BRICS Engineering Congress 2025 Held in Shenzhen to Strengthen Technological Cooperation
With the aim of expanding technological and engineering cooperation among BRICS member states and strengthening the bloc’s role in global governance, the BRICS Engineering Congress 2025 was held from April 24 to 26 in Shenzhen, China. Held under the theme “Synergizing Engineering Development Strength to Create a Brighter Future for BRICS,” the event provided a platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration among engineering, academic, and industrial communities from BRICS members and partners.
Participants emphasized the importance of strengthening mutual trust, expanding scientific exchanges, and jointly developing engineering technologies. Several key outcomes were achieved during the congress, including the signing of an agreement to establish a BRICS Engineers Capacity-Building Center in Harbin, a proposal to create a BRICS Federation of Engineering Institutions, and granting BRICS members open access to the professional development resources of the Chinese Society of Engineers.
During specialized sessions, experts discussed topics such as the future of engineering education in the era of technological transformation, skills enhancement, professional standards for engineers, and technological innovation. In discussions on “Redesigning Engineering Education,” consensus emerged on the need to revise curricula and strengthen industry–academia collaboration.
At the conclusion of the congress, the Shenzhen Declaration was released, in which BRICS engineering organizations and their partners emphasized the establishment of effective, sustainable, and pragmatic mechanisms for global engineering cooperation. On the final day, participants also visited industrial facilities such as BYD to observe China’s achievements in smart manufacturing and new energy vehicles.
Experts believe the congress represents a strategic step toward strengthening engineering cooperation among Global South countries and can pave the way for developing shared technical standards, talent exchange, enhanced engineering education, and the advancement of sustainable development across BRICS member states. The congress was initiated by the Chinese Society of Engineers and hosted by Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), the Guangdong Association for Science and Technology, and the Heilongjiang Association for Science and Technology, with over 200 representatives from engineering institutions, universities, companies, and governments of BRICS member and partner countries in attendance.