Mihael Španović is Head of Engineering at Protostar Labs, leading ML/AI development across BioTech, industrial vision, and space sector. He specializes in model engineering, pipeline automation, and cloud/on-prem deployment. Mihael previously conducted robotics research at the University of New Mexico and is pursuing an M.Sc. in AI at Johannes Kepler Universität Linz. In his spare time, he’s an avid competitor who participates in ML competitions.

Jakob is a Senior Consultant at Solvership with a strong background in software development and a Master’s degree in Process Computing from FERIT Osijek. His work focuses on creating and managing data pipelines, Kubernetes clusters, and cloud services. With a passion for automation and practical, results-oriented solutions, he strives to make complex systems reliable, efficient, and easy to manage.

Kristijan is a technology visionary, entrepreneur, and AI enthusiast with over 20 years of experience bridging business, design, and software development. He began coding in the early 80s on a ZX Spectrum 48K and has since led enterprise projects in Drupal, marketing automation, and AI-augmented development.

As CEO of Web Solutions, he built one of Croatia’s leading Drupal agencies serving clients worldwide. Through Vybrid.ai, Kristijan pioneers vibe coding — a new approach to product development that blends human creativity with AI tools to drastically shorten time-to-market.

A father of nine, devoted Catholic, and passionate photographer, Kristijan believes that technology should empower people and creativity, not replace them.

Klemen Rizman is the head of the R&D department at CREAPLUS, where they develop custom data and AI solutions for companies. He has been working with machine learning methods and their application to business processes for the past 10 years.

Karlo Paljug Zorko is a Senior Expert Advisor at the Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency, responsible for security and artificial intelligence issues related to personal data protection. As a lawyer, he specializes in ​​personal data protection and information/cybersecurity. His previous experience provides a solid foundation for understanding processes, technology and their impact on human rights, particularly concerning personal data protection.

Filip Kuzminski is the founder and CEO of DELTAsort Robotics, a Croatian startup developing robotic sorting systems for plastics sorting facilities. Before starting his professional career with DELTAsort, he led a student association for three years, where he worked on developing mobile autonomous soccer-playing robots. Filip also has a unique hobby — building personal electric vehicles. Combining technical expertise with a passion for sustainability, he now focuses on making advanced automation accessible to small and medium-sized facilities.

Enzo Blindow is the VP of Data & AI at Prolific, where he leads the strategic vision for leveraging high-quality human data to train and evaluate frontier AI models. With over a decade of experience operating at the intersection of econometrics and machine learning, Enzo specializes in steering AI systems from achieving abstract "virtual success" on leaderboards to delivering measurable, real-world value — focusing on economic utility, accuracy in both objective and subjective domains, and robust safety and alignment. Prior to Prolific, Enzo spent five years at Meta, where he held senior roles in Data Science, driving critical work in ranking, recommendations, and trust & safety.

Daria is currently a Senior Consultant at Solvership, bringing a fusion of deep academic expertise and hands-on industry application. After completing her BSc and MSc at Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER) in Zagreb, she went on to earn a Ph.D. from Queen Mary, University of London, and subsequently held a postdoc position at Cornell University. Transitioning from academic background into the industry world, Daria has consistently driven business outcomes in different environments, from startups to scaleups to big corporations. She tackled a variety of business applications (from face recognition to advanced web analytics) with a pragmatic, results-oriented AI approach.

Daniel Lampertseder is a partner at Alexander Thamm GmbH in Munich and focuses on the application of modern AI systems in the automotive and manufacturing industries. He has over 20 years of experience in IT consulting and supports clients in the value-adding use of AI systems along the entire value chain.

Valentin is the Global Head of AI at Datatonic and a Google Developer Expert (GDE). He has spent the last decade leading teams and complex programs of work, helping customers generate significant value through AI adoption. His approach is rooted in a value-driven mindset: personal, team, customers.

Martina Dragičević, MA, MBA is Director of the Regulatory Affairs and EU Funds Department at A1 Croatia, with more than 20 years of experience in the electronic communications sector and related industries. She graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Zagreb, obtained a Master's degree in EU Competition Law from King's College London, and earned an MBA in General Finance from the Swiss School of Business Management (SSBM).

