ISDDE Conference 2026 “Designing for and with educators and stakeholders”
The Center for Mathematical Modeling (CMM) at the University of Chile will host the ISDDE 2026 annual conference, marking its Latin American debut with the theme “Designing for and with teachers and educational system actors.” This prestigious international gathering, with over 20 years of history, unites academics and developers to foster collaboration in STEM and innovative educational design. The event aims to highlight regional advancements while addressing key challenges in equity, access, and quality across both K-12 and higher education systems.
Speakers:
- Gabriel Soto, Mathematics Teacher, Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia San Juan Bosco | Mathematics Education
- Helena Montenegro, Researcher, Laboratory of Education, Center for Mathematical Modeling, Universidad de Chile | Educational Psychology and Education
- Leslie Dietiker, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, Boston University | Mathematics Education and Curriculum Design
- Christian Schunn, Senior Scientist and Professor, University of Pittsburgh | Learning Sciences, Psychology, and Intelligent Systems
- Doris Sáez Hueichapan, Full Professor, Universidad de Chile, and Researcher at Institute for Complex Engineering Systems | Electrical Engineering and Complex Systems
- Isabel Hilliger, Assistant Professor and Director of the Engineering Design Unit (DiLab), School of Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile | Engineering Education, Educational Innovation, and Higher Education Policy
- Patricia Brown, Coordinator of the Digital Citizenship Program, Ceibal | Digital Education and Gender & STEM Initiatives
- Carolina Guerrero, Professor and Researcher, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso | Mathematics Education
- Owen Lambert, Technology and Product Leader, TVO | Digital Learning, Technology Strategy, and Educational Innovation
- Danisa Peric, Director, FabLab, Universidad de Chile | Digital Fabrication, Design, and Emerging Technologies
- Prof. Patricio Felmer, Professor and Researcher, Universidad de Chile and Center for Mathematical Modeling | Director of ARPA; Mathematics, Problem Solving, and Teacher Professional Development
- Prof. Salomé Martínez, Director of the Mathematics Education Laboratory, Center for Mathematical Modeling, Universidad de Chile | Mathematics Education and Large-Scale Educational Initiatives
Check the program here.