3rd International Summit on Digital Literacy and Social Inclusion Research Hub

3rd International Summit on Digital Literacy and Social Inclusion Research Hub

online Instituto Politécnico de Santarém - Santarém - Santarém - Portugal | Portugal
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About the summit

The 3rd International Summit on Digital Literacy and Social Inclusion Research Hub - Connecting Bridges constitutes an international space for scientific dialogue, sharing of experiences, presentation of research, and collaborative knowledge construction. It brings together researchers, institutional leaders, teachers, students, professionals, and representatives of networks and project teams interested in the challenges and opportunities of digital society.

The purpose of the SUMMIT is to promote reflection on how digital literacy can strengthen participation, learning, employability, and social inclusion, favoring the exchange of knowledge and experiences among different areas, institutions, and contexts of action.

With an interdisciplinary perspective, the SUMMIT articulates four thematic areas:  Media & Communication, Computer Sciences, Social Inclusion, and Literacy & Vocational Training. 

This organization favors dialogue between different fields of knowledge and the discussion of approaches and experiences related to digital literacy and social inclusion.


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Description Key dates
Registration 15/10/2026 to 20/01/2027
Ad hoc reviewer registration 15/10/2026 to 20/11/2026
Submission of scientific papers 15/10/2026 to 09/12/2026
Announcement of first-round review results By 18/12/2026
Submission of revised papers (mandatory revisions) 18/12/2026 to 04/01/2027
Announcement of final review results By 08/01/2027
Release of the paper-session programme (sessions and virtual rooms) By 12/01/2027
Submission of presentation videos 14/01/2027
Scientific paper sessions (online) 19/01/2027
Announcement of the Scientific Excellence Distinctions 19/01/2027
Summit dates (19/01 online; 20-21/01 hybrid) 19/01/2027 to 21/01/2027
Certificates available for download 28/01/2027
Expected publication of the Proceedings 30/03/2027

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Prévia da programação — Quicksand
Day 1 · tuesday, 19 January 2027 i oNLINE Digital Literacy & Social Inclusion Research · People · Networks
09:30 Opening
Opening the Digital Horizon Welcome & Summit Kick-off Ana Loureiro - Director - ESGTS, UPSantarém 
Sérgio Cardoso - Director - ESE, UPSantarém
Filipe Madeira - Vice Coordinator of CIAC-PLDIS, UPSantarém A concise opening to set the tone, purpose and shared ambition of the Digital Literacy Research Summit.
09:30–17:00 Online · article
Digital Bridges Online Research Paper Sessions
Computer Sciences Media & Communication Social Inclusion Literacy & Vocational Training
Online paper presentations exploring current research in digital literacy, social inclusion and related interdisciplinary fields. Papers in English, Portuguese and Spanish Four Scientific Excellence Distinction
Day 2 · wednesday, 20 January 2027  Digital Literacy & Social Inclusion Research · People · Networks
10:00 opening
Opening Session: Leadership for Digital Inclusion Institutional Welcome Panel
João Moutão - Rector - Santarém Polytechnic University
João Leite - Mayor - Municipality of Santarem
Maria Potes Barbas - Coordinator - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSantarém
10:30–11:30 Shared Futures
Shared Futures  Keynote Speakers - IA in HEI, Digital Literacy & Social Inclusion

Session theme: Building AI
as leverage for what makes us human João Barros - CMU Portugal National DIrector - Innovation and Research Agency A12
Rose Luckin - Professor AI and Educationa Thought Leader - Educate Ventures

Andreia Têles Vieira - Moderator - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSantarém
11:30–12:30 PLDIS
 Integrated MEMBER 
New Voices International Integrated Members - Have your Say Presentation of new CIAC-PLDIS international integrated membersAna Pérez-Escoda - Researcher - Francisco Vitoria  University, Spain 
Saso Koceski - Vice-Rector - Goce Delchev University, North Macedonia
José Manuel Diego Mantecón - Full Professor - University of Cantabria, Spain.
Maria d'Orey Roquete - Fundación Prodis

Paulo Branco - Moderator - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSanatarém integrated member  

Signature of Protocols CIAC-PLDIS with ISTEC and University Aleksander Moisiu of Durres (UAMD), Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies, Albania
Ariola Harizi - Lecturer & Scientific Researcher - UAMD - Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies, Albania
CIAC-PLDIS with ISTEC and Grupo comunicar
CIAC-PLDIS with Wise
CIAC-PLDIS with Campus Ágora MetaRed
CIAC-PLDIS with New Futures: AI (grant agreement)
12:30–14:00 LUNCH by Yourself
Networking Scientific Roadmap Lunch Lunch on your own - Projects, Results & Next Steps Parallel discussions dedicated to project developments, research results, transferable practices and emerging opportunities.
  • SCIFIEE – Strengthen science education through Family, community, and STEM engagement.
  • Talen Inflow 4 Digital Minds – Supports talent development, mobility, and skills for the future.

