Here is an overview of the confirmed speakers and panelists who will take part in the conference program.
Zoltán Áldott
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
MOL Group
Zoltán Áldott is an experienced international executive and energy sector professional with a long-standing career at MOL Group. Throughout his……
Jako Andabak
Founding Partner
PANTHEON
Jako Andabak is a prominent Croatian entrepreneur and investor with decades of experience in developing and managing businesses across a……
Ivan Anušić
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence
Government of the Republic of Croatia
Ivan Anušić was born on 13 October 1973 in Osijek. He graduated from the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University……
Burak Baykan
Regional Director for Southeast Europe (SEE), Doğuş Group
Doğuş Group
Burak Baykan is the Regional Director for Southeast Europe (SEE) at Doğuş Group, where he oversees the company’s operations and……
Mario Carini
President of the Management Board
Generali osiguranje d.d.
Mario Carini has served as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Management Board of Generali osiguranje d.d. since 2019.……
Kristijan Cinotti
Managing partner
Forvis Mazars
Twenty years ago, he co-founded an audit, tax advisory and consulting firm. Since then, he has helped lead its growth……
Drago Cmuk
Partner
Forvis Mazars Digital
Drago Cmuk graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and graduated from the COTRUGLI Business School. He……
Marko Ćosić
President of the Board
Đuro Đaković Group
Marko Ćosić is President of the Management Board of Đuro Đaković Group, one of Croatia’s key industrial companies, active in……
Slađana Ćosić
Head of the EIB Group Office in Croatia
European Investment Bank
Sladjana Ćosić is Head of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group Office in Croatia. In this role, she represents and……
Mirjam Marasović Ćurčić
Partner
Forvis Mazars
Mirjam Marasović Ćurčić is a Partner at Forvis Mazars and the CEE Management Consulting Leader. She has over 20 years……
Marko Dabrović
Senior Partner
Studio 3LHD
Marko Dabrović was born in Dubrovnik in 1969, where he completed his primary and secondary education. He graduated from the……
Krešimir Dolić
Director
University Hospital of Split
Krešimir Dolić is Director of the University Hospital of Split and a physician and university professor with extensive experience in……
Aleksandar Dragićević
Partner
MidEuropa
Aleksandar Dragićević is a Partner and member of the Investment Committee of MidEuropa, based in London. He has over a……
Nikola Dujmović
Board president / CEO
Span
Nikola has been Co-Founder and CEO of Span since its establishment in 1993. An engineer by profession, he identifies opportunities……
Josip Ergović
Board President
NEXE d.d.
Josip Ergović graduated from the Faculty of Economics in Zagreb and further enhanced his expertise in economics by acquiring knowledge……
Josipa Jutt Ferlan
Managing director Hilton hotels
Zagreb City Hotels
Josipa Jutt Ferlan is an experienced hospitality executive with more than 20 years of experience in hotel management, development, investment,……
Marko Galić
Partner
Provectus Capital Partners
Marko is responsible for deal sourcing, execution, and monitoring of Provectus' projects. His current focus is on the expansion and……
Sergio Galošić
CEO
Amelicor Group d.o.o.
He was born in 1979 in Zadar, where he completed Maritime School. In 1997, he moved to Zagreb and graduated……
Hrvoje Gorajščan
Chief Executive Officer
Q agency
Co-owner and CEO of Q, an award-winning software development and design agency. Q employs 300+ professionals and delivers digital products……
Nataša Poldan Grabar
CEO
Croatia Poliklinika
Nataša Poldan Grabar, MD, is an anaesthesiology specialist and Chief Executive Officer of Croatia Poliklinika. She completed her specialist training……
Marin Horvatić
Finance manager / Interim CFO
Enigma Consulting d.o.o.
Marin Horvatić, EMBA, is a financial manager with over 18 years of experience in leadership roles in finance, accounting, auditing,……
Anita Hukelj
Head of office
Law office Anita Hukelj
Anita Hukelj is a lawyer and business advisor working at the intersection of law, business, and strategic development, with particular……
Miki Huljić
Member Of The Managing Board
Končar d.d.
