Welcome to the ICAReAlumni Conference 2026 in Kaunas
Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), together with the KTU Alumni Association, will host the 11th International Conference on Career and Alumni Relations – ICAReAlumni 2026.
7–8 May 2026 | Kaunas, Lithuania
Connect, Exchange Experience, and Shape the Future of Alumni Relations
A global community advancing alumni and career relations
ICAReAlumni is an international community of practitioners and researchers focused on Alumni Relations and Career Development. The initiative is linked to the Centre for Organizational and Social Studies (CEOS.PP) at the Porto Accounting and Business School (ISCAP), Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal.
Founded in 2016 with the first ICAReAlumni Conference, the initiative has grown into a global platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and professional development.
Today, ICAReAlumni brings together members from more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, connecting professionals and researchers who are shaping the future of alumni and career relations worldwide.
WHY ICAReAlumni
ICAReAlumni brings together practitioners and researchers to exchange knowledge, build networks, and strengthen alumni and career relations globally.
Showcase Your Work
Present your research, projects, or professional practices to an international audience and receive valuable feedback from experienced practitioners and researchers in alumni and career relations.
Connect with an International Community
Engage with professionals from higher education institutions, alumni associations, and career services worldwide, and expand your international network.
Exchange Knowledge and Best Practices
Participate in sessions exploring current trends, research insights, and innovative approaches in alumni relations and career development.
Bridge Research and Practice
Discover how research and practice inform one another, and gain perspectives that can be applied directly within institutional and professional contexts.
Publication Opportunities
Present your work and contribute to the ICAReAlumni Conference Proceedings, supporting the dissemination of knowledge within the international community.
Experience Kaunas
Join the conference in Kaunas, Lithuania, and experience the city’s academic environment, culture, and vibrant international atmosphere.
Experience ICAReAlumni Conferences
Highlights from previous ICAReAlumni conferences across Europe.
Tickets
Educational Institutions Early Bird Fee (until 15 March 2026): 340 EUR Regular Fee (from 16 March 2026): 440 EUR
Companies Early Bird Fee (until 15 March 2026): 620 EUR Regular Fee (from 16 March 2026): 720 EUR
Celebrating 600 Years Together: Alumni Engagement at KU Leuven, Nina Igochina, KU Leuven (University), Belgium
Forging alumni engagement using a humble mug, Álex García, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, Spain
Alumni–University Relationships in Latin America: A Qualitative Study, Ana María Alemán, Paloma Martínez-Hague & Jimena Torres, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Peru
How to Activate Alumni as Mentors and Leaders, Rodrigo Cintra, ESPM, Brazil
How to Build One Community Across Students, Staff and Alumni, Katariina From & Riikka Tuominen, Häme University of Applied Sciences, Finland
1.00 pm Lunch
2.15 pm Session 2
Involving the institution’s researchers in meaningful alumni relations, Juliane Wilhelm, Technische Universität Berlin, Germany
How to Bridge Student and Alumni Career Success, Ana Rita Reis, CareerOS, Portugal
Conexão Mulheres: An Alumni-Led Model for Advancing Women’s Leadership Through Mentorship , Daniela Loureiro Perdigão, Andrea Diniz, Dilze Percílio, Viviane Goncalves, & Jane Helena, Fundação Dom Cabral, Brazil
Koç University Alumni Mentor Network: An Institutional Model, Gunes İngin & Eren Özcan, Koc University, Turkey
1st Jubilee Alumni Forum – 10 years Alumni traditions at MU-Plovdiv, Elena Daskalova & Angelina Kalofova, Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Comparing Alumni Management Models in Europe and Latin America, Paloma Martinez-Hague, Jimena Torres, Ana María Alemán (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Peru), Viviana Meirinhos & Diana Aguiar Vieira, ISCAP, Portugal
4.00 pm Kaunas guided tour /Free time
7.00 pm Social Dinner
Friday 8 May 2026 (9.30 am – 2.00 pm CET)
9.00 am Morning coffee session
09.30 am Parallel Workshops
How to build a communications AI assistant, Alex Garcia, Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, Spain
11.30 am Session 3 – Moderator: Piotr Janus, AGH University of Krakow, Poland
Measuring Alumni Engagement: Turning Benchmarking Data into Strategy, Pamela Agar, CASE Europe (Council for Advancement and Support of Education), United Kingdom
From Day One to Lifelong Connections: Engaging Students through Alumni Traditions, Vida Drąsutė, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
How to engage the alumni community, Andreia Nogueira & Clarisse Soares, Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
Reconnecting with Alma Mater: A Qualitative Study on Alumni–University Relations at SWPS University (2025),Wojciech Augustyniak-Laube & Olga Kożuchowska, SWPS University, Poland
12.45 pm Awards and Farewell Session
Venue
The ICAReAlumni Conference 2026 will take place at:
KTU Santaka Valley K. Baršausko g. 59, Kaunas, Lithuania
Kaunas University of Technology, together with the KTU Alumni Association, is proud to host the 11th ICAReAlumni Conference on 7–8 May 2026.
