Call for Registration – Call for Registration – AI for Society & Smart Governance

• Date: 18–20 February 2026
• Location: In person at the Goce Delcev University, Stip, North Macedonia
• Organised by: The Digital Transformation, Applied Research and Innovation Centre and the ARIES Incubator
• Registration deadline: 7 January 2026, 23:59 CET
Registration link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOxam_YyRiUVt_pO2h_reSE7GsOKfySN1tBlEqo9Bs005mNA/viewform

• Certificate of attendance included. Yes

Objectives:
– Empower participants with the practical skills needed to apply for EU-funded projects (e.g. Horizon Europe) by combining research and administrative expertise.
– Strengthen and develop the thematic focus and regional reach of the three existing Applied Research Centres (ARCs).
– Build bridges between ARCs by addressing interdisciplinary or cross-cutting themes that promote cooperation across the alliance’s research domains.

What you’ll gain:
– Learn how to apply for EU projects (e.g. Horizon Europe)
– Build collaboration between researchers and admin staff
– Boost your university’s chances of securing future funding
– Be part of the ACE²-EU Alliance

• Who should attend:

• Researchers and SME/industry employees working on project ideas that advance AI, smart governance, cybersecurity related to AI, law related to AI, etc., possibly bridging multiple areas through interdisciplinary approaches
• Administrative staff from project offices who are familiar with national grant funding

For enquiries, please contact:
General and programme-related enquiries: info.ariesincubator@e-ucb.ro
Event-specific enquiries:

Aleksandra Mileva: aleksandra.mileva@ugd.edu.mk