Miki Huljić is a Croatian business leader with more than thirty years of experience across a range of industries. Over……
Lana Ilović
General Manager and Technology Leader IBM Central and Eastern Territories
IBM Hrvatska d.o.o.
Lana Ilović is General Manager and Technology Leader for Central and Eastern Territory at IBM, responsible for operations across 22……
Mirela Pavičić Ivelja
Head of the Infectious Diseases Department, Assistant Director for Quality
University Hospital of Split, University of Split School of Medicine
Assist. Professor M. P. Ivelja, MD, PhD, is an infectious disease specialist, Assistant Director for Quality and Head of the……
Ivan Jelušić
Co-founder
Orqa d.o.o.
Born in Kaptol near Požega, Ivan Jelušić is a serial entrepreneur and innovator. He is one of the three co-founders……
Matija Jurin
Board member, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Comping d.o.o.
After graduating in Economics in Zagreb, Matija Jurin began his professional career at Croatia osiguranje, where he spent the following……
Boško Katić
Deputy Director & Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Zadar General Hospital
Boško Katić is Deputy Director and CFO of Zadar General Hospital. He has extensive experience in healthcare financial management, investments,……
Vlaho Kojaković
Director of Real Estate
EBRD
Mr. Kojakovic is a seasoned banker and real estate executive with over 25 years’ experience. He is the Director of……
Josip Komar
Managing Partner & Owner
Westgate Group
Josip Komar is the founder, owner and Managing Partner of Westgate Group, an entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in……
Snježana Köpruner
CEO
GS Travnik Machine Factory
Snježana Köpruner was born on 14 February 1956 in Benkovac, Croatia. She graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the Faculty of……
Goran Kovačević
VP of Business Development
Infinum
Goran Kovacevic is the VP of Business Development and a Management Board member at Infinum, a global leader in custom……
Jakov Kozina
Partner, Deal Advisory
KPMG Adria
Jakov Kozina is a Partner in Deal Advisory at KPMG in Croatia and an experienced financial advisor with extensive expertise……
Ivana Krajinović
CEO
Večernji list
Ivana Krajinović is CEO and Member of the Management Board of Večernji list. She has extensive experience in the media……
Siniša Krajnović
CEO and President of the Management Board
Ericsson Nikola Tesla d.d.
Dr Siniša Krajnović is President of the Management Board of Ericsson Nikola Tesla. He began his career in 1994 at……
Stevica Kuharski
Partner
Fil Rouge Capital
Stevica Kuharski is a Partner at Fil Rouge Capital (FRC), an early-stage venture firm investing across three funds with over……
Daniel Lenardić
Partner
KPMG Croatia d.o.o.
Daniel Lenardić is Partner responsible for Advisory services at KPMG Adria region. He holds a B.Sc., a M.Sc. and a……
Vedrana Likan
Managing Partner at Colliers Croatia, Slovenia, BiH
Colliers
Vedrana Likan is the Managing Partner at Colliers for Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. She has extensive experience in……
Krešimir Macan
Communications expert, owner and director of Manjgura agency, podcaster
Manjgura
Krešimir Macan is a prominent Croatian communications expert, political analyst and podcaster with more than 35 years of experience in……
Goran Marošević
Medical Director
Medikol
Associate Professor Goran Marošević, MD, PhD, is a specialist in oncology and radiotherapy and Medical Director of the Special Oncology……
Ante Maršić
EMEA Sales Director - IT Alliances
Vertiv
Ante Maršić is Director of Sales for IT Partnerships in the EMEA region at Vertiv. He has extensive experience in……
Boris Miljavac
President of the Board, Country Managing director and Finance director
Siemens Energy
Boris Miljavac is Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of Siemens Energy Croatia and an experienced executive with extensive expertise……
Julia Okatz
Lead, Green Buildings Hub – Climate Strategy and Delivery
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Julia Okatz leads the Green Buildings Hub at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), working within Climate Strategy……
Ivan Paić
Member Of The Managing Board
Končar d.d.
