Student success
Mentoring programs supporting transition, persistence and academic achievement.
Call for papers
For quality education
IV Ibero-American Congress
Mentoring and Competency Development
November 4–6, 2026 · School of Industrial Engineering · University of Extremadura · Badajoz
“Mentoring and competency development: a lifelong journey in company”.
An Ibero-American space to share evidence, experiences and proposals focused on student success, employability, inclusion and wellbeing.
On-site + Online
Call for Papers 2026
University · Industry · Society
About the congress
IV RIMEDEC will bring together students, faculty, researchers, professionals, management staff and institutions interested in mentoring and competency development. The congress approach integrates academic mentoring, professional mentoring and lifelong mentoring.
The academic proposal articulates these dimensions throughout the life cycle, placing its epicenter in the university stage and in its connection with professional and social development.
Who is it for?
Congress venue
Organised by
Academic proposal of IV RIMEDEC
Employability and career
Professional mentoring focused on labor insertion, career growth and entrepreneurship.
Lifelong learning
Mentoring throughout life for competency updating in diverse contexts.
Equity and inclusion
Commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, diversity and educational quality in Ibero-America.
The Call for Papers proposes a broad thematic map to address mentoring in educational and professional contexts, with an applied and impact-oriented approach.
Thematic areas
Early mentoring and talent attraction
Experiences to attract talent and strengthen vocations in higher education.
Career guidance and labor integration
Mentoring for career orientation, accompaniment and integration into professional environments.
Career development and entrepreneurship
Mentoring applied to professional growth, employability and entrepreneurial projects.
Diversity, inclusion and mental health
Mentoring for diversity care, social mentoring, senior mentoring and wellbeing.
Quality and certification
Accreditation of mentoring programs, mentor certification and competency certification.
Emerging challenges and AI
Institutional impact of mentoring, artificial intelligence in university and workplace contexts, and SDG connection.
Peer mentoring and academic success
Onboarding, dropout prevention and promotion of success in higher education.
Lifelong mentoring
Continuous training, professional updating and mentoring experiences across life stages.
Participation modes
- Oral presentation
- Poster presentations
- Online presentation
Check participation modes available in the Call for Papers.
Publications
- Abstract only: publication in abstract book.
- Full extended paper: abstracts + communications proceedings.
- Possible publication in associated journals and Octaedro Editorial book.
Important dates
Until 06/01/2026
Pre-registration
Until 09/30/2026
Abstract and/or full paper submission
Until 09/30/2026
Reduced registration (-30 €)
Until 10/15/2026
Acceptance notification
Until 10/15/2026
General registration
Until 11/04/2026
Late registration
Discount
Combined CUI33T registration: -70 €
11/04–06/2026
IV RIMEDEC Congress celebration
Calendar according to IV RIMEDEC Call for Papers.
2026 Timeline
04/2605/2606/2607/26
08/2609/2610/2611/26
June: pre-registration deadline.
September: submission deadline and reduced registration.
October: acceptance notification and general registration.
November: congress in Badajoz (4–6).
Academic synergies
IV RIMEDEC complements the XXXIII University Congress on Educational Innovation in Technical Studies (CUI33T), promoting a shared space for reflection among university, industry and society.
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