Forward 2024

Conference

This year we are exploring the topic of “AI Revolution: Transforming Tomorrow’s Business Today”, and participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of panels and workshops.

Don’t miss the opportunity to network and share inspiring ideas with leading experts!
See you at the Conference!

*To participate in this two-day conference, you need to get a ticket.

Forward 2024

Conference

This year we are exploring the topic of “AI Revolution: Transforming Tomorrow’s Business Today”, and participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of panels and workshops.

Don’t miss the opportunity to network and share inspiring ideas with leading experts! See you at the Conference!

*To participate in this two-day conference, you need to get a ticket.

Free package

About the conference

A step into the future: Innovation and AI at the Forward conference

Our theme last year opened the door to many constructive discussions, innovations and collaborations. This year we want to go a step further and explore new aspects, and the theme of this year’s “Forward” conference is dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) and represents an opportunity to connect experts, researchers, and innovators from various fields of AI to discuss the latest achievements , challenges and opportunities brought by this exciting sector of technology.

FORWARD CONFERENCE 2024

AI Revolution – Transforming Tomorrow's Business Today

Forward Conference 2024 is a must-go to event for a number of reasons! On December 5th and 6th, at Delta Planet, on the premises of Cinestar, in Banja Luka, we are discussing the AI ​​Revolution, which is changing the way we do business, develop products and make decisions. If you are a developer, entrepreneur, startup builder, product manager, IT manager, marketing expert, or simply someone interested in technological innovation, this is an event you should not miss!

UNDER THE HOOD

From theory to practice

Under the hood is a specialized side event within the “Forward 2024” conference, designed to demystify the world of artificial intelligence (AI) development, and make it accessible to the wider tech community.

The goal is to provide participants with knowledge and practical skills needed to understand, implement and innovate in the field of developing their own AI solutions, regardless of their current level of expertise.

In partnership with Sofinity.ai

AI ZDRAVO

Understanding artificial intelligence in practice

AI ZDRAVO workshop provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the basics of artificial intelligence (AI) and learn how they can use this technology to improve efficiency in business. 

Participants will gain insights into how AI is changing the world and how it is already being used for process improvement, decision making, data analysis and many other areas.

Agenda of the Forward conference 2024

AI Revolution: Transforming Tomorrow's Business Today

DAY 1

5th December 2024
Delta planet - Cinestar 1st FLOOR - HALL 1 - CONFERENCE PART
Plenary Sessions / open for all participants
09:00 - 09:15

Participant Registration/Press Statements

09:15 - 09:30

Welcome speech: Assistant for Higher Education doc. dr Jelena Starčević

Ministry of Scientific and Technological Development and Higher Education of the Republic of Srpska

KEYNOTE 1:

No BS perspectives
on AI

09:30 - 09:45
Picture of Alex Enache

Alex Enache

CEO at NorthstarB LLC

PANEL 1:

The influence of AI on the economy and jobs

09:45 – 11:00
Picture of MODERATOR:<br>Saša Petković

MODERATOR:
Saša Petković

The head of the Department of Business Economics, Management and Marketing

Picture of Duško Bajić

Duško Bajić

The Vice President of Engineering at the Ministry of Programming, a technological co-founding company from Sarajevo

Picture of Vladimir Sukara

Vladimir Sukara

The founder and CEO of JSGuru

Picture of Ilija Lazarević

Ilija Lazarević

The founder of real estate analytics platform CityScraper and the president of the organization "Machineria"

Picture of Dejan Radić

Dejan Radić

The technical director at ResolverSys

Picture of Dragana Kokot

Dragana Kokot

Secretary General of the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Srpska

11:00 - 11:20

Coffee Break

KEYNOTE 2:

Preparing today's students for tomorrow's jobs - Artificial Intelligence as a challenge and opportunity

11:20 - 11:35
Picture of Danijela Vranješ

Danijela Vranješ

Assistant at the Department of German Studies at the Faculty of Philology of Belgrade