He graduated in 2003 from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing at the University of Zagreb. He serves as……
Tibor Pakozdi
Founder and CEO
AI.hr
Tibor Pakozdi, Ph.D. is the Founder and CEO of AI.hr, building private AI on one principle: what runs your business……
Ivan Pandurević
President of the Management Board
Agro Invest Group d.o.o.
He assumed the role of President of the Management Board of Agro Invest Group in 2023, bringing extensive experience gained……
Ana Pašiček
Executive director
Global Compact Network Croatia
I am the Executive Director of the UN Global Compact Network Croatia, the Croatian network of the world’s largest corporate……
Josip Pavković
Board Member
Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR)
Josip Pavković is a Member of the Management Board of the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) and a……
Gordan Pešić
CEO
Rheinmetall Unmanned Vehicles
With over 15 years of experience in Robotics and Autonomous Systems, primarily in the security, defence, and mining sectors, Gordan……
Đurđica Protić
Founder and president of MUZZA
MUZZA
Đurđica Protić is an entrepreneur and leader, as well as the founder and president of MUZZA, an association dedicated to……
Robert Pudić
Founder & CEO
QUAHWA
Robert Pudić is the Founder and CEO of QUAHWA and one of Croatia’s specialty coffee pioneers. He began his entrepreneurial……
Nikolina Radić
General Manager
Lugera Talent Solutions Croatia
Nikolina Radić is the General Manager of Lugera Talent Solutions Croatia, formerly Adecco Croatia, and a Management Board Member of……
Ranko Rajović
Head of Department for Neuroscience in education
University of Primorska - Faculty of Education
Ranko Rajović is the founder of the Department of Neuroscience in Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Primorska……
John Rogošić
Founder & Principal
Split International School
John Rogošić is the Founder and Principal of Split International School, as well as an educator and innovator with experience……
Gerhard Schlattl
Director
ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA in Croatia
Gerhard Schlattl heads the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber's office in Croatia - ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA. Together with his local team he……
Kristjan Staničić
Managing Director of Croatian National Tourist Board
Croatian National Tourist Board
Kristjan Staničić gained extensive experience in the tourism sector from an early age. Throughout his professional career, he held a……
Hrvoje Šimović
Member of the Management Board at INA Group
INA - Industrija nafte d.d.
Dr. sc. Hrvoje Šimović joined INA’s Management Board in September 2022, coming from his position as a Full Professor at……
Ana Šimunović
Leadership and communication consultant and trainer
Ais-Mark
Ana Šimunović is an internationally certified leadership and communication consultant, trainer, and author of the Conversational Agility method. She is……
Tomislav Šlat
Secretary General
Foreign Investors Council Croatia
Tomislav Šlat is the Secretary General of the Foreign Investors Council Croatia and an experienced international executive with more than……
Tomislav Šuta
Mayor of the City of Split
City of Split
Tomislav Šuta is a Mayor of the City of Split and holds a degree in Economics. He has an extensive……
Dražen Tomić
CEO & editor in chief
ICTbusiness Media (Optimus Prime Informatika)
Dražen Tomić is a Croatian journalist, editor, media entrepreneur and analyst specialising in ICT, telecommunications and digital transformation. He is……
Matej Trbara
Co-founder
Farseer
Matej Trbara is the co-founder of Farseer, a Finance Operating System uniting enterprise data, modeling, planning, reporting, and AI on……
Boris Trupčević
Business director, Author of the book The Pilgrim Manager
Croatian Music Institute
Boris Trupčević became the most famous pilgrim among Croatian managers when he "left everything" and walked the Camino de Santiago.……
Željko Uhlir
State Secretary
Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets
Mr. Željko Uhlir is the State Secretary at the Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets of the Republic……
Ivić Vodopija
East Europe Director
Maersk East Europe
Ivić Vodopija is East Europe Director at A.P. Moller – Maersk. He has more than 20 years of experience in……
Neven Vranković
Group Vice President
Atlantic Group
Neven Vranković joined Atlantic Grupa in 1998 as Executive Director for Corporate Affairs and was appointed Vice President for Corporate……
