EUonAIR Annual Conference in Zagreb to Feature Two Nobel Laureates

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EUonAIR Annual Conference in Zagreb to Feature Two Nobel Laureates

July 6–7, 2026

With a strong focus on AI in business and education, the EUonAIR Annual Conference addresses how AI moves from strategy to implementation, including organisational transformation, workforce development, mobility, and cross-sector collaboration. The event brings together stakeholders from academia, industry, and policy to discuss how AI can be adopted in a responsible, human-centred, and scalable way.

A central component of the conference is the presentation of EUonAIR project results, with dedicated sessions showcasing progress across the alliance’s work packages. These include developments in AI-enhanced education, open research and innovation, AI-assisted mobility, and the integration of universities within smart and sustainable city ecosystems. Through these updates, the conference provides insight into how EUonAIR is translating strategic objectives into concrete outputs and measurable impact.

The programme also places particular emphasis on MyAI University, a flagship initiative of the alliance. This platform represents EUonAIR’s vision of an AI-enhanced, adaptive learning environment, supporting personalised education, new teaching formats, and cross-institutional collaboration. Its development illustrates how the alliance is building practical, scalable solutions for the future of higher education.

By combining project dissemination, expert dialogue, and cross-sector exchange, the EUonAIR Annual Conference serves as a key moment to align partners, engage external stakeholders, and demonstrate how AI can be effectively integrated into education and organisational practice across Europe.

We would like to emphasize that this year’s programme features two distinguished Nobel Laureates, further highlighting the international significance of the event:

1. John Martinis, current Nobel Laureate in Physics, is a leading figure in the development of superconducting qubits and quantum computing architectures, including work that enabled major breakthroughs such as quantum supremacy. His research directly relates to the future computational foundations of AI, aligning with EUonAIR’s focus on next-generation technologies and AI-driven innovation.

1. Joel Mokyr, current Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences Laureate, is renowned for his work on the historical dynamics of technological change, knowledge diffusion, and innovation-driven growth. His research provides a critical framework for understanding how technologies like AI reshape economies, institutions, and education systems, which lies at the core of EUonAIR’s mission.

See full agenda and learn more about the program: https://summit.euonair.eu/