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As the CTO at ECD, I was deeply involved in the process of licensing the first crypto exchange in Serbia with the Central Bank. I manage the platform operations and project delivery, ensuring information security and compliance. I also implemented the first crypto wallet in Serbia, enabling users to securely store and transfer digital assets.
With over 15 years of experience in IT management and leadership, I have a proven track record of designing and executing IT strategy, aligning it with corporate targets, and positioning IT as a business driver rather than a support function. I have successfully led complex and innovative projects in multinational environments, such as SAP support, data warehouse implementation, in-house cards processing system, and core banking system replacement. I am passionate about people development, team management, and vendor management. I have a master’s degree in business administration and an ITIL certification.
Vedran Aničić began his career in sales as a Sales Representative and KAM at Orbico. In 2007, upon joining Nestlé, he transitioned to IT, initially supporting sales applications and, subsequently, other business processes.
During his first six years, he focused on various SAP implementation projects across the EU. In 2013, he started taking on different leadership positions, first as the Head of the Adriatic region, then in 2017, he also oversaw Romania and Bulgaria. In 2023, he took over the entire cluster of 11 Southeast European countries, including Ukraine and Moldova, as Head of IT & CDO.
Senior Brand manager at Nestle for C and MAGGI brand for the region of South East Europe. Member of Nestlé management committee in Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro.
Professor of Norwegian language and literature. Interested in working in brand management, project management and category management.
Experienced Channel Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the food & beverages industry. Skilled in Marketing Management, Consumer Products, Market Research, Shopper Marketing, and Marketing. Strong marketing professional graduated from University of Montenegro, Faculty of Economics in Podgorica.
Is a Head of Video Production with extensive experience leading various projects from conception to completion.
With a robust expertise in video production, post-production, CGI and all facets of videography, Goran has consistently delivered high-quality, innovative content that exceeds client expectations and industry standards.
Over 15 years in the industry, Goran has honoured a unique blend of creative and technical skills, driving the success of numerous high-profile projects.
As a visionary leader, he stays at the forefront of emerging trends and technologies, ensuring that every production is cutting-edge and compelling.
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MARC BREDER is a dynamic creative thinker with 25 years of experience across multiple digital channels, specifically in the music industry, content management, and extraordinary coaching for consumer business development.
He has a proven track record in enhancing brand visibility, increasing market share, and achieving business objectives for international brands.
Especially to transform Western European clients’ goals and content strategy that drive brand awareness in innovation and sustainability.
For his work-life balance and social environment, he needs his dose of Electronic Music, Padel-Tennis and enjoying cooking with family & friends.
Nevena Kekovic – Born in 1986 in Cetinje.
Co-owner and manager of the family company Superior in Herceg Novi and PhD candidate in Business Economics at the Faculty of Economics in Split.
Co-author of several innovative solutions and projects in tourism and sustainable development, as well as professional works on the aforementioned topics.
The current project, “Smart eco-tourism,” brings together the affirmation and application of smart technologies and the ecological concept of business as prerequisites for sustainable tourism in Montenegro
An International Travel & Tourism Professional with 10+ years of diversified experience in the leisure, travel & tourism industry, both travelling and working around the world, passionate for exploring new countries and cultures
Expertise: Leisure, Travel, Tourism, Destination Management, Communication, Event Organization, PR
Founded Eastwest Voyage Montenegro DMC (destination management comp.) to create the finest holidays
Education: Master in Tourism and Hospitality
With a robust career spanning several years, Luka has established a strong presence in various business sectors, particularly in blockchain and cryptocurrency, operations management, and business development. As the current COO of Blockchain Web Services,
he drives strategic initiatives and streamline operations in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Highly adaptable, innovative and detail-oriented professional with 15 years of experience in hands-on running a first heritage boutique hotel in Montenegro, as well as 8 years in 3D branding design and experiences.
As a founder of a first small hotel in a heritage building, she was a reason that Historical Hotels classification was added into a Montenegro’s categorization of hotels in 2007. Since then Palazzo Radomiri was usually the first hotel to introduce Montenegro to foreign travellers on bespoke international platforms, such as Hip Hotels, Conde Nast Johansens, Lonely Planet, Le Petit Futé, Tablet, i- escape, etc. Branding the hotel using word Palazzo was also her doing back in 2006, since then many Palazzos has opened their doors on Montenegro’s riviera.
