Last week, from September 18–20, 2025, the Erasmus+ HomoDigitalis Conference brought together higher education institutions from across the Western Balkans and Europe at LOGOS University College in Tirana. The event provided a dynamic platform to discuss the digital transformation of higher education, share insights, and showcase collaborative projects shaping the future of digital competencies in the region.

The Public International Business College Mitrovica (IBCM) was represented by Prof. Asst. Bujar Gallopeni, Vice Rector for Teaching, Quality, Academic and Student Affairs, and Lecturer Damir Gashi.

• Prof. Asst. Gallopeni, as a member of the Scientific Committee, highlighted IBCM’s active role in supporting and guiding regional discussions on digital competencies. He also participated as an official opponent in an academic session on “Digital Competencies in Social Sciences – A Pilot Study. From Design to Practice: Teaching Approaches in the HomoDigitalis Project” by LOGOS University, fostering constructive dialogue among presenters and participants.

• Lecturer Damir Gashi contributed to the project results and Quality Assurance sessions, presenting the consortium’s achievements in Work Package 5, performance results, remaining tasks, and future plans for Quality Assurance in the Erasmus+ HomoDigitalis project.

IBCM remaims commited to foster regional collaboration, capacity building, and advancing digital competencies, strengthening partnerships across the Western Balkans and Europe.