PANEL 2:

AI and Education/Science

11:35 - 12:35
Picture of MODERATOR AND PANELIST:<br>Borislav Vukojević

MODERATOR AND PANELIST:
Borislav Vukojević

Senior assistant at the Faculty of Political Sciences of the University of Banja Luka, individual consultant at UNESCO and consultant for AI

Picture of Vladimir Risojević

Vladimir Risojević

Associate professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Banja Luka

Picture of Danijela Vranješ

Danijela Vranješ

Assistant at the Department of German Studies at the Faculty of Philology of Belgrade

Picture of Gabi Abramac

Gabi Abramac

The founder and director of the Sokrat School of Foreign Languages

12:35 - 13:15

Lunch Break

PANEL 3:

AI and legislation

13:15 - 14:15
Picture of MODERATOR:<br>Aco Momčilović

MODERATOR:
Aco Momčilović

President and Co-Founder of Global AI Ethics Institute

Picture of Tamara Zavišić

Tamara Zavišić

Owner ETIK. AI

Picture of Maksim Milošević

Maksim Milošević

Lawyer and partner in the Cross-border succession alliance (CBSA)

Picture of Denis Tul

Denis Tul

Legal & Finance Lead at Mad Head Games

KEYNOTE 3:

Empowering your digital tomorrow

14:15 - 14:30
Picture of Nikola Popović

Nikola Popović

Senior Software Engineer at HTEC

PANEL 4:

AI and media

14:30 – 15:15
Picture of MODERATOR: <br> Dejan Rakita

MODERATOR:
Dejan Rakita

The journalists at Gerila.info

Picture of Borislav Vukojević

Borislav Vukojević

Senior assistant at the Faculty of Political Sciences of the University of Banja Luka, individual consultant at UNESCO and consultant for AI

Picture of Branislava Lovre

Branislava Lovre

Journalist and consultant for the application of artificial intelligence

Picture of Andrijana Pisarević

Andrijana Pisarević

Journalist of the Capital portal

Picture of Bloomberg

Bloomberg

15:15 - 15:30

Closing Remarks for Day 1

DAY 1

5th December 2024
HALL 3 - WORKSHOPS
Educational discourse for representatives of businesses - UNDER THE HOOD

Introduction to AI - What you need to know before you go?

09:45 - 11:00
Picture of Sead Delalić

Sead Delalić

The workshop will cover a wide range of AI concepts from different domains, with practical examples and discussions on key AI issues. The focus will be on creative solutions that go beyond the often mentioned application of LLMs.

11:00 - 11:35

Coffee Break

Data privacy and artificial intelligence: challenges and solutions

11:35 – 12:35
Picture of Dejan Radić

Dejan Radić

The lecture will present technical solutions, such as federated learning, which enable the use of data while preserving privacy, and analyze key challenges and examples from practice

12:35 - 13:15

Lunch Break

Intelligent interfaces and operating systems

13:15 - 14:15
Picture of Igor Ševo

Igor Ševo

Head of technology and artificial intelligence, employed at HTEC Group

How to build AI MVP with Low-code tools?

14:15 - 15:15
Picture of Gradimir Stanković

Gradimir Stanković

Managing Partner - Sofinity.ai

DAY 2

6th December 2024
Workshop Rooms A, B, & C/TBD
Hands on workshops for representatives of businesses

WORKSHOP:

How to win back 2h/day with no code AI

09:30 - 10:30
Picture of Alex Enache

Alex Enache

Win back 2h/day with no-code AI workflows & tools. Learn practical AI implementation, prompt engineering and automation hacks that will give you a team of 5 additional employees

10:30 - 11:00

Coffee Break

WORKSHOP:

How teachers can use GenAI tools in education

11:00 – 12:00
Picture of Borislav Vukojević

Borislav Vukojević

This workshop will give you practical, hands-on experience in using different AI tools across different media formats

WORKSHOP:

RAG in practice - how AI understands your data

12:00 - 13:00
Picture of Dejan Lukić

Dejan Lukić

Full-stack developer and the founder of the technical writing agency NXNE

conference moderators

Leading experts of the AI ​​revolution

Picture of Aco Momčilović

Aco Momčilović

President and Co-Founder of Global AI Ethics Institute

Currently, he is a Visiting Professor at the Swiss School of Business and Management- AI for Business, and organizing AI Adopter Diploma, lecturing also on Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior.

