GVSU to host prestigious international computing conference

Published September 22, 2025 by Brian Vernellis

The College Dean in a navy suit, glasses, and blue patterned tie smiles while seated and speaking with others at an event.

Grand Valley will host computer and software engineers from around the world for one of the most prestigious international conferences on computing and computer science.

The 28th International Conference on Model-Driven Engineering Languages and Systems, MODELS 25, will run October 5-10 — virtually and in-person — at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health on Grand Valley’s City Campus. Registration is open through October 1 on the MODELS 25 website .

Organized by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), MODELS 25 is recognized globally as the leading conference on model-driven engineering, drawing many of the field’s preeminent experts and researchers.

We are honored to welcome MODELS 25 to Grand Valley and to Grand Rapids,” said College of Computing Dean Marouane Kessentini. “Hosting one of the world’s most prestigious computing conferences reflects both the global stature of this community and the growing role of our College of Computing in advancing research, innovation and workforce development.”

Since its launch in 1998, the conference has been the premier international forum where researchers, academics and innovators can network, explore cutting-edge research, exchange ideas and share advances in systems engineering.

This year’s program includes breakout sessions and workshops on emerging technologies in human-centered design, artificial intelligence, cyber-physical systems, embedded modeling, cloud computing, security and sustainability.

“MODELS 25 brings together leading minds from around the globe who are shaping the future of computing from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to human-centered design and sustainable technologies,” Kessentini said.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity for our students, faculty and industry partners to engage with cutting-edge ideas that will define the next generation of digital systems."

MODELS 25 also marks the conference’s return to the United States for the first time since it was hosted at the University of Texas at Austin in 2017.