Conference Boosting Competitiveness Through Private Investment

The event will focus on strategic reforms and investment opportunities that can accelerate Croatia’s economic potential.

Through keynote addresses, expert presentations, and a high-level panel discussion, the conference will further explore smart investments in productivity, digitalization, and human capital, as well as ways to foster sustainable economic growth.

Program:

09:00 – 09:30 Registration and coffee
09:30 – 09:50 Welcome speech

• Andrea Doko Jelušić, Executive Director, AmCham Croatia
• Marcelo Castellanos, Senior Regional Manager, Southeastern Europe, IFC
• Tomislav Ćorić, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Ministry of Finance 

09:50 – 10:10 Presentation “Opportunities and Challenges in Foreign Direct Investments”

• Marko Derča, Partner, Kearney 

10:10 – 10:30 Presentation “The Productivity Imperative: The Path to Competitiveness in Europe and the CEE”

• Cecile Niang, Practice Manager for Finance, Competitiveness & Investments, Europe and Central Asia region, World Bank

10:30 – 11:50 Panel discussion "Productivity, People, and Innovation”

• Nataša Mikuš Žigman, Minister of Regional Development and EU Funds, Ministry of Regional Development and European Union Funds
• Siniša Krajnović, CEO & President of the Management Board, Ericsson Nikola Tesla 
• Neven Vranković, Group Vice President for Corporate Activities, Atlantic Grupa
• Rina Musić, Managing Director Southeast Europe, Merck Sharp & Dohme 

11:50 – 12:00 Closing remarks 

• Josip Funda, Senior Country Economist, World Bank

12:00 – 13:30 Networking Lunch 

The event is free of charge for AmCham members. The event will be held in Croatian and English, with translation provided in English language.