Invited Speakers

2025 Invited Speakers

Dr. Alexandre St-Vincent Villeneuve
Cognition Communication Laboratory, Canada

Biography: Dr. Alexandre St-Vincent Villeneuve is an academic researcher and multi-entrepreneur, recognized for his transformative work at the intersection of neuropsychology and artificial intelligence. His research drives innovation in special education, where advanced tools support neurodiverse learners and in cancer detection, where AI enhances diagnostic precision. He also explores algorithmic video surveillance to improve security in schools and other facilities. As a leader with extensive experience across entrepreneurship, education, healthcare and management, he excels at translating complex research into practical solutions with real-world impact. His ventures combine technological innovation with a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable populations. He has shared his advancements at international conferences in Asia, Europe and the United States, contributing to global efforts in leveraging AI for societal progress.

Prof. Thorsten Fröhlich
IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Biography: Thorsten Fröhlich is an IT Management and Big Data Professor at the IU International University of Applied Sciences. His expertise includes applied artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, IT management and digital marketing. His research focuses on the practical application of AI in education, ethics and natural language processing (NLP). As a recognised expert, he lectures on AI and ethics in education in collaboration with UNESCO, among others. He recently published a comprehensive compendium on scientific writing with M.C. Hemmer. After studying chemistry at the University of Cologne, he completed his doctorate in physical chemistry in 1992. He has been an entrepreneur since 1987 and has founded several successful companies in software development, IT management and digital marketing for the life science industry. As a business angel, he supports student start-ups and promotes innovative technology projects.

Speech Title: No Robot Left Behind: Ensuring Fairness and Human Agency in AI-Driven Higher Education

As generative AI becomes embedded in higher education, the challenge is to harness its potential and ensure that no one, human or system, is left behind in the pursuit of fairness, trust, and educational equity. This talk presents the AI CARE Framework—Compliance, Accountability, Responsibility, Ethics—as a practical guide for institutions to govern AI responsibly. Drawing on global insights from the EU AI Act, UNESCO AI Ethics, and real-world case studies, we explore how universities can operationalize accountability across technical, ethical, and pedagogical domains. Attendees will gain strategies for aligning AI with human values, ensuring robust oversight, and maintaining human agency in an increasingly automated world of learning.

Prof. Ivica Boticki
University of Zagreb, Croatia

Biography: To be added soon.