If you would like to know more about computer games in education, we invite you to visit the workshop "Computer Games in Education" at this year's MIPRO.

Computer games industry has become one of the most prominent entertainment industries, more valuable than movie and music industry. Although the main focus of computer games industry is on entertainment, there are many other areas where computer games can be used. One of these areas is education. Gamification and computer games as a part of the learning process can positively affect the speed of learning and the motivation of students. The aim of this workshop is to discuss importance and give an overview of possibilities of using computer games in the context of education.

Biljana Cerin, an experienced director, consultant and project manager with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry, will give an invited talk on “Cybersecurity Risk is a Board-Level Issue” within the CTI conference at this year’s MIPRO convention.

Her presentation will give an overview of the contents that should be presented to the Board, ways to gather and structure the information on cyber security risks exposure, and methods of presenting it in relatively short time given at the Board meetings, in a way that is understandable to the Board members in order for them to make informed decisions in alignment with their responsibilities as a Board. It will also examine the prerequisites for having such a successful cyber risk management system that can deliver the requested outcome at any moment in time - a clear picture of the cybersecurity risks exposure and expected trends for all the relevant stakeholders.

Domenico Caputo, an associate professor at the University of Rome “La Sapienza”, will take part at MIPRO 2020 by holding an invited lecture „Thin Film Technology Meets Lab-on-chip System“ within the special session Optoelectronics and Photonics /OPHO.

As Prof. Caputo’s present research interest is focused on the development of thin film photodetector and Lab-on-Chip device for DNA and mycotoxin detection, he will present the work that has been done with a group of researchers at the Department of Information Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications of the University of Rome “La Sapienza” in developing a multifunctional optoelectronic platform which includes several thin film devices on a single glass substrate. In particular, the platform integrates amorphous silicon photo-sensors for on-chip detection and temperature control and optical filters for selection of specified wavelength. By coupling this platform with a microfluidic network application in the field of mycotoxin detection and DNA amplification will be presented.  
 

Comping has joined us as a new collective member. Comping is one of the leading ICT companies in Croatia, offering cutting-edge business technology solutions and related services, tailored to the client's needs. For 30 years they have been supporting the business of perspective companies by creating innovative tailored IT solutions and related services.

They recognize and keep up-to-date of new technologies and contribute to their development as well as opportunities for their application. They identify, design and deploy them in a completely new way and provide a holistic approach - from planning to implementation. This makes their innovative tools, methodologies and strategies a method for reducing costs, better organizing or increasing productivity. They like to say for themselves that they are an expert partner of perspective companies.

The solutions and business services offered by Comping goes from the highest levels of data management and processing, artificial intelligence, comprehensive solutions and services in the financial industry, business process robotics, and to the outwardly basic services such as raising and maintaining IT infrastructure. Comping in its partner portfolio owns large and medium-sized companies such as financial institutions, insurance companies, telecommunications corporations. By collaborating with Comping, clients gain a strategic partner with a unique combination of technology, business knowledge and hands-on experience that helps them identify current and future business challenges, thus contributing to their competitiveness.