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SUMMARY:EDEN NAP Webinar - Academic Freedom vs. Algorithmic Reality: Who shapes the digital classroom?\,  April 28 at 13:00 CET
DESCRIPTION:Academic Freedom vs. Algorithmic Reality: Who shapes the digital classroom? \n\n\n\nWhose freedom is it anyway? As AI moves from the sidelines to the centre of higher education\, we face a new “algorithmic reality.” This webinar explores whether the digital tools we use to teach and research are silently standardizing the very art of academic inquiry. We will seek to take a look at the tension between high-tech innovation and the fundamental right to maintain a unique\, independent academic voice.The session features a dual-perspective dialogue: assoc. prof. Aušrinė Pasvenskienė (Vytautas Magnus University\, Lithuania) will address the legal and ethical safeguards needed to protect scholars in a digitalised world\, while prof. John G. Keating (Maynooth University\, Ireland) will explore how the design of our digital environments—from AI assistants to collaborative platforms—shapes our discourse and limits or expands our pedagogical autonomy. Join us for this presentation and discussion to discover how we can harness technology without letting algorithms replace our own pedagogical decisions.Duration: 90 minutes   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\nAssoc. prof. Giedrė Tamoliūnė \n\n\n\n\nDr. Giedrė Tamoliūnė is an associate professor at Education Academy and senior specialist at the Institute for Study Innovations at Vytautas Magnus University. She is involved in European and national scientific and applied projects focusing on technology-enhanced teaching and learning aspects. Her research interests focus on technology-enhanced teaching and learning in higher education\, digitally competent educators and institutions\, the cooperation between EdTech and educational institutions\, AI in education\, and adult education. She has been a Steering Committee member of the EDEN Network of Academics and Professionals (NAP) since 2023.  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenters\n\n\n\n\nAssoc. Prof. dr. Aušrinė Pasvenskienė\n\n\n\n\nAušrinė Pasvenskienė is an assoc. prof.\, vice dean at the Faculty of Law\, Vytautas Magnus University (VMU\, Kaunas\, Lithuania)\, a researcher at Vytautas Kavolis Transdisciplinary Research Institute (VMU); a chair of VMU ethics committee; a visiting researcher at the Faculty of Law\, Helsinki University (Finland). She serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Baltic Journal of Law and Politics\, is the Principal Investigator for the Erasmus+ project “Modernization of Legal Education for the Support of European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine” (EU4UA)\, is a member of the European Association of Education Law and Policy. Her research interests include education law\, human rights in education\, the intersection of law and digital technologies\, also law\, education and digital technologies.  \n\n\n\n\nProf. dr. John G. Keating \n\n\n\n\nJohn G. Keating is Professor of Computer Science at Maynooth University\, where he serves as Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. A mathematician and computational scientist by training — with a BSc in Mathematics and Physics\, a PhD in Atmospheric Physics\, and postgraduate qualifications in science education and applied linguistics — he brings an unusually cross-disciplinary perspective to questions of technology and pedagogy. John’s current research sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence\, higher education practice\, and curriculum quality. He leads an active programme investigating AI-assisted coding\, automated analysis of learning outcomes at national scale\, and the linguistic dimensions of human-AI interaction in educational settings. Within Maynooth\, he is a leading institutional voice on AI in higher education\, regularly advising on policy\, ethics\, and pedagogical design. His particular interest for this panel lies in how the architecture of digital tools — from AI coding assistants to learning management systems — encodes assumptions about knowledge\, inquiry\, and academic voice\, often invisibly. He argues that pedagogical autonomy in the AI era requires not just policy protection but genuine digital and curricular literacy: the capacity to interrogate the tools we use\, not merely deploy them.