He is President and Co-Founder of Global AI Ethics Institute, founded in Paris 2021. From 2024. he is Global Head of AI SIG in International Project Management Association (IPMA). He holds position in the Board of Croatian AI Association.

He is the founder of projects: AI Art Singularity and AI Business Hackathon

Picture of Prof. dr Saša Petković

Prof. dr Saša Petković

The head of the Department of Business Economics, Management and Marketing

Prof. dr Saša Petković, full professor in the field of entrepreneurial economics, employed since the academic year 2001/2002. at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Banja Luka from the academic year 2001/2002. year. He published 41 scientific papers and 13 books and chapters in international monographs. He published works in top journals, such as Technological Forecasting and Social Changes, European Journal of Education, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Tobacco Control, Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, and others. The research focus is on entrepreneurship, digitization, open innovation and sustainable economic development.
From November 2007 to June 2020, he served as vice dean for teaching. Since November 27, 2014, he is the founder and director of the Center for Project Management and Entrepreneurship (CPME), a sub-organizational unit of the Faculty of Economics (http://www.cpme.ef.unibl.org). From October 11, 2024, he is the head of the Department of Business Economics, Management and Marketing.
Picture of Borislav Vukojević

Borislav Vukojević

Senior assistant at the Faculty of Political Sciences of the University of Banja Luka, individual consultant at UNESCO and consultant for AI

Master’s degree in communication since 2015, the master’s thesis dealt with the analysis of the responsibility of journalism in the media in the Republic of Srpska. I remember a year later I was thinking about how I would work on an application that could automatically analyze responsibility in media texts, at the time it seemed like science fiction. Today, in the middle of 2024, it is not possible, but it is possible for almost anyone who has the desire and knowledge to implement it.

I am currently in the process of writing a doctoral dissertation on the topic of podcasts, and one of the most important chapters will refer to the impact of AI on podcasts. Who would have thought, today it is possible to create podcasts without speaking a single word – and let the voice be ours.

conference participants
Picture of Alex Enache

Alex Enache

CEO at NorthstarB LLC

AI productivity trainer & dev, previously helped Google as a corporate trainer. Started with AI in 2018, with a Master’s thesis on the sociological impact of chatbots in Italy. International speaker on AI implementation, keynote talks in New York at Cornell Tech, Las Vegas and California, in US. Also Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, Vietnam, Serbia.

Helped 520+ teams & founders win back 2h/day & put AI to work with our custom “AI IQ” workshops and AI agent solutions.
Specialized in practical AI education, implementation and automation. Working around the globe to upskill and accelerate employees, to support beneficial AI human collaboration and reduce tech disparity for small and medium-sized businesses.
Picture of Danijela Vranješ

Danijela Vranješ

Assistant at the Department of German Studies at the Faculty of Philology of Belgrade

Since 2019, I have been employed as a proofreader, and since 2022, as an assistant at the Department of German Studies at the Faculty of Philology, University of Belgrade, in the subject Didactics and teaching methods of the German language. In my doctoral dissertation, I deal with the skill of writing in a foreign language, and as the arrival of generative artificial intelligence brought great changes precisely in the sphere of written production, the focus of my research became the application of artificial intelligence not only in the teaching of writing, but also in school and university teaching at different subjects.
In this sense, my further work is directed towards the research and application of innovative teaching methods, which include digital tools and artificial intelligence, and the promotion of digital, media and information literacy. I also educate teachers on the mentioned topics through seminars and forums accredited by the Institute for the Improvement of Education.