With a background in Architecture, environmental branding and marketing, hospitality came as a challenge to mix all of these skills and conceive, design and develop Palazzo Radomiri.
By running all of the areas in the hotel, from building maintenance to client liaison, she has learned from the bottom up, activating her “gear shift” at all times.
By always inventing and adding something new to the core business, like a yoga studio within the hotel, restaurants with different concepts, health retreats, wellness programs, wedding organisations or pop-up boutique stores, she has always tried to be one step ahead not only in the ideas, but also in execution. Her strong intuition has always prevented her to look what others are doing, but rather find her ideas resonate with global trends and then happily acknowledge them spread around locally.
She is also a strong believer in a sustainable future of hotel business, hoping to learn about and take part in responsible luxury. Design as a passion has led to a very strong eye for the detail to be present in running all of the fields of her business. Experience in everyday tasks has added to quick decision making, as well as being able to reinvent from nothing.
Darko is a Web3 marketing veteran with a rich blend of agency and blockchain infrastructure experience. As Senior Marketing Manager at InfStones, he led strategic initiatives that skyrocketed staker delegation by 15x in a week, secured top-tier media coverage, and grew a robust social media following. Formerly heading marketing operations at AmaZix, he streamlined processes and drove successful product launches. A true crypto ‘degen,’ NFT collector, and occasional airdrop farmer, Darko is deeply passionate about blockchain’s future. Follow his journey and insights at DukeLabs.io.
Blockchain security auditor with deep expertise in the security analysis of solutions in DeFi, Infrastructure, and Governance domains. Previously senior software engineer with 8 years of experience working remotely for tech companies across various stages of their growth. Interested in high-growth projects and building novel Web3 solutions.
He was graduated in 2003. University of Podgorica, Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering, majoring in Telecommunications. He has had more than a dozen training courses in the last 20 years, both in the country and abroad. Among others, the Mini MBA program with Marcus Evans and LDP-3 with Deutsche Telekom. Participated in the US State Department’s premier professional exchange program, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), in February 2013.
Career path started in 1998. as a freshman in Internet CG as a technical support, website developer, programmer and SQL database administrator and expert. During the course of the next six years moving first to the position of web team manager, then to the position of Sales and Marketing Director of Internet CG in 2004. After the acquisition of Internet CG by Crnogorski Telekom in 2005., they moved to the position of Business Sales Director, managing 45 people with yearly gross revenue of 37 million EUR (in 2012). In addition to that, from 2008. they were also deputising CSO.
In November 2012, I left Telekom Montenegro and founded Amplitude Ltd., an IT Company that develops and distributes software, implements various ICT projects, and offers digital marketing services.
From February 2015, he worked as an ICT consultant for the Council of Europe in Montenegro on the development of a Case Management Information System and other IT support tools for the Constitutional Court of Montenegro. The project was successful, finished on time, and within budget.
From Jully 2016, I worked as an ICT consultant for the Council of Europe in Tirana, Albania, on a project for developing software for the Commissioner against public discrimination.
In Jun 2019. He participated in an exclusive US-organised Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Hague, Netherlands, representing Montenegro.
Amplitude was recognised as the most innovative company in Montenegro in 2020 by the Montenegrin Chamber of Commerce.
In May 2021, Amplitudo received its first investment from Savana, a Swedish company, buying 20% of the shares.
In 2021, he co-founded Digital Den, a startup hub and factory funded by the US State Department. I run Montenegrin Tech and the startup bridge program, which connects the Balkans with the US market.
In November 2021, I founded the first Montenegrin game design studio, 3hills, funded by Adikko Bank.
From 2021, I have been a member of the Board of Governors of AmCham Montenegro and co-founded more than ten startups.
From 2023, I will be one of the General partners in the newly formed Balkan Tech Fund, the first VC fund in Montenegro.
Co-founder and editor-in-chief of the first Montenegrin online portal, Café Montenegro (www.cdm.me), since 1998. – 2005., when it was sold.
Founder of volleyball club Studentski Centar in Podgorica in 1999. (the club is still active in the Montenegrin league). He worked as an official statistics man during the EURO league for the local club Buducnost in Podgorica from 2002 to 2004.
Member of MENSA Montenegro from 1999. with an IQ of 152.
Stevan is a software engineer with over 8 years of experience in software development. He started his career by creating Android mobile applications, first as a freelancer and then working for various domestic and international companies. In the last 3 years, he has focused on blockchain and especially Ethereum smart contracts. He was attracted by the possibilities brought by decentralised finance (DeFi). He works for a startup from Switzerland that provides financial services on the blockchain.
