GUIDELINES | CEI2026Turkiye

PROJECT GUIDELINES

This outline should work as a frame for the CEI 2026 projects. It is not a list of criteria, but a suggestion to what desirably should be included in the projects.
The idea is that students learn best when applying theory and research based knowledge in their work with an authentic problem. At the same time, problem-based learning supports students in the development of their communication and cooperation competencies, and in acquiring the skills required when taking an analytical and result-oriented approach.

The CEI delegates have to be secondary school students (aged 14-19) accompanied by their teachers or mentors. It is recommended that each international delegation consists of 1-2 teachers and 2-5 students and national delegations consist of 1 teacher and 2-5 students. Do not forget that delegation limit for each country is 30 and the conference can hold 250 delegates. Registration operates on a first-come first–serve basis.

All delegations will present their projects (10 minute speeches) related to the conference theme through two oral presentations.

GLOBAL FORUM

Project Summary and Photos for Global Forum 2026: (due May 4 th) Please submit your 1 page project summary (200-250 words) and 2-3 photos. Use the following template:

Send the summary and the photos, which will be published in the annual CEI publication, to the following email addresses: caretakersturkey@gmail.com.

Deadline: May 4, 2026 If you miss the deadline, your project will not be presented in the CEI conference journal Global Forum.

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PROJECT PRESENTATION

Each delegation or team will be required to do a 10-minute project presentation at the conference. (Please practice meeting the required time limit.) Upon arrival, on Sunday, 28th June 2026, we will be asking for these presentations on a USB-stick. Best formats include Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Prezi.

POSTER PRESENTATION

All delegations must prepare posters (60 cm wide / 80 cm high) containing information and pictures of the project. Each delegation will have time to present their projects while making use of their poster. The poster presentation should be max. 5 min. long. Delegations will be separated in 2 main groups. There will be 30 minutes for the first group to present their posters and the second group will go to their favourite posters to discuss the presentations. After 30 minutes presenters swap and Group 2 will present their posters.

NATIONAL FLAG

Each country should prepare TWO big national flags around 100 cm wide * 60cm high for the Opening Ceremony.

CULTURE NIGHT

Each country should prepare a 5 minute performance related to their own culture in order to celebrate different cultures at the Cultural Night. If you include any audio or visual files in your performance, please hand these files in at your arrival on Sunday, 28th June 2026, on a stick with your names and countries on it.

FOOD AND FUN MARKET

Each country should bring something for the Food and Fun Market – it could be edible or something typical from your country to share or show the other participants.