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.
Aleksa Eremija
Position: ZUOV Support for Teachers: From Digital Competences to AI Literacy
Categories: 2026 – Keynote Speakers
Aleksa Eremija is a pedagogue and a specialist in Internet technologies. He works at the Institute for the Improvement of Education of the Republic of Serbia, within the Center for Professional Development of Education Personnel, as an advisor–coordinator.
He is engaged in the development and implementation of digital educational technologies, the preparation and delivery of national teacher training programs, as well as in the application and development of artificial intelligence in education.
Aleksa Eremija
ZUOV Support for Teachers: From Digital Competences to AI Literacy
Aleksa Eremija is a pedagogue and a specialist in Internet technologies. He works at the Institute for the Improvement of Education of the Republic of Serbia, within the Center for Professional Development of Education Personnel, as an advisor–coordinator. He is engaged in the development and implementation of digital educational technologies, the preparation and delivery of…
Aleksander Stojićević
Position: Young Talent Centre Foundation
Categories: 2026 – Primary and Secondary Education
Aleksander Stojićević is an IT and business leader with over 25 years of experience in software development, leading development organisations, and international cooperation. He began his career as a software engineer and teaching associate at the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad. Over the course of his career, he has taken on responsibility for increasingly large development teams and organisations, including a development organisation of approximately 350 people. He currently heads Intergroup Services at Schneider Electric, focusing on sourcing and collaboration with other Schneider Electric entities. Since 2026, he has also served as Director of the Young Talent Centre Foundation, where he works on developing its educational model and promoting mathematics and programming among young people.
Aleksander Stojićević
Young Talent Centre Foundation
Aleksander Stojićević is an IT and business leader with over 25 years of experience in software development, leading development organisations, and international cooperation. He began his career as a software engineer and teaching associate at the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad. Over the course of his career, he has taken on responsibility for…
Aleksandra Hohnjec
Position: Developing Media Literacy Through an Analysis of the Impact of Influencers and Digital Marketing on Young People’s Consumption Habits
Categories: 2026 – Keynote Speakers
Aleksandra Hohnjec holds a degree in Economics and works as a teacher at the School of Economics and Business Administration in Bjelovar, Croatia. She was a member of the Croatian national team at the 2022 Intersteno World Congress in Maastricht. Her work places a particular emphasis on supporting gifted students. She has been selected three times as one of Croatia’s most outstanding education professionals and is a recipient of the national Media Socrates Award.
Aleksandra Hohnjec
Developing Media Literacy Through an Analysis of the Impact of Influencers and Digital Marketing on Young People’s Consumption Habits
Aleksandra Hohnjec holds a degree in Economics and works as a teacher at the School of Economics and Business Administration in Bjelovar, Croatia. She was a member of the Croatian national team at the 2022 Intersteno World Congress in Maastricht. Her work places a particular emphasis on supporting gifted students. She has been selected three…
Aleksandra Jocić
Position: Creating a Guided Play Activity „The Gift Hunt“ Using Digital and AI Tools
Categories: 2026 – Early Childhood Education and Care
Aleksandra Jocić is a primary school teacher, holds a master’s degree in Preschool Education, and works as a preschool practitioner at the „11 April“ Preschool Institution. A dedicated educator, she actively participates in professional conferences, where she regularly presents her own work and examples of good practice. Through her presentations and projects, she focuses on innovative teaching methods and digital tools that foster children’s creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking.
Aleksandra Jocić
Creating a Guided Play Activity „The Gift Hunt“ Using Digital and AI Tools
Aleksandra Jocić is a primary school teacher, holds a master’s degree in Preschool Education, and works as a preschool practitioner at the „11 April“ Preschool Institution. A dedicated educator, she actively participates in professional conferences, where she regularly presents her own work and examples of good practice. Through her presentations and projects, she focuses on…
Aleksandra Nemedi
Position: AutisMath: From an Idea to the First Steps into the Digital World
Categories: 2026 – Inclusion
Aleksandra Nemedi holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and Rehabilitation, specialising in intellectual disabilities. She graduated from the Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation at the University of Belgrade. She works as a special education teacher in a specialised educational setting at „Novi Beograd“ Primary School, where she also coordinates the Erasmus+ team. Her current international project, AutisMath, focuses on developing a digital application featuring mathematical and logical reasoning tasks for children on the autism spectrum.
Aleksandra Nemedi
AutisMath: From an Idea to the First Steps into the Digital World
Aleksandra Nemedi holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and Rehabilitation, specialising in intellectual disabilities. She graduated from the Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation at the University of Belgrade. She works as a special education teacher in a specialised educational setting at „Novi Beograd“ Primary School, where she also coordinates the Erasmus+ team. Her…
Aleksandra Vujičić
Position: Digital Imprints in Nature: Connecting Technology, Art, and Inquiry-Based Learning
Categories: 2026 – Early Childhood Education and Care
Aleksandra Vujičić holds a degree in Fine Arts and works as an Associate in Art Education (Art Education Specialist) at the “Dečja radost” Preschool Institution in Ćuprija, where she has been employed since 2008. Through her many years of work in early childhood education, she has developed a pedagogical approach based on connecting art, nature, and modern technologies.