Engineer of New Computer Technologies with over 15 years of experience in the IT sector,
founder of Digital Control, a company specialising in software development for business
process optimization. The mission of Digital Control is to develop digital products to
become independent companies. Co-founder of the startup TRAVELAIZER, which aims to
network tourism service providers and create unforgettable memories and personal
experiences.
Slavko Kovačević is a PhD candidate and teaching assistant at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering in Podgorica. He is also one of the founders and CEOs of the Montenegrin AI startup DeepMark.
Currently a Ph.D. candidate focusing on applying artificial intelligence and innovative taxation models in improving the global economy. Holds a master’s degree in Business Management from the Faculty of Economics, University of Montenegro. Licensed Certified Accountant. ISO Internal Auditor. NLP Trainer.
Director at Finance Plus, one of Montenegro’s largest and most modern accounting firms. Director at Proventum, overseeing operations for a cloud office ERP software company. Director at Business Universal Media.
Professional, Scientific, and Academic Experience:
Projects:
Oxiom Finbot Project: Conceptual creator of a project dealing with artificial intelligence in accounting, law, and administration.
Development of Proventum Software: Successfully developed and implemented the Proventum ERP software.
Scientific/Professional Awards:
Recognized by the Ministry of Science in 2019 for Proventum Cloud Office, which was among the most innovative projects evaluated by a commission from the EU.
It is ranked among the 250 most innovative projects in the Western Balkans as part of the World Bank’s Power Up project.
I was awarded for being among the top 100 companies in Montenegro for Finance Plus in 2019.
Author of the book titled “Your New World.”
Memberships in Scientific and Professional Associations:
Member of the Government’s Council for Science and Innovation.
Board Member of the Institute of Certified Accountants.
Vice President of the Committee for Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technologies of the Association of Managers of Montenegro.
President of the NGO Knowledge Network, which is involved in socially beneficial projects on social entrepreneurship.
Professional Training and International Experience:
Holds a certificate as a certified accountant, an ISO 9001 internal audit certificate, demonstrating expertise in quality management and process control, and a certificate as an NLP practitioner, trainer, and coach.
Denis Shegai holds the position of Retail Risk Head at CKB. Denis has over 20 years of experience in the credit risk and retail business. Before joining CKB, Denis worked for large banks in Russia and Asia, driving digital transformation in credit operations, underwriting and collections.
Experienced technologist dedicated to transforming industries through digital solutions. As CDO at the Maritime Center of Excellence (Lürssen Group), I’m shaping the future of marinas with AI-powered Digital Twins and sustainable energy initiatives. My passion lies in integrating cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world challenges, optimise processes, and drive innovation. I was previously recognised for leadership at Ericsson and Iskratel group.
Biljana started her career at Crnogorski Telekom in 2011 in Corporate Strategy department. As a Strategy Planning and Internal Communication Expert, she contributed to corporate strategy development, company-wide strategic projects, and internal communication.
In 2018, Biljana took on the role of Team Leader of the Customer Experience and Business Processes Automation Unit. In this position, she manages the Voice of Our Customer (VOC) program and works on improving customer satisfaction. Her team is responsible for implementing a document and processes management system, enabling digital signatures and significantly digitising operations.
Biljana was appointed Head of Digital Transformation in May 2024 and leads a team focused on customer experience, process automation, and digitisation, both internally and externally.
Biljana holds a BSc in Economics degree and a Master’s in International Marketing from the University of Montenegro.
Ana Nives Radovic is a blockchain PhD researcher, founder of the FinTech Online Center, and a math fine artist. Her career began in 2004 in a bank, after which she explored the monetary properties of the Eurozone, publishing media analyses. This led her to Bitcoin in 2012, on which she completed her master’s thesis focusing on its monetary features. She is the author of blockchain learning programs “From Bits to Banks” and “KEYventure”, while in 2013 she created the educational module 2M2T – Marketing-Media-Tourism-Techn. Her handbook “Fintechlopedia” earned her a place among the 100 most influential fintech researchers in the world, according to Onalytica London in 2021. The topic of her PhD thesis served as the basis for the ABMarSupply project, which applies AI in blockchain technology for supply chain traceability in maritime logistics. This project was ranked first in the Smart4All call for EU projects in 2022.
Ana Ašanin is an artificial intelligence engineer specialising in computer vision. She graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of Montenegro.
