Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Smart Technologies and Education (STE2026): Volume 1

This book includes the proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Technologies and Education (STE) which brings together a global community of researchers, educators, and innovators at the intersection of emerging technologies and engineering education.The 2026 edition of STE was held from March 11 to 13, 2026, in Brasov, Romania, hosted onsite at “Transilvania” University of Brasov and supported by remote presentations.Under the theme “The Synergy of Smart Industry and Education: Preparing for Tomorrow's Workforce,” the conference highlighted the growing importance of intelligent, technologies, and their transformative impact on education and industry.More than 160 participants from over 35 countries contributed to a rich exchange across topics such as smart technologies, online, remote, and virtual engineering, virtual instrumentation, and other related new technologies.This book presents a selection of peer-reviewed contributions that emerged from the conference's vibrant discussions and interdisciplinary sessions. Readers will find insights into both technical innovations, forward-thinking educational strategies as well as real-world experiences, making this collection valuable for academics, practitioners, and policymakers alike.Whether your interest lies in the design of scalable learning technologies, the implementation of smart systems, or the transformation of engineering curricula, this book offers a timely and global perspective on the tools and ideas that are shaping tomorrow’s technological landscape.