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Secure your place at MBF 2026: https://mbf.hr/en/tickets/. Artificial intelligence is accelerating technological transformation and changing the way companies operate – from business models and organisational structures to ways of working and the skills that will be needed in the future. But the question is not only how to adopt new technologies, but how leaders can guide people and entire organisations through change. At MBF, we will discuss how leaders can build a culture that embraces change, develop new capabilities, and at the same time maintain focus, people’s trust, and the organisation’s ability to deliver results. PANEL: Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How to Lead Organisations Through Technological Transformation 📅 Friday, October 9 🕐 13:45–14:45 📍 Conference Room Moderator: Ana Simunovic, Leadership and communication consultant and trainer, Ais-Mark Panelists: Sinisa Krajnovic, PhD, CEO and President of the Management Board, ENT - Ericsson Nikola Tesla d.d. Goran Kovacevic, VP of Business Development, Infinum Nikola Dujmovic, Board President / CEO, Span Ivana Krajinović, CEO, Večernji list Dejan Turk, mag., CEO, A1 Hrvatska d.o.o. / A1 Slovenija d.d. See you in Rovinj, October 8–11, 2026. #MBF #MBF2026 #Leadership #AI

Secure your place at MBF 2026: https://mbf.hr/en/tickets/. AI is no longer a question for the future. For many companies, it is already part of everyday business – from product development and process optimisation to creating new business opportunities and value. At MBF, we will look at concrete examples of AI in action: what happens when artificial intelligence moves from experimentation into real products and processes, what kind of results it can deliver, and what challenges companies face along the way. PANEL: AI in Business: What Is Already Delivering Results Today 📅 Friday, October 9 🕟 17:30–18:30 📍 Conference Room Moderator: Dražen Tomić, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, ICTbusiness Media (Optimus Prime Informatika) Panelists: Lana Ilovic, General Manager and Technology Leader, IBM Central and Eastern Territories, IBM Hrvatska d.o.o. Hrvoje Gorajscan, Chief Executive Officer, Q agency Tibor Pakozdi, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, AI.hr Matija Jurin, EMBA, univ. spec. oec., Board member, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Comping d.o.o. Marko Dagelić, Co-founder & CEO, Datum See you in Rovinj, 8–11 October 2026. #MBF #MBF2026 #AI

Secure your place at MBF 2026: https://mbf.hr/en/tickets/. The green transition is increasingly shaping investment decisions, risk management and the long-term competitiveness of companies. For industry, it means investments in decarbonisation and new technologies, while for companies it requires changes in business models and resource management. At MBF, we will discuss how companies make decisions about investing in sustainability, how technology and the circular economy are creating new business value, and whether the green transition can drive competitiveness and long-term growth. PANEL: The Economics of the Green Transition: Investment, Risks and Competitiveness 📅 Saturday, October 10 🕚 11:00–12:00 📍 Conference Room Moderator: Ana Pašiček, Executive Director, Global Compact Network Croatia Panelists: Mario Carini, CEO, Generali Hrvatska Ante Čikotić, Managing Director and Owner, Inovapro Branimir Muidza, 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 Group d.o.o. See you in Rovinj, October 8–11, 2026. #MBF #MBF2026 #GreenTransition #Sustainability #Competitiveness

Secure your place at MBF 2026: https://mbf.hr/en/tickets/. Everyone has access to the same AI tools today, but not everyone will use them in the same way. The key difference will be how well companies identify where AI can create real business value. At MBF, the Forvis Mazars Executive Masterclass will explore how to identify the opportunities AI creates, where to apply it, and how to use it to drive growth while making smarter use of resources. EXECUTIVE MASTERCLASS: How to Win the AI Race? 📅 Thursday, October 8 🕐 14:00–18:00 📍 Library Grand Park Facilitator: Drago Cmuk, PhD, Partner, Forvis Mazars in Croatia See you in Rovinj, October 8–11, 2026. #MBF #MBF2026 #ForvisMazars #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

Secure your place at MBF 2026: https://mbf.hr/en/tickets/. From industry and insurance to tourism, winemaking, agriculture, energy and AI infrastructure, Jako Andabak’s business journey spans multiple industries and decades of entrepreneurial experience. At MBF, he will join Krešimir Macan for a conversation about identifying new opportunities, managing investments and entering new business sectors, with a particular focus on the Pantheon AI project in Topusko. The conversation will offer a personal perspective on the decisions, experiences and lessons from his entrepreneurial career, as well as on how to recognise future opportunities and build projects that connect technology, infrastructure and community development. ONE-TO-ONE CONVERSATION: Jako Andabak 📅 Friday, October 9 🕐 10:15–10:45 📍 Conference Room Guest: Jako Andabak, Founding Partner, PANTHEON Facilitator: Krešimir Macan, communications expert, owner and director of Manjgura, podcaster See you in Rovinj, October 8–11, 2026. #MBF #MBF2026 #JakoAndabak #Entrepreneurship #Investment

Secure your place at MBF 2026: https://mbf.hr/en/tickets/. Growth often requires more than a strong business idea – it requires capital that can support expansion, consolidation and entry into new markets. But where can companies from Croatia and the region find that capital today, and what are investors looking for before committing to an investment? At MBF, we bring together different financing perspectives – from venture capital and regional private equity to Buy & Build strategies and international private equity – to discuss what it takes to attract substantial investment and how capital can support the creation of a new generation of regional business leaders. PANEL: Who Is Funding the Next Generation of Regional Champions? 📅 Saturday, October 10 🕛 12:15–13:15 📍 Conference Room Moderator: Kristijan Cinotti, PhD, Managing Partner, Forvis Mazars in Croatia Panelists: Aleksandar Dragicevic, Partner, MidEuropa Stevica Kuharski, Partner, Fil Rouge Capital Marko Galic, MBA, Partner, Provectus Capital Partners Bozen Zivaljic, Partner, Hybrid Capital Partners Neven Vrankovic, Group Vice President, Atlantic Group See you in Rovinj, October 8–11, 2026. #MBF #MBF2026 #Investment #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital