2027 EFMD Career Professionals Development Institute – CPDI

Face to Face
7 April
- 9 April
Porto,
Portugal
katerina.kucerova@efmdglobal.org

Event details

The Career Professionals Development Institute (CPDI) brings together career and talent professionals from across the globe for an immersive learning experience focused on the future of career services in higher education.

Over two and a half days, participants gain practical insights, strategic perspectives, and actionable tools to enhance their work with students, alumni, employers, and institutional stakeholders. From career advising and employer engagement to leadership and emerging technologies, CPDI explores the key trends transforming the profession today.

Beyond the learning, CPDI offers a unique opportunity to connect with an international network of peers, exchange experiences, and discover new approaches to creating meaningful career outcomes and strengthening institutional impact.

Target group

The Institute targets Talent & Careers professionals in business schools. It has been designed to meet the needs of the EFMD Global member schools around the globe. If you are affiliated with a non-member school or another university faculty/school, you are encouraged to apply as well.

A limited number of participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis in order to facilitate interaction during the programme.

Learning objectives

The programme is thoughtfully divided into five modules, covering the most essential topics for career professionals:

  • Leadership in Careers
  • Career Education
  • Recruiter Relations and Co-Creating Value with Recruiters
  • The Tech Behind Talent Analytics
  • Career Advising

These are the basic modules, and the programme may change.

Credentials

After successful completion of the programme, you will receive a virtual badge.

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Participants' testimonials

Participating in this 2026 edition of EDMD's CPDI has been an enriching experience for my professional career. The presentations and topics were highly practical and timely; however, the best part was the network of contacts I built through my participation
Ursula Molina
EAE Business School Barcelona
Spain
Attending the CDPI hosted by EFMD Global in Milan was a life-changing experience, professionally speaking! It felt like being part of a very special group of people dedicated to lifelong learning, open to exchanging and gaining new knowledge to better support their students and organizations. The days we spent in Milan were not only about reflecting on our work and getting acquainted with new approaches and tools, but also about networking, laughing and celebrating our fails and wins. It was a privilege being part of it and I look forward to the next events organized by EFMD Global!
Andreza André da Rocha
ESMT Berlin
Germany

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