Conference
Innovate Split
September 4, 2025 / Split, Croatia
Join us at the Technology Park Split for the first Innovate Split conference!
Join the Innovate Split conference on September 4, 2025 in the heart of Dalmatia — where innovators, developers, designers, investors, and other stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem come together for a day filled with inspiring talks, hands-on advice, and valuable networking.
What to expect?
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Top panels: Learn the journey of startups “From Pitch to Investment,” discover how IoT is changing the game in sustainability, and how digital innovations are transforming services.
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Local and global perspective: Learn from leading investors from the region and the EU, and discover why Split is becoming a new European innovation hub.
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Networking: Connect with industry experts, meet potential partners, and engage in discussions.
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Actionable insights: Leave with a clear strategy to accelerate product development, secure additional investment, and expand beyond borders.
Don’t miss out — Limited number of tickets available!
This one-day event is designed for maximum interaction in small groups. Hurry and secure your spot among the selected participants.
When?
Thursday, September 4, 2025.
From 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Who is it for?
For entrepreneurs, innovators, developers, designers, investors, and everyone who wants to be part of the regional tech and startup scene.
Why attend?
Because you’ll meet top speakers, hear real-world case studies, have opportunities for networking, and be part of the first event of its kind in Split.
Agenda
8:30 – 9:00
Registration
9:00 – 9:30
Opening and introduction to the program
9:30 – 10:00
Panel I: "From Pitch to Investment"
Irena Šoljić, Meta Belly
Ante Gojsalić, SplxAI
Josip Volarević, dReader
Miljenko Baković, Reeinvent
Moderator: Luka Sucic, Meta Change Capital
10:05 – 10:40
Panel II: "Digital Transformation of Service Industries – Technology as a Tool for Customer Experience"
Ivan Lovrić, WORKSPACE
Neno Dodig, Apex Academy
Ivan Aras, ARAS DIGITAL PRODUCTS
Darko Majić, Marteching Solutions
Moderator: Mateo Perak, Profico
10:45 – 11:20
Panel III: "Sustainable Innovation – IoT Solutions"
Marsel Čuljak, ENGASCO
Hrvoje Mihovilović, ELNAV.AI
Vedran Sabljić, NIKA DIGITALNA RJEŠENJA
Moderator: Dario Boras, PARKLIO
11:20 – 11:50
Coffee Break/Networking
11:50 – 12:20
Panel IV: "Platform Ecosystems: From Users to Strategic Partners"
Marin Miletić, Black&White Solutions
Vanja Perić, Aymolive
Zvonimir Relja, FIRA Solutions
Petar Vukašinović, Agilno
Moderator: Jozo Petrović, Osiguraj.me
12:25 – 12:55
Investing in CEE
Cosmin Ochisor, Gapminder
Dalibor Marijanović, Vesna Deep Tech Venture Fund
Keith Wallace, Hivos Investments & Unknown Group
Nikola Livaković, AYMO Ventures
Moderator: Gergo Gulyas, iScale Hub
13:00 – 13:30
Developing local startup ecosystems
Tamas Szeker, iScale Hub
Arjan Goudsblom, PreneurzAmsterdam
Mirza Sagdati, Red Brick accelerator
Moderator: Ivana Čuljak, INVENTO accelerator
13:35 – 14:05
Technology transfer and commercialization of research and innovation
Ivana Vuka, Research and Innovation Services (RISE)
Phoebe Tseng, Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Taiwan
Gergo Gulyas, iScale Hub, UK
Moderator: Petar Roje, Technology Transfer Office at University of Split
14:05 – 15:00
Lunch break
Networking startups and investors
15:00 – 15:30
CROStartup panel: EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy
Vedrana Franić, City of Split
Darko Jovišić, Robotiq.ai
Krešimir Budiša, UHY
Moderator: Marijana Šarolić Robić, CROStartup
15:30 – 16:00
Technology Parks round table
[Closed session]
Govornici
Cosmin Ochisor
Partner @ GapMinder VC
Arjan Goudsblom
Co-Founder @ Preneurz.Amsterdam
Tamas Szeker
General Partner @ iScale Group
Dario Boras
CEO @ Parklio
Darko Majić
Co-Founder @ Marteching Solutions
Irena Soljic
Co-Founder @ Meta Belly
Goran Batinić
CEO @ Split Development Agency, RaST – Technology Park Split
Gergo Gulyas
Co-Founder @ iScale Hub
Ivan Aras
Head of Design @ Aras™ Digital Products
Ivan Lovrić
CEO & Founder @ Workspace
Ivana Vuka, PhD
Senior Innovation Manager @ Research and Innovation Services (RISE)
Jozo Petrović
Co-Owner & CTO @ Osiguraj.me
Josip Volarević
Founder @ Decentralized Reader
Keith Wallace
Managing Director @ Hivos Impact Investments
Ante Gojsalić
CTO & Co-Founder @ SplxAI
Marin Miletić
Founder @ Black&White Solutions
Mirza Sagdati
Founder and Program Lead @ Red Brick Accelerator
Dalibor Marijanović
Partner @ Vesna Deep Tech Venture Fund
Phoebe Tseng
Project Manager @ Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)
Neno Dodig
CEO @ Apex Academy
Vanja Perić
CEO & Co-founder @ AymoLive
Vedran Sabljić
Founder & CEO @ NIKA digitalna rješenja
Ville Kairamo
CEO @ Demola Global
Zvonimir Relja
Co-Founder @ FIRA Solutions
Luka Sučić
Partner @ Meta Change Capital
Ivana Čuljak
COO @ Invento Capital Partners
Marsel Čuljak
Founder @ ENGASCO
Mateo Perak
Founder & CEO @ Profico
Petar Roje
Head of Technology Transfer Office @ University of Split
Miljenko Baković
CEO @ Reeinvent
Hrvoje Mihovilović
CEO @ ELNAV.AI
Alen Pecirep
CEO @ Doct
Vedrana Franić
Assistant Head of the City Development Department @ City of Split
Marijana Šarolić Robić
Vice President @ CROStartup
Krešimir Budiša
COO @ UHY in Croatia
Darko Jovišić
CEO & Co-founder @ Robotiq.ai
Nikola Livaković
Partner @ AYMO Ventures
Petar Vukašinović
Founder and CEO at Agilno
Pinija Poljaković
MC
Michael Freer
MC
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