LAC Researchers Participate in International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Smart Governance in North Macedonia
From 18 to 20 February, researchers from the Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) – Elīna Vikmane, Iveta Ķešāne and doctoral candidate Kristaps Opincāns – took part in the international workshop “AI for Society & Smart Governance” held at Goce Delčev University of Štip in North Macedonia. The event was organised within the framework of the ACE²-EU European University Alliance and brought together researchers from all nine partner universities.
The workshop aimed to explore practical ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support public administration and contribute to addressing socially significant challenges. During intensive working sessions, participants developed Horizon programme project proposals, strengthening international cooperation and joint research initiatives.
The LAC team contributed to two thematic areas: AI-assisted decision-making in public governance and the potential impact of humanoid robots on various industries. In the discussions, LAC researchers emphasised the importance of democracy, accountability, human agency, security and transparency in the interaction between humans and technology. They highlighted the essential role of the humanities and social sciences in shaping responsible and value-driven digital transformation processes.
The workshop was opened by Dejan Mirakovski, Rector of Goce Delčev University of Štip, who underlined that international collaboration strengthens research quality and increases the societal visibility of universities. The event was supported by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of North Macedonia, represented by Minister Stefan Andonovski. Welcome addresses were also delivered by Ivan Jordanov, Mayor of Štip, and Sangeetha Ratnayake, Coordinator of the ACE²-EU ARIES Incubator.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Project 101177596. The ACE²-EU project is co-financed by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia
