Keynote Speakers
The International Conference on Education 2026 features distinguished speakers with well-established trajectories in research, teaching, and scientific production in the field of education. They are affiliated with prestigious universities and academic networks worldwide. Their profiles demonstrate extensive experience in academic publishing, participation in research projects, and contributions to topics aligned with the conference tracks, thereby ensuring the academic quality of the event and the relevance of its outcomes for dissemination in specialized scholarly venues.
Track 1
Dr. Julio Cabero Almenara
University of Sevilla (Spain)
Dr. Julio Cabero Almenara
University of Sevilla (Spain)
Didactics Professor and School Organization at the University of Seville, where he also serves as Director of the Secretariat for Educational Innovation. His academic work focuses on educational technology, the integration of ICT in teaching and learning processes, and teacher training in digital environments.
He has an extensive record of scientific and editorial publications, as well as participation in research projects and supervision of doctoral dissertations. His work is oriented toward the development of technology-mediated educational approaches, including virtual environments, online education, and digital learning experiences.
He will participate as a key speaker in the Emerging Technologies and Intelligent Education track of CIE 2026.
Track 2
Dr. Javier Fernández Río
University of Oviedo (Spain)
Dr. Javier Fernández Río
University of Oviedo (Spain)
Professor at the University of Oviedo, within the field of Education Sciences. His academic trajectory focuses on experimental pedagogy, with particular emphasis on pedagogical models in physical education, cooperative learning, and student motivation.
He has a strong scientific publication record in academic journals and has participated in national and international research projects, as well as teacher training initiatives. His work is oriented toward the development of innovative, inclusive, and evidence-based educational approaches linked to meaningful learning experiences.
He will participate as a key speaker in the Personalized Learning and Adaptive Systems track of CIE 2026.
Track 3
Dr. Antonio Méndez Giménez
University of Oviedo (Spain)
Dr. Antonio Méndez Giménez
University of Oviedo (Spain)
Associate Professor at the University of Oviedo, affiliated with the Department of Education Sciences. His academic work focuses on physical education didactics, active methodologies, and game-based learning.
He has an extensive scientific publication record in specialized journals and has participated in international conferences and teacher training processes. His work is oriented toward the development of innovative pedagogical approaches linked to active learning and student motivation.
He will participate as a key speaker in the Gamification, Simulation, and Immersive Environments track of CIE 2026.
Track 4
Dr. Michal Vojtáš
Salesian Pontifical University (Italy)
Dr. Michal Vojtáš
Salesian Pontifical University (Italy)
Professor of History and Salesian Pedagogy at the Salesian Pontifical University, where he also serves as Director of the Institute of Pedagogy. He has held academic leadership roles, including Vice Rector, and coordinates research initiatives in Salesian education.
His academic work focuses on youth, the preventive system, and integral formation, with a trajectory in teaching, research, and participation in academic networks and scientific committees related to higher education.
He will participate as a key speaker in the Youth, Preventive Approach, and Social Transformation track of CIE 202
