About conference
The 5th International Conference on Gifted Education brings together educators, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to explore the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Gifted Education. This prestigious event, organized by the European Talent Centre Croatia and Varaždin County, will take place on April 25, 2025, offering a dynamic platform for sharing insights, research, and innovative practices in the field.
As AI continues to reshape education, this year’s conference will delve into how emerging technologies can enhance learning experiences, personalise instruction, and support the development of gifted and talented students. Through keynote speeches and interactive sessions, participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, exchange ideas, and explore the future of AI-driven education.
Join us in Varaždin, Croatia, for a thought-provoking event that bridges cutting-edge technology with the potential of gifted learners.
Speakers

David Cropley

Mojca Juriševič, PhD

Prof.dr.sc. Blaženka Divjak

Szilvia Fodor, PhD

Csilla Fuszek
Agenda
Download the conference agenda in a PDF via the following link
09:00 – 09:40
Opening Ceremony
Participants Registration and Press conference/Media statements
09:40 – 10:00
Opening Ceremony
10:00 – 10:45
Prof.dr. David Cropley
“AI and Creativity: Why the World Still Needs Gifted Creators“
10:45 – 11:30
Prof.dr. Mojca Juriševič
„Ensuring Excellence in Gifted Education: The Role of Evaluation in Programme Quality and Teacher Development“
11:30 – 12:00
Coffee Break
12:00 – 12:45
Prof. dr. Blaženka Divjak
“Do We Need to Learn Mathematics When We Have Artificial Intelligence?“
12:45 – 13:30
Dr. Szilvia Fodor
“Empowering educators: Enhancing teacher well-being”
13:30 – 14:00
Dr. Csilla Fuszek
“Road to a better self – ethical guidance to AI’s role in education”
14:00 – 14:15
Closing Ceremony
14:15
Lunch
Download the conference agenda in a PDF via the following link
09:00 – 09:40 | Opening Ceremony | Participants Registration and Press conference/Media statements |
09:40 – 10:00 | Opening Ceremony | |
10:00 – 10:45 | Prof.dr. David Cropley | “AI and Creativity: Why the World Still Needs Gifted Creators“ |
10:45 – 11:30 | Prof.dr. Mojca Juriševič | „Ensuring Excellence in Gifted Education: The Role of Evaluation in Programme Quality and Teacher Development“ |
11:30 – 12:00 | Coffee Break | |
12:00 – 12:45 | Prof. dr. Blaženka Divjak | “Do We Need to Learn Mathematics When We Have Artificial Intelligence?“ |
12:45 – 13:30 | Dr. Szilvia Fodor | “Empowering educators: Enhancing teacher well-being” |
13:30 – 14:00 | Dr. Csilla Fuszek | “Road to a better self – ethical guidance to AI’s role in education” |
14:00 – 14:15 | Closing Ceremony | |
14:15 | Lunch |
Location
HYBRID EVENT
Šetalište Franje Tuđmana 1, 42000 Varaždin
Organizational committee
President
Dr.sc. Miroslav Huđek
Director
mr.sc. Robert Kelemen
Member
Sanja Herceg
Expert leader
Snježana Pejnović
Member
Jelena Portner
See how we had a great time in our past conferences
Our past Conference: 4th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE DEDICATED TO GIFTED EDUCATION
Registration
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