Organizer and Partners

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Maaref University of Applied Sciences

Sarmada · Syria

Maaref University of Applied Sciences (MAS) is a private higher education institution established during the 2023–2024 academic year in New Sarmada, Idlib, Syria. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence, scientific innovation, and community development, MAS seeks to contribute to the advancement of higher education and the reconstruction and sustainable development of Syrian society. The university offers undergraduate programs across several academic disciplines, including Industrial Pharmacy, Mechatronics Engineering, Information Technology Engineering, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, and English Language and Literature. With English serving as its principal language of instruction, MAS emphasizes internationally oriented education, practical skills development, and the integration of theoretical knowledge with professional applications. Scientific research, internationalization, and institutional quality assurance constitute central pillars of the university's strategic direction. MAS actively promotes research productivity, interdisciplinary collaboration, academic publishing, and participation in international scientific conferences. Through its research initiatives, scholarly journals, and expanding network of academic partnerships, the university seeks to strengthen its contribution to regional and global knowledge production. MAS is also committed to developing a comprehensive quality assurance framework, strengthening institutional governance, pursuing international accreditation, and enhancing its visibility within global university rankings. Guided by its vision of leadership, excellence, and innovation, Maaref University of Applied Sciences aspires to become a recognized center for education, research, and international academic cooperation, empowering future generations of graduates and researchers to contribute meaningfully to scientific advancement, societal progress, and sustainable development in Syria and beyond.

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Belgrade Youth Center (Dom omladine Beograda)

Belgrade · Serbia

The Belgrade Youth Center (Dom omladine Beograda) is an established cultural and educational institution situated in the heart of Belgrade, Serbia. Founded in 1964, the Center has played an important role in promoting cultural participation, artistic expression, public education, and intellectual exchange, particularly among young people. As an institution of the City of Belgrade, it provides an accessible environment for creativity, dialogue, and engagement with contemporary social and cultural developments.

The Center's activities encompass music, cinema, theatre, literature, visual arts, new media, educational workshops, lectures, and public discussions. Its facilities accommodate a wide variety of events, ranging from exhibitions and performances to professional meetings and conferences. Through these activities, it encourages interaction among artists, researchers, educators, students, cultural practitioners, and members of the wider public.

One of the Center's defining characteristics is its commitment to making knowledge and culture accessible beyond traditional academic institutions. By providing opportunities for nonformal education, creative experimentation, and interdisciplinary dialogue, it contributes to the cultural and intellectual life of Belgrade and supports engagement with emerging issues of public importance.

The Belgrade Youth Center maintains relationships with cultural, educational, and scientific institutions, as well as youth organisations and professional associations. Its longstanding involvement in cultural programming has established it as a recognised meeting place for public discussion and artistic innovation.

For the International Scientific Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, Culture, and Society (AIECS 2026), the Belgrade Youth Center provides the hosting venue and cultural setting, enabling international scholars, educators, and professionals to convene in Belgrade. Its participation supports the conference's objective of connecting academic research with wider public discussions about the implications of artificial intelligence. The conference's scientific direction, international scholarly coordination, and editorial development are led by its academic editors and collaborating researchers.

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Faculty of Law and Business Studies Dr Lazar Vrkatić (FLV), Union University

Novi Sad · Serbia

The Faculty of Law and Business Studies Dr Lazar Vrkatić (FLV) is an accredited higher education institution based in Novi Sad, Serbia, and a constituent faculty of Union University in Belgrade. Founded in 2006 by Professor Lazar Vrkatić, the Faculty was established with a commitment to accessible, student-centred higher education that combines academic knowledge with practical professional competencies and ethical responsibility.

The Faculty offers undergraduate and master's degree programmes across several disciplines, including law, English language, business psychology, security and criminology, and psychotherapy at the postgraduate level. Its educational philosophy emphasises interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, professional preparation, and the development of knowledge and skills applicable to contemporary social and institutional environments.

Teaching activities are conducted in Novi Sad and Niš, providing opportunities for students from different regions of Serbia to pursue academic qualifications. Through small-group instruction, practical learning activities, and engagement with professional communities, the Faculty seeks to support individual academic development and prepare graduates for careers in public administration, legal practice, education, business, and related fields.

Research and academic publishing constitute significant aspects of FLV's activities. The institution encourages participation in scientific conferences, research projects, scholarly discussions, and publications. Its publishing programme includes textbooks, academic monographs, and scientific periodicals, contributing to the dissemination of research in the social sciences and humanities.

The Faculty's interdisciplinary orientation makes it particularly relevant to discussions surrounding artificial intelligence and its implications for society. Questions concerning technology, legal responsibility, human behaviour, language, security, and professional ethics intersect directly with its areas of academic expertise.

Through its partnership with AIECS 2026, FLV contributes to international dialogue on the legal, linguistic, psychological, educational, and societal dimensions of artificial intelligence, supporting cooperation among researchers and the exchange of scholarly perspectives across academic disciplines and national contexts.

