Conference Program
Full Schedule
Three days of keynotes, panel discussions, paper presentations, workshops, and networking — June 18–20, 2026.
Day 1: Opening & Education
June 18, 2026
08:30
60 min
Registration & Welcome Coffee
LogisticsDelegate registration, badge collection, and networking over coffee.
📍Main Foyer
09:30
60 min
Opening Ceremony
CeremonyWelcome addresses from GAAN leadership, Albanian government representatives, and partner institutions.
📍Main Hall
10:30
60 min
Keynote: The Future of Albanian Academic Excellence
KeynoteProf. Bernd Sturmfels (UC Berkeley) on mathematics, data science, and the global knowledge economy.
Prof. Bernd Sturmfels📍Main Hall
12:00
90 min
Session 1: Education & Society
SessionPanel discussions on pedagogy, curriculum reform, and the role of education in national development.
📍Hall A
13:30
60 min
Lunch Break
BreakCatered lunch and informal networking.
📍Dining Hall
14:30
120 min
Parallel Sessions — Track A & B
SessionTrack A: Higher Education Reform | Track B: Digital Learning & EdTech.
📍Halls A & B
17:00
60 min
Evening Reception
NetworkingWelcome reception with light refreshments and networking.
📍Terrace