The Forum on Emerging Technologies in Engineering Education is a forward-thinking event designed to explore how innovative technologies can revolutionize the teaching and learning experience for engineering students, with a focus on sustainability. This forum brings together leading experts from academia, industry, and technology sectors to discuss cutting-edge solutions, share best practices and collaborate on strategies to enhance engineering education. It aims to explore the role of emerging technologies such as AI, IoT and VR/AR in equipping future engineers with the skills needed to tackle complex global challenges and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. As part of the ASHRAE Hot Climate Conference 2025, the forum emphasizes the importance of integrating technology to address educational and practical challenges unique to hot and arid regions. By focusing on educational innovation, the forum supports the conference’s mission of preparing future engineers to develop and implement practical, technology-driven solutions that promote energy efficiency, climate control and sustainability in hot climates.