At A1 Croatia, she leads a team responsible for sector-specific and competition regulation, supporting business operations across wholesale and retail electronic communications markets, the energy sector, cybersecurity, and digital and media services, as well as contributing to the implementation of the company's ESG strategy. Her work also includes ensuring the effective use of EU funds to advance business processes and strategic objectives, alongside maintaining strong communication with public institutions at both the national and EU level.

Martina is actively engaged in industry working groups such as the Croatian Employers' Association (HUP), the Croatian Chamber of Economy, AmCham, FIC, and the XEnergy Association. Within HUP, she chairs the Working Group for Telecommunications and Connectivity, serves as Vice-Chair of the ICT Executive Board, and leads the Cybersecurity Coordination.

As Director of AI and Decision Intelligence at Moneybox, Marko Katavic leads the data science and machine learning teams. He is responsible for the company's AI and personalisation strategy, with the ultimate goal of providing a best-in-class experience that supports customers in achieving their financial goals. Before joining Moneybox, Marko held leadership positions at both B2C and B2B companies, including Meta, DAZN, and Ipsos, where he honed his expertise in data-driven strategies and personalisation.

Marijan Butkovic is a Senior ML Engineer at Span, where he works on RAG solutions for enterprise clients. With over 14 years of experience in AI and data engineering, he has built ML products across retail, insurance, and telematics sectors, including demand forecasting systems, transportation mode classification models, and streaming data pipelines.

I am a machine learning engineer with a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER) in Zagreb, earned in July 2024. During my studies, I focused on machine learning, analytics, and optimization, with my thesis exploring Evolutionary Algorithm Optimization in Latent Space of Deep Learning. My career began as a Data Analyst at Pliva/Teva, where I worked on QlikSense dashboards and data visualizations for different European markets. I then joined Pontis as a Machine Learning Engineer, contributing to projects in analytics, NLP and computer vision — including 3D reconstruction, object detection, tracking, and SLAM. I have a broad interest in all areas of machine learning, but I am especially passionate about computer vision, where the direct application of models to everyday life creates exciting opportunities to bridge the gap between research and real-world use cases.

I am a Machine Learning Engineer specializing in computer vision and deep learning applications. I hold a master's degree in computer science from the University of Zagreb (FER) and have industry experience building AI solutions for fields ranging from pharmaceuticals to finance. My most recent work focuses on 2D-to-3D reconstruction, object detection, and real-time inference optimization. Beyond the technical side, I am passionate about bringing AI closer to everyday people by creating practical, accessible applications that make a meaningful impact in daily life.

Managing partner of Netgen - Helping the digital growth of our clients by using UX, AI and web technologies. Business development of Konfica - Building ticketing and event management SaaS solution.

Chief one to blame for Web Summer Camp.

Hrvoje's career spans leadership roles in marketing, communications, and customer experience, including serving as Head of CRM and CX at RTL Hrvatska, Chief Marketing Officer at 57hours, and global customer experience leadership at FOREO. He was also Head of CX and Market research at Zagrebačka banka and CMO in Croatia osiguranje.

Over the past year at Voyo, Hrvoje has focused on driving enterprise-level AI adoption and data transformation, rolling out operational AI tools across CRM and customer service, and leading internal education efforts. His work champions collaboration and experimentation, delivering real business results by turning AI potential into practice. Hrvoje thinks AI will bring positive change to society, and actively works on helping achieve that.

Disha Panchal is the Global Head of Cloud Architecture at Datatonic. With deep expertise in designing and scaling cloud solutions, she has led teams in delivering complex ML and GenAI architectures that unlock business value and drive innovation.

Bruno is a manager at Span, leading DevOps and AI teams that help organizations modernize and secure their delivery practices. Earlier in his career, he worked as a backend developer on the Microsoft stack, giving him a strong technical foundation he still draws on today. Passionate about practical solutions and knowledge sharing, Bruno combines deep technical insight with leadership experience. Outside of work, he enjoys chess, basketball, and cycling - in that exact order.

Domagoj Kovač is a Business Development Manager with a strong technical background. In the first half of his career, he specialized in software development, gaining hands-on expertise in building various software solutions. Today, he leverages that technical background to drive business growth, focusing on strategy, partnerships, and innovation.

Currently, Domagoj leads partnership development with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and n8n, enabling joint go-to-market initiatives, and creating value for clients through cloud and automation solutions.

