Speakers

The International Online Conference “Digital Education 2026” is organized by the Center for Educational Technologies Western Balkans in collaboration with partners for the seventh consecutive year.

We continue the tradition of gathering with the desire to exchange knowledge and experiences, to learn from examples of best practices, and to discover the most effective ways of connecting education and modern technologies.

Eva Ulbrich

Position: From AI-Generated Answers to AI-Supported Thinking: A Tutor for Future Teachers
Categories: 2026 – Higher Education

Eva Ulbrich is an educational scientist specialising in STEAM education, digital fabrication, and teacher education. Before delving into education, she worked in the area of Big Data representation and Machine Learning. She received her PhD from Johannes Kepler University Linz in 2026 with a dissertation on the development of the 3D-STEAM framework supporting teacher engagement with 3D modelling and 3D printing (3DMP). Before entering academia, she worked professionally with 3D design and digital fabrication in industry, developing and producing 3D models and prototypes. Her research focuses on integrating digital technologies into inquiry-based STEAM education and supporting teachers in working with complex technologies in the classroom. She has contributed to several European projects that develop experimental learning activities and teacher training programmes in STEAM education.

Eva Ulbrich

From AI-Generated Answers to AI-Supported Thinking: A Tutor for Future Teachers

Eva Ulbrich is an educational scientist specialising in STEAM education, digital fabrication, and teacher education. Before delving into education, she worked in the area of Big Data representation and Machine Learning. She received her PhD from Johannes Kepler University Linz in 2026 with a dissertation on the development of the 3D-STEAM framework supporting teacher engagement…

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Below you will find answers to the questions most frequently asked by speakers at previous editions of the conference. If you cannot find the information you are looking for, please feel free to contact us.

All applicants will be notified of the selection results by email no later than Monday, 13 October 2026.

If your proposal is accepted, you will receive an email from the EdTech Center Western Balkans with detailed instructions regarding the rehearsal schedule, your session coordinator, technical requirements, and the support available before and during the conference.

In line with the values of the EdTech Center Western Balkans, proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance of the topic and alignment with the conference objectives;
  • Clear pedagogical value and contribution to teaching and learning;
  • Demonstration of meaningful and effective use of digital technologies in education;
  • Positive and measurable impact on learning outcomes;
  • Long-term sustainability of the proposed approach or solution;
  • Potential for further development and implementation in different educational contexts;
  • Responsible, ethical, and inclusive use of technology;
  • The proposal is not primarily commercial in nature;
  • The topic has not been presented at previous editions of the Digital Education Conference.

All submitted proposals are reviewed by the Conference Programme Committee, composed of representatives of the EdTech Center Western Balkans, the Ministry of Education, the Institute for Education Quality and Evaluation, and the Petlja Foundation.

Each selected speaker will have approximately 15 minutes for their presentation, including time for questions and answers.