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.
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.
The programme is thoughtfully divided into five modules, covering the most essential topics for career professionals:
These are the basic modules, and the programme may change.
After successful completion of the programme, you will receive a virtual badge.
08:30 – 09:00
Registration
09:00 – 09:05
Welcome & Setting the Scene
9:05 -10:35
Module 1: Leadership module part 1
10:35 -10:55
Coffee Break
11:00 -12:30
Module 1: Leadership module part 2
12:35-13:30
Lunch
13:30-15:00
Module 2: Careers Education Module Part 1
15:00-15:30
Coffee Break
15:30-17:00
Module 2: Careers Education Module Part 2
19:00 – 21:00
Welcome dinner
9:00 – 10:30
Module 3: Career Advising, Part 1
10:35 – 11:00
Coffee break
11:00– 12:30
Module 3: Career Advising, Part 2
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 15:00
Module 4: Recruiter Relations
15:00 – 15:30
Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:00
Module 4: Recruiter Relations, Part 2
19:00 – 21:00
Networking dinner
09:00 – 10:30
Module 5: AI, Talent Analytics & the Future of Hiring, Part 1
10:30 – 11:00
Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30
Module 5: AI, Talent Analytics & the Future of Hiring, Part 2
12:30 – 12:40
Conclusion & wrap up
Early bird fee until 8 February 2027 included
Registration fee as of 9 February 2027
The tuition fee excludes travel expenses, local accommodation, and VAT.
Participants of the 2027 edition of CPDI can benefit from a 10% discount on the fee for the 2027 EFMD Careers Conference.
Cancellations must be confirmed in writing. If EFMD is notified of your withdrawal by 19 March 2027, an administrative cancellation fee of 75€ will apply. After this date, we regret that no refunds can be issued. However, substitutions are allowed at no additional cost, provided EFMD is informed of the substitute’s name, title, and address. Event fees are not transferable to other EFMD events.
Porto Business School
Av. Fabril do Norte 425, 4460-314 Sra. da Hora