Borna graduated from University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing in 2019 with a thesis in the field of applying machine learning to natural language processing. He began his career at A1 Croatia in 2018 as a summer intern, and now, as a Machine Learning Expert, he spends most of his time researching and developing machine learning models for processing various types of textual data within the telecommunications industry. Some of the most prominent projects he has worked on include: the Chatbot/Voicebot solution and AI powered search engine.

Duje Bralić is an expert in corporate strategy, business development, and the implementation of project portfolios through organizations and teams. At Valamar Riviera, he leads strategic projects and the corporate PMO, where he connects strategic decisions with processes and ensures consistent execution of the strategy. He is particularly interested in how technology, artificial intelligence, and changes in consumer behavior shape business models and change management. Alongside his professional practice, he is actively engaged in research through a PhD program in economic sociology, deepening his knowledge through international benchmarking programs with leading companies in Asia and Europe.

Nino Požar is an experienced data scientist specializing in the application of data and artificial intelligence in the development of automated, end-to-end solutions that enhance business processes. His extensive experience covers data science, machine learning, software engineering, and product management, and through his work he develops AI products that increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability across various industries.

His expertise includes classical ML models, process optimization algorithms, recommendation systems, BI tools, as well as working with GenAI and RAG technologies. In his daily work he uses tools such as Python, SQL, Databricks, Power BI, the Django framework, and Azure Cloud, and he is also known for his excellent communication with clients and teams.

Mislav Ćaleta is an R&D engineer at a hydrographic processing company, Hidrocibalae. Having a masters in computing, he bridges the gap between computing and hydrography. His work mostly focuses on the development of automated hydrographic processing solutions, which aim to increase the efficiency of conventional data processing workflows and aid data processors in their work. These tools often range from simple data processing tools to complex all-in-one frameworks. Reflecting his professional work, his ongoing p.h.d focuses on brining together the world of geospatial data and computer science.

I am the CEO and co-founder of Optibiomics, a health-tech startup bridging microbiome science and AI. I hold a PhD in gut microbiota and have extensive experience in systems biology and personalized nutrition. My mission is to bring microbiome insights into preventive healthcare through AI-powered solutions.

Andrzej Marosek is an Enterprise Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, specializing in generative AI, security architecture, and cloud transformation. He helps enterprises across Central and Eastern Europe design secure, scalable, and intelligent cloud solutions, leveraging services such as Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, and Polly to drive innovation. His experience spans cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise architecture, having worked at organizations including Capgemini, BNP Paribas, ASSA ABLOY, and AWS. Passionate about sharing knowledge, Andrzej regularly leads workshops, builds AI-driven tools, and publishes insights on AI and cloud strategy at marosek.cloud.

Dario Deković is a Data Scientist at ULTRAX, where he applies AI and machine learning to transform how sports coaches analyze performance and make strategic decisions. He has experience taking ML projects through their complete lifecycle, from initial research and experimentation to production systems that teams depend on daily. His professional work spans traditional machine learning and natural language processing, with a focus on customer-centric projects. Dario holds a Master's in Data Science from the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing. During his studies, he published several papers on the topic of machine learning.

Damir Korenčić is a Research Associate at the Ruđer Bošković Institute's Laboratory for Machine Learning and Knowledge Representation. His interests include NLP model evaluation, LLM enhancement through multi-agent workflows, and computational social science applications.

He has worked on various NLP tasks and his experience covers the full pipeline — from data collection and annotation to implementing and evaluating both classical and deep learning models. During his postdoctoral work at PRHLT Laboratory (UPV Valencia), he worked on NLP technologies for analyzing conspiratorial and oppositional discourse in social media. He holds a PhD from the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, where his doctoral research focused on evaluating topic models and their application to news analysis.

In addition to his research work, he has experience as a software engineer and educator.

Ante Laušić is a Board Member at Solvership, where he began as the Line of Business Director of the Advanced Analytics and Planning division. With over 20 years of experience in data and technology, he has led complex analytics transformations in retail, distribution, and IT services companies.

Ante began his career as a data engineer and grew into executive roles. He has led the growth of analytics teams, shaped BI strategies, and managed cross-functional teams on major digital transformation projects. He has launched data-driven products, reorganized tech departments, and implemented planning systems that improved efficiency and decision-making.

His hands-on leadership and deep technical expertise have made him a trusted advisor in aligning data strategy with business growth across multiple industries.

Zlatko Matokanović is the Director of AI R&D at Q agency, with a strong background in software development — from developer, to mobile team lead, to Director of Frontend Engineering.

He has worked on digital product development across various environments — from startups to large software agencies — giving him a broad perspective on development processes and team dynamics.

Today, he leads Q's internal AI transformation, integrating artificial intelligence into all aspects of development and business operations, while simultaneously working on advanced AI solutions for clients.

His focus is also on standardizing AI-driven development to achieve speed, quality, and stability - without compromise.

Dr. Zlatan Ajanovic is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Chair for Machine Learning and Reasoning of RWTH Aachen University, with Prof. Hector Geffner. Before, he was a postdoctoral researcher at TU Delft with Prof. Jens Kober. He earned his PhD degree from the Graz University of Technology. His main research interest lies in the Decision-making and Control for Autonomous Robots based on Planning, Learning, and Control Theory. He is the recipient of the IFAC Young Author Award, Hans List Award, and DAAD AInet PostDoc Fellowship. He has co-organized several workshops and conferences, the most notably AAAI25 and ICAPS25 Bridging the Gap Between AI Planning and Reinforcement Learning (PRL), ICAPS25 Workshop PlanRob: Planning and Robotics, ICRA 2023 Workshop on Life-Long Learning with Human Help (L3H2), 2023 BeNeLuX AI Conference, and ICAPS 2024 Conference.

Senior Compliance Manager with over 10 years of experience in banking and fintech, specializing in regulatory compliance, risk management, and data protection. Proven track record in implementing GDPR, AML, PSD2, and emerging AI governance frameworks. Skilled in leading compliance departments, advising executive boards, and coordinating with national and EU regulatory bodies. Founder and President of the Croatian Compliance Association, recognized speaker and published author in the field of financial regulation.

Igor Mijić is a senior engineer and lecturer with an almost 10 year background in various applications of deep learning, like speech processing, computer vision and natural language processing. Currently he's focused on providing the best AI powered financial tools to small and medium businesses. Throughout his career he had a special interest in Affective Computing, e.g., the interplay of human emotions and computers, while in his engineering work he's passionate about dockerizing all the developmental components of the models he develops and deploys.

Chris Thomas is a Research Associate at the Alan Turing Institute focused on the development of AI governance mechanisms and regulatory policy to operationalise ethical and responsible AI. Chris currently leads research on AI regulatory strategy and capability development, advising policymakers and regulators in the UK and internationally. Chris also leads research for the UK's AI Standards Hub recently served as a UK expert in a UK-Korea collaboration, co-authoring research on the role of standards in the governance of foundation models. Alongside his role at the Turing, Chris is an expert advisor to the UK's Department for Science Innovation and Technology, working as a Senior Policy Advisor, leading the development of the AI Regulatory Capability Framework and Self-Assessment, and supporting the development of UK AI regulatory policy, under the UK's expert exchange programme.

Prior to joining the Turing, Chris co-authored the AI Assurance Roadmap at the UK's Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation (CDEI) and helped to develop the AI governance approach in the UK Government's AI Strategy (2021) and AI Policy Paper (2022). In this role Chris represented the UK as an expert for the CAHAI Policy Development Group, contributing to the Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law Impact Assessment for AI, at the Council of Europe. Chris has researched the ethics of AI in defence at the Oxford Internet Institute – University of Oxford, co-authoring a methodology for the interpretation and application of ethical AI principles in high-risk domains. Previously, at the Ada Lovelace institute, Chris carried out research on the ethical and societal implications of health data applications. Chris holds an undergraduate degree in Philosophy and a master's in Human Rights (with distinction) from University College London.

Andreja graduated from the Faculty of Economics in Zagreb and began her career in the marketing department at A1, where she dealt with the development and implementation of new services. Although her studies and early career were focused on marketing, she took a new direction when she moved to a position that included strategic projects and close cooperation with A1 management, including cross-company ESG implementation, operational efficiency etc. Today, she is Head of Strategy and Business Transformation, leading key transformation programs focusing on strategy execution, AI transformation and customer centricity.