The Faculty of Philology of the University of Belgrade is the largest faculty in Serbia with over 300 professors and teaching staff and around 8,500 students who attend classes at undergraduate, master’s or doctoral studies. Teaching takes place in over 1,400 compulsory and optional subjects in undergraduate studies, and a three-digit number of subjects are offered in master’s and doctoral studies, which enables students of all study levels to get the highest quality education, expand and deepen their knowledge, because in a wide range of disciplines they can study the ones that appeal to them the most. More than 50 lecturers from abroad, as well as a large number of bilingual teachers and proofreaders, are included in the classes. The Faculty of Philology successfully cooperates with over 200 universities from Europe and the world.
Picture of Tamara Zavišić

Tamara Zavišić

Owner ETIK. AI

At etik.ai, our mission is to we encourage ethical practices in the field artificial intelligence they bring benefits both for business and for society. We believe in transformative the power of artificial intelligence and dedicated we want it to be developed and applied in a responsible manner. Our vision is to become a leader ethics consulting company and compliance in the field of artificial intelligence, enabling companies to innovate with integrity, without worrying about tracking the latest rules and regulations.
  •  owner ETIK. AI
  • master of legal sciences
  • combined legal expertise with practical experience in IT sector where she worked on system testing (performance, functionality, ethical and legal compliance) and was part of the R&D team
  • develops frameworks that enable companies to integrate ethical principles in the development and use of AI systems
  • develops frameworks that enable companies to efficiently compliance with regulatory requirements
  • speaker
  • member of Serbian AI society (working group for ethics and law / working education group)
  • member of Isac Belgrade Chapter
  • member of Women in AI Ethics
  • member of the Responsible AI Institute
Picture of Vladimir Sukara

Vladimir Sukara

The founder and CEO of JSGuru

As the founder and CEO of JSGuru, I lead the company with a focus on growth and innovation, especially in the area of ​​development of digital products for startups. My current function involves strategic direction and supervising projects, and my special area of ​​interest is the implementation of AI and automation in business processes, which has become crucial for work optimization. Through many years of experience in working with startups and to large clients, I have identified the key challenges brought by insufficiently clear definition project requirements, which inspired me to take part in developing a tool that helps startups in more precise expression of their needs.

I am actively engaged in research and implementation of AI solutions which enable companies to achieve better results and efficiency. You can also find me on LinkedIn, where I regularly share my insights on AI and digital transformation.

JSGuru is a company specialized in the development of mobile and web applications, with a special focus on startups and corporations striving for innovation. Our mission is that through high-quality digital solutions enable clients to successfully launch their products and services on the market. The team we’re putting together consists of experts in the field of software engineering, design and management, which enables us to provide complete support in product development – from idea to realization. In JSGuru especially we believe in the power of cooperation and transparent communication, which helps clients to more clearly define their own goals and manage projects more efficiently. With the growing interest in AI, the company is moving towards integration artificial intelligence and automation to optimize work processes and increase value products we develop. Our goal is to support innovative ideas that shape the future of business. More information can be found at jsguru.io.

Picture of Dejan Radić

Dejan Radić

The technical director at ResolverSys

Dejan Radić is the technical director at ResolverSys, and has over 10 years of experience in the IT industry. His main interests are the application of innovative technologies, system design and engineering management. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from ETFBL, and has worked as a software engineer on various products for clients around the world. He was engaged in scientific and research work in the field of databases. He regularly lectures on new technologies at professional seminars and conferences.
ResolverSys is a company that provides solutions in areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and cyber security. ResolverSys is known for customized and scalable IT solutions. With an average of 12 years of experience per internal expert and more than 100 completed projects, the company emphasizes innovative technologies and client satisfaction. Services include research and development, allowing clients to focus on core business activities while ResolverSys manages IT innovation. Also, consulting and advice to use technology for business growth. ResolverSys specializes in Web3, cyber security, data protection and artificial intelligence.
Picture of Maksim Milošević

