Student Poster Session

Theme:
Student Visions for the Circular Engineering Future

Purpose
The Student Poster Session will showcase up to 20 student posters presenting innovative ideas, projects and collaborations related to the circular, digital and human-centric transformation of engineering.

Eligibility
Open to BSc, MSc and early PhD students (first two years) from European universities, individually or in teams (1–4 students), including student teams, scientific clubs, industry-collaboration projects and European University Alliances.
At least one author must attend ECED 2026 in person and be present during the poster session.

Submission & Selection
Submissions are based on a short abstract (max. 220 words) covering:
• the idea or problem tackled
• the innovative aspect
• the link to the ECED 2026 theme
• (optional) collaboration with industry or alliances

Up to 20 posters will be selected by a joint evaluation committee (SEFI, Silesian University of Technology and an alliance representative).

Submission deadline:
27 April 2026

Poster Format
A1, portrait orientation

Poster Preparation & Display
Accepted teams must submit a PDF version of their poster by 18 May 2026 to:
eced2026@polsl.pl

Posters must be displayed from the morning of Day 2 (26 May). Early display on Day 1 is recommended.

Presentation & Awards
Posters will be presented during the Poster Walk.
A Best Poster Award and up to two Honourable Mentions will be granted by a jury of SEFI Corporate Partners.
Representatives of awarded poster teams will be invited to the Industrial Night at the Guido Mine, where the awards will be presented.

Student Fee & Accommodation
Reduced student fee (100 EUR early / 150 EUR regular) and limited low-cost dormitory accommodation may be available (subject to availability).