23 - 27 September 2026  |  Budva, Montenegro

Second Scientific-Professional Conference
STEPS 2026

Synergy of Technology, Education, Pedagogy and Science

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Thematic Areas

Conference Thematic Areas

The conference covers a wide range of scientific and professional disciplines, from engineering to the arts

ICT

Information and Communication Technologies

Telecommunication technologies and services, Signal processing, Computer systems and internet technologies, Computer science and software engineering, Artificial intelligence and machine learning, IoT, M2M communications and sensor networks

ICT
Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Materials, Manufacturing and computer-aided technologies, Energy and energy efficiency, Mechanical structures, Mechatronics and robotics, Maintenance of technical systems, Measurement and quality control, Mechanical wood processing

Engineering
Traffic Engineering

Traffic Engineering

Sustainable urban mobility, Traffic safety and accident analysis, Transport and logistics, Parking and terminals, Traffic design and management, Intelligent transport systems

Traffic
Environmental Protection

Environmental Protection, Ecology and Occupational Safety

Environmental protection technologies and engineering, Waste management and circular economy, Wastewater management and treatment, Air quality and emission management, Ecological modeling and GIS applications, Occupational safety and health, Ergonomics, Noise and vibration, Fire protection

Ecology
Civil Engineering and Architecture

Civil Engineering and Architecture

Materials and structures in civil engineering, Geotechnics, Hydrotechnics, Road engineering, Project organization and management, Engineering geodesy, Theory and history of architecture, Architectural design, Urban planning and urban design, Sustainable architecture, Digital technologies in architecture

Civil Eng. & Architecture
Economics

Economics and Management

Global economic trends and growth perspectives, Sustainability and green transition, Labor market and changes in employment structure, Public finance and economic policy efficiency, Internationalization strategies and global competitiveness, Small and medium enterprises, Business process transformation

Economics
Social Sciences

Social Sciences and Humanities

Contemporary challenges in upbringing and education, Educational practices in modern society, The digital age, Society, family and new values, Educational support, Language, literature and culture, Youth mental health, Nonviolent communication, Active learning

Social Sciences
Art

Arts

Visual arts, Music, Applied arts and crafts, Digital art and multimedia, Design and visual communications, Dramatic arts, Film arts, Multisensory and integrative artistic practices, Interdisciplinarity in the field of arts, Conservation and restoration, Art education

Arts

Interdisciplinary and Other Relevant Scientific Areas

STE(A)M, Application of Natural Sciences, Law, Medicine and Biomedicine, Application of Statistics and Data Analysis, Application of Philological Sciences, Interdisciplinary Application of AI, Digital Transformation

Interdisciplinary
Countdown

Until the Conference Begins

Track key deadlines and prepare on time

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July 10, 2026
Paper Submission Deadline
August 14, 2026
Acceptance Notification
September 1, 2026
Registration Fee Payment Deadline
September 11, 2026
Conference Program Announcement
September 23 — 27, 2026
STEPS 2026 Conference
About the Conference

A Space for Knowledge and Idea Exchange

The STEPS 2026 conference brings together researchers and professionals from various fields to share knowledge, experiences and ideas, fostering networking and opening space for new forms of collaboration.

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Submit Paper

Submit your original paper through the electronic submission system

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Review

Papers undergo evaluation by reviewers from the relevant field

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Presentation

Accepted papers are presented orally in the appropriate session

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Publication

Papers are published in the STEPS 2026 Conference Proceedings

Conference Venue

Akademija znanja Budva

Venue for lectures, sessions and the conference program

Akademija znanja Budva
Akademija znanja Budva - interior
Akademija znanja Budva - hall
Conference Venue

Akademija znanja Budva

Budva, Montenegro

Lectures, sessions and the entire scientific-professional program of the STEPS 2026 conference are held at Akademija znanja Budva. Founded in 2009 by the Municipality of Budva, Akademija znanja is a space where ideas are born, potentials are developed and the spirit of education is nurtured.

More about Akademija znanja...

Special, affordable accommodation rates are provided for conference participants. More about accommodation...

Call for Papers

Submit your paper and become part of STEPS 2026

The paper submission deadline is July 10, 2026. Do not miss the opportunity to present your research.