Ana is the co-founder and CEO of Spectro Solutions, an AI startup developing an intelligent system for early fire detection. Her role involves leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers, developers, and managers in creating innovative AI solutions for environmental protection.
She is also employed at Uhura Solutions, an AI company that develops a platform for processing and analysing complex documents, where she holds the position of Technical Project Lead. Ana is an active Montenegrin Association for Artificial Intelligence (MAIA) member.
Founder and CEO of All-Art Protocol, VR-All-Art & SolSea NFT marketplace, with a background in development and business. He has created VR, AR, web, blockchain and mobile apps in marketing, culture, and education.
He has worked on and authored projects for brands such as UBS Bank, BMW, SAP, AMD, Heineken, Nescafe, Mercedes Benz, Philip Morris, etc. He also authored one of the first VR museums, the VR museum of Nikola Tesla. He has a degree in archaeology and a passion for crypto, digital communication, museums, and the arts.
Željko Drinčić was born in 1978 in Split. He graduated from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Montenegro in 2002 and was appointed President of the Securities Commission on December 29, 2022.
He began his career at Montenegroberza AD Podgorica in March 2003, working in listing and supervision until July 2005. He then served as the CEO of Onyx Broker a.d. Budva from November 2005 to November 2011. From February 2007 to December 2011, he also worked as a teaching assistant for the Financial Markets course at the University of Mediterranean in Podgorica.
From November 2011, he worked at Universal Capital Bank, initially as a broker and dealer in the Brokerage Department until August 2016. During this time, he was the director of the main branch (from October 2014 to May 2015) and the director of Retail and Business Network (from May 2015 to August 2016).
In August 2016, he became the director of the Custody Department at Universal Capital Bank, a position he held until January 2019. From January 2019 to March 2019, he served as the Senior Manager of the Investment Banking and Financial Markets Department at Universal Capital Bank. From April 2021, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of Simo Milošević Institute AD Igalo.
Over the years, he has pursued further education in Estonia, Slovenia, England, and Luxembourg.
He is fluent in English and is married with one child.
Stefan works at Rexxfield as a blockchain investigator and holds the title of Senior Blockchain Investigator.
He has had the opportunity to handle many cases, ranging from criminal investigations to tracing stolen cryptocurrency and civil cases, notably divorce.
Specifically, he has worked on approximately 60 to 100 complex cases and hundreds more triage assessments, all of which required a high level of expertise.
He holds the following certifications in the field of blockchain investigations:
The Chainalysis Reactor Certification (CRC),
The Chainalysis Ethereum Investigations Certification (CEIC),
The Chainalysis Investigation Specialist Certification (CISC).
He has acted as a source for numerous law enforcement agencies in criminal investigations to assist in tracing the stolen cryptocurrencies, most notably the FBI, DHS, The Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Ontario Provisional Police, City of London Police – Cyber Crime Unit, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria, and several others.
Stefan Stešević is the founder of the Montenegro Luxury Association, a cryptocurrency investor, and a technology enthusiast. With extensive experience in developing digital projects in Montenegro, Stefan has contributed to winning numerous awards for the projects he has worked on with his innovative approach.
As a visionary in the luxury tourism industry, Stefan is currently working on developing the Montenegro Luxury Association, whose mission is to enhance and promote Montenegro as a luxury destination. Additionally, he is developing an innovative platform for luxury tourism that integrates blockchain technology, creating a unique and creative solution for the modern tourism industry.
Stanoje Rnić, a leading expert in digital forensics in Serbia, specialises in analysing and investigating digital traces, including complex cryptocurrency cases.
Stanoje is the CEO of Archibald, president of the Serbian Digital Forensics Initiative, and co-founder of both the Blockchain Forensics Forum and Digital Forensics Conference. He has collaborated with global companies, experts, public institutions, and judicial bodies to combat cybercrime.
As a participant in the U.S. State Department’s YTILI program for young innovative leaders from Europe, he will spend 2024 in several U.S. cities, researching and advancing his expertise in combating cybercrime.
He graduated from the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies in Belgrade.
Dr. Ljevar is a Co-Founder of Kubik Intelligence, a Data Scientist with a multidisciplinary PhD in Computer Science/Psychology, a public speaker, and a serial entrepreneur. She specialises in using big data and machine learning to generate best-in-class customer insights. She is a former Lead Data Science Consultant at DAMSL and a guest lecturer at the Business Intelligence MSc course at the University of Nottingham. Additionally, she authorises peer-reviewed academic papers on psychology in Big Data and the use of transactional data for social good.
