MBF Conference Program | Detailed Event Schedule

The conference program is subject to changes in titles, participants, and schedules.

Thursday, October 8

11:30 - 12:00

Official ProgramCROConference room

Opening Ceremony on the First Day of the Conference

12:00 - 12:15

Official ProgramCROConference room

MBF LEADERS VOICE

Participant:

Marko Dabrović – Senior Partner, Studio 3LHD

12:20 - 12:25

Official ProgramENGConference room

Opening Remarks

Participant:

Makedonka Mateska, EMBA – Senior Country Manager, Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB)

12:30 - 13:30

PanelCRO

Affordable Housing and Urban Development: Models for Sustainable Cities

Moderator:

Daniel Lenardić, dr. – Partner, KPMG Croatia d.o.o.

Panelists:

Tomislav Šuta – Mayor of the City of Split, City of Split

Slađana Ćosić – Head of the EIB Group Office in Croatia, European Investment Bank

Vlaho Kojaković – Director of Real Estate, EBRD

Željko Uhlir, mr. sc. – State Secretary, Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets

Josip Pavković – Board Member, Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR)

13:45 - 14:45

PanelENGConference room

Hospitality Investments in Croatia: Positioning in the Global Market

Moderator:

Vedrana Likan – Managing Partner at Colliers Croatia, Slovenia, BiH, Colliers

Panelists:

Josip Komar – Managing Partner & Owner, Westgate Group

Kristjan Staničić, mr. sc. – Managing Director of Croatian National Tourist Board, Croatian National Tourist Board

Burak Baykan – Regional Director for Southeast Europe (SEE), Doğuş Group, Doğuş Group

Josipa Jutt Ferlan – Managing director Hilton hotels Zagreb, Opatija, Ugljan, Zagreb City Hotels

14:00 - 18:00

MasterclassCRO

How to Win the AI Race?

Facilitator:

Drago Cmuk, dr. – Partner, Forvis Mazars Digital

15:10 - 15:45

PanelCROConference room

Investments in the Healthcare System: Modernisation, Infrastructure and Accessibility

Moderator:

Mirela Pavičić Ivelja, doc. dr. sc., dr. med. – Head of the Infectious Diseases Department, Assistant Director for Quality, University Hospital of Split, University of Split School of Medicine

Panelists:

Krešimir Dolić, izv. prof. dr. sc. – Director, University Hospital of Split

Boško Katić, mag. oec. – Deputy Director & Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Zadar General Hospital

Goran Marošević, izv. prof. dr. sc. – Medical Director of the Medical Centre Medikol project, Poliklinika Medikol

Nataša Poldan Grabar, dr. med. – Director / Specialist in Anesthesiology, Croatia Poliklinika / Clinical Hospital Centre Rijeka

16:00 - 16:45

LectureCROConference room

A Neuroscience Perspective on the School of the Future: A Brain for the Future, but a School from the Past?!

Speaker:

Ranko Rajović, dr. – Head of Department for Neuroscience in education, University of Primorska - Faculty of Education

17:00 - 17:45

LectureCROConference room

Camino for Managers: The Tool That Delivers the Highest ROI

Speaker:

Boris Trupčević – Business director, Author of the book The Pilgrim Manager, Croatian Music Institute

18:00 - 20:00

Side eventCROLibrary Grand Park

Q&A Session with Dr Meri Bura

Speaker:

Meri Bura, dr. – Founder and Physician, Mulier Holistic Centre

Friday, October 9

09:00 - 09:30

Official ProgramCROConference room

Opening Ceremony on the Second Day of the Conference

09:30 - 09:40

Official ProgramCROConference room

MBF LEADERS VOICE

Participant:

Andrea Čović Vidović – Deputy Head of Representation and Head of Media, European Commission

09:40 - 09:50

Official ProgramCROConference room

MBF LEADERS VOICE

Participant:

Boris Miljavac – President of the Board, Country Managing director and Finance director, Siemens Energy

09:50 - 10:00

Official ProgramCROConference room

MBF LEADERS VOICE

Participant:

Miki Huljić – Member Of The Managing Board, Končar d.d.

10:15 - 10:45

ConversationCROConference room

One-to-One Conversation with Jako Andabak

Guest:

Jako Andabak – Founding Partner, PANTHEON

Facilitator:

Krešimir Macan – Communications expert, owner and director of Manjgura agency, podcaster, Manjgura

11:00 - 11:45

PanelENGConference room

The Foreign Investors’ Perspective: How to Enhance Croatia’s Competitiveness in an Era of Global Change and Challenges

Moderator:

Tomislav Šlat, mr. sc. – Secretary General, Foreign Investors Council Croatia

Panelists:

Zoltán Áldott – Chairman of the Supervisory Board, MOL Group

Jakov Kozina – Partner, Deal Advisory, KPMG Adria

Gerhard Schlattl – Director, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA in Croatia

Ivić Vodopija – East Europe Director, Maersk East Europe

12:00 - 12:45

Official ProgramCROConference room

Master Business Forum 2026 Main Ceremony and the MBFamilias Awards Presentation

Participants:

Đurđica Protić – Founder and president of MUZZA, MUZZA

Snježana Köpruner, dipl. ing. – CEO, GS Travnik Machine Factory

Ivan Anušić – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Government of the Republic of Croatia

13:00 - 13:30

ConversationCROConference room

One-to-One Conversation with Snježana Köpruner

Guest:

Snježana Köpruner, dipl. ing. – CEO, GS Travnik Machine Factory

Facilitator:

Boris Trupčević – Business director, Author of the book The Pilgrim Manager, Croatian Music Institute

13:45 - 14:45

PanelCRO

Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Lead Organisations Through Technological Transformation

Moderator:

Ana Šimunović – Leadership and communication consultant and trainer, Ais-Mark

Panelists:

Siniša Krajnović, dr.sc. – CEO and President of the Management Board, Ericsson Nikola Tesla d.d.

