21st Annual International & Interdisciplinary Conference of AIS-ALBSA & Institutional Partners
6th Annual Conference of CSL – AADF “Leadership and Management in Education”
Midterm Conference of Balkan Sociological Forum of 15th Anniversary
“Toward an Intelligent Society: Challenges & Opportunities” [Human Intelligence(s) vs. Artificial Intelligence]
University "Fehmi Agani" Gjakove, KOSOVO
[In-person & Online]
22-23 May 2026
Deadline for submission
Applications are now open...
Early Deadline: 22 March 2026 (even for Members of all Organizing Institutions in Good Standing)
Last deadline: 22 April 2026
21-st Annual International & Interdisciplinary Conference of International Partners
6-th Annual Conference of Center for School Leadership (CSL – AADF)
The aim of this International and Interdisciplinary Conference is to bring together researchers from all fields of research, students, and other interested academics and professionals from the Balkans, Europe, and other parts of the world, in order to present studies and exchange ideas on the central theme “Toward an Intelligent Society: Challenges and Opportunities.”
It is estimated that when students who begin their education today complete their studies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be one million times more powerful than it was on their first day of school. At the same time, computer processing power is doubling approximately every two years, while language-processing capacity is tripling within the same period (Kissinger et al., 2024). These developments indicate that the world is rapidly moving toward what has been described as an “Intelligent Society” (Baltzersen, 2022).
An Intelligent Society may be understood as a society that recognizes, integrates, and effectively uses diverse forms of intelligence, while consciously avoiding and rejecting their harmful or dangerous manifestations (e.g., purely instrumental intelligence), with the ultimate goal of enhancing people’s quality of life and social well-being.
Scholars are invited to submit and present papers analyzing different forms of intelligence, ranging from the nine forms of intelligence proposed by Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory (Logical–Mathematical, Linguistic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Musical, Visual–Spatial, Bodily–Kinesthetic, Naturalist, and Existential Intelligence; Gardner, 1983) to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Particular attention is also given to the four widely discussed forms of human intelligence commonly measured through the indices: IQ (Intelligence Quotient), EQ (Emotional Quotient), SQ (Social Quotient), and AQ (Adversity Quotient).
The conference is Interdisciplinary in nature and welcomes submissions within fourteen permanent Thematic Sessions (listed below), reflecting a broad spectrum of scientific, educational, technological, social, economic, and cultural perspectives, as well as in about fourteen Special Sessions of Partner Institutions.
This conference also aims to strengthen cooperation among researchers and regional and international partners. It will be held jointly with the 6th Annual Conference of the School of Directors (Tirana, Albania) and the 5th Annual Conference of LTC and “Polis” Publications.
This annual conference is alternated each year among Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, and the 2026 edition will be hosted in Gjakova, Kosovo, following previous conferences held in Shkodra, Albania (2025); Pristina, Kosovo (2024); Vlora, Albania (2023); Gjilan, Kosovo (2022); Korça, Albania (2021); Prizren, Kosovo (2020); Durrës, Albania (2019); Mitrovica, Kosovo (2018); Tirana, Albania (2017); Tetovo, North Macedonia (2016), among others.
In line with the conference’s long-term Agenda 2030, upcoming editions are planned to take place in Tirana, Albania (2027); Peja, Kosovo (2028); Elbasan, Albania (2029); and Skopje, North Macedonia (2030).
Organizing Institutions:
University "Fehmi Agani" Gjakove, KOSOVO
CSL – AADF Center for School Leadership, ALBANIA (6th Annual Conference)
Universal Peace Federation, UPF (4th Annual)
LINK University Roma, ITALY
LTC & Polis Publications (5th Annual)
National Association of Sociologists - Associacione Nazionale Sociologi (ANS), ITALY
University "Luigj Gurakuqi" Shkoder, ALBANIA
South East European University, NORTH MACEDONIA
University "Aleksander Moisiu" Durres, ALBANIA
Public University "Kadri Zeka" Gijilan, KOSOVO
University "Fan S. Noli" Korca, ALBANIA
AAB University College, KOSOVO
University of Mitrovica "Isa Boletini", KOSOVO
University "Ismail Qemali" Vlora, ALBANIA
University "Ukshin Hoti" Prizren, KOSOVO
Barleti University Tirana, ALBANIA
Dardania University College, KOSOVO
Institute of Sociology, Demographic Research and Innovation (ISDI), KOSOVO
Institute of Science and Technology - INSI, KOSOVO
International Sociological Association, ISA
Balkan Sociological Forum, BSF (Midterm Conference)
Albanian Institute of Sociology - Albanian Sociological Association (21st Annual International Conference)
Place & Time:
University “Fehmi Agani” Gjakove, KOSOVO
22-23 May 2026
Chair of the Conference:
Prof. Drilon BUNJAKU – Rector, University “Fehmi Agani” Gjakove, KOSOVO
Coordinators of partner institutions:
Prof. Dr. Leke SOKOLI - Albanian Institute of Sociology - Albanian Sociological Association (AIS-ALBSA), ALBANIA
Prof. Assoc. Dr. Besim GOLLOPENI - UMIB & Institute of Sociology, Demographic Research and Innovation - ISDI, KOSOVO
Conference Coordinators:
Prof. Ass. Dr. Ferdi KAMBERI – Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences; University “Fehmi Agani” Gjakove, KOSOVO