Valentina Golub began her career at Nestlé 16 years ago, where she has held various roles across different categories within the Nestlé portfolio, including marketing, digital, data and analytics, consumer engagement services, e-business, and e-commerce.
She spent two years at Nestlé HQ in Switzerland as a member of the Nestlé Global Digital Acceleration Team (DAT), a leadership program for talents worldwide. There, she worked closely on various projects with global teams from Google, Meta, Pinterest, and other partners. While in Switzerland, she gained additional experience working in the Global Dairy Strategic Business Unit.
He graduated in nanoelectronics and optoelectronics and earned a master’s degree in signal processing and automation from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of Belgrade. As a serial entrepreneur, he has founded and developed five innovative companies since 2008, including two engineering firms and three startups. His first exit was in 2015 from a company with over 600 employees and offices on three continents.
As an engineer and project manager, he has developed software and hardware solutions for various smart city and IoT projects, including residential and commercial spaces, industrial zones, and manufacturing facilities for Michelin and UNESCO-protected sites. He has also developed and led numerous projects and teams in software development, ranging from mobile applications to custom multimodal ERP/CRM systems.
Dr. Olivera Blagojević is the Head of the Directorate for Investments and Competitiveness Enhancement in Tourism at the Ministry of Tourism, Ecology, Sustainable Development, and Northern Development. She also teaches at the Faculty of Business and Tourism in Budva.
With a career spanning 20 years in various managerial positions within the tourism industry, Dr. Blagojević has also been a lecturer/professor at the Faculty of Business and Tourism in Budva for the past 15 years. Her academic and professional development has been accompanied by collaborations with international institutions and small to medium enterprises, focusing on introducing and implementing ISO quality management standards, environmental management, food safety management systems, and occupational health and safety systems.
She has participated in numerous international scientific and professional conferences, seminars, and educational programs and is actively engaged in international projects in the fields of economics, tourism, and management.
Science is a university lecturer, Sunday Times bestselling author, and the former lead psychologist at Cambridge Analytica.
Patrick was the lead psychologist at Cambridge Analytica (but asks that you don’t hold it against him), has worked on some of the biggest political campaigns around the world.
Since then, he has co-authored a Sunday Times bestselling book on psychological manipulation and now works as a consultant and entrepreneur at the cutting edge of behavioural and data science.
He is an experienced keynote speaker. Past events have included Talks at Google, Nudgestock, and The Bright Ideas Gathering.
Google said, ‘Patrick’s Talks at Google program was one of the most popular of the year: Patrick perfectly knows how to mix fascinating scientific facts with a great sense of humour.’
He is also a part-time and guest lecturer at three universities in London. He has published peer-reviewed papers on topics as fascinating and diverse as the psychology of Facebook to the understanding of our facial expressions.
Pearson published his first book, Hooked, Revealing The Hidden Tricks Of Memorable Marketing, and reveals the psychological secrets of effective marketing content. Marketing savant Rory Sutherland wrote that it ‘gives you access to the psychological equivalent of immuno-suppressants – the creative techniques and stories which allow a new idea or message to avoid automatic rejection.’
In 2024, he co-published Free Your Mind: The Must-read Expert Guide on How to Identify Techniques to Influence You and How to Resist Them with journalist Laura Dodsworth. The book is a Sunday Times bestseller and was described as ‘an important new book’ in The Telegraph and ‘an informative and engaging read’ in Forbes.
Patrick Fagan contributes to mainstream media channels, including the BBC The Sunday Times, and The Spectator – both for commentary and complete articles.
As the Managing Partner of Montenegro Sotheby’s International Realty, Niko Lakovic brings over 18 years of experience and expertise in the real estate sector, focusing on high-end residential and mixed-use properties, foreign investment, and development.
He leads a team of professionals who deliver world-class service and global reach to clients, thanks to direct affiliation with Sotheby’s International Realty network and Sotheby’s auction house.
Niko is also the founder of Nekretnina.me, the first online portal in Montenegro dedicated to the premium real estate market.
Through this platform, Niko offers strategic advice, market insights, and brokerage services to vendors and buyers and to several leading resort developments in the country.
Niko is passionate about realising Montenegro’s potential as a destination for luxury living and investment, and he strives to raise the industry’s standards of professionalism and transparency.