  • Wellbeing - STEAM – Promotes wellbeing through inclusive and innovative STEAM education;
  • InclusioTech – Uses digital technologies to foster inclusion, accessibility, and participation.
14:00–15:30 LEADERSHIP PANEL
Reconnecting for Publication ImpactPublications - Scientific Journal - Good Practices in Master's and PHD Studies Publishing and Research Connectivity 
Samira Hosseini - Speaker: How to publish and build research connectivity  - President & Publication Chair, SAMYRAD 2026 ConferenceNew PLDIS Scientific Journal "Connecting Bridges"
Cassio Santos - Speaker - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSanatarém FCT Tenure
Maryam Abbasi - Speaker - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSanatarém FCT Tenure
Filipe Madeira - Speaker - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSanatarém
15:30–17:00

Publication; Journal; Good Practice in Master and PHD 
Networking for ImpactResearch Alliances & Digital Inclusion EcosystemsStrategic networking session connecting CIAC-PLDIS with international networks and partnersBeatrix Busse - FOREU4ALL Chair
Cristina Novo - Pro-Rector for Coordination of European Alliance ACE2-EU
Hélder Pereira - Vice-Rector - ACINNET
Joaquim Godinho - Excutive Secretary - MetaRed Portugal
João Samartinho - Excutive Secretary - RIAL
Tomás Jimenez - Coordinator Global MetaRed
Sandra Valadaz - CEAD Coordination - University of Algarve Suzana Colaço - Moderator - Lecturer & Scientific Researcher
17:00–17:30 Networking
Networking for ImpactMaster's Degree: Building and e-learning AI environmentAna Torres - Speaker - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSanatarém collaborator member Isabel Piscalho - Moderador -  CIAC-PLDIS, UPSanatarém collaborator member 
18:00–21:00 Summit Dinner
The Secret Vineyard Summit Dinner Summit Dinner - Quinta da Lagoalva Winery Experience An evening for informal dialogue, relationship-building and international networking in a winery setting.
Day 3 · thurday, 21 January 2027 Research & Innovation Day From Research Capacity to Shared Impact
09:00–10:00 Academic to WORKPLACE
AI Connecting Bridges: From Academia to the Workplace
Academia to workplaceSoribel Feliz - Linkedin Top Voice in AI Governance
AI governance programmes that work in pratice, AI and the EUNext Horizons Santiago Perez - Coordinator for Research, EU
Selma Talha Jebril - WISE, Director of Research and Policy & Global Education Index - Qatar Foundation Closing Reflections
Jose´ Ignacio Aguaded - Professor of Education and Comunicattion - Universidad de Huelva  
AI governance programmes that work in practic; IAI ande teh EU 
Maryam Abbasi - Moderator - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSantarém FCT Tenure
10:00–11:00

Workshop Practices IA Bridges to work environment
Practices in AI to the workplace Ivo Benedito - Head of Engineering - iMotorbike

Saso Koceski - Vice-Rector - Goce Delchev University, North Macedonia 
11:00–12:30 Parallel Sessions
IA Practices in ResearchLuis João - Head of Public Sector and Healthcare - Google Cloud
Marcelo Cruz - Education Lead for Portugal - Google PT
Riadh Dziri - Lead Program Manager, INCO Group

Artur Marques - Moderator - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSanatarém integrated member  
12:30–14:00 Lunch
Lunch Delta Cafés - Networking Scientific Roadmap Interactive networking lunch intended to  introductions, research conversations and new connectionsProjetcts, Results & Next Steps Parallel sessions dedicated to project developments, research results, transferable practices and emerging opportunities.
  • SCIFIEE – Strengthens science education through Family, community, and STEM engagement.
  • Talen Inflow 4 Digital Minds - Supports talent development, mobility, and skills for the future;

  • Wellbeing - STEAM – Promotes wellbeing through inclusive and innovative STEAM education 
  • InclusiTech – Uses digital technologies to foster inclusion, accessibility and participation.
14:00–15:30

Research Bridges: Let’s Collaborate
Research Scientific Roadmap

Research Bridges: Let's CollaborateFernando Alexandre - Minister of Education, Science and Innovation - Government of Portugal  Maria Potes Barbas - Coordinator - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSantarém
Carla Varanda - Coordinator - CERNAS 
Teresa Bento - Coordinator - CIDESD 
Marisa Correia - Coordinator - CIEQV
Hélia Dias - Coordinator - RISE Health
Rita Sanatos Rocha - Coordinator - SPRINTAna Pérez Escoda - Moderator - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSantarém Integrated Member 