Dr. Jola KEPI – Executive Director, Center for School Leadership, CSL-AADF, ALBANIA
Conference themes:
I. Central Theme: “Toward an Intelligent Society: Challenges & Opportunities”
II. Other themes: by 14 Sections (CSL - TS13)
CSL. Sixth Annual Conference of School Leadership (CSL - AADF)
TS01. Culture, Arts, Public Sphere and Communication
TS02. Population, Migration and Diaspora
TS04. Politics, Democracy, Integration and Law
TS05. Religion, Collective Behavior and Social Movements
TS06. Marriage, Family, Welfare, Social Policy and Community
TS07. Childhood, Youth, Leisure, Aging and Gender
TS08. Work, Professions, Leadership, Organization, Urban and Rural Affairs
TS09. Comparative, Historical, Regional, Global and Future Studies
TS10. Security, Medicine, Public Health, Deviance and Social Control
TS11. Ethnic Relations, Nationalism, Human Rights
TS12. Environment, Economy, Tourism and Development
TS13. Science, Technology, Digitalization and Innovation
Special and Joint Sessions:
1. Forth Annual Peace Forum of Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and Albanian Institute of Sociology (AIS-ALBSA)
Chair: Dr. Saemira PINO - Vice President of the Universal Peace Federation UPF ALBANIA
2. "Diaspora–Homeland Relations: Kosovo and Albania as Two “Laboratories”, in European and Global Context"
Chair: Prof. Anila HYKA SMØRGRAV, Conference Scientific Committee, Diaspora Coordinating Council, FRANCË
Prof. Asoc. Dr. Besim GOLLOPENI, University of Mitrovica Isa Boletini & Institute of Sociology, Demography and Innovation, KOSOVO
3. Conference Session of the University LINK Rome, ITALY
Chair: Prof. Asoc. Dr. Romina GURASHI - LINK University & AIS-ALBSA President
4. Fifth Annual Conference Session of LTC & Polis Publishing
Chair: Dr. Ermioni HOXHA CEKANI - LTC & Polis Publishing President
5. “Gjakova and the Founders of Albanian Social Thought” - Plenary Panel with Tree Dedicated Sessions
Chair of the Panel: Prof. Dr. Ali PAJAZITI, Southeast European University, NORTH MACEDONIA
5.1 First Dedicated Session: “Fehmi Agani: Sociology, Democracy, State-Building and Peace”
Chair: Prof. Dr. Leke SOKOLI, Albanian Institute of Sociology – Albanian Sociological Association (AIS-ALBSA)
5.2 Second Dedicated Session: "Clinical Sociology and Mediation. The Legacy of Prof. Andon ÇETA in KOSOVO"
Chair: Prof. Assoc. Dr. Denis CELCIMA, University of Business and Technology Pristine, KOSOVO
5.3 Third Dedicated Session: “Pajazit Nushi: Founder of Albanian Psychology”
Chair: Dr. Skender DEMALIAJ, Mediterranen University ALBANIA
6. “Intelligent Education in an Intelligent Society” - Special Session of Barleti University (UNIBA), ALBANIA
Chair: Dr. Jorida RUSTEMI, Conference Scientific Committee, Barleti University (UNIBA), ALBANIA
7. Sport and Physical Exercise in an “Intelligent Society”
Chair: Prof. Dr. Robert ÇITOZI, University of Sports of Tirana, ALBANIA
Registration fee:
This conference is based on Institutional Contributions. And there is no fee of participation for Members of all Organizing Institutions in Good Standing.
But, the conference is open for participants from all over the world. And unable to cover the costs of the conference, a participation fee will be applied by category of countries, based on World Bank rankings, October 2024
(A, B, C Countries; www.worldbank.org).
The fee of participation, by the Category of the Countries:
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Categories of the Countries |
Fee of Participation |
Including full paper with ISBN Code or with ISSN Code |
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Category A: High Income |
70 EUR |
+ 70 EUR |
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Category B: Upper middle income |
50 EUR |
+ 60 EUR |
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Category C: Low income |
30 EUR |
+ 50 EUR |
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Members in GOOD STANDING of Permanent & Organizing Institutions (Contributors) |
No fee of participation for Members in Good Standing |
50 EUR |
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Categories of the Countries: The World Bank, www.worldbank.org ; Or: http://www.isa-sociology.org/en/membership/table-of-economies-by-category/ |
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Publications/documents:
1. Proceedings with ISBN code [which includes the program, organizers, plenary sessions, thematic scientific sessions, special sessions, abstracts, or even full papers, up to the index of participants, etc.)]
2. Individual Certificate "for participation and presentation of the paper"
3. Full Papers, in proceedings with code ISBN (optional).
4. Publication, as an article in the international scientific journal "Social Studies" with ISSN Code [ISSN 2309-3455] also noting "Presented in the International Conference..." (Optional), Link: https://www.sociology.al/en/social-studies-journal)
How to Submit Abstracts Online?
1. Select a Thematic Session (CSL – ST13) to which you wish to participate (above)
2. Fill out the Abstract Submission Form (will open after selecting the Thematic Session) & Submit...
3. Wait for the confirmation of abstract receipt; those who do not receive confirmation within 10 days should contact the secretary of the conference, by e-mail or WhatsApp
4. Wait for the Acceptance Letter
5. Contact with Secretary of the conference for the registration procedures;
6. Take the confirmation of the registration.
Chair of the Secretary of the conference:
Elda KUTROLLI - AIS-ALBSA Secretariat
E-mail: conference@sociology.al; annual.int.conference@gmail.com
Mob. +355692044722
We are looking forward to meeting you in Gjakova, KOSOVO in May 2026 !