The Rector of the University “Isa Boletini” in Mitrovica, Prof. Dr. Nurten Dena, and the Vice-Rector for Academic Development and Quality, Prof. Dr. Sabri Avdullahi, are participating in the 10th Annual Conference of Stakeholders of the Science, Education, Research and Innovation Pillar, organised within the framework of the Berlin Process 2026, taking place from 12 to 14 October 2026 in Podgorica, Montenegro.

The conference, entitled “Western Balkans in Europe: People – Innovation – Transformation,” brings together representatives of universities, academies of sciences, research organisations and various institutions from across the region and Europe to discuss developments and future prospects for cooperation in higher education, science, research and innovation.

The conference programme includes discussions on the transformation of higher education systems in response to demographic changes and labour market needs, the integration of artificial intelligence into learning processes, the development of innovation and the strengthening of local innovation ecosystems, as well as the role of scientific expertise in institutional modernisation and the European integration of the Western Balkans.

The participation of the leadership of the University “Isa Boletini” provides an opportunity to follow current developments in higher education and scientific research, as well as to exchange experiences with representatives of academic and scientific institutions from the region and Europe.

The conference is organised within the framework of the Berlin Process, with a focus on strengthening regional cooperation and advancing education, science and innovation across the Western Balkans.