Inclusio Tech Project Workshop - Digital Literacy Class
Parallel SessionAndreia Têles Vieira - Workshop participant /presenter - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSantarém Integrated Member 
Gisela Canellhas - Workshop participant /presenter - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSantarém Integrated Member
15:30–16:30

Parallel session
Parallel Session Inside the Digital Literacy and Social Inclusion HubTwo Parallel Sessions - CIAC-PLDIS Research Groups Institutional  perspective on research, innovation and digital inclusionFernando Alexandre - Minister of Education, Sciense an Innovaation - Government of Portugal Neusa Branco - Moderator - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSantarém Integrated MemberSession I - Sharing Good Practices: From Computer Sciences to Vocational Training
Computer Science
Saso Koceski - Vice-Rector - Goce Delchev University, North Macedonia 
Filipe Madeira - Working group coodinator - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSantarém Vice-coordinatorGroup members:  Adriano Cruz; Ana Catarina Cruz; António Goldinho; António Santos;  Artur Marques; Corina-Maria Ciobanu; David Cruz; Filipe Cardoso;  Fernando  Bento, Ioannis Tavantzis; Joao Lalanda; João Sarmartinho; Jorge Gonzáles; Jorge Leiria Pires; Maryam Abbasi; Natasa Koceska; Paris Cleanthous; Paulo Branco; Saso Koceski; Sérgio Pinto; Vasilis Giannoglou.

Literacy & Vocational TrainingAntónio Dias de Figueiredo - Emeritus Professor at University Coimbra 
Neusa Branco -  Working group coodinator - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSantarém Integrated MemberGroup members:  Francieli Maria de Lima; Jaqueline Fátima Roamn;  Isabel Piscalho; José Diego Mantecón; Marta Uva; Miriam Bohrer; Natália Truszkowska; Susana Colaço


Session II: Sharing of Good Practices: From Media Communication to Social Inclusion Media CommunicationMedia Communication
Ana Pérez-Escoda - Researcher - Francisco Vitoria  University, Spain  
Andreia Teles Vieira - Working group coordinator -  CIAC-PLDIS, UPSantarém Integrated Member

Group members:  Adriana Silva; Adriana Teles Vieira; Ana Pérez-Escoda; Ana Torres; Andreia Teles; Bélen Branco; Cassio Santos; Carlos Cardeira; Cristina Novo; Diogo Algarvio; Maria Cunha; Maria Koutsombogera; Maria Potes Barbas; Patrícia Pereira; Paulo Branco; Rui Robalo; Stefan Dreisiebner
Social Inclusion
Maria d'Orey Roquete - Fundación Prodis
Ana da Silva - Working group coodinator - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSantarém Group members: Catarina Guimarães; Corina Dragan; Cristina Novo; Daniela Mauricio; Diogo Rosário; Evan Kapros; Gabriela Neagu; Ida Cortini; Daniela Mauricio; Inês Alves; Inês Matias; Juan Perez-Miranda Castilho; Luisa Mota; Maria d'Orey; Maria Dorey; Maria do Castelo Dias; Maria Potes Barbas; Pedro Lopes; Pedro Oliveira; Pilar Santos; Preciosa Ferreira; Rodrigo Moreira de Andrade; Rosa Oliveira; Sofia Santos; Tomás Pereira.

IA Practices in ResearchLuis João - Head of Public Sector and Healthcare - Google Cloud
Marcelo Cruz - Education Lead for Portugal - Google PT
Artur Marques - Moderator - CIAC-PLDIS, UPSanatarém integrated member  Gla Caelhas
16:30–17:00
Parallel session
Beyond the SummitWise Next  horizonts - Closing Closing ReflectionsSaso Koceski - Vice-Rector - Goce Delchev University, North Macedonia  

Final reflections, key takeaways and an invitation to continue building the next phase of collaboration beyond the Summit


In-Person Summit Location

Universidade Politécnica de Santarém Complexo Andaluz Moinho do Fau Santarém – Portugal

The Summit Organising Committee provides the following official channels for support and information:

Research Hub: CIAC-PLDIS | Digital Literacy & Social Inclusion

Institution: Escola Superior de Educação | UPSantarém

Email: pololdis@ipsantarem.pt

Address: Complexo Andaluz - 131, 2001-902 Santarém, Portugal

Getting there: Open in Google Maps

Official website: CIAC-PLDIS UPSantarém

Social Media

Pólo de Literacia Digital e Inclusão Social @polo.ldis @ciac.centro_de_investigacao CIAC – Centro de Investigação YouTube: @pololdis7012

Note: Participants are responsible for regularly checking the official website of the Summit and the email address provided at registration to stay up to date on announcements, timelines, review results, certificates and other official information related to the Summit.

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