Speakers

Dr. Denise L. Zawada is an Assistant Professor of Literacy (K-8) specializing in the practical integration of artificial intelligence into teacher preparation. Drawing on a diverse career that includes foundational experience as an elementary teacher and time as an Instructional Leader at a large public-school district—where she focused on instructional practices, professional development, and reflective

Dr. Buddhin Gogoi is a Global Knowledge Diplomat, educator, and Global Ambassador for Human–AI Collaboration. A former college Principal and NAAC Peer Team Member, he leads the UBS Movement and Child City initiative, focusing on AI-enabled early education, sustainability, and inclusive learning aligned with UN SDGs.

Dr. Gnanaseharan has devoted 35 years to the field of education, teaching across public schools, colleges, and universities in Sri Lanka, the United States, and other countries worldwide. An active participant in educational seminars and conferences, he has authored numerous scholarly articles on diverse educational and leadership topics. He conducts seminars and conferences to discuss

Full Prof. Sanja Tatalović Vorkapić, PhD, has been teaching all psychology major subjects at the Faculty of Teacher Education, University of Rijeka for 20 years. She has published 230 scientific papers, seven scientific monographs and nine manuals. She held numerous invited lectures. She led six projects, and now she is leader of two scientific projects.

Dr. Shinji Okumura holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from Monash University and is an Associate Professor at Bunkyo University, Japan. His research focuses on technology-mediated task-based language teaching, virtual exchange, and intercultural education, with publications including several book chapters and international collaborative projects in higher education.