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-nap-webinar-academic-freedom-vs-algorithmic-reality-who-shapes-the-digital-classroom-april-28-at-1300-cet/
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SUMMARY:EDEN 2026 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:AboutKeynotesCall for PapersPhD SymposiumKey DatesProgrammeCommitteeRegistrationVenueSocial ProgrammeSponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe main Theme of EDEN Porto AC 2026 is:  \n\n\n\n“Beyond Technology: Human-AI Collaboration for Learning and Teaching“ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearning and teaching is no longer defined in the digital age by technology but is shaped by collaboration\, co-creation and relational intelligence. EDEN 2026 invites educators\, researchers\,and institutional leaders to Porto to explore how human-AI partnerships are transforming learning design\, inclusion\, and institutional practice across the sector. Hosted by the University of Porto’s Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences\, this year’s conference foregrounds the human\, socio-emotional and cultural dimensions of technological change. From adaptive learning systems to ethical frameworks and visual models\, we will examine how AI can amplify and not replace human creativity\, agency and connection. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKey themes of the conference include: \n\n\n\nInstitutional transformation\, capacity-building and professional learning \n\n\n\nInstitutional models for human-AI transformation \n\n\n\nVisual and conceptual frameworks for educational change \n\n\n\nOpen education networks and inclusive digital futures to address human-AI challenges \n\n\n\nInclusion first \n\n\n\nCapacity building to navigate human-AI collaboration \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPedagogical and relational dimensions \n\n\n\nRelational pedagogies and learner-centred designs \n\n\n\nTeacher and learner wellbeing in an AI world \n\n\n\nThe human side of AI in Ed \n\n\n\nThe changing role of the teacher \n\n\n\nPedagogical responses to AI reconfigurations of education \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEthics\, trust\, values and integrity \n\n\n\nTrust in the digital age \n\n\n\nEthical decision making in everyday practice \n\n\n\nMaintaining academic integrity in the AI era \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nStudent agency and engagement \n\n\n\nStudent partnership to support AI engagement \n\n\n\nBuilding engagement and purpose with AI and beyond AI \n\n\n\nDigital subjectivities and the transformation of identities in educational contexts \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nResearch and assessment innovation \n\n\n\nDigital assessment and micro-credentials \n\n\n\nAI approaches for learning and teaching research \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Join us in Porto to move beyond Technology and towards a future where Human-AI collaboration becomes the foundation for resilient\, inclusive and visionary education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information coming soon. \n\n\n\nKeynote speaker \n\n\n\nLuis Paulo Reis\, University of Porto\, Portugal \n\n\n\nInge de Waard\, InnoEnergy\, Belgium \n\n\n\n\nLuis Paulo Reis is an Associate Professor with Habilitation at the University of Porto in Portugal and Director of LIACC – Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Laboratory. He is an IEEE Senior Member and he was president of the Portuguese Society for Robotics and of the Portuguese Association for Artificial Intelligence. During the last 25 years\, he has lectured courses at the university on Artificial Intelligence\, Intelligent Robotics\, Multi-Agent Systems\, Simulation and Modelling\, and Educational/Serious Games. He was the principal investigator of more than 30 research projects in those areas. He won more than 60 scientific awards including winning more than 15 RoboCup international competitions. He supervised 25 PhD and 180 MSc theses to completion. He evaluated a large number of projects and proposals for FP6\, FP7\, Horizon2020/Europe\, FCT\, and ANI. He was a plenary speaker at several international conferences\, such as ICAART\, ICINCO\, LARS/SBR\, WAF\, IcSports\, SYROCO\, CLAWAR\, WCQR\, ECIAIR\, DATA/DELTA\, IC3K\, ICMarkTech\, Robovis\, IJCCI. He is the author of more than 500 publications in international conferences and journals. https://sigarra.up.pt/feup/en/FUNC_GERAL.FORMVIEW?p_codigo=211669 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nInge de Waard is an award-winning learning innovator\, researcher\, and activist\, currently serving as AI & Learning Lead for Masters+ at InnoEnergy\, a European network of engineering and business universities. She has coordinated international online and hybrid initiatives\, supported entrepreneurial innovation\, and co-designed AI-driven EdTech solutions. Her work focuses on active and blended learning\, collaborating with educators and engineers worldwide. Recognized through keynotes\, publications\, and invited talks\, she is also known for her energetic workshops. She values authentic dialogue and continuous reinvention as the foundation for meaningful innovation. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpotlight speaker\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nStefaan Hermans is Director of Policy Strategy and Evaluation in the Directorate-General for Education\, Youth\, Sport and Culture at the European Commission. He was Head of Cabinet of the Commissioner for Employment\, Social Affairs\, Skills and Labour Mobility Marianne Thyssen in the Juncker Commission. Previous posts include Head of the ‘Universities and Researchers’\, ‘Skills’\, and ‘Reflective Societies’ Units in DG Research and Innovation\, and Secretary of the Employment Committee of the European Union. He also lectures on EU Affairs at the KU Leuven. With extensive experience in EU policy development\, Stefan has contributed to advancing evidence-based strategies in education\, skills\, and digital transformation. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMaxim Jean-Louis is President and Chief Executive Officer of Contact North | Contact Nord in Ontario\, Canada. \n\n\n\nSince 1996\, he has worked to expand access to online education and training\, particularly for Indigenous\, Francophone\, rural\, northern\, and remote communities. Contact North | Contact Nord works with Ontario’s colleges\, universities\, Indigenous Institutes\, and other public education and training providers. Its work focuses on improving access to learning\, supporting innovation through applied research and technology\, and sharing knowledge in Canada and internationally. Maxim serves as Chair of Renewed Computer Technology and on the boards of Groupe Média TFO and Cambrian College. He is also a former Chair of the Board of World University Service of Canada. He is a Commonwealth of Learning Fellow and an EDEN Digital Learning Europe Fellow. \n\n\n\n\n\nAnne Anthonissen has over five years of experience working with higher education institutions across Europe in the field of academic integrity and digital assessment. At Turnitin\, she collaborates closely with universities and educators to explore how assessment practices can evolve in response to changing educational and technological contexts. Her work focuses on supporting institutions in addressing emerging challenges related to AI\, assessment design\, and transparency in student writing processes. Anne is particularly interested in how digital tools can be used not only to uphold academic integrity\, but also to enhance learning\, feedback\, and trust in assessment. Through her engagement with diverse institutions\, she brings practical insights into how educators can navigate the complexities of assessment in an increasingly AI-influenced environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCristina Díaz de la Cruz\, PhD in Economics and Business and Industrial Engineer\, is Academic Vice-Rector at the Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja (UTPL)\, Ecuador\, and Full Professor in Business Sciences. Her research focuses on business ethics\, organizational behavior\, and the role of higher education in fostering integral human development. Her recent work addresses the ethical challenges of digital transformation\, particularly the development of digital humanism frameworks and the responsible integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. She has also contributed to competency-based education from an integral anthropological perspective and to the design of models for assessing well-being in academic and organizational contexts. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nSubmissions should align with the conference theme and the topics related to the scope of the conference. All paper types will be double-blind peer-reviewed by members of the Scientific Committee. Find all the submission types and guidelines below.There are four different paper submission categories: Full paper\, Concise paper\, Poster and Demo Lab. \n\n\n\nFull paper – A Full Paper allows you to present a slightly longer account of your work. This presentation format is better suited to sharing the findings of case studies\, research projects or more mature innovations related to the conference theme/topics which allow you to provide a richer analysis\, description and interpretation of the work. Importantly\, a Full Paper should identify the main implications or discussion points which will be of wider interest to conference participants. The paper length is 2500 to 3500 words\, including tables\, figures and references.Full papers may be two types: \n\n\n\n– An experience paper (based on the project or other innovative practice);– A research paper with a clear research methodology and research results.  \n\n\n\nOnly research based Full papers will be considered for the Best Research Paper Award. If your Full Paper is accepted\, the presentation time is a maximum of 15 minutes and 5 minutes for questions (i.e.\, 20 minutes in total). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Full Paper Template\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nConcise paper – a Concise Paper allows you to present a shorter summary of your work. This presentation format is ideally suited to small projects\, new and emerging areas and works in progress. The format allows you to showcase and/or offer a brief snapshot of your work\, with a specific focus on the main findings or discussion points that should be of wider interest to conference participants. The total length of a Concise Paper should be 200-500 words. If your Concise Paper is accepted\, the presentation time is 10 minutes with 5 minutes for questions (i.e.\, 15 minutes in total). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Concise Paper Template\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPoster – A Poster allows you to present your work on a poster board which will be on display throughout the conference. This format is ideal for showcasing and/or offering a brief snapshot of your work to generate more interest and follow-up conversations with conference participants. The author(s) need to bring the printed poster to the conference and attach it to the poster board when they arrive at the conference venue. There will not be a dedicated poster session in the conference programme\, but we encourage presenters to be available to discuss their work during the refreshment breaks. Poster submissions are between 250 and 500 words\, including references. Authors of posters accepted for presentation will be required to prepare and bring a printed Portrait poster of a maximum of A0 formate (84\,1 cm × 118\,9 cm). Please note\, that bigger formats will not be accepted!  \n\n\n\nNote: Posters’ authors are not required to make poster presentations \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Poster Submission Template\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInnovation Demo Lab is a new conference submission type that provides an interactive space for researchers\, educators\, practitioners\, and innovators to share their digitally-enabled teaching and learning innovations\, tools\, and applications in a collaborative and non-commercial environment. This new and dynamic track is designed to showcase hands-on demonstrations of innovative practices\, prototypes\, and emerging technologies in education. This track emphasises education led experimentation\, dialogue\, and knowledge exchange – distinct from commercial sponsorship or exhibition. Submissions are welcome that demonstrate research-based or practice-oriented innovations in technology-enhanced learning\, including (but not limited to): \n\n\n\n\nArtificial Intelligence applications in teaching and learning\n\n\n\nRobotics and embodied learning environments\n\n\n\nVirtual\, augmented\, and extended reality for education\n\n\n\nSerious games and simulation-based learning\n\n\n\nLearning analytics\, adaptive learning\, and personalization\n\n\n\nExperimental prototypes\, pilot projects\, and practice-driven innovations.\n\n\n\n\nSubmissions will be peer reviewed by the Conference committee for relevance\, originality\, and potential to foster meaningful dialogue. Accepted contributions will be included in the EDEN Porto AC 2026 programme\, EDEN proceedings and presented in interactive demo sessions\, enabling participants to engage directly with the innovation. Each 200-500 word submission must include a link to a 3–5 minute video openly hosted on YouTube.  Video files should not be uploaded directly to the submission system. The video should clearly demonstrate the innovation in action\, including a short introduction (what the innovation is\, who it is for\, why it matters)\, a screen capture or live demonstration of the system\, tool\, or practice\, a scenario or use case showing how learners or educators engage with it.  Include audio narration or English captions for accessibility. \n\n\n\nInnovation Demo Lab presentation time at the conference  is  5-10 min and 10 min for interaction and application with the participants (i.e.