Maksim Milošević

Lawyer and partner in the Cross-border succession alliance (CBSA)

Lawyer Maksim Milošević has almost 10 years of experience in the legal profession within the renowned law office from Belgrade – Four Legal. In addition to practicing law within the office and CBSA, he enrolled in doctoral studies in the field of digital property inheritance in order to build on his many years of experience and contribute to the scientific community.

CBSA is an international association that gathers lawyers, tax advisors and experts in the field of inheritance and that enables clients to get all services related to inheritance through a “one stop shop”. Through a single point of communication, clients receive an integrated service in a simplified procedure. Through the cooperation of offices in more than 20 countries, services are provided faster, more efficiently and, ultimately, more favorably for customers. The process includes the specialization of the participants in this field, but also the use of technology that enables simplicity and speed.

Picture of Duško Bajić

Duško Bajić

The Vice President of Engineering at the Ministry of Programming,
a technological co-founding company from Sarajevo

Duško Bajić currently holds the position of the Vice President of Engineering at the Ministry of Programming, a technological co-founding company from Sarajevo, specializing in the construction, active support and development of start-up companies. 

He is focused on performing strategic tasks in the company with the aim of better support for the engineers, optimizing the structure of the organization, business processes and the quality of software products.

Through 13 years of his work experience, for the most of his career, he has been working on software development, primarily in the domain of fintech, but also mobile applications. Later, he focused on the management of software development companies, both foreign product companies and local companies in the service sector.

He also worked on large-scale global projects that included payment processing, card issuance, interchange fee optimization, payout optimization and invoice management.

He is an expert in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), C# and AWS.

Picture of Sead Delalić

Sead Delalić

PhD in Computer Science and Assistant Professor
at the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Sarajevo

Sead Delalić, PhD in Computer Science and Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Sarajevo, specializes in the application of artificial intelligence in business optimization and improvement. He has worked on projects in optimization, computer vision, signal and data analysis in various business domains. He is the author of 30 scientific papers in the field of artificial intelligence, and has more than 40 AI production solutions that are used worldwide. He leads the AI/ML department at Info Studio d.o.o. and is the founder of the consulting firm Next IT d.o.o.

Workshop “Introduction to AI – What you need to know before you go?” will cover a wide range of AI concepts from different domains, with practical examples and discussions on key AI issues. The focus will be on creative solutions that go beyond the often mentioned application of LLMs. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about developing their own AI models and solutions through concrete examples and projects, which will provide them with a deeper understanding and practical knowledge for application in real-world scenarios.

Picture of Branislava Lovre

Branislava Lovre

Journalist and consultant for the application of artificial intelligence

Branislava Lovre is a journalist and consultant for the application of artificial intelligence with over twenty years of experience in the media.

Dedicated to preserving journalistic values, Branislava helps professionals use AI in a way that strengthens trust in the media and consistently maintains the ethical standards of the profession.

He collaborates with numerous organizations including ICFJ, OSCE, All Tech Is Human, CIJI, imparting his knowledge through consultations, trainings and mentoring.

In 2023, she was listed among the 100 most prominent women in AI ethics globally.

AImedia and AImpactful are here to make knowledge about artificial intelligence accessible to everyone. We turn complex AI topics into understandable stories through journalistic texts and interviews. We organize workshops for journalists and newsrooms around the world, helping them ethically adopt AI in their work. Likewise, with AI literacy workshops, we make artificial intelligence accessible, pointing out its possibilities and limitations. At the core of our work is a simple idea – to make powerful AI tools understandable and useful for everyone, always emphasizing the importance of their responsible use.