He also mentors and develops the next generation of brokers and advisors who share his vision and values.
He graduated from international business and administration at Grenoble Graduate School of Business with an MSc in urban and environmental management at UN University for Peace. He has managed the innovation processes inside tech portfolio companies, identifying strategies and business opportunities, including multiple blockchain startups dealing with secondary markets, crypto ecosystems, KYC, etc.
It worked as a senior advisor to public institutions, including the Ministry of the Economy of Serbia, in the EUBID project for the capacity building of business incubators and science technology parks financed by a European delegation and implemented by GFA Consulting GmbH.
He has designed, developed, and managed multiple EU-funded and commercial projects that support innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Nemanja is a founder of Web3 Supercluster, financed by USAID through the Serbia Innovates program.
Mladen Rakonjac is the Executive Director of the Montenegrin branch of the renowned Croatian IT firm Infinum.
Born in 1992 and raised in Bijelo Polje, Mladen graduated from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Montenegro. With over ten years of programming experience, he began gaining his first Android development experience as an intern at Tennessee Tech University in the USA, where he spent a year as a US government scholarship recipient. Returning to Montenegro, he honed his skills working for two IT agencies before venturing into entrepreneurship by establishing his own company. As part of his work, Mladen collaborated with organisations such as BBC, FACT, and Data Box on the “Living Room of the Future” project, supported by the British Council.
In addition to his professional achievements, Mladen was a key initiator of the Google Developers Group Podgorica and the Devclub, contributing significantly to the development of the IT sector in Montenegro. A pivotal moment in his career was establishing a partnership with Infinium. In the initial years, he worked as a programmer on various projects, gradually assembling a team of experienced and dedicated individuals. After some time, an opportunity arose to open an office in Montenegro, and he assumed the position of Executive Director. Despite his current managerial role, Mladen still enjoys programming whenever he finds the time, maintaining his passion for technology.
Expert Cybercrime Investigator whose team has been providing valuable and actionable intelligence and evidence to US Marshals, Homeland Security FBI and law enforcement globally for many years
Michael R. Founder of Rexxfield Cybercrime Investigations and PICDO Public International Cybercrime Disruption Organisation
His expertise proved invaluable in criminal investigations and led to convictions, particularly in identifying anonymous internet users and assisting in arrests and convictions. Michael’s work has also proven the innocence and release of falsely accused cyber criminals from jail in three separate cases.
In 2003, Michael founded Mile2.com, an IT security training company that quickly became a benchmark in the industry. Mile2 provided top-notch counter-hacking and digital forensic certifications, gaining the attention of the US Air Force, United Nations personnel, the Australian Defense Force Signals Directorate, and numerous state and federal law enforcement agencies. Under Michael’s leadership, Mile2 was awarded prestigious contracts and played a significant role in training various military and law enforcement personnel.
After selling Mile2 in 2008, Michael shifted his focus to Rexxfield, a digital forensics investigation business unit that further solidified his status as an industry leader. His experience in identifying internet users engaging in illegal online activities grew extensively during this time.
Michael also founded Picdo, Inc., a US 501(c)(3) charity, to reduce the burden on the government by teaching law enforcement agents best practices in cybercrime investigations. In keeping with one of the objectives of this forum, through his work with Rexxfield and Picdo, Michael hopes to disrupt criminal cybercrime operations around the globe significantly.
Over the years, Michael has appeared as an expert witness in civil litigation cases and as a general witness in criminal cases in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia. His extensive experience in unmasking bad actors using communication technologies to commit crimes has made him an indispensable resource in digital forensics and cybersecurity.
Milos Bosnjak is a seasoned web3 and finance leader with over a decade of international experience across corporations and start-ups. His expertise lies in blockchain and cryptocurrency, where he excels in strategic planning and building high performing teams. Milos is deeply passionate about the transformative power of blockchain and its potential to revolutionise industries and empower individuals.
Marijana Kadić Bojanić is the Executive Director of Vijesti TV and Daily Press, which includes the daily newspaper Vijesti and the Vijesti portal. The media under the Vijesti brand are the most trusted in Montenegro. Vijesti TV, where she was an editor, has been the most-watched television channel in Montenegro for years, while the portal has been the most-read in the country for a decade since its inception.
Kadić Bojanić graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy. She began her career as a journalist for the weekly Monitor in 1999. She receives multiple awards, including the Investigative Journalism Award from the Media Institute in 2005, the “Iskra” Award for Philanthropy in 2012, and the Best Manager Award in 2017.
