Program of the 4th Annual International Conference of Public University “Kadri Zeka” in Gjilan – UKZ AC 2025 

Agenda

Conference Topic: “Technology, Science and Education: Paths to an Intellegent Society”

Program of the Annual International Conference – UKZ AC 2025

Monday, 02 June, 2025 Venue: Vali Ranch Resort&Congress Center

10:00-10:15 Arrival and registration of participants

10:15-10:20 Welcome Address

·   Arbona Xhemajli,  Vice-Rector for Scientific Research and Inovations

10:20-11:00 Opening ceremony

• Artan Dërmaku, Rector of the Public University “Kadri Zeka”

• Arbërie Nagavci, Minister at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

• Alban Hyseni, Mayor of the Municipality of Gjilan

• Mentor Alishani,  Rector of the University "Ukshin Hoti"

• Gjokë Uldedaj, Rector  of the Qiriazi University College 

• Arijeta Rexhepi, Member of Parliament in Kosovo

• Blerim Rexha, Professor at  Faculty of Computer Engineering – University of Pristina

• Nehat Dervishi, Coordinator in Heras

• Venera Llunji, Vice-Rector for External Cooperation, AAB College

• Lekë Sokoli, Academic at ”A.Moisiu” University. Durrës

11:00 – 12:15 Plenary Session – Keynote Speakers

• Prof. Dr. Fiorenza Deriu – University “La Sapienza”, Rome

Algorithms and Big Data: A critical analysis of the mechanisms underpinning the reproduction of                              social inequalities

• Prof. Dr. Rifat Škrijelj – Sarajeva University

The Role of University Leadership in Institutional Integrity of Higher Education

•  Prof. Dr. Eva Cipi – University “Ismajl Qemajli” Vlore

Artificial Intelligence Tools in Early Childhood Education: Opportunities

• Prof. Dr. Bledar Prifti –St. Petersburg College

Kosovo’s Position in the New Emerging Global Order: Challenges and Opportunities

•  Matthew Coates – EU STEM Coalition

STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) and Shared Value

12:15-12:30 Award Ceremony  “Marin Barleti”

12:30-13:00 Lunch

13:30- 18:00 Conference Sessions – Venue: University Campus

·       Session Edu Day Conference, A14

·       Session Justice Conference, A12

·       Session Economics Conference, BO2

·       Session Digi Day Conference, A34

·       Session Math Day Conference, A11

·   Session Social Science Conference, B01

Tuesday, 3rd June 2025, Venue: University Campus, A11

10:00-10:30 Research and Development Groups Sessions

Research Session: Current Research and Development topics

10:30-12:00 Workshop: Current Research and Development topics

12:00-12:30 About next UKZAC 2026 Conference

12:30-13:00 Conclusion and Closing of the UKZ AC 2025 Conference

Contact person:  Prof. Ass. Dr. Arbona Xhemajli , Tel: +383 44 730 027,  mail: arbona.xhemajli@uni-gjilan.net

Head of the Office for Scientific Research: Arjete Shaqiri, email: ukz.conference2025@uni-gjilan.net,   web: https://conference2025.uni-gjilan.net