Thank you for joining us at CZEDUCON 2024! We look forward to seeing you at CEEDUCON 2025, Central European Conference on Internationalisation of Higher Education.
Programme
| When | Where | What |
|---|---|---|
Day 1
Monday, 18th November
|
Charles University | Opening |
|
Day 2
Tuesday, 19th November
|
O2 universum | All-day conference |
| Veletržní palác | Networking dinner | |
|
Day 3
Wednesday, 20th November
|
O2 universum | All-day conference |
Keynote speakers
Among speakers and panellists, we expect to welcome representatives of and practitioners from European higher education institutions, representatives of the European Commission as well as representatives of national agencies and other experts on the topics of the conference.
A. Sarah Ilchman
Co-President, IIE
Sarah Ilchman is Co-President of IIE, where she advances the strategic impact of the Institute’s global programs, including the Fulbright Student and Scholar Programs, and supports emergency initiatives for artists, scholars, and refugees. Ms Ilchman develops relationships with U.S. and foreign governments, higher education institutions, multilateral organizations, and NGOs to promote access to opportunity, advance scholarship and build economies. With three decades at IIE, she has led program management, strategic planning, and innovation. Ilchman was the first woman Co-President, previously serving as Senior Vice President and Director of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program. She has worked extensively across Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Near East. Elected to the Council on Foreign Relations and a founding member of the National Academy for International Education, Ilchman holds a BA from Vassar College and a master’s degree in Non-Profit Management from the New School.
Michal Uhl
Director of DZS – Czech National Agency for International Education and Research
Since 2016, Michal Uhl has been involved in the strategic development of the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS). He first served as Deputy Director and has continued as Director since 2022. He emphasises the internationalisation of the Czech education system and the development of cooperation between Czechia and international partners. He focuses, among other things, on promoting and building awareness of European and bilateral programmes with the aim of making international education accessible to the widest possible public, whether in formal or non-formal education. Prior to joining DZS, he worked on education and social policy issues at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and at The Office of the Government (of the Czech Republic).
Milena Králíčková
President of Czech Rectors‘ Conference
Milena Králíčková is the rector of Charles University. She graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen at Charles University in Prague in 1996, after which she worked at the Department of Histology and Embryology and at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the University hospital and Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen. In 1997 she was awarded by The Fulbright Commission Scholarship for the academic year 1998/1999 and she has worked at The Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard in Boston, U.S.A. in the team of Reproductive Endocrine Unit. In 2016, Mrs. Králíčková became a professor of medical histology and embryology. She was the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen between 2010 and 2014 and the Vice Rector for Education of Charles University between 2014 and 2022. She is the rector of Charles University since February 1st, 2022. Since August 2023 she is also the President of Czech Rectors‘ Conference.
Michal Karpíšek
Secretary General, E3UDRES2 alliance, UAS St. Pölten
Michal Karpíšek is a Secretary General of the E3UDRES2 European university alliance. In 2016 – 2021 Michal served as a Secretary General of EURASHE, a political representation of professional higher education in Europe, following his 8 year mandate as its Vice-president. Earlier he acted as an Executive officer of the Czech Association of Schools of Professional Higher Education (CASPHE). He served twice as an advisor to Czech ministers of education (2001-03, 2010-11). Michal graduated at the Czech Technical University in Prague (1989) and the Cranfield University, U.K. (2004).
Laura Rumbley
Director for Knowledge Development and Research, EAIE
Laura is the Director for Knowledge Development and Research at the EAIE. Before joining the EAIE, she was an Associate Director of the Boston College Center for International Higher Education. She completed her undergraduate studies at Georgetown University, her Master’s degree at the School for International Training (SIT) Graduate Institute and her Doctorate degree at Boston College, studying as well at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and the Universidad de Sevilla in Spain. Laura began her career in international education as an administrator and an international student adviser at Boston University, subsequently becoming involved in international and comparative higher education, including an appointment as deputy director of the Academic Cooperation Association (ACA) in Brussels. Laura has co-authored and co-edited a number of publications, including the foundational document for the 2009 UNESCO World Conference on Higher Education Trends in Global Higher Education: Tracking an Academic Revolution; the International Briefs for Higher Education Leaders series; and several books, chapters and articles focused on internationalisation and comparative perspectives on subjects affecting the academic profession and universities worldwide.
Daria Hvížďalová
Director of AI Skills & Learning at 42London
Daria is the Director of AI Skills & Learning at 42London and Head of AI at EduLab in the Czech Republic. She explores the use of AI in education to enhance lifelong learning and upskilling. Daria authored the ‚AI in Business‘ MBA program at Newton University and graduated from MIT’s executive programme on AI systems engineering. Previously, Daria was a CEO of the non-profit programming school 42Prague. She was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30.
