Dear Professor/Colleague,

We are pleased to announce that UdEkoM Balkans is a partner institution of the upcoming SAMYRAD 2026 Conference, dedicated to advancing research and practice at the intersection of artificial intelligence and education.

As part of this collaboration, Regular and Premium members of UdEkoM Balkans benefit from a 30% discount on the conference registration fee.

Publication Opportunities

The conference will publish three volumes of proceedings:

• Book of Abstracts
• Full Papers Proceedings
• Selected Proceedings published via IEEE Xplore (Scopus-indexed articles)

Conference Details

Abstract submission deadline: June 3rd, 2026

Full paper submission deadline: August 5th, 2026

October 5-6, 2026 | Seville, Spain & Virtual

Special Workshop

A dedicated workshop will be delivered by Carlotta Reviglio, AI Success Engineer from OpenAI.

Special Training

AI in Higher Education: From Vision to Practice

This session will provide practical insights into the implementation of AI in higher education systems, bridging strategic vision with real-world application.

Tracks & Topics

Authors are invited to submit structured abstracts under the following tracks:

• Track 1: Cross-Disciplinary AI in Education

• Track 2: AI-Enhanced Learning Environments

• Track 3: Instructional Design and Teaching Innovation

• Track 4: Designing and Assessing AI Tools in Education

• Track 5: Ethical, Cultural, and Societal Considerations

• Track 6: Educators, Leaders, and Institutional Innovation

• Track 7: Infrastructure, Strategy, and Policy Frameworks

• Track 8: Academic Research and Publishing Innovations

• Track 9: Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cultural Insights

• Track 10: Future Outlooks and Disruptive Developments

• Special Track: AI for Sustainable Development in Education

Gala Dinner Experience

The Gala Dinner will take place at the iconic Hotel Alfonso XIII, in the elegant Royal Hall (Sala Real). This unique venue will provide the perfect atmosphere for meaningful networking with fellow attendees, speakers, and key decision-makers.

More Information & Registration

For full details, submission guidelines, and registration:

👉 www.samyrad.com

We encourage researchers, academics, and professionals from diverse disciplines to contribute to this important and rapidly evolving field.

We look forward to receiving your submissions and supporting your contribution to shaping the future of education in the age of AI.

Kind regards,

The Udekom Balkans Team

Why Become a UdEkoM Balkans Member?

UdEkoM Balkans members benefit from free or discounted participation in all UdEkoM Balkans conferences, scientific events, and academic workshops.

In 2026 alone, we plan to organize five international conferences and at least three academic workshops, ensuring year-round academic engagement and visibility for our members.

🔗 Learn more about membership options:

https://udekom-balkans.com/membership-fee/

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