Event agenda

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MAIN STAGE

National Theatre

ENGINEERING STAGE

Youth Theatre Sarajevo

APPLIED AI IN BUSINESS STAGE

Chamber Theatre 55

Investors Stage

Foreign Trade Chamber of BiH

Day 1

Thursday, September 25th

AI-Driven Companies: Rethinking Workforce, Leadership, and Intelligence

The first day of the summit dives deep into the transformative power of AI across industries, exploring how intelligent agents are redefining roles, decisions, and entire organizational models. From global tech leaders like IBM, Samsung, and Fujitsu to pioneers at DeepMind and emerging innovators, this day sets the tone for what it truly means to be an AI-driven company. With keynotes, panels, and bold insights - from agent-led workflows to the future of quantum relational intelligence - expect a dynamic agenda that challenges assumptions, confronts what doesn’t work, and sparks a new vision for decision-making, education, and work.

10:00 - 10:45

Kiss the Future Summit opening

10:45 - 11:10

AI in Enterprise: From Hype to Reality - Addressing Data Security and Maximizing Value or Data Privacy First: Building Trust and Value with AI in the Enterprise

Keynote

Speakers:

Alexandra UlbrichtMartin MayrFUJITSU

11:10 - 11:55

AI Agents Panel Discussion - Why should your next employee be an AI Agent?

Panel Discussion

As AI rapidly evolves, so does the nature of work. Businesses are increasingly asking: Should our next hire be an AI agent? But is that the right question or should we be asking how to empower our current teams with AI agents instead?

In this panel, we'll dive into the growing role of AI agents in the workforce:

  • What are the real benefits of deploying AI agents in operational, creative, and analytical roles?
  • Are we heading toward a future of fully autonomous AI "employees," or a more balanced approach where people are enhanced not replaced by AI tools?
  • What motivates people to work with AI, and how do we foster adoption without resistance or fear?
  • And importantly, what are the risks and limitations of viewing AI agents as direct replacements for human employees?

This is not just a tech conversation. It is a conversation about culture, leadership, and the future of work. Join us as we explore how organizations can responsibly and effectively integrate AI agents into their teams!

Speakers:

Alex Ulbricht, FujitsuMirza Beširović, ZendeskValeria Sadovykh, MicrosoftNermin Hadzic Bloomteq

12:00 - 12:25

AI Agents in 2025: Hype, Reality, and the Road Ahead

Keynote

Speakers:

Andreas Horn, IBM

12:25 - 13:00

Cloudflare’s Pay-per-crawl major shift

Keynote

Speakers:

Sheril Nagoor, Cloudflare

13:00 - 13:45

Lunch and networking break

Break

13:45 - 14:10

Utopia or Dystopia: Where is AI Leading Us?

Keynote

Speakers:

Hardy Schloer, Schloer Consulting Group, Abu Dhabi

14:10 - 14:55

Panel Discussion: Governance Meets Deep Tech - Building the AI Ecosystem That Scales

Panel Discussion

Deep tech rooted in scientific breakthroughs, AI, and advanced engineering is more than just a buzzword. It's the foundation for long-term, transformative innovation. But building a deep tech ecosystem that truly scales requires more than just brilliant minds; it needs strategic governance, bold investment, and real collaboration.

In this panel, we'll explore the big questions:

  • How can we attract capital into deep tech ventures that often take longer to mature but can yield massive impact?
  • How do we inspire and retain talent to innovate at the frontier of science and technology?
  • What role should governments and policy frameworks play in shaping an AI ecosystem that drives national growth and global competitiveness?
  • How can we break the silos between academia and the private sector to fuel innovation pipelines that actually reach the market?
  • And most importantly: what does a thriving deep tech ecosystem mean for a country's economy, its people, and its place in the world?

Speakers:

Jaan Hein, DefSecIntel SolutionsNina Dremelj, Vesna VCMatija Srbic, NuqleusBh Telecom representative

14:55 - 15:25

Lenovo and AI: Redefining Possibilities

Keynote

15:25 - 16:00

Beyond the Hype: Making AI Work Where It Matters

Keynote

In defense, AI only creates value when it’s aimed with purpose - not just presence. AI can be transformative, but only when it’s tightly aligned with real operational needs, not adopted for trend’s sake.

Speakers:

Laura Toodu, DefSecIntel Solutions

16:00 - 16:45

Panel Discussion: Future-Proof: Educating the Next Generation and Re-Skilling the Current One

Panel Discussion

Education is no longer just about transferring knowledge, it's about preparing minds for a world driven by rapid technological change. This panel explores how AI is reshaping both the way we learn and what we learn.

For students and young talent, how do we make education more engaging, personalized, and aligned with the needs of tomorrow? Can AI help us shift from outdated models to adaptive learning environments that spark curiosity and critical thinking?

For the existing workforce, the pressure to upskill has never been greater. We'll explore how companies can integrate AI into their learning and development strategies, making lifelong learning not just a slogan but a business imperative.

How can AI personalize learning paths, identify skill gaps in real-time, and create smarter, more scalable training programs?

Speakers:

Tim Cook, AI ConfidentMike Feerick, AlisonMarjana Pfiti Skenduli, Council of Europe, AI AlbaniaMatic Užmah, SLO AINedim Čelebić, SSST UniversityUNICEF representative

16:45 - 17:00

Closing remarks

Closing

20:30 - 23:00

Afterparty and networking event

Location to be disclosed to guests.

