Juraj Bilić represents the Croatian Department of Education through CARNET, the Croatian Academic and Research Network. He is a recognised expert in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, with active involvement in the OECD AI community, where he contributes to international work on AI governance and the future of AI systems. At CARNET, he leads the flagship BrAIn initiative, a national programme focused on strengthening AI literacy, critical thinking, and responsible AI use across Croatia’s education system. Through BrAIn and related national efforts, his work has positioned Croatia among the first countries globally to introduce AI into primary and secondary education, translating AI policy into real‑world implementation at scale. His work bridges policy, education, and practice, offering valuable insight into AI in education, trustworthy AI, and the development of human‑centred AI systems within the public sector.