Please use the following email address for all enquiries related to the conference: icarealumni2026@gmail.com
Experience Kaunas
Make the most of your stay in Kaunas during ICAReAlumni 2026.
Guided Kaunas City Tour
Conference participants will be invited to take part in a guided walking tour of Kaunas, offering insights into the city’s history, culture, and academic life. Further details will be shared with participants closer to the event.
Accomodation – Special Rates
ICAReAlumni 2026 participants will have access to special conference rates at selected hotels in Kaunas, including Moxy Kaunas Center and Radisson Hotel Kaunas, conveniently located near the conference venue and the city centre.
Refund Policy
Cancellations until 7 March – 100% refund
Cancellations between 8 March and 1 April – 50% refund
Cancellations after 1 April – no refund
Payment Information
Payment by bank transfer should be made to the following account:
Beneficiary Name: Kauno technologijos universiteto alumnų asociacija
Account number: LT907300010131533346
Bank: AB Swedbank
Bank code: 73000
SWIFT code: HABALT22XXX
Registration will be considered valid only upon receipt of payment. Please send the bank transfer receipt (PDF) to: icarealumni2026@gmail.com
Join us in Kaunas for ICAReAlumni 2026!
Connect, exchange knowledge, and be part of the international alumni and career relations community.
Claudia Cordea, West University of Timisoara, Romania
Gabija Kairytė, KTU, Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Klara Somodi, University of Pécs Medical School, Pécs, Hungary
Manoela Ziebell de Oliveira, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Oleg Fetisov, CTU in Prague, Czech Republic
Paloma Martinez-Hague, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, Lima, Peru
Piotr Rapciak, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
Sérgio Cirino, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
PRACTITIONER COMMITTEE
Viviana Meirinhos (Chair), Head of Career & Alumni Office, CEOS.PP, ISCAP, Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal
Maria L. Gallo, KITE- Keep in Touch Education, Ireland
Rachel Bray, CERN, Geneva, Switzerland
RESEARCH COMMITTEE
Diana Aguiar Vieira (Chair), ICAReAlumni Founder, ISCAP, Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal
Anita Straujuma, Executive Director, Riga Technical University Alumni Association, Latvia
Sandra Rincón, ALDEAS, Netherlands
Naujienlaiškis / Newsletter
Nario mokestis
Nario mokestis – puiki galimybė prisidėti prie KTU Alumnų asociacijos veiklų vystymo. Surinkti narystės mokesčiai naudojami alumnų susitikimų organizavimui, jaunųjų Universiteto talentų rėmimui ir aktyviausiųjų studentų stipendijoms.
KTU Alumnų asociacijos susirinkimo metu nustatytas tikrojo nario mokestis – 50 Eur. Nario mokestis mokamas iki kalendorinių metų vasario 1 d. už einamuosius metus. Plačiau skaityti čia. Dėkojame.
Membership fee
The membership fee is a great opportunity to contribute to the development of the activities of the KTU Alumni Association. The collected membership fees are used to organise Alumni meetings, support young talents of the University and to establish scholarships for the most active students.
The fee for a full member is 50 EUR and it was set at during the meeting of all members of KTU Alumni Association. The membership fee is payable by February 1st for the current year. Read more here. Thank you.