She is involved in humanitarian work and is an environmental activist. She is married and a mother of three children.
Maja Rolevski is the Head of Engineering at an AI startup, Uhura Solutions, where she has worked for over four years. She specialises in AI-driven document analysis, with extensive experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs). Moreover, her work emphasises understanding the clients’ processes to streamline and automate them. Maja holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from, the University of Montenegro, starting her AI journey as an intern at a world technology giant, Robert Bosch GmBH, in Germany. She enjoys travelling and discovering new cultures.
Kristijan Ilicic is a traveller and adventurer, a real modern nomad, with more than 194+ countries behind him.
He is an award-winning Croatian travel blogger and influencer who tells stories from distant travel destinations in his own unique way, directly and without twists. In the last 15 years, he has travelled to almost every country.
By profession, he has a master’s degree in information technology. At 16, he set up a portal that quickly became one of the top five portals in Croatia, which launched him into the world of digital technologies and reached the position of director at the then-largest regional publishing house at a relatively young age. In the summer of 2017, he decided to leave and embark on his life journey, following the idea of travelling to every country.
Guided by that passion, he founded Nomadik Travel agency to help people explore the world’s amazing wonders. Combining his vast travel experience, he co-founded Lyntel, an eSim global app.
Nemanja Petrović / COO at Moonstruck
He graduated from international business and administration at Grenoble Graduate School of Business with an MSc in urban and environmental management at UN University for Peace. He has managed the innovation processes inside tech portfolio companies, identifying strategies and business opportunities, including multiple blockchain startups dealing with secondary markets, crypto ecosystems, KYC, etc.
It worked as a senior advisor to public institutions, including the Ministry of the Economy of Serbia, in the EUBID project for the capacity building of business incubators and science technology parks financed by a European delegation and implemented by GFA Consulting GmbH.
He has designed, developed, and managed multiple EU-funded and commercial projects that support innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Nemanja is a founder of Web3 Supercluster, financed by USAID through the Serbia Innovates program.
For 14 years I Worked as a Foreign Policy Advisor to the Presidents of Parliament. In this role, I have been deeply involved in the European integration process of Montenegro, working closely with the European Commission and the European Parliament, especially in the area of regulatory framework. My responsibilities included advising on foreign policy matters, coordinating with international stakeholders, and ensuring that Montenegro’s legislative framework aligns with EU standards.
My work has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of international relations and EU policies and standards. Montenegro’s EU accession process. I have held the position of secretary in many parliamentary delegations, including the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, NATO PA, and OSCE PA. Furthermore, I was a secretary to the regional organization, Cetinje Parliamentary Forum, which gathers parliamentarians from the Western Balkan region for closer regional cooperation.
Following my work in foreign policy, as a continuation of my efforts for Montenegrin European integration, I became the Director of the Department for Financing and Contracting projects funded by the EU within the Ministry of Finance.In this role, I organised and led the Department for contracting programs financed from IPA funds, including grants, service contracts, and supplies.
Currently, I hold a position in the Ministry of Finance, where I am the Head of the Division for Financial Technologies in the Department of Financial Systems.
Ivan is a cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in programming and automation. He is dedicated to developing various scientific, technological, and innovative IT solutions in Montenegro. Ivan founded Five Group, which connects key areas of information technology, gaming, science, innovation, VR & AR technologies, and artificial intelligence. This diverse environment fosters new ideas, technological innovations, and advanced solutions. In 2023, Ivan was appointed president of the first Committee for the Application of Artificial Intelligence and Other Advanced Technologies by the Association of Managers of Montenegro (AMM).
A distinguished ICT executive specialising in artificial intelligence and e-commerce. As the President of the eCommerce Association of Montenegro and the CEO of IT Advanced Services, I am privileged to lead groundbreaking projects and promote digital transformation and innovation. With over 15 years of diverse experience and a passion for cutting-edge technology, I remain dedicated to advancing the future of technology and commerce.
Duje Kundid is a performance marketing expert at SeekandHit, specialising in custom marketing solutions. Since 2016, he has gained extensive experience in the travel and eCommerce industries. For the past five years, he has been part of a team that actively collaborates with Valamar Riviera, Croatia’s leading tourism company. This year, at the Dani Komunikacija festival, his team won the prestigious “IAN MIXX Best in Show” award.