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.
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.
Gordana Pavlović
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Categories: 2026 – Inclusion
Gordana Pavlović is a Serbian language and literature teacher at „Sava Šumanović“ Grammar School in Šid and a senior pedagogical advisor with 28 years of experience in primary and secondary education. She delivers professional development training, mentors teachers, and is the author of multiple award-winning examples of good teaching practice. Her professional work focuses on developing innovative teaching approaches, inclusive education, instructional individualization, and providing expert support to schools working with foreign students.
She actively participates in national and international educational programmes, professional gatherings, and conferences. Her work brings together literature, modern technologies, and inquiry-based learning, with a particular emphasis on developing reading, media, and digital literacy, critical thinking, and student autonomy. She is particularly dedicated to exploring pedagogically sound approaches to the use of artificial intelligence, with the aim of creating a supportive learning environment in which technology expands learning opportunities while students retain an active, creative, and critical role.
As a presenter, she participated in the Digital Education Conference in 2022.
Gordana Pavlović
AI has responded. Class starts now!
Gordana Pavlović is a Serbian language and literature teacher at „Sava Šumanović“ Grammar School in Šid and a senior pedagogical advisor with 28 years of experience in primary and secondary education. She delivers professional development training, mentors teachers, and is the author of multiple award-winning examples of good teaching practice. Her professional work focuses on…
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When will the results of the Call for Speakers be announced?
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.
What are the selection criteria?
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.
Who reviews the submitted proposals?
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.
How long are the presentations?
Each selected speaker will have approximately 15 minutes for their presentation, including time for questions and answers.

