# ICON BEST 2026 international congress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/icon-best-2026-international-congress
> Updated: 2026-10-10T12:12:30.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The University of Skopje hosted the tenth edition of the ICON BEST 2026 International Scientific Congress. Under the theme ‘Digital Horizons: Smart Economy and Intelligent Tourism,’ the event gathered representatives from 20 countries to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence, digitalization, and technological innovation on education, tourism, and the economy.

Speakers at the congress included former Croatian President Prof. Dr. Ivo Josipović, who addressed European unity and competitiveness, and Yolanda Perdomo, a former official of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, who spoke on the role of technology in service industries.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: University of Skopje hosts ICON BEST 2026 international congress

The University of Skopje is hosting the ICON BEST 2026 International Scientific Congress, focusing on AI, digitalization, and their impact on the economy and tourism.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-skopje-hosts-icon-best-2026-international-congress

### 2026-09-21: Thessaloniki hosts 3rd International Digital Icon Festival

The 3rd International Festival for Contemporary Visual Media, ‘Digital Icon’, will be held in Thessaloniki from September 25–27, 2026, featuring digital art and interactive media.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-hosts-3rd-international-digital-icon-festival

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