Category: Events

For RiBiz, you don't need an idea or start-up capital.

RiBiz RiHub's new program is intended for all those who want to improve their business or just start in entrepreneurial waters. The program consists of a series of Free education, workshops and events with a common denominator – entrepreneurship.

Here's what awaits you this autumn:

Email marketing – a channel that builds, sells and stays

• 8.10.2025. – Barbara Laganis

Learn how email can become your strongest sales and branding tool and get concrete steps and examples from practice.

Monetization and sales for beginners

• 14.10.2025. Jan Varljen

How to design a sales strategy from the very beginning, understand B2B and B2C sales and use AI in the process.

Generational opportunity: takeover of small and medium-sized enterprises

• 16.10.2025. – Andrija Čolak

Insight into the process of buying and selling a business in Croatia, valuations, multipliers and opportunities for new entrepreneurs.

Modern approaches to digital marketing for small businesses

• 21.10.2025. – Tomislav Lukić

Social media, Google ads, SEO and AI – a practical introduction to digital marketing.

Noise-free brand – create your visual identity

• 29.10.2025. – Nikki Vancaš

Interactive workshop on creating visual identity through colours, typography and tools – with practical exercises.

Basics of Accounting and Administration for Entrepreneurs

• 4.11.2025. Lotar Bengin

How to properly keep business books, understand financial reports and reduce administrative stress.

AI in Canva: Smart business-changing tools

• 10.11.2025. – Valentina Babić

Get to know the AI functions in Canva (Magic Design, Magic Write) and learn to create quality content faster.

Strategic content creation for personal brand development

• 11.11.2025. – Calendula spindlenar

How to create content that builds a powerful personal brand and design your own strategy.

Fiscalization 2.0 without hassle

• 13.11.2025. – Kornela Paunović

Practical guidelines for preparing small enterprises for changes entering into force 1.1.2026.

How to stand in front of the camera naturally and confidently

• 19.11.2025. – Sanda Uzelac Stanić

Theory and practice for a more relaxed performance in front of the camera and photography – with exercises and pose analysis.

Reviews – a powerful tool in building user experience

• 26.11.2025. – Klara Frančišković

Learn to look for and use reviews in a way that builds trust and drives sales.

From Value to Discipline: Culture and Vision in Business

• 10.12.2025. Margareta Ivičić

Workshop on recognizing values, shaping business culture and developing sustainable practices.

Put a spot on the business and see you at RiHub!

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More information is available here.

Unlock opens its doors for the first time in a brand new location, with a brand new vibe.

Unlock River It's not just another IT conference. This is a unique three-day experience It will bring together technology enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, developers, designers, digital experts and all those who want to grow, learn and connect.

Participants will have the opportunity to listen to inspiring keynote speakers, participate in panels and workshops, and get acquainted with the latest trends and technologies in the IT industry in three program directions:

• Development track focuses on technology, programming and software solutions;
• Digital marketing track addresses digital promotion strategies, tools and practices;
• Industry track brings a broader picture through panels and lectures on trends, business and challenges in the IT industry.

Unlock has long been recognized as a place where turn knowledge, contacts and ideas into concrete collaborations and projects. In addition to a rich daily programme, the emphasis is also on evening networking and parties in the Rijeka way – energetic, authentic and unforgettable.

The conference will take place from 16 to 18 September 2025 at two locations - Hotel Bonavia and Polytechnic PAR where you will have the opportunity in Industry track Listen to our staff:

• Maria Grbac on the topic: EU (co-)financing opportunities in the IT industry
• Nenad Antolović in the fireside chat: CEKOM for Smart Cities
• Danijel Đuranović at the panel: Industrial application of additive technologies – What can we do with 3D printing? (powered by 3DOP)
• Emir Brkić Karninčić on the topic: Synergies – the future driver for the development of the region’s IT industry

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of a community that together pushes industry forward. Unlock knowledge. Unlock opportunities. The Unlock River. I'll see you!

On Thursday, 11 September 2025, as part of the the ALL Digital Summit a panel will be held in Valetta, Malta Empowering women as future leaders in IT project management, dedicated to the topic empowering women for leadership roles in the IT sector, with an emphasis on project management.

