SPEED (Organisers of the 8th GSF on Engineering Education)
Student Platform for Engineering Education Development are organising 8th Global Student Forum (GSF) on Engineering Education in Buenos Aires in October 2012. GSF will again be an important part of the 2nd World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF), which will bring together the major international stakeholders in the field. The theme, Engineering Education for Sustainable Development and Social Inclusion, will address some of the most pressing issues faced by the world today. This will be the biggest GSF yet.
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Apply online at worldspeed.org. Click on 8th GSF!

WHAT WILL I DO?
Popular Global Student Forum activities!
  • Action plan development,
  • Networking evening,
  • Cultural events t
  • Intergenerational panel,
  • Community service activity,
  • Student papers highlighted in the main conference, including contest winners
  • Issue discussion
  • SPEED general assembly
New this year! some new activities are designed to offer more networking and engineering education content opportunities to cater to the attendees' needs.
  • Match up with a local student to make a great connection
  • Simultaneous EE workshops on important issues in the field from leaders in industry, academia, and students 
  • Meet a student lunch, another way to support one-on-one student and non-student interaction
  • Professional skills workshops to support skill development for growing scholars/engineers
  • Technical visit to see a local industry partner's facilities
  • Session highlighting partner student organizations

HOW DO I GET THERE?
Dates
October 12-18, 2012
Start planning now!

Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina
If you need a visa, organisers can provide a letter of support.

WHAT DOES IT COST?
$700 registration fee
This includes all local transportation costs, food, lodging, conference participation, and entrance fees to cultural activities. The only additional expenses on the student's part are airfare to get to Buenos Aires and any souvenirs!

Organisers understand students have particular challenges in funding their travel. They encourage students to start now with seeking funding from universities and local companies. They have had many past students who have gotten their travel funded, simply by showing university administrators or local companies that they will be important representatives. Please register as soon as possible so the organisers can work with you to find funding sources.