Upcoming events

Qⁿ Alliance Annual Meeting – July 3–4, 2025

VIU is a proud member of Qⁿ – 360-degree Quality, Query-driven and Quintuple Helix (5Helix), a European university alliance made up of six institutions committed to Higher Education innovative collaboration. This alliance has recently renewed its long-term commitment by aligning institutional priorities and setting a shared strategic roadmap, developed during the first half of 2025. The Annual Qⁿ Alliance Meeting, coordinated by VIU’s International Research Projects Office (IRPO), will take place in Valencia on July 3–4, 2025. This key event will shape the future direction of the alliance for the coming two years. Discussions will focus on strategy development, evaluation of member engagement and the potential inclusion of new partner universities.

7th International Engineering and Technology Management Summit

The 7^th International Engineering and Technology Management Summit (ETMS 2025) will be hosted by Abdullah Gül University in collaboration with Istanbul Technical University and Bahçeşehir University, under the theme “Engineering Management Tomorrow – AI, Humanity, and Sustainability in Harmony”. This esteemed academic event will take place at Abdullah Gül University Sümer Campus in Kayseri, Türkiye, on October 23-25, 2025.

2025 EAIE Annual Conference and Exhibition in Gothenburg

The Qⁿ alliance will be represented in the programme of the 2025 EAIE Annual Conference (9th to 12^nd September in Gothenburg, Sweden). This event brings together over 7,300 participants in more than 240 sessions. It is focused on international education. The session titled “Universities and Quadruple Helix Co-Creation – Are living labs the game changer for impact?” will be chaired by Toñi Caro, Director of the International Research Project Office (IRPO) at Valencian International University (VIU), inviting participants to explore the evolving role of universities as they strive to embed innovation beyond entrepreneurship, redefining it as a core mission of local and international agendas.

2025 EUA Annual Conference “Connecting the dots on sustainability and resilience”

The 2025 EUA Annual Conference will take place on 10^th and 11^th April at the University of Latvia, Riga, and it will strive to define what sustainability and resilience, as multi-faceted concepts, mean for universities. One day before, several Qⁿ alliance universities will make an official visit and hold a working session at EKA University of Applied Sciences.

Valencian International University (VIU) visits the EKA University of Applied Sciences in Latvia

As part of the ongoing efforts to foster excellence and innovation within the Qⁿ Alliance of Universities, José Martí Parreño –Vice-Rector for Research, Knowledge Transfer, and Internationalization; and Toñi Caro – Director of the International Research Project Office (IRPO) at Valencian International University (VIU), will visit EKA University of Applied Sciences in Latvia on 8^th April. The teams of the 2 Qⁿ partner universities will deepen on internationalisation matters, micro-credential offer and entrepreneurship programmes. This is aligned with the European Alliance Mission and the agreed roadmap.

The 12^th International Scientific Conference “Faces of Prosperity. Contemporary Crises”

PSW organises the 12^th ISC “Faces of Prosperity. Contemporary Crise“, which will be held in Gdańsk on May 24, 2025. This edition will focus on the interdisciplinary analysis of various approaches to understanding well-being from the perspective and taking into account contemporary crises.

ETECH2025: Exploring Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture, and Humanities

EKA University of Applied Sciences, in collaboration with international academic institutions and organizations, invites researchers and professionals to the International Scientific Conference “Emerging Trends in Economics, Culture and Humanities” (ETECH2025). Held on April 23–24, 2025, in Riga, Latvia, the conference will foster discussions on pressing issues in sustainability, economics, business, culture, law, and ICT, encouraging collaboration across diverse fields.

Qⁿ will participate in the 34th EAIE Conference in Toulouse (September 17-20, 2024)

Save the date for the 34th Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition in Toulouse, France, taking place from 17–20 September 2024 at the state-of-the-art conference centre MEETT. The 2024 theme is “En Route!”.

Come and join the first Qⁿ International Week at its German Aalen Campus of Aalen University of Applied Sciences (June 03-09, 2024)

The Qⁿ International Week 2024 will cover various of the Qⁿ research hubs. It is an ideal event to network and exchange ideas on the future of European higher education too.

Join us for 1st edition of the International Staff Training Week-ERASMUSTERN at AGÜ, Turkey (May 20-24, 2024)

The QⁿInternational Staff Training Week 2024, hosted by Abdullah Gül University, focuses on enhancing understanding of the ERASMUSTERN project and the challenges and opportunities within the Erasmus Programme. This event brings together administrative staff from universities to explore internationalisation, digitalization, youth employment, climate change and more. Through networking and best practice sharing, participants will gain insights to enhance international partnerships and promote inclusive and diverse environments within higher education.
This is in line with the work done by EARMA Conference 2024: ‘Where is the RMA (Research Manager Administrator) Going? The Future of RMA in a Rapidly Changing World’.

Experience the 6th International Week 2024 on “Best Practices of Internationalisation” at PSW, Poland (May 22-26, 2024)

The event will be held on-site and back to back with the 11th International Scientific Conference “Faces of Prosperity,” the conference will delve into several key areas crucial for societal advancement and well-being. Firstly, discussions will revolve around social assistance, examining both the opportunities it presents and the threats it may pose to the overall welfare of communities. Secondly, attention will be given to economic development and eco-development, exploring sustainable approaches to economic growth and environmental conservation. The conference will shed light on the principle of human and social capital in economic development, deepening on the importance of investing in people and social structures for long-term prosperity. Lastly, discussions will focus on combating civilisation diseases and addressing the consequences of pharmacological treatments for these diseases, aiming to promote healthier lifestyles and more effective healthcare strategies.

Emerging Trend in Economics, Culture and Humanities – etECH2024 in Jurmala Latvia (April 24 – 25, 2024)

The 1st QⁿINTERNATIONAL WEEK is planned for June in Aalen, but what about Qⁿ conference?
You are invited to participate in etECH2024, and critically evaluate its appropriateness for this role. More information in the attached file: Invitacion etECH2024
Registration at the following link:

Bridging Science and Practice: EARMA 2024 Conference in Odense (April 23 – 25, 2024)

Qⁿco-coordinator, Toñi Caro, will participate in 2024 EARMA Conference in Odense (April 23 – 25, 2024) chairing a session titled: The Crucial Role of Research Managers Administrators in Closing the Innovation Divide in Europe: Bridging Science and Practice within the New Generation of Living Labs.

10th Albanian Studies Days Conference on Living in a Technological Era (April 11-12, 2024)

The European University of Tirana invites paper submissions for the Eleventh Edition of the Albanian Studies Days Conference, scheduled for April 11-12, 2024, in Tirana. The conference will focus on topics related to “Living in a Technological Era”. Submit your research and join us for an insightful exploration of the impact of technology on contemporary life and society.

Inaugural AGU IoT Webinar Series Launches with Prof. Pietro Manzoni as First Speaker (February 15, 2024)

Scheduled for February 15, 2024, from 9:00am to 11:00am (CET), this webinar series marks the beginning of an exciting journey into the world of IoT, organised by AGU CITA (Center for IoT Technologies and Applications). With Prof. Pietro Manzoni as the inaugural speaker, participants can anticipate a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving landscape of IoT technologies and their applications in diverse environments.

Solemn Opening Ceremony of the 2023-2024 Academic Year)

On Friday, November 10, 2023, at 12:30 PM (Spain Peninsula time), the Solemn Opening Ceremony for the 2023-2024 Academic Year at the Universidad Internacional de Valencia will take place. The event will be held at the Palacio de Congresos de Valencia and can be followed via streaming.