As the digital economy grows rapidly, there is a growing need for diversified leadership in technology. This panel brings together inspiring speakers from Europe to share personal stories, professional insights and concrete recommendations on how to support women in their career moves towards IT.

Part of the Erasmus+ project SHIFT4IT

The panel is held as part of the Erasmus+ project SHIFT4IT - Shifting the paradigm for women in IT, whose partners we are. The project gives women coming from non-tech sectors the opportunity to mentoring, digital skills development and practical experiences, to make it easier for them to enter the IT sector and take leadership positions.

Panel speakers and topics

The dynamic 45-minute discussion will include:

• Nora Lazić (Croatia), an HR expert with almost ten years of experience in the IT sector, will talk about how companies can create stronger support systems for women in leadership positions.
• Honorine Umuhire (Belgium), who has switched to IT from the pharmaceutical industry, today works as a cybersecurity manager and actively advocates greater involvement of women in technology.
• Laurențiu Bunescu (Romania), Head of the Digital Education Programme in EOS Romania, will address the importance of digital skills, mentoring and inclusive policies in shaping future leaders in the IT sector.

The panel will moderate Hana Galogage Chain from the Centre for Technical Culture Rijeka, SHIFT4IT coordinator and expert on non-formal education and digital empowerment.

More than stories – Strategies for the future

This panel is not only an opportunity to share experiences, but also to present concrete strategies that can help employers, educators, policy makers and future IT professionals. The aim is to inspire and encourage changes that will open the door for women to lead roles in the IT sector.

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Read more about the project here.

Zadar will this year as well from 14-16 September be the epicenter of technological innovation and the gathering place of thousands of developers, IT experts, entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts from all over the world. Shift Conference 2025, organised by Infobip-a, returns with even greater ambition, even stronger names and an even richer programme.

Top speakers and current topics from the world of technology

This year's theme is Shift 2025: >Code. More than Code. The emphasis is on programming as a craft, but also on the broader impact of technology and the interlinkages that drive innovation.

Shift will host over 80 international lecturers on six stages. Among the main names stands out Matt Biilmann Christensen, CEO and co-founder of Netlify, who will present a new paradigm Agent Experience (AX) – how to design a system to work with AI agents. Along with him, there are also renowned experts such as Debbie O’Brien (Microsoft), Kristijan ‘Kitze’ Ristovski (Sizzy), Vitaly Friedmana (Smashing Magazine), Harry Roberts 's (CSS Wizardry) and many others.

Through panels, technical sessions and practical workshops, participants will be able to explore the latest trends in web technologies, performance, UX design, artificial intelligence and open source tools. Shift Zadar is not just a technical conference – it is a space for professional growth, learning and active participation in shaping the future of the industry.

More than a conference – an experience that combines knowledge, business and networking

Shift is not just a conference but an overall experience. In addition to the main programme, participants can expect:

• Startup Tribe Stage and the opportunity to pitch in front of investors,
• Expo zone with presentations of leading IT companies and solutions,
• Masterclass Workshops (All‐Access Pass) for those who want to delve deeper into technologies;
• and rich Accompanying programme – from sporting events to evening after parties and informal networking

This three-day event is not only a way to keep up with the industry, but also an investment in knowledge and skills. Allows:

• In-depth insight into development trends – get the latest tools, practices and technologies directly from experts.
• networking with colleagues – meetings with developers and industry leaders to exchange ideas and experiences;
• Connecting with the global community – a new perspective through contact with developers from different regions and sectors.

Registration and registration fees

There are several options available to participate in Shift:

• Student: 50 €
• Standard: from 289 €
• All‐Access: 449 €
• Group: from 229 €

The maps are available through phases (currently: Regular, Late and Final) here.

Practical, accessible and inclusive

The conference is fully adapted to people with disabilities. Children are also welcome, but under the full supervision of their parents. The organisers also provided free parking at the event location – Halu Krešimir Ćosić na Višnjik.

By participating in Shift, you have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain new knowledge and promote your own ideas and products to a global audience. More information about the program, speakers and registration fees is available at the official Conference website.