Tomislav Herceg is a Solution Architect at Sedmi odjel, with over 20 years of experience in designing and implementing IT solutions using a variety of technologies, including Microsoft products, VMware, database systems, and specialized telecom solutions. In the last three years, I migrated myself from on-premises environments to the AWS cloud, following AWS best practices. In the AWS cloud landscape, I have found some interesting creatures that can be challenging to conquer. Like many IT professionals in recent years, I dive into AWS offering of AI and the possibilities of using them to help businesses achieve their goals.

Sandro Stojaković is a Business Development Manager at Sedmi odjel with a strong track record in driving growth, supporting brand positioning, and strengthening stakeholder relationships across the Adriatic region and Hungary. His extensive experience in public relations and corporate communications includes leading cross-functional and cross-country initiatives that align sales objectives with strategic outreach. Throughout his career, Sandro has consistently been open to embracing new technologies and digital tools to optimize processes and foster a highly productive business environment

Thibauld brings a rare combination of industrial leadership, entrepreneurial drive, and broad technological and societal perspective.

He has more than 25 years of experience leading innovation across high-impact sectors including manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and now AI-powered robotics.

As CEO of Sabca Group, he led a complete strategic transformation of a heritage company into a modern innovation player, developing a new product portfolio and ensuring sustainable growth.

Today, he is an entrepreneur, building a startup that creates intelligent robots to reshore production and bridge the gap between end-user needs and the robotics innovation ecosystem.

He is deeply committed to ensuring that innovation in Europe translates into real industrial and societal impact. He believes in repatriating and securing industrial jobs through technology, as a foundation for preserving European values and autonomy.

His academic journey combines engineering, applied mathematics, and philosophy—illustrating his lifelong effort to link technical excellence with human and societal context. He has worked and studied in Belgium, the Netherlands, the US, and Switzerland, and he serves on numerous boards, including ADRA (European AI, Data, and Robotics Association) and Arianespace.

He brings leadership, multicultural fluency, and strategic foresight. He is frequently solicited for participation in think-tanks, keynotes, and other public speaking opportunities, where he is equally at ease discussing system integration with roboticists, manufacturing strategy with industrialists, and policy relevance with public sector partners.

Stefan Martinić is an attorney with years of experience in leading Zagreb law firms, specializing in corporate law, European Union law, and technology law (including GDPR, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, etc.). He has held all positions—from trainee to partner—before establishing his own law office.

He gained his education and experience at some of the world's leading institutions: he earned an LL.M. from the London School of Economics (EU Law & Tech Law) and Harvard Law School (Cyberlaw), participated in an exchange program at Université Paris Panthéon-Sorbonne, obtained the CIPP/E certification and an AI certification from Saïd Business School (Oxford), and completed internships at the Court of Justice of the EU and the European Parliament.

He is a member of the working group of the Ministry of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation of the Republic of Croatia for drafting the national law implementing the AI Act.

Ram Srinivasan has spent 25 years passionately navigating a spectrum of vocations - technocrat, chef, designer, entrepreneur, and investor. Today, as the Head of Airbus Innovation Operations for India and South Asia, Ram is at the forefront of shaping the future of aerospace innovation.

His knack for identifying AI-driven opportunities has consistently transformed bold ideas into profitable ventures and new market frontiers. Known for building and guiding high-performing, cross-functional teams, Ram excels at tackling some of the most complex AI challenges on a global scale.

A keynote speaker, Ram's insights have made a lasting impact on the AI and innovation landscape worldwide. He was named Most Innovative Entrepreneur by AXA Insurance, UK, and continues to lead transformative initiatives at Airbus.

Beyond technology and strategy, Ram is a passionate motorbiking enthusiast, having logged over 200,000 kilometers on two wheels. He is also a dedicated educator, volunteering with underprivileged children, and a proud father who finds inspiration daily in his kids. A cancer survivor, Ram's personal journey embodies resilience, tenacity, and a relentless curiosity.

Marko Đuričić is a legal counsel with extensive experience in various fields of law, gained through his work as an Attorney at Law and as an In-House Legal Counsel. He is actively engaged in legal counselling in the field of technology, with a particular focus on intellectual property, AI regulation, data protection and privacy. Currently serves as a Senior Legal and Data Protection Counsel at Visage Technologies and also operates as an external tech compliance consultant. Through his work, he helps identify and manage legal and business risks by providing concrete, tailored solutions that promote a culture of compliance and ethical business.

