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A diverse set of soft and technical skills is essential for effectively conducting the requirements engineering activities. These skills can be acquired by formal education, on-the-job training, or other external courses in forms of lectures focusing on theory and hands-on practice using online or offline platforms.

The REFSQ 2025 Education and Training Track seeks to convene educators from academia and industry to share and discuss best practices, tools, findings, experiences, and opportunities, with the aim of optimally preparing requirements engineers for real-world scenarios.

Format of the Event

The event will feature two sessions of inspirational talks and two additional sessions devoted to active collaboration and discussion. These discussions will take place in moderated open spaces, supported by templates designed to capture meaningful insights, allowing participants to leave with new ideas and tools.

We cordially invite you to join us in collectively advancing knowledge in requirements engineering education and training.

Education & Training Track at REFSQ 2025

We are pleased to announce the introduction of the new Education & Training track at REFSQ, which aims to provide a platform for industry practitioners, academic researchers, education and training professionals, and professors to share their best practices, tools, and insights. This track also offers an open space for fruitful discussions on challenges and opportunities in the field.

The primary objective of this track is to foster an exchange among participants, facilitating the dissemination of emerging trends and best practices. In doing so, we aim to enhance competencies in requirements engineering and support the continuous improvement of education and training methods.

Topics of Interest

Submissions should focus on fostering collaboration between research institutes, industry, and higher education institutions, with the goal of improving the practical application of requirements engineering. We welcome submissions on the following topics, though not limited to:

• Best practices in requirements engineering education and training
• Experience reports in requirements engineering education and training
• Tools and techniques for effective teaching and learning in requirements engineering
• Case studies from industry practitioners and academic researchers
• Innovative approaches to curriculum development in requirements engineering
• Challenges and opportunities in bridging the gap between academia and industry in requirements engineering education and training
• Current training practices, tools, and techniques that are relevant in industry
• Experiences in setting up internal organizational communities to improve requirements engineering skills

Submission Guidelines

Submissions should be in the form of extended abstracts (up to 2 pages), full papers (up to 6 pages), or presentations.

• Use the CEURART one-column style. There is an Overleaf template as well as a downloadable offline template.
• All submissions will undergo a review process by the Education & Training track program committee.
• Accepted submissions will be presented during dedicated sessions at the conference.
• Kindly note that submissions classified as “presentations” will not be included in the published proceedings.

We encourage professionals and researchers in the field of requirements engineering education and training to contribute to this engaging track. Share your experiences, insights, and ideas to enrich the community and collectively raise the level of competency in requirements engineering.

Full Papers

Submit full papers of up to 6 pages (excluding references and appendices), which may include original work on best practices, research trends, or experience reports addressing challenges related to requirements engineering education and training. Full papers will be included in the REFSQ 2025 proceedings.

Extended Abstracts

Extended abstracts of up to 2 pages (excluding references and appendices) are also invited, providing practical experiences or visionary insights. Authors are encouraged to share firsthand experiences and best practices in requirements engineering education and training. Accepted abstracts will be included in the REFSQ 2025 proceedings.

Presentations

Participants, particularly those from industry or training organizations, are invited to share their experiences through presentations, which should consist of 2-3 slides summarizing the core message of their contribution. Presentations of previously published work on requirements engineering education and training are also welcome. Please be advised that presentations will not be included in the published proceedings.

Submission Platform

Contributions should be submitted using EasyChair at: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=refsq2025
Make sure to select the Education and Training option.

If you have any inquiries, please contact: REFSQ25_ET@easychair.org

We look forward to your valuable contributions and lively discussions at the Education & Training track of REFSQ!

Important Dates

• Submission due date: Friday, February 7th, 2025
• Notification of acceptance: Friday, February 21st, 2025