding, safety, wellbeing and inclusion — removing barriers to meaningful international experiences for students and staff.
Explore theme
How can universities remove structural, social and financial barriers while creating safe, inclusive and meaningful international experiences?
Key topics include housing, mobility safety and visas, wellbeing and crisis response, funding, inclusive participation, Green Erasmus and mobility quality.
03
Global & Regional Partnerships
Strategic cooperation, European University alliances and equitable partnerships across global regions.
Explore theme
How can universities build sustainable partnerships that balance strategic priorities, mutual benefit and equitable collaboration?
Key topics include European University alliances, regional and global networks, capacity building, Global Gateway, BIPs, joint degrees and more equal partnerships.
04
From Recruitment to Retention
The student journey end to end — admissions, support, employability, alumni relations and long-term success.
Explore theme
How can universities connect recruitment, admissions, support and alumni engagement into one coherent student-centred strategy?
Key topics include targeted recruitment, transparent admissions, onboarding, integration and support, retention, employability, alumni relations and stakeholder engagement.
Organisers
A Central European partnership.
CEEDUCON is organised by the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS) in co-operation with its partner agencies. Together they connect the national perspectives of Austria, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Czechia into one regional conversation.
Organised by
Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS)
In co-operation with
OeAD · DAAD · FRSE · SAAIC · Tempus Public Foundation