Breda · Breda Campus, Breda, Netherlands (BUas)
Hosted by University of Central Florida (UCF) & Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas)
Teaching with AI in Europe: UCF & BUas Conference is a two-day, in-person unconference in Breda (Netherlands) on 19–20 October 2026 that brings together university professionals, lecturers, researchers, and policymakers to explore practical AI adoption in higher education. The core value is clear: you’ll walk away with actionable, field-tested ideas for integrating AI into pedagogy, digital learning, and safeguarding academic integrity within European Higher Education Area classrooms. This is not a traditional conference; it’s an unconference designed to be driven by attendees, with dialogue-driven sessions, collaborative workshops, and dynamic exchanges across disciplines. Key details and what to expect: - Dates and place: Breda Campus, Breda, Netherlands, 19–20 October 2026. The event is face-to-face only with no virtual option. - Audience: university professionals, lecturers, researchers, librarians, policymakers and other educators across Europe and beyond focused on practical AI use in teaching and learning. - Session format: two formats for presentations – 30-minute sessions intended to spark discussion and poster sessions for visual presentations (digital or print). Attendees may participate in up to two presentations, with certain sponsorship-related restrictions. - Tracks and topics: Practical AI Tools/Agents and Implementation; Ethics, Policy, and Governance; AI in Pedagogy and Curriculum Design; Institutional Strategy and Leadership; Assessment and Academic Integrity; AI Applications in the Workplace; AI Fluency and Faculty Development; Universal Design and Accessibility with AI; and related sessions on Art, Design, Media and more. The emphasis is on practical ideas and take-aways attendees can apply in diverse disciplines. - Proposals: the call for proposals is open for 2026. Submissions can cover classroom or library practices across modalities (face-to-face, blended, and online). Proposals should demonstrate transferable ideas and concrete take-aways. Deadline details: proposals close 15 May 2026 (11:59pm); acceptances issued after 29 June 2026. - Registration and pricing: registration is required for all attendees including presenters. Presenter and Early Bird registrations are €350 (deadline 10 August 2026); General registration is €375 (deadline 12 October 2026). - Agenda and logistics: an agenda-at-a-glance exists with a detailed two-day schedule including openings, keynote, concurrent sessions, meals, networking, and closing activities.