She is the founder and lead figure behind the family-based concept at the Vujičić Agricultural Holding and the creator of the Mor.AV.art platform. She has developed and delivers an educational programme that recognises nature as a stimulating environment for integrated learning and a space for healing and well-being. Through this programme, children explore natural textures, fruits, and soil, using them both as materials for creation and as sources of inspiration. This approach fosters environmental awareness, emotional resilience, and a sense of connection with the community. Her work also incorporates modern technologies and tools, including digital cameras, Google tools, and artificial intelligence, to support visual expression, consultation with children, and the exploration of natural phenomena.
Aleksandra Vujičić
Digital Imprints in Nature: Connecting Technology, Art, and Inquiry-Based Learning
Aleksandra Vujičić holds a degree in Fine Arts and works as an Associate in Art Education (Art Education Specialist) at the “Dečja radost” Preschool Institution in Ćuprija, where she has been employed since 2008. Through her many years of work in early childhood education, she has developed a pedagogical approach based on connecting art, nature,…
Alessandro Brolpito
Position: Empowering Teachers Through Digital Competence: from European frameworks to national initiatives
Categories: 2026 – Keynote Speakers
Alessandro Brolpito is a senior human capital development expert at the European Training Foundation (ETF), an agency of the European Union (EU) based in Turin, Italy.
Alessandro’s work focuses on policies and practices for developing digital skills and competences, the use of digital technology, including AI, and the overall digitalization of education, training, and labour market systems. He has been working in Eastern Partnership countries, Western Balkans countries and Türkiye, and Southern and Eastern Mediterranean countries.
He is author of several publications and since 2014 is a member of the European Commission’s working group on digital education „DELTA“.
Prior to joining ETF, he worked as software analyst in the private sector.
Alessandro is graduated in Computer Science in Milano (Italy), with a postgraduate diploma in Management of Software Projects at the Open University of London (UK).
Alessandro Brolpito
Empowering Teachers Through Digital Competence: from European frameworks to national initiatives
Alessandro Brolpito is a senior human capital development expert at the European Training Foundation (ETF), an agency of the European Union (EU) based in Turin, Italy. Alessandro’s work focuses on policies and practices for developing digital skills and competences, the use of digital technology, including AI, and the overall digitalization of education, training, and labour…
Ana Bukvić
Position: Digital Bridges to Higher-Quality and More Inclusive Education
Categories: 2026 – Inclusion
Ana is a psychologist and education specialist at CIP – Centre for Interactive Pedagogy, where she works on projects aimed at improving the quality of education for all children, with a focus on social and educational inclusion. She is particularly interested in equity in education and in empowering schools to become supportive communities where education is rooted in a culture of solidarity, well-being, belonging, and the active participation of children, teachers, and families. She is the author and facilitator of training programmes and has developed professional development materials and programmes for educators.
Ana Bukvić
Digital Bridges to Higher-Quality and More Inclusive Education
Ana is a psychologist and education specialist at CIP – Centre for Interactive Pedagogy, where she works on projects aimed at improving the quality of education for all children, with a focus on social and educational inclusion. She is particularly interested in equity in education and in empowering schools to become supportive communities where education…
Ana Crnogorac
Position: Teachers’ AI Literacy in Inclusive Education: Why AI Won’t Replace Us (After All)
Categories: 2026 – Inclusion
Ana Crnogorac is a French language teacher and a graduate of the Faculty of Philology at the University of Belgrade. For the past 15 years, she has been involved in planning and delivering distance learning, with a particular interest in the use of digital technologies in foreign language teaching and inclusive education. Her work explores the potential of digital and assistive technologies, as well as artificial intelligence, to adapt teaching to students’ diverse needs. She actively participates in Erasmus+ projects and international cooperation, exchanging experiences and exploring innovative educational practices.
Ana Crnogorac
Teachers’ AI Literacy in Inclusive Education: Why AI Won’t Replace Us (After All)
Ana Crnogorac is a French language teacher and a graduate of the Faculty of Philology at the University of Belgrade. For the past 15 years, she has been involved in planning and delivering distance learning, with a particular interest in the use of digital technologies in foreign language teaching and inclusive education. Her work explores…
Ana Jakovljević
Position: Learning and Play in the Digital Age
Categories: 2026 – Early Childhood Education and Care
Ana Jakovljević holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and has experience in both direct work with children and leadership within a preschool institution. Her professional interests include innovation, the development of digital and phygital competences, and the use of modern technologies in working with children. She regularly attends training sessions and professional events on media literacy and artificial intelligence. In her practice, she uses tools such as Bee-Bot robots and VR headsets to foster creativity and inquiry-based learning.
Ana Jakovljević
Learning and Play in the Digital Age
Ana Jakovljević holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and has experience in both direct work with children and leadership within a preschool institution. Her professional interests include innovation, the development of digital and phygital competences, and the use of modern technologies in working with children. She regularly attends training sessions and professional events…
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.










