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.

Danijela Vranješ

Position: Rules, Rules… On the (Im)possibility of Regulating the Use of AI in Education
Categories: 2026 – Higher Education

Danijela Vranješ is a teaching assistant at the Department of German Studies and the Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence Coordinator at the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade. Her primary area of teaching is German as a foreign language. Her research focuses on the application of artificial intelligence in primary, secondary, and higher education. She has delivered numerous workshops and seminars on this topic for primary and secondary school teachers and students, as well as university lecturers and students.

Danijela Vranješ

Rules, Rules… On the (Im)possibility of Regulating the Use of AI in Education

Danijela Vranješ is a teaching assistant at the Department of German Studies and the Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence Coordinator at the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade. Her primary area of teaching is German as a foreign language. Her research focuses on the application of artificial intelligence in primary, secondary, and higher education. She has…

Deniz Hoti

Position: Terra Logica – When School Knowledge Shapes the World of Video Games
Categories: 2026 – Inclusion

Deniz Hoti is a project manager and innovation mentor at City Hub, with over 15 years of experience in developing startup ecosystems and educational programmes. At the organisation Connecting, he led the development of an e-learning platform and delivered hundreds of training sessions. As an Agile and design thinking coach, he has worked with companies such as Coca-Cola, BAT, Generali Insurance, and Erste Bank, as well as with more than 50 startups.

Deniz Hoti

Terra Logica – When School Knowledge Shapes the World of Video Games

Deniz Hoti is a project manager and innovation mentor at City Hub, with over 15 years of experience in developing startup ecosystems and educational programmes. At the organisation Connecting, he led the development of an e-learning platform and delivered hundreds of training sessions. As an Agile and design thinking coach, he has worked with companies…

Dragan Gašević

Position: How to Prepare Students for Productive Interaction with Artificial Intelligence?
Categories: 2026 – Keynote Speakers

Dragan Gašević is a Chair Professor at the University of Hong Kong and an internationally recognised expert in learning analytics, artificial intelligence and digital education. His research explores how data and AI can support self-regulated and collaborative learning. He is a founder and former President of the Society for Learning Analytics Research (SoLAR).

Dragan Gašević

How to Prepare Students for Productive Interaction with Artificial Intelligence?

Dragan Gašević is a Chair Professor at the University of Hong Kong and an internationally recognised expert in learning analytics, artificial intelligence and digital education. His research explores how data and AI can support self-regulated and collaborative learning. He is a founder and former President of the Society for Learning Analytics Research (SoLAR).

Dragana Malešević

Position: The Digital Age Calls for a Change in Child-Rearing Practices
Categories: 2026 – Early Childhood Education and Care

Dragana Malešević, PhD, holds a doctorate in pedagogy and didactics and methodology of teaching and is a professor at the College of Vocational Studies for Preschool Teacher Education in Kikinda. She is the author of 52 books, numerous academic and professional papers, and professional development programmes. She is the founder of PROVENS, an organisation dedicated to advancing education, parenting, and professional skills.

Dragana Malešević

The Digital Age Calls for a Change in Child-Rearing Practices

Dragana Malešević, PhD, holds a doctorate in pedagogy and didactics and methodology of teaching and is a professor at the College of Vocational Studies for Preschool Teacher Education in Kikinda. She is the author of 52 books, numerous academic and professional papers, and professional development programmes. She is the founder of PROVENS, an organisation dedicated…

Dragana Radenović

Position: Early Childhood Educators’ Digital Competence as a Means of Supporting the Development of Preschool Children’s Potential
Categories: 2026 – Early Childhood Education and Care

Dragana Radenović holds a PhD in Pedagogical Sciences and teaches courses in pedagogy at the Academy of Applied Preschool Teaching and Medical Studies in Aleksinac. Her research focuses on academic achievement, teaching and learning, inclusive education, digital technologies, and pedagogical counselling. She is the author and co-author of scientific and professional publications, participates in international projects, and serves as a peer reviewer and member of the editorial boards of scientific journals.

Dragana Radenović

Early Childhood Educators’ Digital Competence as a Means of Supporting the Development of Preschool Children’s Potential

Dragana Radenović holds a PhD in Pedagogical Sciences and teaches courses in pedagogy at the Academy of Applied Preschool Teaching and Medical Studies in Aleksinac. Her research focuses on academic achievement, teaching and learning, inclusive education, digital technologies, and pedagogical counselling. She is the author and co-author of scientific and professional publications, participates in international…

Duša Vuković

Position: Oracle Academy - From the Classroom to a Career
Categories: 2026 – Keynote Speakers

Duša Vuković is a Computer Science teacher at the Mathematical Grammar School and the Computer Science Grammar School in Belgrade. For over 15 years, she worked as an Oracle Academy instructor, delivering international professional development training for teachers in database systems and Java programming. She holds the title of Pedagogical Adviser and co-authored the curriculum for specialised classes for gifted students in computing and informatics, which is now used in more than 50 classes in grammar schools across Serbia. She also trains teachers and has authored digital textbooks for teachers and students in Database Systems and Object-Oriented Programming, published by the Institute for the Improvement of Education.

She is the author of several books on programming, including two approved textbooks for the third and fourth years of grammar school for the subject Computing and Informatics. Her awards include: Creative School 2008/2009, Serbia – Second Prize in the secondary school category for the project Modern Technologies in the Practical Application of Theoretical Knowledge and Teamwork Among Students, and European Innovative Teachers Forum, Microsoft, 2008, Croatia – Third Prize in the collaboration category for the project Exploring Science through Blogging. She also participated in the Microsoft Worldwide Innovative Teachers Forum in Hong Kong, China.

Duša Vuković

Oracle Academy - From the Classroom to a Career

Duša Vuković is a Computer Science teacher at the Mathematical Grammar School and the Computer Science Grammar School in Belgrade. For over 15 years, she worked as an Oracle Academy instructor, delivering international professional development training for teachers in database systems and Java programming. She holds the title of Pedagogical Adviser and co-authored the curriculum…

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.