The Economist Croatia Business Summit

• Challenges for Europe in an unpredictable environment
• An outlook on Croatia’s economic and business performance

Joan Hoey, senior analyst for Europe, editor, The Democracy Index, The Economist 

Joan Hoey Europe consultant, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)

• EU-Regional cooperation: the way forward
• US foreign policy after the election: what should we expect?
• Croatia’s pivotal role in the region

The Economist in dialogue with:
Andrej Plenković, prime minister of Croatia

Andrej Plenković Prime minister of Croatia

Dubravka Šuica, vice-president for democracy and demography, European Commission (video message)

• Geopolitical implications for the region
• Regional collaboration as a tool for enhancing stability
• Southeastern Europe’s role in addressing security challenges

Keynote address:
Gordan Grlić Radman, minister of foreign and European affairs, Croatia

Gordan Grlić Radman Minister of foreign and European affairs

• Economic resilience and social cohesion in times of unpredictability
• Euro area enlargement: opportunities and challenges for the CESEE region
• Focusing on Croatia’s banking system
• The adoption of euro by Croatia and its significance for the region
  
  

Boris Vujčić, governor, Croatian National Bank

Stipe Župan, state secretary, Ministry of Finance, Croatia
Sergei Stanishev, former prime minister, Bulgaria
Christine Gartner, senior lead economist, European Central Bank (ECB)
Christoph Schoefboeck, president of the management board, Erste Bank Croatia

Commentator: Vuk Vuković, CIO & co-founder, Oraclum Capital

Boris Vujčić Governor

Sergei Stanishev Former prime minister

Christine Gartner Senior lead economist

Christoph Schoefboeck President of the management board

Vuk Vuković CIO & co-founder

• Which investments should Croatia prioritise?
• Strategic investments and their impact on social and regional cohesion
• Investing in south-east Europe: Why is it important for Europe’s unity?
• The contribution of EU funds to sustainable growth

Setting the stage:
Colin Ellis, global credit strategist, Moody’s Investors Service

Radu Cracan, country economist for the EU region, EBRD
Sladjana Ćosić, head, EIB Group Office in Croatia
Hana Huzjak, economic counsellor, European Commission’s Representation in Croatia

The business perspective:
Andrea Doko Jelušić, executive director, American Chamber of Commerce in Croatia
Burak Baykan, president, FIC Croatia

Colin Ellis Global credit strategist and head, Centre for Credit Research

Radu Cracan Country economist for the EU region

Hana Huzjak Economic counsellor

Andrea Doko Jelušić Εxecutive director

Burak Baykan President

• The Southeast Europe’s corridor and its significance for Europe’s energy security
• Croatia’s path to carbon neutrality – Developments in the field of renewable energy
• A new momentum for nuclear energy?

Marija Vučković, minister of environmental protection and green transition, Croatia
Boyana Achovski, secretary-general, Gas Infrastructure Europe 
Karim Dahou, deputy director, global relations and co-operation, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Maja Pokrovac, director, Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia

The business response:
Aris Spiropoulos, regional managing director Italy & East Europe, Metlen Energy & Metals

Marija Vučković Minister of environmental protection and green transition

Boyana Achovski Secretary-general

Karim Dahou Deputy director, global relations and co-operation

Maja Pokrovac Director

Aris Spiropoulos Regional managing director, Italy & East Europe

• Challenges and opportunities in the green economy
• Integration of sustainability in business practices
• Regulations and policies impacting sustainable business

Marija Pujo Tadić, board member, Scientific Council of COP29 Presidency, president, International Institute for Climate Action (IICA)
Irena Weber, director, Croatian Employers' Association (HUP)

Marija Pujo Tadić Board member, Scientific Council of COP29 Presidency, President

Irena Weber Director

• Can technological advance help reduce inequalities?
• Digital transition: Which are the priorities for Croatia?
• Tech disruption to drive innovation and growth

Radovan Fuchs, minister of science, education and youth, Croatia
Christoforos Christoforou, senior director, strategy and operations, Iron Mountain Central and Southern Europe
Mislav Malenica, founder, Croatian Artificial Intelligence Association (CroAI), founder and CEO, Mindsmiths

Radovan Fuchs Minister of science, education and youth

Christoforos Christoforou Senior director, strategy and operations

Mislav Malenica Founder, Croatian Artificial Intelligence Association (CroAI), Founder and CEO