Main thematic areas
Support, Care, and Well-being
This year, our emphasis lies on the vital theme of enhancing well-being through comprehensive care and support of both students and staff. We invite you to join us and leverage your experience, knowledge, and interest in initiatives supporting mental and physical health, care and safety within higher education institutions and organisations. Inspiration can be drawn from the following subtopics:
- Creating safe and healthy (study) workplace
- Combating inequalities and addressing segregation
- Developing strategies and opportunities to foster a healthy environment for everyone
Internationalisation for All
International experience is a life changing and eye-opening opportunity for all participants. How can we ensure it benefits everyone, whether abroad or at home? Who needs to be involved, and whom should we know about? Join us to share your story – Inspire. Share. Care.
- Barriers in international student and staff support
- Active citizenship: going above and beyond
- Volunteering programmes at home and abroad
- Student, PhD, and alumni networks
- Language opportunities within student communities
- Job market and career prospects for students with international experience
Digital Age
Digital competencies and tools have become integral to our lives, Al is transforming the landscape of work, study, and science. Universities should take a proactive approach and lead by example. Join us to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital revolution in academia. The following subtopics can serve as sources of inspiration:
- Impact
- Digitalisation and communication within institutions
- Marketing and social media
- Blended mobility and online learning
- Emerging trends
Cooperation Within Academia and Beyond
Universities are at the forefront of education, research, and innovation. International cooperation is vital for knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and student mobility. What are the latest trends in enhancing cooperation in education and research globally and within Europe?
- Microcredentials
- Synergies between education and research
- Academic careers
- Recognition
- Project management
Support, Care, and Well-being
This year, our emphasis lies on the vital theme of enhancing well-being through comprehensive care and support of both students and staff. We invite you to join us and leverage your experience, knowledge, and interest in initiatives supporting mental and physical health, care and safety within higher education institutions and organisations. Inspiration can be drawn from the following subtopics:
- Creating safe and healthy (study) workplace
- Combating inequalities and addressing segregation
- Developing strategies and opportunities to foster a healthy environment for everyone
Internationalisation for All
International experience is a life changing and eye-opening opportunity for all participants. How can we ensure it benefits everyone, whether abroad or at home? Who needs to be involved, and whom should we know about? Join us to share your story – Inspire. Share. Care.
- Barriers in international student and staff support
- Active citizenship: going above and beyond
- Volunteering programmes at home and abroad
- Student, PhD, and alumni networks
- Language opportunities within student communities
- Job market and career prospects for students with international experience
Digital Age
Digital competencies and tools have become integral to our lives, Al is transforming the landscape of work, study, and science. Universities should take a proactive approach and lead by example. Join us to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital revolution in academia. The following subtopics can serve as sources of inspiration:
- Impact
- Digitalisation and communication within institutions
- Marketing and social media
- Blended mobility and online learning
- Emerging trends
Cooperation Within Academia and Beyond
Universities are at the forefront of education, research, and innovation. International cooperation is vital for knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and student mobility. What are the latest trends in enhancing cooperation in education and research globally and within Europe?
- Microcredentials
- Synergies between education and research
- Academic careers
- Recognition
- Project management
Past conferences
2024
The sixth CZEDUCON conference returned to Prague in 2024, attracting a record-breaking attendance of nearly 700 participants. With 169 speaker proposals, representation of 18 nationalities, and 60 workshops and sessions, the event tackled key themes such as well-being, internationalisation for all, digital transformation, and academic cooperation. The gathering reaffirmed CZEDUCON’s role as a leading platform for shaping the future of education and fostering international collaboration.
2023
The fifth CZEDUCON conference ventured beyond Prague for the first time, finding its venue in the vibrant South Moravian city of Brno. The conference brought together representatives from the European Commission, senior officials from European national agencies and universities, esteemed experts, government officials, and education specialists. With a robust attendance of 450 participants, CZEDUCON addressed current issues in the development and implementation of strategies in the areas of inclusion, digitalisation, and internationalisation.
2022
On the occasion of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU, the fourth CZEDUCON conference was, for the first time, elevated to the European level. The conference attracted over 450 people who shape the European educational space and decide on its future form. Together, they discussed the development of strategies and policies in the field of higher education.
2021
The third CZEDUCON conference took place a year later than planned due to the pandemic. The theme of the conference was (Un)prepared for change. Both Czech and international experts explored new challenges that higher education faced, whether caused by the pandemic or other reasons. The conference was held online, with over 700 participants.
2019
The second annual CZEDUCON conference with a focus on internationalisation of higher education hosted over 500 participants who could choose from 42 speeches, panel discussions and workshops by 70 speakers. Among the main speakers were EAIE President Sabine Pendl, global higher education strategist Rahul Choudaha or ACA President Ulrich Grothus.
Contact
For more information please contact us at
czeducon@dzs.cz or +420 221 850 100
