Education, design and artificial intelligence: three major themes come together in San Sebastián this April
- 2025 Apr 01
April brings a dynamic month of congress activity to San Sebastián. While numerous professional events will take place throughout the city, Donostia Turismoa and its Convention Bureau are placing special emphasis on three internationally significant conferences—due to their global reach, the participation of experts from multiple countries, and the collaborative efforts with their organizers. These events will help strengthen San Sebastián’s position as a leading global MICE destination.
April 2–3 – EUROPEAN DUAL HIGHER EDUCATION CONFERENCE – EU4DUAL
Thanks to a successful bid led by Mondragon Unibertsitatea, Donostia will host the annual EU4Dual Conference, under the theme "Greener Visions, Brighter Futures". The event will take place at the Galarreta Campus in San Sebastián, with a second day across the border in Bidart (ESTIA Technology Institute).
With 200 attendees, the conference will focus on topics such as the green economy and the future of work, from the lens of dual higher education.
More info: EU4DUAL 2025
April 6–8 – LEADERS OF DESIGN 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
San Sebastián will also host the Leaders of Design Association’s Annual Conference, welcoming 150 international professionals from architecture, interior, and landscape design at iconic venues like the Hotel María Cristina and Tabakalera.
Organized by Spanish Heritage, this ICCA-registered event further enhances the city's international profile as a high-level congress destination.
More info: Leaders of Design 2025
April 8–10 – INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING (AI4AM)
Held at the Kursaal Congress Centre, AI4AM 2025 will gather top experts in artificial intelligence and materials science. Organized by Phantoms Foundation, DIPC, IFIM, and ICN2, the event will focus on the application of technologies like machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks in advanced engineering.
More info: AI4AM 2025