Picture of Igor Ševo

Igor Ševo

Head of technology and artificial intelligence, employed at HTEC Group

Igor Ševo is a Technology Lead for Artificial Intelligence with over 20 years of industry experience and a Ph.D. in Machine Learning. He is the author of numerous papers and articles on artificial intelligence, general intelligence, and the philosophy and ethics of AI. In addition to his extensive experience in designing and developing digital systems, Ševo specializes in technical leadership and project coordination.

Beyond his professional career in the software industry, Ševo is a former university professor with over seven years of experience in academia and education. He is also an educator and consultant for various professional competitions and conferences, as well as the author of works and articles on the philosophy of mind and the ethics of AI applications.

He currently works at the highly reputable HTEC Group as the Head of AI Technology, where he has contributed to cutting-edge machine learning projects, particularly in super-resolution machine learning and robotic process automation with generative AI. When it comes to learning and exploring technologies, Ševo prefers to focus on his own projects, believing this approach is much more effective for personal development.

HTEC Group is a leading software outsourcing company employing over 2,000 professionals, including more than 1,500 software engineers and industry leaders. The company’s expertise spans a wide range of industries, including automotive, robotics, MedTech, FinTech, and many others.

Picture of Denis Tul

Denis Tul

Legal & Finance Lead at Mad Head Games

In 2019, after passing the bar exam, Denis Tul founded LawIT and started an independent career, which in 5 years brought him a large number of clients, among which are renowned companies in the IT sector, but also traditional companies that have moved part of their business into the digital space. He was hired by Cinaplex, the Center for Digital Transformation of Serbia, the Chamber of Commerce of Serbia, and many IT companies over the years. Currently, he also serves as the deputy director of legal and financial services at Mad Head Games, for a certain period of time.

All this is accompanied by scientific and research work, because Denis is an assistant at the Faculty of Law for Economy and Justice in Novi Sad, as well as a doctoral student at the same faculty. He is the author of the book “Protection of personal data”, as well as several scientific papers in narrow professional fields, as well as the course “IT Law” and a number of professional seminars.

Denis Tull is an expert in IT law, and for the last year he has been researching the law of artificial intelligence, publishing works in this area, preparing a manual on the future Law on Artificial Intelligence and working on several projects in practice, where companies engaged him precisely because of the legal regulation of systems based on artificial intelligence. on artificial intelligence.

LawIT is a bridge between the world of law and IT. A place where IT meets law and IT experts get simple and useful solutions for their business.

Mad Head Games is a global company in the video game industry. The portfolio of this company says it all, and it is the pride of the entire region that a company like this is a global player that is widely heard about.

Picture of Andrijana Pisarević

Andrijana Pisarević

Journalist of the Capital portal

Journalist of the Capital portal and correspondent of several portals dealing with investigative journalism.

I have been in journalism for almost 20 years, and my main focus is investigative stories, corruption, human rights, workers’ rights, as well as modern technologies.

CAPITAL.ba is the first research and business portal in the Republic of Srpska, founded in 2007.

Picture of Vladimir Risojević

Vladimir Risojević

Associate professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Banja Luka

Vladimir Risojević defended his doctoral dissertation at the University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in 2014. He is currently an associate professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Banja Luka. His areas of interest include: digital image and signal processing, computer vision and machine learning. He is the author or co-author of four textbooks, monograph chapters and more than 50 scientific research papers. He participated in more than 20 scientific research projects. He teaches courses in the field of electric circuit theory, signal processing, image processing, multimedia and machine learning in all three study cycles.

The University of Banja Luka is the leading higher education scientific and educational institution in the Republic of Srpska and the second largest university in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was founded on November 7, 1975, and its founding was preceded by the establishment of several higher schools and faculties in this area. Teaching is conducted in 66 study programs of the first cycle of studies, in 67 programs of the second cycle, with two combined study programs, and in 13 study programs and one combined study program of the third cycle of studies. Currently, about 15,000 students are studying at the University from all over the Republic of Srpska, as well as from abroad.