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Faculty of Business Economics and Entrepreneurship (PEP)

Belgrade

The Faculty of Business Economics and Entrepreneurship (PEP) is an independent accredited higher education institution located in Belgrade, Serbia. Established in 2008, the institution focuses on providing academically grounded and professionally relevant education in business economics, entrepreneurship, finance, banking, insurance, law, and related disciplines. Its educational mission emphasises the development of practical competencies, entrepreneurial thinking, managerial capabilities, and professional adaptability in an increasingly competitive economic environment.

PEP offers undergraduate and master's degree programmes designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Its educational approach seeks to prepare students for careers in business administration, financial services, entrepreneurship, management, and the legal and institutional dimensions of economic activity. Through contemporary curricula, mentoring, professional engagement, and opportunities for applied learning, the institution encourages students to develop analytical, organisational, and decision-making skills.

The Faculty also recognises the importance of international cooperation and academic mobility. Its participation in the Erasmus+ framework supports opportunities for students and academic staff to engage with European higher education institutions, exchange educational experiences, and develop intercultural and professional competencies. Alongside its main campus in Belgrade, PEP maintains educational activities in other Serbian locations, including Jagodina and Loznica.

Scientific research and professional development form important components of the institution's academic environment. Through scholarly conferences, publications, and cooperation with professional organisations, PEP seeks to strengthen the relationship between academic inquiry and the needs of business and society.

Its participation in AIECS 2026 is particularly relevant to discussions concerning artificial intelligence in economic decision-making, entrepreneurship, financial innovation, organisational management, and the changing nature of employment. By contributing perspectives from business education and applied economics, the Faculty supports interdisciplinary examination of how emerging technologies influence institutions, professional practices, and economic development at national and international levels.

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Alfa BK University

Belgrade · Serbia

Alfa BK University is a private higher education institution headquartered in Belgrade, Serbia. Founded in 1993 as Karić Brothers University, it is recognised as the first private university established in Serbia. The institution subsequently adopted the name Alfa BK University and has developed an academic profile combining professional education, scientific research, innovation, and international cooperation.

The University provides undergraduate, master's, and doctoral education through academic units covering finance, banking, auditing, foreign languages, information technology, mathematics, computer science, sport management, and the arts. Its multidisciplinary structure enables students to pursue specialised academic qualifications while developing knowledge and competencies relevant to contemporary technological, economic, and social developments.

A central feature of Alfa BK University's educational philosophy is the integration of academic instruction with professional preparation. Through practical training, interactive teaching, academic mentoring, and cooperation with employers, the institution seeks to equip graduates with analytical skills, technical expertise, and the capacity to respond to changing labour-market requirements.

Internationalisation is an established component of the University's development. Its academic activities include cooperation with foreign higher education institutions, participation in international scientific events, and initiatives designed to promote academic exchange and the international visibility of research.

Research, scholarly publishing, and interdisciplinary collaboration are also represented across its faculties. The University's academic interests encompass technological innovation, digital transformation, communication, economics, cultural studies, and applied scientific knowledge.

Within AIECS 2026, Alfa BK University contributes an institutional perspective that connects the technical development of artificial intelligence with its implications for education, business, language, culture, and society. Its broad academic portfolio provides opportunities for interdisciplinary dialogue concerning emerging technologies, professional transformation, and the evolving relationship between human expertise and intelligent systems. Participation in the conference reflects the importance of international collaboration in addressing technological change through diverse academic and professional perspectives.

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Pedagogical Society of Serbia (PSS)

Belgrade · Serbia

The Pedagogical Society of Serbia (PSS) is a professional association dedicated to the advancement of pedagogical science, educational practice, and the professional development of educators in Serbia. Active since 1949, the Society brings together pedagogues, education specialists, researchers, and professionals engaged in the theoretical and practical study of teaching, learning, and educational development.

The Society seeks to strengthen connections between educational research and professional practice. Its activities encompass scientific and professional conferences, continuing education programmes, accredited seminars, pedagogical projects, and opportunities for professional collaboration and knowledge exchange. Through these initiatives, PSS supports educators in responding to emerging educational challenges and encourages the implementation of research-informed approaches to teaching and learning.

An important component of the Society's scholarly contribution is its involvement in academic publishing. Together with the Institute for Pedagogy and Andragogy at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade, it publishes Nastava i vaspitanje (Journal of Education), a scientific journal whose first issue appeared in 1952. The journal disseminates research addressing educational theory, classroom practice, teaching methods, learning processes, and wider pedagogical questions.

The Society also promotes professional dialogue concerning educational quality, inclusion, student development, institutional responsibilities, and the changing requirements of educational systems. By bringing researchers and practitioners into closer communication, it helps strengthen the relationship between academic knowledge and everyday educational practice.

PSS's participation in AIECS 2026 is especially relevant to the growing influence of artificial intelligence on teaching, assessment, curriculum development, educational equity, and the professional responsibilities of educators. Its educational expertise contributes to a critical examination of how intelligent technologies can be incorporated into learning environments while preserving pedagogical quality, ethical responsibility, and the central role of human relationships in education.