Juraj Bilić
Assistant Director for AI - Croatian Academic and Research Network (CARNET)
Juraj Bilić is a seasoned professional in digital transformation and artificial intelligence, focusing on the educational sector in Croatia. He holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Josip Juraj Strossmayer in Osijek, with a specialization in Financial Management. Currently, he is completing his master’s degree in artificial intelligence from Polytechnic University Madrid and Polytechnic University Milano.
In 2012, Juraj joined the Croatian Academic and Research Network (CARNET) as an expert for EU projects. He led the development and implementation of the \”e-Schools\” pilot project, funded by €39 million from European Structural and Investment Funds. This project laid the groundwork for the digital transformation of Croatian schools. He later managed the national \”e-Schools\” program with a budget of €180 million, ensuring its alignment with EU standards and significantly enhancing the digital maturity of primary and secondary schools.
In June 2021, Juraj became Vice Director of CARNET. In this role, he led the BrAIn project, an EU-funded initiative to improve digital competencies for students and teachers by integrating digital technologies and artificial intelligence into the education system. He ensured that the e-School project complied with EU regulations and national strategies.
Since 2022, Juraj has been a member of the OECD Working Party on Artificial Intelligence Governance (AIGO), contributing to the development of global AI principles. He also represents Croatia in the Digital Education, Learning, and Teaching (DELTA) Working Group of the European Commission, working on policy reform and initiatives aimed at achieving the digital transformation of European education systems.
Additionally, Juraj is a member of the Committee on Artificial Intelligence of the Council of Europe, where he contributed to the development of the first Convention on AI.
In February 2024, Juraj was appointed Assistant Director for AI at CARNET, continuing his leadership of the BrAIn project. He coordinates activities in the AI sector, including research, development, application, and integration of AI solutions and innovative technologies. His work supports Croatia\’s digital education agenda, ensuring students and teachers are equipped with necessary digital competencies.
Juraj\’s career showcases his commitment to digital transformation and AI in education. His experience in leading large-scale projects, securing funding, and collaborating with international organizations underscores his strategic vision and expertise in this field.
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