Desislava Sarbinovska is the co-founder of Service Design Digital, an international agency specializing in service design, digital transformation, and responsible AI. She works with global organizations to create human-centered innovations that drive both business and social impact.

With 15 years of experience in the IT industry and a strong background in financial services, education, and digital innovation, Desislava blends strategic leadership with deep design expertise. She holds an Executive MBA from IEDC-Bled School of Management (Slovenia) and a specialization in Service Design for Innovation from IED Design School (Barcelona).

Presentation: AI Needs Designers: Why Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration Is the Missing Link in Responsible AI

Matej Kuhar is the Head of Data Science at Aircash. He holds a Master's degree in Physics from the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, and a PhD in Astrophysics from ETH Zürich. His professional journey began in solar physics, where he worked on the calibration of STIX — one of the instruments aboard ESA's Solar Orbiter mission. He later transitioned into finance, developing data-driven strategies at a regional bank in Switzerland. At Aircash, he leads various data science initiatives, with a focus on the development of an in-house transaction monitoring system, as well as personalizing customer services.

Nikola Ljubešić is senior researcher at the Department of Knowledge Technologies, at the Jožef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana. His primary research areas are natural language processing and computational social science, with a special focus on the linguistic and cultural area of the South Slavic language group. His current research methodology focuses on the responsible usage of AI in answering relevant research questions by analyzing large collections of textual and spoken data and their accompanying metadata. His publications have been cited more than 7 thousand times, with an h-index of 40. He is author of many impactful local and multilingual datasets and models, covering both the textual and the spoken modality.

Dr Paul Duncan is a Principal Scientist at the UK's National Physical Laboratory (NPL), where he leads the Informatics group within the Data Science & AI department. With a background in data modelling and uncertainty evaluation, his work focuses on developing data quality frameworks and methodologies for understanding uncertainty in complex, interconnected systems.

Dr Duncan is the Technical Lead for NPL's involvement in the AI Standards Hub, where he plays a key role in shaping national and international approaches to Trustworthy AI. His current research explores how metrology can underpin the development of reliable, transparent, and accountable AI systems. He is actively involved in cross-disciplinary projects that span data science, semantic technologies, and AI governance, and frequently collaborates with government, academia, and industry to advance confidence in the use of AI.

Tomislav Bronzin is the founder and director of the IT company CITUS, an innovator and visionary. He has more than 25 years of experience in managing projects and creating innovative products, for which he and his team won over 100 international awards for innovation in IT, six patents, and numerous others. He is an expert in strategic IT consulting, specializing in using new and advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), augmented and mixed reality (AR/MR), cloud computing, big data, and analytics. Tomislav holds the honorary title of Microsoft Most Valuable Professional and is one of the few with the title of Microsoft Regional Director.

He is the author of numerous professional and scientific works in information technologies, especially on software design and development, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, innovation, project and risk management, and entrepreneurship. He is a regular lecturer at IT conferences, a senior lecturer at Algebra University, an invited lecturer at other higher education institutions, and a mentor to many individuals and teams.

Tomislav is the vice president of the Association for IT of the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Board of Directors of the IT Association of the Croatian Association of Employers, the president of the Association of Innovators of Entrepreneurs at the Association of Innovators of Zagreb, a member of the Thematic Innovation Council for Security within the Smart Specialization Strategy (S3) of the Republic of Croatia, and a member of the working group for ASOO curriculum – Agency for Vocational Education and Adult Education. He is a member of the National Council for Digital Transformation of the Republic of Croatia.

Ena Aničić is machine learning engineer at Atomic Intelligence. She holds bachelor's degrees in mathematics and a master's degrees in mathematical statistics from the University of Zagreb. She works on a variety of projects in AI, some of which are music source separation, document layout analysis and synthetic data generation for medical applications. Her work involves both research and generation of novel ideas and solutions, as well as engineering and efficient implementation of her results. Ena is also actively engaged in the AI community, regularly participating in conferences and events to stay at the forefront of trends and advancements in the field.

