On the panel, we will discuss how Bar can attract and retain talent by creating an environment where people can build global careers from a local base, especially through hybrid work models, modern infrastructure, and a stronger sense of community. From a personal perspective, I will also share why, despite studying abroad and continuing to work in an international environment, I chose Bar as my base — a place that offers quality of life, focus, and strong potential for growth. We will also look at how a hub like this can complement the formal education system through practical knowledge, digital skills, and AI literacy, as well as which topics and programs are currently most in demand among young people and professionals.

Tokenization of real-world assets has moved from whitepaper territory into live deal flow, we're seeing real capital, real issuances and real regulatory frameworks taking shape across multiple jurisdictions.

Economic growth in the next decade will be driven by countries that can convert digital adoption into financial yield. This keynote introduces the concept of a dual-engine economy, where consumer financial engagement fuels a scalable B2B financial platform — generating revenues that flow back to the state.

This panel explores how AI agents and intelligent workflows are moving from experimentation to real business use cases, helping builders automate tasks, accelerate decision-making, and unlock new growth opportunities. The conversation will focus on practical applications across operations, marketing, infrastructure, and digital products, with insights from founders and operators working directly with fast-scaling ecosystems. We will also discuss what separates hype from utility, and how teams can start implementing AI in ways that are both efficient and commercially relevant.

This fireside chat will examine how blockchain investigations evolve from on-chain analysis into legal and enforcement outcomes. Combining George Petrović’s experience in blockchain forensic product strategy at MLOGICA with Amit Levin’s background in prosecution, investigations, legal advisory, and digital asset crime, the conversation will offer a practical look at how data becomes evidence and how evidence becomes a case. It is a session about the intersection of technology, compliance, and accountability in the digital asset space.

AI-generated video is rapidly becoming a viable alternative to traditional 3D architectural visualization — faster, more flexible, and dramatically more affordable. In this spotlight, Stepan Chaushyan (ARCH AI Studio) and Aleksandar Čabarkapa (MonteAI) explore how businesses across real estate, hospitality, and infrastructure can leverage neural network video to communicate scale, vision, and value — with nothing more than concept renders, reference photos, and a few well-crafted prompts. From a New Zealand mountain resort to a South African fuel station, the work speaks for itself.

Lunch Break

As the digital asset space matures, regulation and compliance are becoming essential to market access, business growth, and institutional participation. This panel brings together voices from the crypto sector, payment infrastructure, and the broader regulatory landscape to discuss how the Balkans can create a more credible and competitive environment for innovation. The conversation will focus on the practical intersection of policy, infrastructure, and execution — and on what it will take to move from fragmented adoption to sustainable market development.

Solana entered 2026 with something most blockchains spend years chasing a genuine ecosystem. Not just TVL numbers and token prices, but builders shipping real products, users who actually return, and infrastructure that has been stress-tested at scale.

Coffee break

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just about models; it’s about the infrastructure, tools, and intelligent agents that make it work in real-world environments. This panel takes a practical look “under the hood” of AI in 2026, exploring how companies are building, scaling, and deploying AI systems across industries.

Building in Web3 is no longer just about launching fast — it is about finding traction in a market that demands stronger products, better distribution, and clearer business models. This panel brings together investors and ecosystem leaders to discuss how startups can go from idea to execution, and from early momentum to sustainable growth. The conversation will highlight the practical realities of fundraising, go-to-market strategy, community, and long-term positioning in the Web3 space.