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.

Zdravka Majkić

Position: AI Is Not Differentiation: The Teacher Makes the Key Pedagogical Decisions
Categories: 2026 – Inclusion

Zdravka Majkić is an English language teacher with extensive experience in both formal and non-formal education. In her school practice, she works with students of different ages and needs, including those following Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Her work places particular emphasis on inclusion, the digital transformation of education, and empowering students through innovative learning methods. She actively participates in international projects, particularly those within the Erasmus+ programme, where she delivers workshops and develops publications on inclusion, digital technologies, and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching. She is the author and co-author of professional papers and teacher training programmes, with a focus on the use of digital tools and artificial intelligence in education. Her professional interests include digital education, foreign language teaching methodology, the development of educational resources, and supporting teachers in strengthening their professional competences. At conferences and training events, she enjoys sharing practical experience and promoting the idea that technology should serve as a tool for creating creative, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.

Zdravka Majkić

AI Is Not Differentiation: The Teacher Makes the Key Pedagogical Decisions

Zdravka Majkić is an English language teacher with extensive experience in both formal and non-formal education. In her school practice, she works with students of different ages and needs, including those following Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Her work places particular emphasis on inclusion, the digital transformation of education, and empowering students through innovative learning methods.…

Zvonimirka Jovičić

Position: Digital Tools for Collaborative and Inquiry-Based Learning: The “My School’s Past” Project
Categories: 2026 – Primary and Secondary Education

Zvonimirka Jovičić holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education for Primary School Teaching. She has been teaching at “Knez Lazar” Primary School in Žagubica for over two decades and holds the title of Pedagogical Adviser. In 2015, she received the Best Educators of Serbia award and was one of the national winners in the competition for the Global Teacher Prize.

She is the author of a handbook on integrative teaching for first grade and co-author of handbooks for third and fourth grade, published by Eduka. Her award-winning work includes A Lesson to Learn From (Čas za ugled) and A Digital Lesson (Digitalni čas). She received a special award at Intelligence Day 2020 and an award in the 2021 Intelligence Days – Stimulating Intellectual Development competition, as well as recognition in a competition organised by the Institute for Modern Education.

She has authored 42 articles published in journals and other publications, and 55 examples of good practice featured in national databases. She has presented 26 examples of good practice at professional gatherings and SonS webinars. She has also participated in the SonS Festival, is a member of the Institute for Modern Education, and serves as a SonS ambassador. She has presented at three international conferences and at the professional event Growing and Developing Through Practice with a Teacher.

In 2025, she was a semi-finalist in the Prosvetitelj 2025 teaching competition. She has twice been a finalist at national festivals and has delivered webinars for EC “Kon-Tiki”. In 2025, she received first prize in the Learned at a Seminar, Applied in Practice competition.

Several of her articles have been published on the website of the “Živojin Mišić” Association, and she has also contributed work to The STEM Discovery Campaign Blog.

Through her work with pupils in a multigrade classroom, she has earned numerous awards at international and national competitions and showcases.

Zvonimirka Jovičić

Digital Tools for Collaborative and Inquiry-Based Learning: The “My School’s Past” Project

Zvonimirka Jovičić holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education for Primary School Teaching. She has been teaching at “Knez Lazar” Primary School in Žagubica for over two decades and holds the title of Pedagogical Adviser. In 2015, she received the Best Educators of Serbia award and was one of the national winners in the competition…

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.