AILEM project aims to empower language educators with the essential skills for effectively utilising Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) content development.
The AILEM project endeavours to revolutionise the field of Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) by introducing innovative pedagogical approaches that leverage the latest digital opportunities. The approach adopted is academically validated and user-friendly for teachers and lecturers.
AILEM project seamlessly integrates into the era of digital transformation, aspiring to play a substantial role. It aims to be the cornerstone for the application of Artificial Intelligence in learning a second language for specific purposes.
| PROJECT TITLE | AI-Infused Language Education: Empowering Teachers through Multilingual MOOC Training |
| FERIT project lead | Associate Professor Dragana Božić Lenard, PhD e-mail: dragana.bozic@ferit.hr |
| Conference title | Teaching the Future: Artificial Intelligence Meets Language for Specific Purposes |
| Conference dates | 13-14 May, 2027 |
| Venue | Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology (FERIT) |
| Format | Blended: in-person and online |
| Language | English |
| Fees | Free of charge |
| Contribution types | Short papers, posters, teaching demos, round tables |
| Application procedure | APPLY / ENTER APPLICATION FORM |
To be announced
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Chair
Dragana Božić Lenard, University of Osijek, Croatia
Members
Brankica Bošnjak Terzić, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Vesna Bulatović, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Gabriela Chmelíková, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia
Gorana Duplančić Rogošić, University of Split, Croatia
Dragana Gak, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
Ľudmila Hurajová, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia
Violeta Jurković, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Joanna Kic-Drgas, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland
Ferit Kılıçkaya, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Türkiye
Elena Kováčiková, Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia
Terry Lamb, University of Westminster, United Kingdom
Hrvoje Leventić, University of Osijek, Croatia
Krešimir Romić, University of Osijek, Croatia
Agnieszka Szplit, Jan Kochanowski University of Kielce, Poland
Silvana Tokić, University of Split, Croatia
Mirna Vidaković, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Chair
Dragana Božić Lenard, University of Osijek, Croatia
Members
Mario Miloloža, University of Osijek, Croatia
Tihana Vajnand, University of Osijek, Croatia
Dino Žilić, University of Osijek, Croatia
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1 October, 2026 | Call opens: abstract submissions open |
| 15 January, 2027 | Abstract submission deadline (500 words max) |
| 31 January, 2027 | Notification of acceptance |
| 15 March, 2027 | Full paper deadline for proceedings |
| 30 April, 2027 | Registration deadline |
| 13–14 May, 2027 | Conference, Osijek, Croatia |
We invite abstracts for short papers, posters, teaching demos and round tables on AI in LSP teaching and research.
Deadline: 15 January, 2027
Length: max. 500 words
Submit to: ailem.conference@ferit.hr
Notification of acceptance: 31 January, 2027
Your submission should include a title, the contribution format, your preferred participation mode (in-person or online), author names and affiliations, the thematic area and 3-5 keywords. Please read the full guidelines before submitting.
Please use short paper, poster, round table and teaching demo templates.
All abstracts are reviewed by the Scientific Committee. Accepted authors may publish a full paper in the conference proceedings with ISBN (deadline 15 March, 2027), and all accepted contributions are considered for the AILEM Prize for Best Innovative Use of AI for LSP.
Questions? Contact ailem.conference@ferit.hr.
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