\, 20 minutes in total). \n\n\n\n(Submission Requirements – what will be included in the template: \n\n\n\nSubmission (200 – 500 words) including: \n\n\n\n\nTitle and authors (with affiliations)\n\n\n\nPurpose and educational significance of the innovation\n\n\n\nDescription of the system\, tool\, or practice to be demonstrated\n\n\n\nEvidence base or research background supporting the innovation\n\n\n\nInteraction format: how participants will experience or engage with the demo\n\n\n\nTechnical requirements for demonstration (if any)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Innovation Demo Lab Template\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAction Lab– upon invitation only. Action Labs allow participants to debate\, discuss and engage in lively professional dialogue on high-profile topics or issues relevant to the conference theme. Each Action lab will be structured around a handful of big questions for participants to debate.  \n\n\n\nDownload The Action Lab Template\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProceedings\n\n\n\nAs all submission types will be subject to a peer review process. Full Papers will be double-blind peer-reviewed by members of the Scientific Committee consisting of international experts working in the field. Other paper types will be peer-reviewed by the conference co-chairs and members of the Programme Committee. Authors should leave their names and affiliations blank when uploading submission documents\, and take care to avoid details that could be used to identify contributing authors. These include institution information\, specific funding information and clear self-citations. Authors of selected top-quality Full Papers will be invited to submit an extended manuscript for publication as a scientific journal paper in EURODL. \n\n\n\nFull papers will be published as Ubiquity press proceedings special issue with unique DOIs. The formatting of all types of submissions should follow the guidelines and templates provided. References should follow the APA (7th) style.  All other papers will be published in EDEN’s conference proceedings (ISSN: 2707-2819).  \n\n\n\nAcceptance Criteria\n\n\n\nDecisions on acceptance will be based on the following criteria: \n\n\n\n\nOriginality\n\n\n\nInnovation\n\n\n\nQuality of scholarship\n\n\n\nContribution to new knowledge\n\n\n\nAlignment to the conference theme\n\n\n\n\nContributions outside of the main conference themes will be considered if they bring new knowledge and benefit delegates. The Conference co-chairs and the Scientific Committee will make the final decision as to the accepted submission format to ensure quality and the coherence of the conference theme. Note that some Full Paper submissions may be accepted following revisions as Concise Papers after the review process. All Full Papers will be considered for the prestigious EDEN Best Research Paper Award\, which will be presented at the Gala Dinner.  \n\n\n\nEDEN Best Research Paper Award in cooperation with The UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change\n\n\n\nAll accepted Full Research papers enter competition for EDEN Best Research Paper Award (BRPA). BRPA competition is based on evaluation results on submission of Full Papers in research category presented to the Annual Conference that follow five standard evaluation criteria: \n\n\n\n\nThe paper deals with a research question.\n\n\n\nRigorous examination/research methods are applied.\n\n\n\nFindings\, results and outcomes are convincingly presented and critically examined.\n\n\n\nConclusions are thoroughly discussed (including applicability\, transferability\, and further research.\n\n\n\nLiterature is reviewed against state of the art.\n\n\n\n\nThe composition of the honourable jury for the EDEN Best Research Paper Award is composed in cooperation with The UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change: \n\n\n\nTo be announced at a later stage. \n\n\n\nThe decision on the winner of the EDEN Best Research Paper Award will be announced on June 15th at the EDEN Annual Conference Gala Dinner in Porto\, Portugal. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN Annual Conference PhD Symposium held in previous years in Barcelona (2018)\, Bruges (2019)\, Dublin (2019)\, Timisoara (2020)\, Lisbon (2020)\, Madrid (2021)\, Tallinn (2022)\, Dublin (2023)\, Graz (2024) and Bologna (2025) has been designed to foster the exchange of experiences and knowledge among doctoral students conducting research in the area of technology-enhanced online\, digital\, open and distance learning\, and provides a valuable forum for the advancement of doctoral research. EDEN supports networking of research community in digital education topics therefore; we encourage participation of not only PhD students but also their supervisors. PhD supervisors who come with their PhD students may register to the conference at a discounted rate of 410 eur in the Early Bird stage. \n\n\n\nThe Symposium is open to all doctoral students\, both PhD and EdDs\, and will be led by the host university with contributions from EDEN Management Board members and a panel of international experts. \n\n\n\nDoctoral candidates are invited to submit a brief Synopsis Paper of their work in progress or proposed research topic\, as there will be an opportunity to discuss your research during the Symposium. This Synopsis Paper should be a maximum of 500 words\, including references. Participation in the Symposium is not dependent on the submission of a paper. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nCall for papersDecember 1\, 2025Registration opensJanuary 15\, 2026Paper submission opensJanuary 15\, 2026Deadline for paper submissionsMarch 20\, 2026Notification of paper admissionApril 15\, 2026Early bird registration deadlineApril 20\, 2026Authors’ registration and payment deadline (at least 1 author of the paper)May 10\, 2026Final Camera-Ready Manuscript for Full papersMay 10\, 2026Delegates’ registration closes by Invoice payment (stays open by card)May 15\, 2026Publishing of the ProgramMay 25\, 2026Delegates’ Registration closes by card payment as wellJune 1\, 2026PhD SymposiumJune 14\, 2026Gala dinner June 15\, 2026Conference datesJune 14-16\, 2026ProceedingsSeptember – October 2026\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\,  June 14 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n09:00 – 10:00 Registration Desk Open10:00 – 12:30 PhD Symposium12:30  – 13:30 Lunch Break13:30 – 16:30 PhD Symposium13:00 – 17:00 Registration Desk Open/Post Display Setup18:00  – 20:00 Welcome Reception/EDEN Fellow and Senior Fellow Awards\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 15 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 – 17:00 Registration Desk Open9:00  – 10:50 Opening Plenary SessionHousekeeping 5 minEDEN President´s Welcome 15 minConference Chairs’ Welcome 10 minUniversity of Porto official welcome 10 minSpotlight 1 EC – 15 minKeynote 1- 40 minQuestions 15 minTotal 110 min10:50  – 11:15 Refreshment BreakPoster Viewing11:15  – 12:00 (1) Action Lab / Parallel Sessions12.15-13.00 (2) Action Lab/Parallel Sessions13:05 – 14:00 Lunch break14:00 – 15:00 Plenary SessionSpotlight 2 – 15 minSpotlight 3 – 15 minSpotlight  4 – 15 minQuestions – 15 min15:15 – 16:00 (3) Action Lab / Parallel Sessions16.00 – 16:30 Refreshment Break16:30 – 17:30 (4) Action Lab / Parallel Sessions19:00 – 22.00 Gala DinnerEDEN Best Research Paper Award in cooperation with The UNESCO Chair in Education and Technology for Social Change\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 16 2025\n\n\n\n9:00  – 17:00 Registration Desk Open9:00 – 10:30 Plenary Session9:00-9:20 Welcome to Day 2 and EDEN AC 2027 Venue9:20-9:35 Spotlight Speaker (5)9.35-10.15 Keynote:10.15–10.30 Questions10:30  – 11:00 Coffee breakPoster Viewing11:00  – 11:45 (6) Parallel sessions /Action labs12:00 – 13:00 (7) Parallel sessions /Action labs13:00 – 14:00 Lunch breakPoster Viewing14:00 – 14:45 The Great EDEN Panel15:00  – 16:00 (8) Action Lab / Parallel Sessions16:15  – 17: 15 Parallel sessions17:15 – 17:45 Conference Rapporteur;Panel Discussion;Closing of the conference17:45 – 18:15 Closing Reception\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Scientific Committee: \n\n\n\nWim E.A. Van Petegem\, EDEN President\, Belgium \n\n\n\nAlfredo Soeiro\,  EDEN DLE Management Board\, Portugal \n\n\n\nAmelia Veiga\, University of Porto\, Portugal \n\n\n\nAlbert Sangra\, Spain \n\n\n\nAntonella Poce\, EDEN DLE Management Board\, Italy \n\n\n\nDenise Whitelock\, EDEN DLE Vice-President for Research\, UK \n\n\n\nElena Trepule\, Lithuania \n\n\n\nEstela Dauksiene\, Lithuania \n\n\n\nJosep M. Duart\, Spain \n\n\n\nMart Laanpere\, Estonia \n\n\n\nPolona Baloh Kremavc\, Slovenia \n\n\n\nRonan Bree\, Ireland \n\n\n\nVlad Mihăescu\, Romania \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: April 20\, 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFind below the Registration Fees for EDEN 2026 Annual Conference in Porto: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Students€410Late Students€460Early Bird Member€460Late Member€520Early Bird Non-Member€510Late Non-Member€570\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\n1. VISA Cancellations\n\n\n\nIn case of not getting entry VISA\, as proved through documents\, refund 100% of the payment will be provided to the account from which payment was done. Valid up to 30 days before the start of the conference.  \n\n\n\n2. Other Cancellations\n\n\n\nDelegates \n\n\n\n\nRegistrations cancelled for attendees 60 days prior to the start of the conference will be refunded 100%.\n\n\n\nRegistrations cancelled for attendees 59 – 30 days prior to the start of the conference will be refunded 75%.\n\n\n\nRegistrations cancelled for attendees 29 – 15 days prior to the start of the conference will be refunded 25%.\n\n\n\nCancelations 14 days and less prior to the start of the conference will not be refunded.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that in all cases banking and transfer costs incurred through payment processing platforms such as Stripe or other financial and administrative intermediaries will not be refundable and will be deducted from the refunded amount\, if applicable.  \n\n\n\nOrganizer  \n\n\n\n\nThe Organizer will always have the right to cancel/postpone the event or change the conference venue. In this case\, delegates can claim a refund of 100% of the registration fee previously paid to the Organizer\, but never the costs of accommodation or travel.\n\n\n\nConference organisers cannot accept refund requests from the conference delegates/attendees from cancelled flights and/or natural disasters/calamities.\n\n\n\nThe organizers will not accept any liability for personal injuries or for loss or damage to property belonging to the delegates/attendees\, either during or after the conference.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nHost Institution\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll conference sessions will be in The Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences (FPCEUP)  of Porto university. FPCEUP is located inside the Asprela university campus\, in Paranhos district\, Porto. The Porto Metro is the most efficient (just 15 min)  option for direct transportation from central Porto on Yellow Line – Line D. \n\n\n\nThe Metro station Polo Universitário (Yellow Line – Line D) is besides the conference Venue\, FPCEUP. \n\n\n\n       Conference venue address: \n\n\n\n       Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences of the University of Porto \n\n\n\n       Alfredo Allen Street\, s/n \n\n\n\n       4200-135 – Porto \n\n\n\n       Portugal \n\n\n\n       Google Maps Location \n\n\n\nWelcome to the 2026 EDEN Annual Conference\, hosted by the University of Porto\, one of Portugal’s leading institutions and a beacon of academic excellence and innovation since 1911. Located in the vibrant city of Porto—known for its stunning architecture\, rich cultural traditions\, and dynamic academic environment—the university offers an inspiring setting for reflection and exchange on the future of digital education. \n\n\n\nThe Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences (FPCEUP) will host the EDEN 2026 Annual Conference. With its modern facilities\, welcoming atmosphere\, and strong commitment to knowledge creation and social engagement\, FPCEUP provides the ideal space for thought-provoking conferences\, interactive sessions\, and meaningful networking. \n\n\n\nSurrounded by the charm of Porto’s urban landscape and close to the UNESCO-listed historic centre\, the conference venue invites participants to engage not only with ideas but also with the spirit of the city.Join us in Porto for an unforgettable conference experience where tradition meets innovation and where the future of education is shaped together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, June 14 at 18.00 – Welcome reception and EDEN Fellow and Senior Fellow Awards\n\n\n\n\nVenue of Welcome reception is a panoramic roof terrace of ICBAS – Edifício Abel Salazar \n\n\n\nLargo do Prof. Abel Salazar\, 4050-366 Porto\, Portugal \n\n\n\nGoogle Maps Location   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanoramic views roof terrace\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 15 at 19.00-22.00 – Gala Dinner and Best Research Paper Award onboard the Sea Star river cruise\n\n\n\n\nFor an unforgettable conference highlight\, the EDEN Porto AC 2026 Gala Dinner will be held on board the Sea Star\, a river cruise departing from downtown Porto and sailing along the Douro Estuary. During the three-hour cruise\, guests will enjoy dinner while passing Porto’s iconic six bridges\, creating a unique atmosphere for connection and celebration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease find sponsorship brochure HERE. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPlatinum sponsor Turnitin –  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINOV-NORTE aims to promote pedagogical changes towards excellence in teaching\, in line with contemporary reference trends at national and international levels.  \n\n\n\nThe project is funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR)\, under the ‘Impulso Mais Digital’ Programme (Investment RE-C06-i07)\, sub-measure Innovation and Pedagogical Modernisation in Higher Education – Creation of centres of excellence for pedagogical innovation.  \n\n\n\nhttps://inov-norte.ipp.pt
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SUMMARY:EDEN Digital Education Leadership Academy (DELA)
