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PTEE 2026: 13th International Conference on Physics Teaching in Engineering Education

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Warsaw University of Technology

Warsaw University of Technology

ul. Rektorska 4 00-661 Warszawa
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About PTEE 2026 and its Participants  

Following the community-building momentum from PTEE 2024 in Rosenheim — which brought together 80 participants from 14 countries and 50 institutions — PTEE 2026 continues the tradition of discussing innovative approaches and fostering collaboration in transforming engineering education. The shared goal is to exchange ideas, showcase innovative practices, and co-design the future of academic physics teaching — grounded in evidence, enriched by technology, and connected through a vibrant European network.  

PTEE 2026 brings together a diverse community: staff of physics and science faculties, engineering educators, curricula and microcredentials developers, school teachers and educators, students and PhD candidates, cognitive scientists, and STEM education researchers.

Conference Theme  

This edition’s PTEE theme invites participants to explore and reflect on the fascinating interplay between time-tested dialogic teaching methods and the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-enhanced practices in physics and engineering education, without making AI the central or exclusive topic of the conference. It welcomes contributions that critically examine responsible uses of AI in the field, from risk-aware implementation to accountable integration. At the same time, the submissions that center on the enduring power of inquiry-driven, Socratic-style learning are highly encouraged. While some sessions may explore thoughtful, evidence-based, and ethical uses of AI in teaching, the conference also values broader discussions on teaching practices, curricula development, and transformations in physics and engineering education. 

Specifically, for those interested in AI-focused discussions, the conference will address key questions, including: 

  • How can AI tools support, rather than replace, traditional pedagogical approaches in physics and engineering education?   
  • What role does the Socratic method play in learning environments augmented by AI?   
  • What competences should future engineers develop in a world increasingly shaped by AI? 
  • What ethical considerations arise in the intersection of AI and physics education? 

Please note that AI-related topics are just one segment of the conference scope. All contributions aligned with the broad perspective of exploring and transforming physics and engineering education are equally welcome. 

Conference Highlights 

  • Keynote and invited talks on pedagogical methodologies in physics and engineering education, including particularly those related to AI-enhanced practices  
  • Parallel presentation sessions
  • Workshops and tutorials on innovative teaching methods
  • Poster sessions
  • Panel discussions and structured debates
  • Networking opportunities
  • Cultural program in Warsaw  
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