The world engineering education forum comes to Cartagena, and you stay steps from the congress.
WEEF 2026 — World Engineering Education Forum 2026 — stay a short walk away from the event, right in the Old Town.
WEEF 2026 — World Engineering Education Forum 2026
The World Engineering Education Forum and the Global Engineering Deans Council Annual Conference 2026 (WEEF & GEDC 2026) take place in Cartagena de Indias on September 22–25, 2026, hosted by ACOFI under IFEES & GEDC, and mark IFEES' 20th anniversary. Under the theme "Engineering Education that Transforms," the forum gathers the global engineering-education community to discuss artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, ethics, sustainability and academic leadership. It is an international event with English as the working language.
Our adults-only boutique hotel sits at Calle de la Moneda #7-10 in El Centro, in Cartagena, beside the Convention Center and a short walk from where the city's major congresses are held. For business and professional travelers we offer 24/7 express check-in, high-speed Wi-Fi and quiet, air-conditioned rooms, ideal for resting and working between days. We also include free access to our beach club in Bocagrande.
Cartagena fills up during congress weeks, so book early. Reserve directly with us to lock in the best price, with no OTA fees or middleman charges.
Highlights
Program based on the official agenda; dates may change.
September 22–25, 2026
2026-09-22Four days of the world engineering education forum in Cartagena de Indias.
In Cartagena, beside the Convention Center
The event takes place in Cartagena; our hotel is a short walk from the Convention Center, where the city's congresses are held.
Hosted by ACOFI under IFEES & GEDC
Colombian host of the IFEES and Global Engineering Deans Council forum, on IFEES' 20th anniversary.
"Engineering Education that Transforms"
A global forum on AI, emerging tech, ethics, sustainability and academic leadership, international and in English.
Why stay here for WEEF 2026 — World Engineering Education Forum?
Walk to the congress, no taxis
From Calle de la Moneda you reach the Convention Center on foot in minutes, with no taxi lines.
24/7 check-in and fast Wi-Fi
Express reception any hour for international flights and high-speed Wi-Fi for your presentations and meetings.
Quiet adults-only room
An exclusively adult boutique setting with air conditioning and silent rest between academic days.
Best price when you book direct
Reserve with no middleman for the best rate, no OTA fees, plus free access to our beach club in Bocagrande.
Your base for the festivities
Rooms with a colonial balcony and air conditioning to rest between events.
King with Balcony
Our flagship room: King bed and a private balcony overlooking the center's colonial façades.
Double with Balcony
A wooden balcony opening straight onto the Old Town street, to soak up the city's color.
Beach club included in Bocagrande
Between events, recharge at our beach club: a pool by the sea and a lounge area, with free access for guests. Transfer to Bocagrande is at the guest's expense.
Here for a congress? You stay a short walk from the Convention Center.
See hotel near the Convention CenterFrequently asked questions
When and where is WEEF 2026?
September 22–25, 2026, in Cartagena de Indias, hosted by ACOFI under IFEES & GEDC.
How close is the hotel to the Convention Center?
We are at Calle de la Moneda #7-10 in El Centro, a short walk from the Convention Center where the city's congresses are held: about 10 minutes on foot.
Is it a good hotel for a business trip?
Yes. We offer 24/7 express check-in, high-speed Wi-Fi and quiet, air-conditioned rooms, designed for international English-speaking delegates.
How early should I book?
Congress weeks fill the city, so we recommend booking as early as possible. Booking directly secures the best price with no fees.
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