Previous Agenda:
8:55 - 9:00 Welcome & opening remarks
Live on stage:
- Peter Hopwood, Global TEDx Storytelling & Speaker Coach
9:00 - 9:20 The Future of Retail: Trends for 2025
Join industry experts as they reveal key trends shaping retail in 2025. Discover the latest innovations and strategies to stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.
Live on stage:
- Berta Escudero, Managing Director, EMEA Retail - Gordon Brothers
9:20 - 10:00 Financing Options for Retailers
Explore the various financing solutions available to retailers today. Our experts will guide you through innovative options to help businesses secure funding, manage growth, and stay competitive in an evolving market.
Live on stage:
- Vedrana Jelušić Kašić, Member of the Management Board - Privredna banka Zagreb
- Magdalena Soljakova, Country Representative Croatia and Slovenia - International Finance Corporation
- Ivana Gažić, President of the Management Board - Zagreb Stock Exchange
- Vitaliy Podolskiy, Partner and CFO - Chesterfield Fund
- Moderator: Ivan Čajko, Assurance Partner - BDO Croatia
10:00 - 10:20 Coffee & Networking Break
10:40 - 11:20 Innovations in Supply Chain Management & The Role of Big data, blockchain and AI in the retail space
Explore cutting-edge innovations in supply chain management and discover how big data, blockchain, and AI are transforming the retail industry. Gain insights into the technologies driving efficiency, transparency, and growth.
Live on stage:
- Carla Ferreri, CEO & Co-Founder - Gepek
- Vedran Antoljak, Managing Partner and Transformation Advisor - Best Advisory
- Nikola Savoric, CEO - Saron Management Solutions
- Moderator: Dražen Oreščanin, Founder - Legit
11:20 - 12:00 Advancing ESG in the Retail and FMCG Sectors
Discover how retailers and FMCG companies are driving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Our experts will share strategies for integrating sustainability and ethical practices to meet evolving consumer and regulatory demands.
Live on stage:
- Lennart Birkner, Head of ReValue - GreenCycle, Schwarz Group
- Zvonko Merkaš, Member of The Supervisory Board - Narodni trgovački lanac d.o.o. and CIAK group
- Mateusz Masiak, Co-Founder & CEO - Envirly
- Yolanda Blasco, Global Strategy Partner - Forcasta Consultancy
- Moderator: Natasa Novakovic, ESG Director - Hrvatska udruga poslodavaca - Croatian Employers` Association
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch Break
13:00 - 13:40 Trends and Predictions for Discount Retailing
Get ahead of the game with insights into the future of discount retailing. Our experts will explore key trends and offer predictions on how this sector will evolve, helping you stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.
Live on stage:
- Marc Houppermans, Executive Partner - DRC Discount Retail Consulting GmbH
- Zoran Mabić, CEO - Lesaffre Adriatic & Slovenia
- Yolanda Blasco, Global Strategy Partner - Forcasta Consultancy
13:40 - 14:20 Best Sales Techniques and Product Assortment Planning
Master the art of sales with proven techniques and strategic product assortment planning. Learn from industry leaders how to optimize your offerings and boost sales performance in today's competitive market.
Live on stage:
- Otilia Varoščić, Business Owner - Certus obrt
- Vedran Sorić, CEO - Sorbel Group and Prodajni Mindset
- Ana Brajković, Director - Circled
- Honza Mayer, Group Director of Enterprise Business & Managing Director of CZ/SK - Heureka Group
- Moderator: Marina Bolanča, CEO - Abeceda komunikacije
13:20 - 14:40 Coffee & Networking Break
14:40 - 15:20 Ecommerce & Platform Economy
Discover the driving forces behind the growth of ecommerce and the platform economy. Our experts will delve into how these models are reshaping retail, offering new opportunities for businesses to scale, reach customers, and thrive in a digital-first world.
Live on stage:
- Kristijan Gregorić, Managing Director and Partner - Valicon
- Vladimir Zarić, Chief Marketing Officer - Ananas E-commerce
- Vladimir Cuk, Head of Marketing & E-commerce - Gigatron
- Siniša Begović, Founder & Managing Director - Empiria Magna
- Moderator: Tanja Šincek, CEO - WebRoom Agency
15:20 - 16:10 Unlocking Growth Opportunities in the Global Retail Market
Explore how to tap into new markets and drive expansion in the global retail landscape. Our experts will share key strategies and insights to help you identify growth opportunities and thrive in a competitive international market.
Live on stage:
- Andrija Topić, Chief Acquisition and Integration Officer - Studenac Market
- Mehdi Shili, CEO - Ex P&G, Coty, Wella and Guinot & Mary Cohr Group
- Petar Dučić, Engineering Director - Infobip
- Vitaliy Podolskiy, Partner and CFO - Chesterfield Fund
- Timo Tervo, Group CEO and Board member - Pet Network International
- Moderator: Frane Šesnić, CEO - Zagreb Innovation Centre
16:10 - 17:30 Post Conference Drinks
