• Monday, March 23, 2026, 11:30-12:30, room 3B

• Assoc. Prof. Jozef Štefčík, University of Economics, Faculty of Applied Languages in Bratislava

• Topic: Disruptions in the language industry and education. Is AI a threat or a challenge?

• Short bio: Jozef Štefčík is an associate professor at the University of Economics in Bratislava with 19 years of experience. He specialises in translation studies, disruption technologies, and projects. He is a former chairman of the Slovak Society of Translators and a member of the International Federation of Translators; he also dedicates his research to terminology work. He has co-authored works on e-learning and contributes to STEM education and non-profit educational initiatives.

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• Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 13:30-15:00, room 3C

• Mgr. Eva Karasová, PhD., Head of the Institute of Communication and Applied Linguistics, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava

• Topic: The Principles and Practice of Effective Argumentation. Logic, Logical Fallacies, and Ethical Communication in Professional Contexts (90 minutes)

• Short bio: Mgr. Eva Karasová, PhD. is Senior Lecturer and Head of the Institute of Communication and Applied Linguistics at FEI of the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia. Her teaching and research focus on communication in academic and professional contexts. Drawing on extensive international academic experience, she has published on media communication, didactics, and the evolving landscape of information and learning in the digital age. She brings both scholarly expertise and a wealth of practical classroom experience to the topic of effective professional communication.

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• Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 11:30-13:00, room 4A

• Mgr. Suzana Soliman, Institute of Communication and Applied Linguistics, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava

• Topic: Mastering the Theory and Practice of Impactful Presentations

• Short bio: Mgr. Suzana Soliman studied Psychology and English at Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia, and brings over eighteen years of experience in corporate English teaching, specializing in English for Specific Purposes. Her professional background spans both the private and public sectors, including university teaching and the delivery of psychological and social-psychological training in secondary education. Her interests lie at the intersection of language education and psychology, particularly in the use of ICT tools to support learning among Generation Z students. She contributes a unique perspective that combines psychological expertise with extensive experience in professional communication training.