The GEDC 2013 Chicago Conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois, USA on October 20 (Sunday) - October 22 (Tuesday). This year's Conference will focus on the use of technology in the enhancement of engineering education and, specifically, on evidence-based practices in making engineering education more effective and efficient. Among the keynote speakers planned for the Conference are Dr. C. Dan Mote, President - Elect of the National Academy of Engineering, USA; Sir John Daniel, former president and CEO of the Commonwealth of Learning, and Seeram Ramakrishna, GEDC Founding Chair, National University of Singapore.