Picture of Dejan Lukić

Dejan Lukić

Full-stack developer and the founder of the technical writing agency NXNE

Dejan is an experienced full-stack developer, technical writer, and entrepreneur with nearly a decade of industry experience. Throughout his career, he has focused on developing software and hardware solutions, creating high-quality technical content, designing intuitive user interfaces, and improving data privacy and security. As the founder of the technical writing agency NXNE, he has collaborated with leading technology companies such as Autodesk and Twilio. Currently, he is engaged in developing technical solutions for AI applications while also being a dedicated mentor and teacher.
His passion for knowledge sharing and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies make him an exceptional leader in education. At this academy, he offers students a wealth of practical experience and expertise in low-code development, with a particular emphasis on building internal applications using the Retool platform.
Picture of Dejan Rakita

Dejan Rakita

The journalists at Gerila.info

Dejan Rakita has been one of the journalists at Gerila.info since its inception, specializing in investigative journalism with a focus on environmental issues, human rights stories, political analysis, and corruption research. For many years, he has focused on exposing environmental issues, such as plans for the storage of radioactive waste on Trgovska Gora, which earned him second place in the EU Prize for Investigative Journalism in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2024. Rakita is also actively involved in the education of young journalists, holding workshops on media reporting on environmental protection, as well as on the methodology and principles of investigative journalism. He is professionally involved in photography and videography, and for the past year, the use of AI tools in journalism.

Gerila.info is an independent news portal from Banja Luka, dedicated to investigative journalism and analysis of socio-political issues in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The stories published on this portal include in-depth research on corruption, abuses of power and other key issues affecting society. Gerila.info is recognized for its commitment to truthful and objective reporting, often bringing stories that other media outlets do not cover. Through its content, Gerila.info strives to inform the public and encourage critical thinking about current events. The mission of the editorial team of this portal is to contribute to transparency and accountability in society through quality journalism.

Picture of Dragana Kokot

Dragana Kokot

Secretary General of the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Srpska

A law graduate with a judicial exam and a licensed trademark representative authorized by the Institute for Intellectual Property of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Currently employed at the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Srpska (CCIRS), Bosnia and Herzegovina, as the General Secretary.

Secretary of the Arbitration Courts of the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Srpska (PKRS), Chairwoman of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Council at PKRS, and a member of the Advisory Board of UN Women Bosnia and Herzegovina. President of the Technical Committee 55 on Corporate Social Responsibility at the Institute for Standardization of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Coordinator of Working Program 3 – SME Feedback Activities within the EEN National Network (EUNORS) and a member of the Thematic Group for Women’s Entrepreneurship in EEN #WEG.

Authorized verifier in the Certification Program for Favorable Business Practices in Southeast Europe and a trainer for the business community on the application of the Whistleblower Protection Law.

Reviewer in the field of economics and practice in the accreditation process of university study programs at the Agency for Higher Education of the Republic of Srpska (AVORS).

Authorized mediator in the process of amicable financial restructuring (SFR) and a member of numerous government working groups for the development and amendments to strategies, laws, and subordinate legislation. Most of the professional activities focus on representing the interests of business entities before legislative and executive authorities, coordinating projects supported by international donors implemented by PKRS, communication with the business community, and organizing educational and business events.

Dragana led the team that established and launched the Center for Digital Transformation at PKRS.

The Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Srpska, together with the regional chambers of Banja Luka, Bijeljina, Doboj, East Sarajevo, and Trebinje, forms the unified chamber system of the Republic of Srpska. The Chamber is a non-governmental, independent, professional-business organization, a non-profit public-legal association of economic entities and business associations from the territory of the Republic of Srpska.

