Welcome to AI Summit
Sarajevo 2025 —
Kiss The Future
If you’ve been here before, you know. If it’s your first time, you’re in for something different. Kiss the Future 2025 is where visionaries gather to push the boundaries of AI, tech, and human potential.
Three days of insights spread across three venues (and some new ones, too), Kiss the Future EXPO, uniting over 1,500 curious minds and 80+ leading voices in the heart of Sarajevo.
We’re dialing up the innovation, the B2B opportunities, and the impact for our most ambitious event yet.
We can’t wait to share this next chapter with you.
Attending speakers
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Dr. Valeria Sadovykh
Data and AI Senior Specialist, Microsoft
Eve Psalti
Senior Director, Microsoft’s AI Engineering Organization
Sean Gourley
Founder of Primer, Samsung Global Research
Andreas Horn
Head of AIOps, IBM
Eldar Kurtić
Senior ML Research Engineer, Red Hat
Mike Feerick
CEO & Founder of Alison
Sahar Tahvili
Manager EES Test Framework & AI, Ericsson
Manuela Kasper - Claridge
Editor-in-Chief, Deutsche Welle
Dr. Valeria Sadovykh
Data and AI Senior Specialist, Microsoft
About speaker ⎯ Dr. Valeria Sadovykh is a distinguished AI strategist, academic, and international speaker, currently serving as a Data and AI Senior Specialist at Microsoft Germany. With over 15 years of global experience spanning consulting, academia, and the technology sector, she specializes in agentic AI, generative AI, intelligent automation, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. Dr. Sadovykh began her career at PwC, where she held key roles across New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States. There, she applied academic methodologies to solve complex business challenges and drive digital transformation at scale. At Microsoft, she leads enterprise AI engagements, helping organizations translate strategic ideas into scalable, impactful solutions. In parallel with her industry work, she is a lecturer at CBS International Business School in Cologne, Germany, actively contributing to global conversations on ethical AI, governance, and innovation. Dr. Sadovykh holds a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Auckland. Her doctoral research explored decision-making behavior in online social networks, particularly within health and finance domains. This work laid the foundation for her ongoing focus on responsible AI, with a strong emphasis on fairness, transparency, and accountability. Her contributions have earned her notable recognition, including the EB1A award for individuals with extraordinary ability from the U.S. Government and inclusion in the University of Auckland’s prestigious 40 Under 40 list in the Disruptors and Innovators category.
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Workshops
We are excited to introduce a surprise partner for the Kiss the Future Summit — a global innovator in technology. Alongside inspiring conversations from
top experts on the main stage at the National Theatre, this partner will be
hosting a series of exclusive workshops and presentations at the Sarajevo’s
Youth Theatre. A select group of participants will have the opportunity to
dive into cutting-edge AI solutions with industry leaders.
Stay tuned for the big reveal — you won’t want to miss it!
Day 1: Real-World Applications
Building Scalable Data Pipelines -
Learn how to create and orchestrate data pipelines using industry-leading tools, focusing on real-world use cases.
Creative AI Solutions -
Explore how to creatively manage data, focusing on system design, AI agents, and efficient training and hosting options.
Day 2: AI Agents and Open Source AI Solutions
AI Agents in Action: Building Agentic Architectures -
Discover how to evolve traditional systems into agentic architectures, with practical insights from community-driven tools.
Implementing Open Source AI: RAG Solutions and Beyond -
Dive into RAG solutions, exploring optimization techniques like chunking, reranking, and model fine-tuning.
Workshops on Applied AI in Business
As part of the
Marketing Mastery with AI
Learn how AI transforms audience targeting, campaign personalization, and lead generation.
AI-Powered Workflow Automation
Explore tools that eliminate repetitive tasks, boost productivity, and free up your time for strategic initiatives.
AI in Visual Storytelling
Hands-on session on creating stunning videos and photo edits using AI-powered tools for branding and social media.
AI Agents in Business
Discover how intelligent AI agents can support decision-making, streamline processes, and enhance customer engagement.
Supporting Activities
Supporting Activities – A Unique Experience for Participants
We’ve designed the AI Summit Sarajevo 2025 to offer more than just
sessions. No matter where you turn, it’s an experience in itself!
Networking Zones
Opportunities to connect with industry leaders
Demo Stations and Exhibition Space
Interactive presentations of innovative solutions by leading companies and Summit’s partners.
Gala Dinner and Afterparty
Exclusive opportunities for networking in a relaxed atmosphere.
Networking Zones
Opportunities to connect with industry leaders.
Demo Stations and Exhibition Space
Interactive presentations of innovative solutions by leading companies and Summit’s partners.
Gala Dinner and Afterparty
Exclusive opportunities for networking in a relaxed atmosphere.
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