Can Croatia Finally Make a Breakthrough? A Nobel Prize Laureate Comes to Zagreb with Answers

Central figure of the Forum is James A. Robinson, one of the world’s most influential contemporary economists and a Nobel Prize laureate whose work has transformed the way we understand why some nations prosper while others fall behind. His message about the decisive role of institutions comes at a moment when Croatia is searching for a new wave of development and a clearer strategic direction.

The program offers an overview of the key challenges facing competitiveness in today’s economy - from artificial intelligence and digital transformation to leadership amid regulatory uncertainty and the real challenges of the global market. The event will gather leading Croatian business executives, representatives of the financial sector, technology entrepreneurs, and members of the academic community. Among the speakers and panelists are Darko Tipurić, Velimir Srića, Mladen Vedriš, Vedrana Pribičević, Kristijan Kotarski and Davor Štern, alongside numerous prominent representatives of Croatian companies and institutions.

The highlight of the program is the keynote speech by James A. Robinson, followed by moderated Q&A session by Dubravko Merlić in which the idea is to discuss how to apply findings of the Nobel Prize rewarded research to Croatian reality. This will represent powerful intellectual challenge that opens the door to discussion about the relationship between institutions, power, and development.

More information about the Forum, Nobel laureate James A. Robinson, the full program and registration details for those wishing to attend the event can be found at www.adriabusinessforum.com.