EAE reaffirmed its commitment to engineering education excellence in November 1998, acknowledging the evolving educational landscape in the digital age. The academy recognized the need to prepare future engineers for the challenges and opportunities of the digital era.
 
EAE's initiatives focused on digital education platforms, online resources, and curriculum development that incorporated emerging technologies. Engineers and educators collaborated to engineer solutions that would equip students with the skills and knowledge required to thrive in a rapidly evolving technological world.