The Core of AC 2027
The Annual Conference is built around two equally important parts of IAESTE’s work:
Exchange & Cooperation
The Annual Conference is one of the year’s key moments for IAESTE committees to meet, exchange internship offers, strengthen bilateral cooperation, and develop relationships that support the Exchange Programme.
Exchange Sessions provide dedicated time for committees to discuss available internships, identify matches, address cooperation challenges and build stronger working relationships for the year ahead.
In a global network, successful Exchange depends not only on individual offers, but also on trust, communication and active cooperation between committees. AC 2027 will therefore place strong emphasis on creating enough time and space for these conversations.
Discussion & Decision-Making
AC 2027 also introduces a new programme structure designed to create more space for meaningful discussion while making formal General Conference sessions more focused and efficient.
Dedicated thematic member discussions will allow reports, challenges and strategic questions to be explored in greater depth before relevant matters reach the General Conference.
This enables the General Conference itself to focus more clearly on formal business, decisions, motions, approvals and voting.
Thematic Member Discussions
Throughout the week, dedicated sessions will focus on key areas of IAESTE’s work:
- Exchange & IT
- Network Development, Governance & Finance
- Marketing & Partnerships
- Strategy & Commitments
These sessions will provide space to present reports, exchange views, discuss challenges and prepare relevant matters before they reach the General Conference.
Programme Formats
Exchange Sessions
Dedicated time for IAESTE committees to exchange internship offers, discuss cooperation, develop bilateral relationships and create more international opportunities for students.
Thematic Member Discussions
Discussion-based sessions for IAESTE members focused on reports, challenges and strategic questions.
General Conference
The formal decision-making body of IAESTE, focusing on decisions, motions, approvals and voting.
Campfire Sessions
Short, practical peer-learning sessions where participants can share experience, ideas and good practices.
Universities & Partners Programme
Selected sessions will allow universities and institutional partners to learn more about IAESTE, exchange ideas, showcase their institutions and explore future cooperation.
Networking & Social Programme
Informal activities throughout the week provide additional opportunities to strengthen relationships across committees, countries and institutions.
Planned activities include:
- Welcome Dinner
- International Evening
- Pub Quiz: Tanzania & IAESTE
- Karaoke Night
- Traditional Tanzanian games and activities
- Gala Dinner & Awards
City Tour
A dedicated city tour is planned for Tuesday, 2 February 2027.
Participants will have the opportunity to discover some of the main sights and landmarks of Dar es Salaam, while continuing to network in a more informal setting outside the conference venue.
The detailed route, programme and practical arrangements are still being prepared and will be confirmed closer to the conference.
All social activities and the city tour are subject to final confirmation.
Programme Access
Some sessions are intended for IAESTE members only, while selected activities are open to universities, partners and alums. The detailed programme will indicate the relevant participant group for each session.
Please note: The programme is still being finalised and may change.