31.7.2022. (Sunday)
17:00 Registration
18:00 Opening remarks:
Prof. Hrvoje Kraljević PhD, Croatian Club of Rome, Croatia
Prof. Goran Bandov PhD, University of Zagreb, Croatia
18:10 Keynote speaker:
Academician Ivo Šlaus PhD, Croatian Academy of Science and Art, Croatia
Remember your Humanity and Forget the Rest
18:40-19:30 Panel: The Future of Peace: Challenges and Opportunities
Prof. Goran Bandov PhD, University of Zagreb, Croatia
MP Domagoj Hajduković, Croatian Parliament, Croatia
Nuria Masdeu Pamies PhD, SOAS University of London, UK

Moderator:
Mr. Igor Kolman, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Welcome reception by the University of Zagreb
01.08.2022. (Monday)
8:30 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 9:30 Prof. Ivan Šimonović PhD, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Responsibility to Protect from Mass Atrocities
9:30 – 10:00 Prof. Snježana Prijić-Samaržija PhD, University of Rijeka, Croatia
Universities as the Lighthouses of the Values of Democracy, Social Justice, and Peace
10:00 – 10:30 MP Domagoj Hajduković, Croatian Parliament, Croatia
Rethinking EU role in Global Peace Building in the “New World Order” (after 24th February 2022)
10:30 – 11:00 Prof. Aleksander Zidanšek PhD, Institut "Jožef Stefan", Slovenia
Pathway to Peace in Europe
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 – 12:00 Prof. Phill Gittins PhD World BEYOND War, UK
Prof. Susan Cushman, PhD. NCC/SUNY, USA
When Academics and Non-Profits Collaborate: Innovative Peacebuilding Beyond the Classroom
12:00 – 12:30 Prof. Daci Jordan PhD, Qiriazi University, Albania
Promoting Human Rights via Obligatory Human Rights Teaching at University Studies as a Key Peace Promotion Instrument by the Academic Community
12:30 – 13:00 Mr. Božo Kovačević, former Ambassador, Libertas University, Croatia
Is the Second Cold War the Only Way to Avoid the Third World War?
13:00 – 15:00 Lunch and free time
15:30 - 16:00 Prof. Marko Savković PhD
The Challenge of Rapidly Shrinking Populations to Development and Peace in the Western Balkans
16:00 – 16:30 Mr. Ivan Marić, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Croatia
Role of Power Sharing to Foster Peace and Ensure Stability in Times of Uncertainty
16:30 – 17:00 Prof. Tomislav Meštrović PhD, University of North, Croatia
Mortality and Disability Due to Conflict and Terrorism in European Sub-regions and Worldwide: Insights from the Global Burden of Disease 2019 Study
02.08.2022. (Tuesday)
8:30 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 9:30 Ms. Nikolina Herceg Kolman, PhD Candidate, The University of Zagreb, Croatia
The Role of Academic Community in Developing and Supporting Democratic Political Culture
9:30 – 10:00 Ms. Patricia Garcia, Institute for Economics and Peace, Australia
Towards a Resilient and Sustainable Future with Positive Peace, Collaborations and Partnerships
10:00 – 10:30 Prof. Aleksandar Pavleski PhD, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, North Macedonia
Prof. Rade Rajkovčevski, St. Kliment Ohridski University, North Macedonia
Peacebuilding Model in the Higher Education: an Interdisciplinary Approach in the Context of Macedonian Society.
10:30 – 11:00 Prof. Darko Polšek PhD, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Is Reason Enough? Critical Notes Towards Machiavellian Approaches in the War in Ukraine
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 – 12:00 Mr. Federico Salvati, PhD Candidate, FU Berlin, Germany
Roles and Limitations of Legal Common Rules in Achieving Stability within the International System
12:00 – 12:30 Prof. Miloš Petrović PhD, Institute of International Politics and Economics, Serbia
International Higher-Education Cooperation in the Western Balkans in the Context of CEEPUS
12:30 – 13:00 Prof. Nona Gelitashvili PhD, Tbilisi Humanitarian Teaching University, Georgia
Prof. Badri Gelitashvili PhD, Free University of Tbilisi, Georgia
Georgian tragedy or chronic problem of the crisis mismanagement in post-soviet Georgia
13:00 – 15:00 Lunch and free time
15:30 - 16:00 Prof. Marina Savković PhD, Singidunum University, Serbia
Studying Outcomes for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions – Student Competences Map
16:00 – 16:30 Prof. Juline Beaujouan-Marliere PhD, The University of Edinburgh
Knowledge Production at a Time of Pandemic – Navigating between Syria and the UK
16:30 – 17:00 Fr. Vedran Obučina, PhD Candidate, University of Regensburg, Germany
Religious Peacebuilding – Forgotten Part of Making Peace?