Presentation: Unlocking LLM Potential for Text-to-SQL

Head of Press and Media Andrea Čović Vidović has over 15 years of professional experience in EU affairs, diplomacy, communication, management and mentoring. Since July 2022 she has been Head of Media at the European Commission in Croatia and Deputy Head of Commission Representation since February 2023, with the role of Acting Head of Representation since 1 July 2023. She was in charge of public relations for the European Parliament in Croatia since its inauguration in February 2013 until July 2022. She worked at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs as a diplomat on Croatia's EU membership negotiations and as EU policies lecturer. Thereafter she headed EU sectors at the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy.

During her studies, she was a freelancer on international cultural projects at the Institute for International Relations and Development in Zagreb, before being recruited as regional coordinator of international ICT projects for UNIQA insurance. She holds a Master's degree in contemporary European Studies from the Sussex University in the UK, as well as in German and English Studies from the University of Zagreb. She studied International Relations and German Studies at the Technical University of Dresden and conducted her PhD research in Comparative Politics at the University of Zagreb and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Relations in Washington DC.

She is alumna of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the US Fulbright Programme and the British Chevening Programme. A volunteer in several non-profit organisations, she is the author of projects 'Women in the Lead' for the Academy for Political Development and 'AI in PR: Educating the Next Generation of Communicators' for the Croatian Public Relations Association.

Nebojša Popović is Project Manager for Product Development in Intesa Sanpaolo's International Banks Division, where he oversees large-scale digital-banking and transformation programmes across seven European subsidiaries. With 15 years of experience in financial-technology project governance, he has held roles as Chief IT Auditor at Privredna Banka Zagreb and Product Manager at the travel-tech firm Lemax. Nebojsa earned a Master of Engineering in Computer Science & Electrical Engineering from the University of Zagreb and holds ITIL and Project-Management Specialist certifications. His expertise spans digital-channel delivery, service management, and identity & access solutions. Based in Zagreb, he regularly collaborates with multicultural teams and speaks at regional fintech events.

Martin Morava is the CEO and founder of Devōt. During his studies at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, he took various international opportunities offered by the IT sector. First, he went to China, where he studied Chinese, and later, his path led him to Ireland. He worked as a developer and later as a development manager in several international companies. Motivated by his technical experience, Martin returned to Croatia and established a company of global standards.

From the beginning, he prioritized the growth and development of his employees, recognizing their personal and professional advancement as the primary driving force of the company. By fostering an engineering mindset within both tech and non-tech teams, Devōt has become one of the fastest-growing IT companies in Europe.

Marko Čuljak has a master's degree in computer science. After spending 2 years as a data scientist in industry, he returned to academia and is currently a PhD student at TakeLab FER. His research focuses mainly on explaining the behavior of language models and enhancing their capabilities to reliably integrate factual knowledge when constructing responses, thereby mitigating their biases and improving their trustworthiness.

Marija Boskovic Batarelo is the founder of Parser compliance. She graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Zagreb, passed the bar exam, and completed master of laws program in Law and Technology at Tilburg University in the Netherlands, focusing on the new personal data protection regulation – GDPR.

She gained work experience in law firms and banking industries. For the past 10 years, she has been working as a data protection officer and advising clients in the fields of information security, privacy, personal data protection, trade secret protection, and the development and implementation of new technologies.

Until the end of 2024, she worked for a year as an external advisor for the Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency on the multinational and multidisciplinary EU project ARC2. The project resulted with the development of the online tool Olivia, covering 15 GDPR topics aimed at helping entrepreneurs with GDPR compliance.

In 2024, she has been listed among the 50 most influential women in the High Tech industry in Croatia. Marija is a mentor for AI start-up entrepreneurs in the Bird incubator, a member of the CroAI, member of ICC Commission on the Digital Economy, head of the Compliance Committee of the International Network of Business Women, a member of the Management Board of the Association of Corporate Lawyers, and one of the founders and vice-president of the Croatian Compliance Association.

Josip Šarić is a postdoctoral researcher at the Faculty of Computer and Information Science, University of Ljubljana, supported by the SMASH postdoctoral program. Prior to this, he completed a PhD and two-year postdoc at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb. His research interests focus on computer vision and deep learning, with a particular emphasis on topics such as panoptic segmentation, open-vocabulary recognition, label-efficient learning, and related areas.