Chamber members include business companies, banks, insurance companies, and other financial organizations that conduct economic activities in the Republic of Srpska. Members can also be business and professional associations, interest associations, scientific-research and educational institutions, unions, foundations, entrepreneurs, agricultural cooperatives, and other entities engaged in activities important for the economy.

The activities of the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Srpska are primarily focused on representing the interests of its members and the economy as a whole before legislative and executive authorities, connecting entrepreneurs within the Republic of Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina, improving economic relations between the economy of the Republic of Srpska and economies of other countries, as well as providing necessary information and advisory services for Chamber members.

The Chamber particularly focuses on monitoring new business and economic trends, aiming to adequately prepare its members for changes resulting from the development and implementation of new technologies, digitalization, and innovation, as well as ensuring the availability of qualified personnel for the needs of the economy. The Chamber continuously advocates for the realization of reform processes that will contribute to better business conditions, with a focus on economic development, all sectors and branches of the economy, raising competitiveness levels, and promoting the Republic of Srpska as a favorable business destination.

More Information about Workshops

Build your Al knowledge at workshops

How teachers can use
GenAI tools in education

Practical workshop for modern educators

In today’s ever-changing educational environment, generative AI tools offer unprecedented opportunities to simplify lesson preparation, create personalized learning materials, and develop innovative teaching approaches. This workshop will give you practical, hands-on experience in using different AI tools across different media formats.

What you will learn

Workshop format

Our session will be highly interactive, combining:

Important considerations

During this workshop, we will address key aspects of AI integration:

Expected outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will:

WORKSHOP MODERATOR

Borislav Vukojević

Senior assistant at the Faculty of Political Sciences of the University of Banja Luka, individual consultant at UNESCO and consultant for AI

DATE OF THE CONFERENCE

6th December 2024

TIME OF THE CONFERENCE

11:00 – 12:00

How to win back 2h/day with no code AI

WORKSHOP AI zdravo:

Win back 2h/day with no-code AI workflows & tools. Learn practical AI implementation, prompt engineering and automation hacks that will give you a team of 5 additional employees.

DATE OF THE CONFERENCE

6th December 2024

TIME OF THE CONFERENCE

09:30 - 10:30

WORKSHOP LECTURER

Alex Enache

CEO at NorthstarB LLC

RAG in Practice - How AI Can Understand Your Data

workshop:

In a world where data becomes the primary resource for decision-making, AI sub-processes like RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) enable advanced data processing and analysis. This workshop provides practical experience in applying RAG technology to better understand and interpret your data. You will learn how to integrate AI into your workflow so that you can chat with your documents.
The goal of this workshop is to empower you to use RAG technology for more efficient understanding and utilization of your data, making your data work faster, more precise, and more meaningful.

DATE OF THE CONFERENCE

6th December 2024

TIME OF THE CONFERENCE

12:00 - 13:00

WORKSHOP LECTURER

Dejan Lukić

Full-stack developer and the founder of the technical writing agency NXNE
Application open

Reserve your place –
register for the Conference!

Day 1 includes

All keynotes, all panel discussions on the main stage, and all lectures in the small hall (note: panels and lectures are parallel, so the customer chooses independently according to his preferences)

Day 2 includes

Workshops

Early Bird

250 KM

*until 29.11. price for both workshops

150 KM

*until 29.11. price for one workshop

300 KM

*price after 29.11.

Workshop Tickets

150 KM

*price for UNDER THE HOOD

20 KM

*price per workshop – Al ZDRAVO

50 KM

*package price for all
AI ZDRAVO workshops

UNDER THE HOOD

AI ZDRAVO

Regular Tickets

300 KM

*free access to everything
AI ZDRAVO workshops

Free package

Main Stage AI revolution

100
free tickets

*you need to register using an official email address.

gallery

Forward conferences from 2019. to today

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact us for more information

For all information about registration, participants, program, workshops and other details related to the conference,
feel free to contact us. Our team is here to provide you with all the necessary information and support for your participation.
conference organizers
sponsors and partners