Dubrovnik war museum visit
03.08.2022. (Wednesday)
8:30 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 9:30 Prof. Boško Picula PhD, University of Zagreb
Southeast Europe between a Post-Cold War New World Order and the “New Cold War” Conflicts: Is Regional Peace Sustainable?
9:30 – 10:00 Prof. Rafał Majka PhD, Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University, Poland
The Roles of the State, Academics and Community-based Organizations in Sexual and Mental Health Support Practises and Institutions for LGBTQ+ Migrants, Asylum Seekers and Refugees
10:00 – 10:30 Mr. Antônio Klaus Júnior Cláudio, PhD Candidate, Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University, Brazil
Pro bono Work, Peace, and SDGs: An Experience Report of a Student and Researcher of the Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe University Law School at the Center of Legal Practices (NPJ)
10:30 – 11:00 Prof. Jana Ilieva PhD, University of Tourism and Management in Skopje, North Macedonia
Prof. Blagoj Conev PhD, University of Tourism and Management in Skopje, North Macedonia
The Role of Academic Community in Creating Public Opinion for Promotion of Peace in Conflict Societies
11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break
11:30 – 12:00 Prof. Cristina Blanco Sio-Lopez PhD, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy
Kant’s “Perpetual Peace”’ and the Building of a European Integration Process: Blueprints for an Alternate Future
12:00 – 12:30 Ms. Knežević Viktorija, Law office Viktorija Knežević, Croatia
Liquid Democracy Project
12:30 – 13:00 Ms. Vela Ariana MBA, PhD Candidate, Avelante, Croatia
Facilitating Peace trough EU Funds – Programs, Projects and Possibilities
13:00 – 15:00 Lunch and free time
15:30 - 16:00 Mr. Bardh Lipa, PhD Candidate, The Pedagogical University of Krakow
From an Anti-system Movement to Kosovo's Ruling Party: the Evolution of Lëvizja VETËVENDOSJE!
16:00 – 16:30 Ms. Nuria Masdeu Pamies PhD, SOAS University of London, UK
A Critical Approach to International Development Today: the Role of NGOs and Cooperation Agencies in Introducing a Peace-conducive Economic Development Framework.
16:30 – 17:00 Prof. Miaari Sami PhD, Tel-Aviv University, Israel Prof. Massimiliano Calì1 PhD, Tel-Aviv University, Israel
Should I Trade or should I Go (to War)? Lessons from the Second Intifada
04.08.2022. (Thursday)
8:30 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 9:30 Ms. Ema Leto, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Students' Impact on the Promotion of Peace
9:30 – 10:00 Ms. Bandov Ena, University Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek, Croatia
Polio Eradication Movement And Road To Global Peace
10:00 – 10:30 Prof. Yürür Pinar PhD, Mugla Sitki Kocman University, Türkiye
The Effect of The EU: Soft Power Policies in The Western Balkans On Regional Peace And Turkey Role
10:30 – 11:00 Ms. Martina Plantak PhD, Andrassy University Budapest, Hungary
The Role of Music in Promotion of Peace
11:00 – 11:30 Prof. Ace Milenkovski PhD, University of Tourism and Management in Skopje, North Macedonia
Prof. Sashe Gramatnikovski PhD, University of Tourism and Management in Skopje, North Macedonia
Tourism – Main Bridge for Building Understanding
11:30 – 12:00 Coffee break
12:00 – 13:30 Workshop 1st session: Mr. Martin Scott, Mediators Beyond Borders INTERNATIONAL, USA
Neuroscience of Trauma and Peacebuilding: Applying Trauma-informed Practices in Mediation and Facilitation to Support IDPs in Ukraine
13:30 – 15:00 Lunch free time
15:30 – 17:00 Workshop 2nd session: Mr. Martin Scott, Mediators Beyond Borders INTERNATIONAL, USA
Neuroscience of Trauma and Peacebuilding: Applying Trauma-informed Practices in Mediation and Facilitation to Support IDPs in Ukraine
05.08.2022. (Friday)
8:30 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 9:30 Group work project – Introduction
9:30 – 13:00 Group work project
13:00 – 15:00 Lunch free time
15:30 – 17:00 Results of the group(s) work project(s)
06.08.2022. (Saturday)
8:30 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 10:00 Final conclusion
10:00 – 11:00 Closing ceremony
13:00 – 15:00 Lunch and free time
15:00 Prof. Goran Bandov PhD, University of Zagreb, Croatia
The Future of (Our) Peace Projects Part II
07.08.2022. (Sunday) – 09.08.2022. (Tuesday)
Work on the project ideas at the IUC Dubrovnik (optional for participants).