June 11–12, 2026 · Hotel Histria, Pula · Croatia

Unlocking the Business Value of AI in the Adriatic Region

An exclusive AI & Data summit for 100 senior leaders, innovators, and decision-makers driving the next wave of intelligent business in Adria.

A boutique edition of the DSC global AI ecosystem.

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AI Summit Adria in Numbers

A focused, high-impact gathering crafted for leaders who want to turn AI into real business outcomes.

100

AI Experts & Business Leaders

30+

Visionary Speakers

10

Core Topics

1.5

Days of Content & Networking

Strategy & Intelligence
Infrastructure & Platforms
AI Use & Application
Decisions & Optimization

Featured Speakers

Meet the confirmed speakers announced so far. More speakers and session details will be announced soon.

Ratko Drca
Panelist

Ratko Drca

Director

Deloitte Croatia

Heiko Hotz
Keynote

Heiko Hotz

Generative AI Global Blackbelt

Google

Ninoslav Kekic
Panelist

Ninoslav Kekic

Deputy Director

The Public Policy Secretariat

Goran Pavlovic
Keynote

Goran Pavlovic

Delivery Director

Things Solver

Goran Klepac
Keynote

Goran Klepac

Director of Big Data analytics

Hrvatski Telekom

Nenad Bozic
Panelist

Nenad Bozic

CEO

SmartCat

Alin Kalam
Speaker

Alin Kalam

Head of Market Intelligence & AI Coordination

Uniqa International

Mila Milenkovic
Panelist

Mila Milenkovic

Director of Sector for Strategy

Telekom Serbia

Nikola Lekic
Panelist

Nikola Lekic

Director of Data Management and Analytics

Nelt Group

Filip Baturan
Speaker

Filip Baturan

Head of AI Strategy

SmartCat

Miroslav Grbovic
Panelist

Miroslav Grbovic

Head of CRM & Data Science

Banca Intesa

Dalibor Lazarevic
Panelist

Dalibor Lazarevic

Chief Data & AI Officer

NIS

Johannes Pape
Speaker

Johannes Pape

Head of Artificial Intelligence Sales and Go-to-Market

NetApp EMEA

Nikola Vurdelja
Speaker

Nikola Vurdelja

BDM for AI services

Orion Telekom

Thomas Fischer
Speaker

Thomas Fischer

Sales Director Eastern Europe & Baltics

Claroty

Partners & Sponsors

A curated partner ecosystem supporting AI Summit Adria across industry leadership, enterprise transformation, and regional collaboration.

1 Imperial Partner
5 Premier Partners
6 Noble & Supporter Partners
Imperial

Flagship Partner Placement

The World Bank Group logo

The World Bank Group

Imperial Partner

Premier

Premier Partner Lineup

NetApp logo

NetApp

Premier Partner

NVIDIA logo

NVIDIA

Premier Partner

Orion Telekom logo

Orion Telekom

Premier Partner

Alef logo

Alef

Premier Partner

ASBIS logo

ASBIS

Premier Partner

Noble & Supporter

Noble & Supporter Partner Network

Things Solver logo

Things Solver

Noble Partner

Claroty logo

Claroty

Noble Partner

Ectacom logo

Ectacom

Noble Partner

SmartCat logo

SmartCat

Noble Partner

Tangem logo

Tangem

Supporter Partner

Modirum Platforms logo

Modirum Platforms

Supporter Partner

A 360° Summit Experience

AI Summit Adria is designed as an intimate, high-density, personalised experience that blends real business outcomes, learning & networking.

Knowledge

Curated sessions on applied AI, generative AI, data platforms, and AI strategy — tailored to the real challenges of enterprises in the Adriatic region.

Ecosystem

A carefully selected mix of enterprises, startups, public-sector innovators, and technology providers — building an AI ecosystem that collaborates instead of competing in silos.

Business

Focused networking, curated intros, and practical case studies that help you turn AI ideas into funded projects, pilots, and production-scale initiatives across the region.

Part of the DSC Global Ecosystem

DSC is a connected network of AI & Data events across Europe and MENA – sharing speakers, partners, and ideas. AI Summit Adria is your entry point into this global ecosystem.

  • 10+ years of events
  • 40,000+ attendees
  • 5,000+ speakers
Flagship

DSC Europe · Belgrade

Belgrade · Serbia

The core DSC gathering with 4,000+ attendees and 450 speakers from across the globe.

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AI Business Summit

AI Summit Adria · Pula

Pula · Croatia

A boutique summit focused on applied AI, real business value, and regional collaboration in the Adriatic.

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Regional Summit

DSC DACH · Vienna

Vienna · Austria

Bringing together enterprises, academia, and innovators from the DACH region.

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MENA Node

DSC MENA · Cairo

Cairo · Egypt

Bridging European and Middle Eastern AI ecosystems for collaboration and policy dialogue.

More Info →

Tickets & Registration

Every Summit Pass includes full access to the premium summit experience, curated networking, accommodation, and exclusive evening events on the Adriatic coast.

Every Summit Pass Includes:

  • Access to 1.5-day Conference Program
  • 2-nights accommodation at Hotel Plaza Histria Pula (June 11th & 12th)
  • Chat with 100+ Regional Decision Makers & Influencers
  • Access to VIP Networking Lounge
  • Access to AI Summit Gala Night & Cruise
  • Lunch & Coffee Break
  • Official Certificate of Attendance

Late Bird Pass

Available until June 5th

€2500
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How pricing changes over time

Late Bird Until June 5th · €2500
Early Bird Summit 27 Until December 31st · €1500

Late Bird pricing for Summit 26 is available until June 5th, and the Early Bird offer for Summit 27 runs until December 31st.

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