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.

Renata Papec

Position: When AI Provides an Answer: How Can We Encourage Critical Thinking?
Categories: 2026 – Primary and Secondary Education

Renata Papec holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and is a teacher adviser at „Ivana Kukuljević Sakcinski Primary School“ in Ivanec, Croatia, where she teaches computer science. Her work focuses particularly on the application of artificial intelligence in education, the development of innovative learning models, and the education of both students and teachers. She leads an artificial intelligence workshop at the Centre of Excellence of Varaždin County.

Renata Papec

When AI Provides an Answer: How Can We Encourage Critical Thinking?

Renata Papec holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and is a teacher adviser at „Ivana Kukuljević Sakcinski Primary School“ in Ivanec, Croatia, where she teaches computer science. Her work focuses particularly on the application of artificial intelligence in education, the development of innovative learning models, and the education of both students and teachers. She…

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.