Hotel Granit <https://hotelgranit.com.mk/>, Ohrid, Republic of North
Macedonia, 24-25 September 2026
*CONFERENCE AIM*
The aim of the conference is to provide a platform for scientific debate, knowledge exchange, and multidisciplinary cooperation regarding the transformation of security in the era of advanced smart technologies. The event seeks to bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and institutional representatives in order to:
– analyse the dynamics of contemporary and future security risks related to digitalisation, autonomous systems, and artificial intelligence;
– identify new opportunities for building resilient societies through the appropriate use of technology;
– promote innovative, evidence-based solutions and risk management models;
– encourage regional and international cooperation in addressing transnational security challenges;
– enhance the role of science in shaping modern security policies and ethical standards.
The conference aims to contribute to the development of a shared vision of security by 2030, grounded in scientific evidence, inclusive practices, and technology that serves societal development and stability.
*TOPICS*
– Smart Technologies and Security
– Security and Digital Resilience
– Hybrid Threats and Information Security
– Resilient and Sustainable Societies
– Ethics, Law, and Regulation in the Era of Smart Technologies
– Technologies Supporting Public Administration and Security Services
– Economy, Innovation, and Security Industries
– International Cooperation and Global Security
*IMPORTANT DATES*
– Abstract submission deadline – April 30, 2026
– Notification of abstract acceptance – May 8, 2026
– Paper submission – June 30, 2026
– Peer reviews – July 31, 2026
– Final paper submission – August 10, 2026
*REGISTRATION AND FEES*
– Early registration / Authors & presenters (until August 20, 2026) – €
60
– Regular registration / Authors & presenters (until September 10, 2026)
– € 80
– Late registration / Authors & presenters (until September 20, 2026) –
€ 100
– Participants (general delegates) – no scientific paper submitted – € 30
– Students of third-cycle studies – € 40
* Fee covers: The opportunity for publishing a positively peer-reviewed paper (peer review, proofreading, printing and available in international databases), one free meal (dinner on September 24 or lunch on September 25, 2026) and conference materials.
*ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM*
Please submit your abstract here: https://forms.gle/EvJktHLdwjZtW6J66
More information about the objectives, topics, paper guidelines and so on,
can be found on the following link: https://fb.uklo.edu.mk/conference2026/
We look forward to receiving your proposals. For more information, please
contact: *conference2026@uklo.edu.mk <conference2026@uklo.edu.mk>*