DESCRIPTION:AboutProgrammeSpeakersRegistrationVenue Social Programme\n\nWho should attend? \n\n\n\n\nSenior leaders\, academics\, change agents\, and aspiring leaders who drive digital transformation in learning\, teaching and assessment\n\n\n\nInstitutional teams and leaders responsible for planning and implementing a digital education strategy\n\n\n\nStaff in learning & teaching centres\, academic development\, educational design\, and AI-enabled education\n\n\n\n\nWhat does it include?\n\n\n\n\nA small group of up to 30 participants for hands-on learning from expert facilitators\, renowned guest speakers\, and peers\n\n\n\n3 intensive days of strategic thinking workshops to envision the future of digital learning and teaching\n\n\n\nActive problem-solving on the digital challenges facing organisations – including AI in learning and teaching\n\n\n\nExploring real-life dilemmas\, case examples\, and future scenarios\n\n\n\nA networking programme with onsite coffee breaks\, three lunches and a dinner in central Barcelona\n\n\n\nFull access to all presentations and training materials\n\n\n\n\nChallenge yourself and future-proof your institution by becoming a graduate of the EDEN Digital Education Leadership Academy! \n\n\n\n What is the EDEN Digital Education Leadership Academy?\n\n\n\n\nA place to learn from others \n\n\n\nA place to experience different strategies for digital education leadership\n\n\n\nA place to tackle challenges and create solutions together\n\n\n\nA place for professional networking\n\n\n\nA place to envision the future of digital education\n\n\n\n\nWhy participate?\n\n\n\n\nTo connect with other European colleagues\n\n\n\nTo find effective ways of realising the potential of digital transformation \n\n\n\nTo help develop new strategies which tackle the challenges of digitalization\n\n\n\nTo refine your leadership toolbox and find solutions together\n\n\n\nTo envision the future of digital education\n\n\n\n\n What will you learn?\n\n\n\n\nHow other higher education institutions are responding to their challenges of digital transformation\n\n\n\nHow to undertake a horizon scan of future trends and the impact they may have on your organisation\n\n\n\nWhat factors need to be considered when developing a successful digital transformation strategy\n\n\n\nEffective strategies other educational leaders are using to harness the potential of digital education\n\n\n\nHow to challenge yourself and future-proof your institution by becoming a graduate of the EDEN Digital Education Leadership Academy. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll leave with\n\n\n\n\nA digital education action plan you can adapt for your institution\n\n\n\nTools and frameworks to support strategy\, implementation and evaluation\n\n\n\nPeer feedback on your priorities and approach\n\n\n\nA network of like-minded colleagues working on similar challenges\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN DELA Graduates 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN DELA Graduates 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN DELA Graduates 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information coming soon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information coming soon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information coming soon. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe venue for EDEN Digital Education Academy has been purposefully chosen to be Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. The UOC was created in 1995 as the world’s first university with a virtual campus\, which allowed its students to study at any time from any location. The University continually uses cutting-edge e-learning research and innovation to refine the UOC methodology. This is possible thanks to UOC R&I and its 50 plus research groups\, as well as the eLearning Innovation Center\, which drives educational innovation at the UOC. With more than 100\,000 graduates\, it is now one of the biggest universities in Spain. \n\n\n\nEDEN Digital Education Leadership Academy will be organized in a modern UOC campus located in an ex-industrial creative and cultural Poblenou area allowing an easy reach to the Barcelona central attractions and a walking distance to the beach.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUniversitat Oberta de Catalunya\, The U building Carrer del Perú\, 52\, 08018 Barcelona. See the location on Google Maps\, in Room U1.1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlan Your Stay in Barcelona \n\n\n\nAs Barcelona is such a travel destination hotels are not interested in prebooking rooms for participants. There are many different hotels and other types of accomodation around the venue. Therefore\, we advise prebooking yourself a most convenient type of accomodation as soon as you plan your trip to DELA. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN DELA Social Programme \n\n\n\nEDEN DELA 2025 Tour to Casa Vicens \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEDEN DELA 2024 Visit to Gaudi Casa Vicens \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDEN DELA 2023 Visit to Casa Milà from Gaudí 
URL:https://eden-europe.eu/event/eden-digital-education-leadership-academy-dela-3/
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