International Symposium “Innovative Approaches in Interdisciplinary Training of IT Professionals”

The Department of Socio-Human Sciences within the Faculty of Computers, Informatics and Microelectronics invites teachers, researchers, doctoral students and IT professionals to participate in the International Symposium “Innovative Approaches in the Interdisciplinary Training of IT Professionals”, an event dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration in the education of information technology specialists.
The event will take place on September 17-18, 2026, 10:00 am, Department of Socio-Human Sciences, Chisinau, 9/7 Studentiţilor Street, Building no. 3
In the context of accelerated transformations generated by digitalization, artificial intelligence and global interconnection, the training of IT professionals requires not only advanced technical skills, but also the integration of social, ethical and legal dimensions in the decision-making process. The symposium aims to provide an academic framework for debating these issues and for identifying innovative educational models, oriented towards social responsibility, critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The event will facilitate the exchange of ideas between academia and the professional world, contributing to the development of IT education adapted to contemporary challenges and the future of the labor market.

Proposed workshop topics:

  1. Philosophy of Physical Sciences
  2. Philosophy of Social Sciences and Cognitive Sciences
  3. History and Social Studies of Science
  4. Integrating the Humanities into the IT Curriculum: Critical Thinking, Ethics, Social Responsibility, Educational Models and Best Practices
  5. Artificial Intelligence and Its Social Impact: Educational and Professional Challenges
  6. Communication and Collaboration Skills for IT Specialists in Interdisciplinary Teams
  7. Digital Education and Information Security: Interdisciplinary Approaches
  8. Algorithms, Data and Decision: Technical, Ethical and Legal Dimensions
  9. Preparing IT Professionals for the Future Labor Market: Transversal Skills and Adaptability

Important Deadlines:

May 31, 2026: Abstract Submission (Romanian and English); up to 300 words, according to the form below; form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLzQEvqlALk6AAcYoGdPgQZxKY1b2bZbdXDTQExBk1DmFLBQ/viewform

June 5, 2026: confirmation of participation from the organizers

July 31, 2026: submission of the article (5-7 pages), according to the form below. Form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUhaHMsRc08mDfD8g_PiQMGrKE7C9ll6MT4dlzYsyTlX4wvg/viewform?usp=header

We invite researchers, teachers, PhD students, trainers and IT professionals interested in sending their abstract and article to the following email addresses:

Ecaterina Lozovanu, PhD, Associate Professor: ecaterina.lozovanu@ssu.utm.md

Dina Barcari, PhD, university lecturer: dina.barcari@ssu.utm.md

The symposium is organized within the framework of the Project “Synergy of humanities and engineering fields in the training of IT professionals through innovative interdisciplinary training approaches”, code: 25.80012.0807.54SE, funded by ANCD.