Goran Kovačević – VP of Business Development, Infinum

Nikola Dujmović – Board president / CEO, Span

Ivana Krajinović – CEO, Večernji list

Dejan Turk, mag. – CEO, A1 Croatia / A1 Slovenia

15:00 - 16:00

PanelCROConference room

Defence Industry as a Strategic Driver of Development and Security

Moderator:

Krešimir Macan – Communications expert, owner and director of Manjgura agency, podcaster, Manjgura

Panelists:

Ivan Anušić – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Government of the Republic of Croatia

Gordan Pešić – CEO, Rheinmetall Unmanned Vehicles

Ivan Jelušić – Co-founder, Orqa d.o.o.

Marko Ćosić – President of the Board, Đuro Đaković Group

Aleksandar Vuković – Managing Director, NVL d.o.o.

16:15 - 17:15

PanelCROConference room

Energy Security in Times of Transition: Investment, Grid Infrastructure and the Energy Production of the Future

Moderator:

Krešimir Macan – Communications expert, owner and director of Manjgura agency, podcaster, Manjgura

Panelists:

Boris Miljavac – President of the Board, Country Managing director and Finance director, Siemens Energy

Miki Huljić – Member Of The Managing Board, Končar d.d.

Hrvoje Šimović – Member of the Management Board at INA Group, INA - Industrija nafte d.d.

Petar Sprčić – Board Member, Hrvatska elektroprivreda d.d. (HEP Group)

17:30 - 18:30

PanelCRO

AI in Business: What Is Already Delivering Results Today

Moderator:

Dražen Tomić – CEO & editor in chief, ICTbusiness Media (Optimus Prime Informatika)

Panelists:

Lana Ilović – General Manager and Technology Leader IBM Central and Eastern Territories, IBM Hrvatska d.o.o.

Hrvoje Gorajščan – Chief Executive Officer, Q agency

Tibor Pakozdi, dr. – Founder and CEO, AI.hr

Matija Jurin, univ. spec. oec. EMBA – Board member, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Comping d.o.o.

Marko Dagelić – Co-founder & CEO, Datum

Saturday, October 10

10:00 - 10:45

LectureCRO

Is Specialty Coffee Better Coffee?

Speaker:

Robert Pudić – Founder & CEO, QUAHWA

11:00 - 12:00

PanelCRO

The Economics of the Green Transition: Investment, Risks and Competitiveness

Moderator:

Ana Pašiček – Executive director, Global Compact Network Croatia

Panelists:

Mario Carini – CEO, Generali Croatia

Ante Čikotić – Managing Director and Owner, Inovapro

Branimir Muidža – General Manager for Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Heidelberg Materials

Julia Okatz – Lead, Green Buildings and Urban Regeneration Hub, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Karlo Tomašić – General Manager - Croatia, Alpla d.o.o.

12:15 - 13:15

PanelENG

Who Is Funding the Next Generation of Regional Champions?

Moderator:

Kristijan Cinotti, dr.sc. – Managing partner, Forvis Mazars

Panelists:

Aleksandar Dragićević – Partner, MidEuropa

Stevica Kuharski – Partner, Fil Rouge Capital

Marko Galić, MBA – Partner, Provectus Capital Partners

Božen Živaljić – Partner, Hybrid Capital Partners

Neven Vranković – Group Vice President, Atlantic Group

13:30 - 14:15

PanelCROConference room

Is the tech running out of power?

Moderator:

Drago Cmuk, dr. – Partner, Forvis Mazars Digital

Panelists:

Sergio Galošić – CEO, Amelicor Group d.o.o.

Ivan Paić – Member Of The Managing Board, Končar d.d.

Vladimir Olujić – Chief Technology Officer (CTO), DataBox

14:00 - 18:00

MasterclassCROLibrary Grand Park

Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste!

Facilitators:

Kristijan Cinotti, dr.sc. – Managing partner, Forvis Mazars

Mirjam Marasović Ćurčić – Partner, Forvis Mazars

14:30 - 15:15

PanelCRO

Mental Health and the Future of Work: Leadership, Resilience and Organisational Responsibility

Moderator:

Boris Trupčević – Business director, Author of the book The Pilgrim Manager, Croatian Music Institute

Panelists:

John Rogošić, dr.sc. – Founder & Principal, Split International School

Zoran Vujnović, dr.med., psihijatar, psihoterapeut – Head of the Psychiatry Department, Polyclinic for the Rehabilitation Split

Nikolina Radić – General Manager, Lugera Talent Solutions Croatia

Danijela Govorčinović Šimunović – People Director, HEINEKEN Croatia

15:30 - 16:15

Practical SessionCRO

Transformation Before the Transaction: How to Increase Company Value Before a Sale or Capital Raise

Facilitators:

Anita Hukelj, odvjetnica – Head of office, Law office Anita Hukelj

Marin Horvatić, EMBA – Finance manager / Interim CFO, Enigma Consulting d.o.o.

Conference program

Thursday, October 8

Friday, October 9

Saturday, October 10