The 13th International Scientific Conference Sinteza 2026 was held on May 14, 2026, at Singidunum University, bringing together researchers, university professors, engineers, industry experts, and students from Serbia and abroad. Over the years, the Sinteza conference has evolved into a recognized international forum for the exchange of scientific knowledge, innovative ideas, research findings, and professional experience across information technology, computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, and their multidisciplinary applications.

In an era defined by accelerated technological progress and extensive digital transformation, the role of scientific conferences has become increasingly important. Contemporary society is witnessing remarkable advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, large language models, autonomous intelligent agents, robotics, and data-driven analytics. These emerging technologies are fundamentally transforming how people communicate, learn, conduct research, manage organizations, and make strategic decisions. Simultaneously, they introduce complex challenges related to ethics, transparency, accountability, cybersecurity, privacy protection, the reliability of intelligent systems, and the broader societal implications of automation and algorithmic decision-making.

Within such a rapidly evolving technological environment, Sinteza 2026 served as a platform for critical academic discussion, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the presentation of innovative scientific and engineering solutions. The conference emphasized not only technological advancement itself, but also the responsibility of the academic and professional community to ensure that emerging technologies contribute to the development of a sustainable, secure, inclusive, and human-centered digital society. Modern scientific research must therefore extend beyond purely technical innovation and actively address the ethical, social, educational, and economic dimensions of digital transformation.

The multidisciplinary character of the conference remains one of its defining strengths. The program brought together contributions from diverse scientific and professional domains, including information technology, software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, intelligent systems, the Internet of Things (IoT), digital transformation, education, foreign language teaching, sports technologies, engineering applications, management, and business systems. Such interdisciplinary interaction fosters new research directions and strengthens collaboration between academia and industry, which is essential for developing impactful, practically applicable innovations.

Particular attention during this year’s conference was devoted to emerging trends in artificial intelligence and advanced computing technologies. Topics included machine learning, natural language processing, generative artificial intelligence, large-scale data analytics, intelligent decision-support systems, cyber-physical systems, cloud and edge computing, and advanced AI applications in education, engineering, management, and sports. The conference discussions highlighted both the transformative potential of these technologies and the necessity of establishing robust scientific, ethical, and regulatory frameworks to ensure their responsible and trustworthy implementation.

Sinteza 2026 once again confirmed its international relevance and growing scientific impact. A total of 110 papers were submitted for consideration, of which 90 were accepted following a rigorous peer-review process involving technical evaluation, linguistic revision, expert assessment, plagiarism detection using iThenticate, and verification procedures related to the use of artificial intelligence tools in manuscript preparation. The conference brought together 287 unique authors from 16 different countries, further demonstrating its broad academic reach and international character. The accepted papers were organized into several thematic sessions covering advanced technologies and applications, computer science and artificial intelligence, data science, information technology, technology-enhanced education, information technology in sports, management and technology, and the student session.

The Organizing Committee extends its sincere gratitude to all authors, reviewers, plenary speakers, session chairs, members of the Scientific Committee, and participants whose dedication and contributions ensured the success of Sinteza 2026. Special appreciation is also expressed to the members of the Organizing Committee for their continuous efforts in managing the technical, organizational, and logistical aspects of the conference.

The Conference Proceedings are currently being prepared and will soon be available on the Sinteza website.

The Sinteza 2026 Organizing Committee