Day 2

Friday, September 26th

Two Sides of the Story: How AI Both Disrupts and Heals

Day Two is all about action - how AI is not just a tool, but a force rewriting the rules across media, healthcare, security, and government. Kicking off with Microsoft, the day confronts the real-world challenges of AI adoption while spotlighting its enormous promise. From live on-stage app creation to insights on personalized medicine, safety frameworks, and frontier deeptech, every session connects global leaders to the ecosystems they're reshaping. Whether it's the media’s new reality or AI’s role in the future of public services, this day is about practical disruption - and the opportunities waiting just beyond the noise.

10:00 - 10:10

Opening remarks

10:10 - 10:30

Engineering the Future: Harnessing the Power of AI to Drive Business Growth

Keynote

Speakers:

Eve Psalti, Microsoft

10:35 - 11:20

Panel Discussion: Synthetic Stories - Navigating Truth, Creativity, and AI in Media

Panel Discussion

This panel will dive deep into the evolving role of AI in media, asking urgent questions about authenticity, ethics, and trust in the age of synthetic content.

Key Topics We'll Explore:

  • How do we stay authentic in a world flooded by AI-generated articles, visuals, and videos? What defines creativity when machines can replicate our styles?
  • The pandemic of generic content: how can creators, brands, and platforms fight the wave of soulless posts, AI spam, and engagement farming?
  • Ethical foundations in training AI: is it right to train models on the creative works of others and profit from the outputs without credit or compensation?
  • Distinguishing AI-made fiction from reality: how do we safeguard media consumers from deepfakes, misinformation, and synthetic manipulation, and what tools, standards, or policies do we need in place?
  • What is the future role of human journalists, artists, and creators in a world of prompt engineering and content automation?

Speakers:

Manuela Kasper-Claridge, Deutsche WelleYusra Ibrahim, GoogleDeepMindSheril Nagoor, CloudflareAnte Magzan, Klik HR, Tportal HR

11:25 - 12:15

Efficient Decision-Making in Leadership Roles

Keynote

Speakers:

Sean Gourley, Primer AI

12:15 - 12:50

The Future with AI

Keynote

Speakers:

Yusra Ibrahim, Google DeepMind

12:50 - 14:00

Lunch, networking break

Break

14:00 - 14:25

AI in finance keynote powered by Prometheux

Keynote

Speakers:

Adriano Vlad-Starraba, Prometheux

14:25 - 15:10

Panel Discussion: AI at the Top – Transforming Decision-Making in the C-Suite

Panel Discussion

In today's dynamic business environment, the speed and accuracy of decision-making can make or break a company's trajectory. From CEOs to COOs and CFOs, the modern C-suite is under pressure to navigate complexity, anticipate market shifts, and act fast all while managing risk and driving growth.

This is where AI steps in not as a buzzword, but as a powerful decision-support system.

This panel will explore how artificial intelligence is redefining leadership decision-making by providing real-time access to insights, enabling faster strategic pivots, and unlocking new levels of operational intelligence.

Key Themes We'll Explore:

  • From data overload to actionable intelligence: How can executives ensure that decisions are based on high-quality, timely, and relevant data?
  • Faster, more confident decision-making: Can AI help eliminate bottlenecks in strategy execution and reduce the time between insight and action?
  • AI as an on-demand consultant: What does it look like when leaders have a tireless assistant that summarizes complex reports, analyzes markets, and flags anomalies before humans even notice?
  • Accelerated research and intelligence gathering: How AI tools can replace days of desk research with instant, contextual overviews enhancing M&A decisions, market entry strategies, and crisis responses.
  • Human + AI: Who decides what?: How can organizations define the right balance between machine-generated recommendations and human judgment?

Speakers:

Zenina Dedic, SPARPeter Fossick, CognizantMirheta Omerovic, Mercedes Benz ConsultingSean Gourley, Primer AIArslan Berbić, Ruya AI

15:10 - 15:30

Any AI model, any accelerator on any cloud - how?

Keynote

Speakers:

Sheryl Wang and Andreas Bergqvist, Red Hat

15:30 - 15:45

AI in Healthcare

Keynote

Speakers:

Fabrizio Maniglio

15:45 - 16:30

Panel Discussion: Precision Meets Compassion - Patient-Centered Care in the AI Era

Panel Discussion

Healthcare is undergoing a profound transformation. With AI driving breakthroughs from drug discovery to personalized therapies, the promise of truly patient-centered care is closer than ever. But technology alone is not enough; compassion and precision must go hand in hand to deliver the best outcomes.

This panel explores how AI is revolutionizing every aspect of healthcare, making treatments more precise, diagnostics faster and more accurate, and patient engagement smarter and more empathetic.

Key Topics We'll Cover:

  • AI-powered drug discovery accelerates the development of new medicines tailored to individual patient profiles, dramatically cutting time and cost.
  • Custom therapies enabled by AI, leveraging genetic, lifestyle, and environmental data to craft personalized treatment plans that maximize efficacy and minimize side effects.
  • AI diagnostics that enhance early detection and continuous monitoring, empowering clinicians to make faster, more accurate decisions.
  • AI assistants for patient self-assessment, providing accessible tools that help individuals monitor symptoms, manage chronic conditions, and reduce unnecessary hospital visits ultimately easing the burden on healthcare systems.
  • Balancing innovation with empathy: How can AI support healthcare professionals in delivering compassionate care without replacing the human touch?

Speakers:

Belma Alispahić, AnalysisModeFabrizio Maniglio, HoneywellHardy Schloer, Schloer Consulting GroupLeo Kärkkäinen, University of Eastern Finland

16:30 - 16:45

Closing remarks - See you at the AI Summit 2026

Closing

20:30 - 23:00

Afterparty networking event

Location to be disclosed to guests.

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