In November 2019, UNESCO proclaimed the World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) at its 40th General Conference. It is celebrated worldwide on March 4 each year since 2020.
Since then, WFEO has co-led with UNESCO the annual World Engineer’s Day celebrations on March 4, federating the initiatives and events organized by its hundred or so member institutions, and organizing a major event each post-Covid year (in 2022 in Costa Rica, in 2023 in Spain and in 2024 in Portugal).
This year, the major event will be held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The March 4, 2025 event will give the floor to leading governmental, scientific and entrepreneurial figures, to illustrate the diversity of issues and contributions linking the engineering profession to the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.
This event will highlight the key role played by engineers from all other the world, in advancing the United Nations 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development Goals.
WED celebrations are hosted globally, uniting organizations, governments, educational institutions, and individuals. Events include:
Main Event
- Held at UNESCO in Paris, themed “Shaping a Sustainable Future Through Engineering” featuring keynotes, panels and discussions.
Hackathon
- A global competition solving real-world challenges, with winners revealed during the main event.
24-Hour Live Stream
- Showcasing global events and engineering’s worldwide impact and collaboration.
Lecture & Dinner
- Honoring excellence in engineering and fostering professional connections.
More information, including the detailed programme, will be available soon.
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