International Staff Weeks
International Staff Weeks
THE 7th INTERNATIONAL STAFF WEEK 2026 (BIP)
Virtual part: Beginning of May
Onsite part: May 18–22, 2026 (B2 Ljubljana School of Business, Slovenia)
TITLE: Innovation, AI, and Global Responsibility in Higher Education
Host and Venue: B2 Ljubljana School of Business, Ljubljana, Slovenia
In an era shaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital transformation, and global interdependence, higher education must prepare students and staff for a rapidly evolving world. Universities are not only centers of knowledge but also engines of innovation, sustainability, inclusion, and democratic participation.
The International Staff Week 2026 at B2 Ljubljana School of Business will explore how higher education can embed AI, environmental responsibility, global inclusiveness, and civic engagement into teaching, management, and international collaboration. The event will bring together educators, administrative and management staff, and experts from over 15 countries worldwide to exchange experiences, co-create innovative practices, and strengthen global partnerships.
Through interactive workshops, case studies, panel discussions, and the integration of the EECME 2026 international conference, participants will address key topics such as responsible AI, leadership and ethics in international higher education, and future digital and green skills for students and staff.
Objectives:
- Exchange innovative practices in internationalisation, digitalisation, inclusion, and sustainability.
- Explore the role of AI and technology in higher education transformation.
- Promote diversity, equal opportunities, and active democratic participation.
- Integrate green and sustainable principles into teaching, management, and mobility.
- Strengthen Erasmus+ partnerships and foster multidisciplinary dialogue through EECME 2026.
Who Can Participate?
We warmly invite academics, including teaching and support staff from higher education institutions, to join this dynamic and collaborative event.
!!Prerequirement: B2 ENGLISH LEVEL at least. Please attach the print screen of OLS result with you application!!
Since Staff Week is in BIP form, participation will be checked every day and full participation is expected.
Web application is a prerequirement for documents' preparation. Applications to open by January 2026.
Application deadline: 6 April 2026 or until all vacancies are filled.
If you require an invitation letter ahead of application, please fill in this form DECISION/INVITATION and send it to spela.pregl@b2.eu to be revised and signed.
Program Overview
The International Staff Week offers a series of insightful presentations, interactive workshops, engaging discussions, networking events, and opportunities to explore the local culture, all designed to address the intersection of strategic management and global higher education in a rapidly changing world.
Draft Event Schedule
Virtual part: Beginning of May (TBD)
Onsite part:
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Monday, 18 May:
- Registration and Opening Session with group photographs
- International University Fair
- Guided city tour of Ljubljana with Welcome Dinner
Tuesday, 19 May:
- Parallel interactive workshops on Innovation, AI, and Global Responsibility in Higher Education
Wednesday, 20 May:
Thursday, 21 May:
- EECME 2026 International Conference titled “AI, Law, and the Future of Management: Building Responsible and Competitive Organizations”
Friday, 22 May:
- Parallel interactive workshops on Innovation, AI, and Global Responsibility in Higher Education
- Graduation Ceremony for Erasmus Spring Semester
- Closing remarks and group photographs
A detailed agenda will be published in April 2026.
Additional Information
The event is free of charge, with no attendance or registration fees.
Accommodation and meals are not provided; participants are responsible for arranging their own. However, networking dinner on Tuesday and snacks during the International Staff Week are free of charge for participants.
Contact Information
For organizational matters (e.g., Erasmus+ agreements), contact: spela.pregl@b2.eu.
For content-related inquiries, contact: katarina.askerc@b2.eu.
Organizers:
Partner Universities – BIP Consortium: Information to be added soon.
