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Dear SEPT Alumni, we are happy to announce the next edition of our International Alumni Workshop: "Digitalization and AI in Vocational and Academic Education for Sustainable Development", scheduled from May 10 to 21, 2026, in Dresden/ Berlin, Germany.

This seminar is organized by Technische Universität Dresden and Leipzig University, on behalf of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

Your application documents must include the following in one single PDF file:

  • A filled-out application form: The form is available on https://magentacloud.de/s/dFyGzjb2ZJjE7Tr
  • A short CV with photograph and relevant documentation of Alumni status
  • An abstract on Digitalization and AI in Vocational and Academic Education for Sustainable Development with reference to the participants' home country (the main topics are listed above; abstracts must not exceed one page; please use font type “Arial”, font size 11, 1.5 line spacing)
  • A short description of your present duties/position and your personal professional goals, indicating your envisaged field of activities and duty level
  • An overview on seminars, workshops or conferences visited in Germany after finishing your studies in Germany.

The PDF-document should be named: ‘Last name_First name_country’ (e.g., Garcia_Paula_Mexico).

Please send your application, as one single pdf file, at the latest by 29 October 2025 via email to: steffen.kersten(at)tu-dresden.de

After the review by the local organizing committee and the DAAD, the invited participants will be notified at the end of November 2025. For further questions, please contact Prof. Dr. phil. Steffen Kersten – Institute of Vocational Education ( steffen.kersten(at)tu-dresden.de)