Speakers
IT Spot ’25 will bring together top experts and leaders in the fields of artificial intelligence, fintech innovations, and cybersecurity. Through keynote talks, panel discussions, and masterclass sessions, speakers will share the latest knowledge and practical insights, creating space for inspiring conversations and the exchange of ideas that shape the future of the ICT community and digital transformation.
Executive Editor @ Bug
Over the past twenty years, he has been working as a tech journalist, editor, and analyst, with special interests in telecommunication technologies, mobile devices, consumer electronics, software development, and startups. He has published thousands of articles in numerous magazines and newspapers across Europe and the United States, hosted the regional TV show Tech Radar during its last four seasons, and delivered talks at major tech conferences around the world, including the largest of them all – CES in Las Vegas.
Currently, he serves as Executive Editor at Bug, the leading tech magazine in Croatia, and as Mobile Devices Expert Group Manager at EISA, the most trustworthy association of tech magazines in the world, best known for the prestigious EISA Awards, presented annually to the world’s best consumer electronics products during the IFA show in Berlin.
He is the founder of .debug, the biggest developers’ conference in Croatia, and the Bug Future Show, the only tech show in the Adriatic region, where he serves as Program Director. He also founded Idea Knockout, the largest startup competition in the Adriatic region, famous for its unique prize – a trip to Las Vegas for two team members and an exhibition booth at CES, the world’s biggest and most important tech show and startup exhibition.
Every year, he attends the biggest global tech trade shows, such as CES, Mobile World Congress, and IFA, as well as numerous technology spectacles, premieres, and conferences across Europe, Asia, and the United States. As a rule, he reviews the latest flagship smartphones, tablets, notebooks, and other gadgets among the very first in Europe – and at times, the world.
Head of Support @ Voluum TRK
Technical Support Team Lead at Voluum TRK, distinguished for his advanced technical support skills with a proven track record of handling the most complex technical issues, Radosław is renowned for his innovative approach—often finding creative solutions when conventional ones fail. He also specializes in AI-driven support processes and has hands-on experience developing and working with multiple AI agents, enhancing automation and customer satisfaction. His commitment to resolving critical challenges through technology and his deep practical technical knowledge make him a pivotal leader in Voluum’s technical support operations.
Matteo Rizzi
Founder @ Timepledge.org;
Senior Advisor @ Global Finance & Technology Network
Matteo Rizzi is an unconventional entrepreneur, author, and senior executive with over 20 years of experience in the FinTech industry. Recognized as one of the most influential figures in financial services, he has built a career bridging traditional banking with disruptive technologies. Fluent in Italian, English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, Matteo is a true multicultural European leader with deep connections across banks, startups, and global investors.
He spent 13 years at SWIFT, where he co-founded Innotribe, the innovation arm of the cooperative, and launched the first global FinTech Startup Challenge. After leaving SWIFT, he became a Partner at SBT Venture Capital, one of the first venture funds dedicated exclusively to FinTech, and later co-founded FinTechStage (now FTSGroup.eu), a global platform supporting innovation through research, consulting, corporate innovation, talent development, event production, and startup coaching. His advisory roles have included work with Omidyar Network, Bamboo Capital Partners, NEVA SGR, and Elevandi (Monetary Authority of Singapore).
In addition to his investment and advisory work, Matteo is the founder of Timepledge.org, a global initiative promoting financial inclusion and entrepreneurship, and in 2025 he merged it with FTS to create the African Talent Academy. He is also the Executive Producer of Breaking Banks Europe and the newly launched Breaking Banks Africa, part of the world’s leading fintech podcast franchise. As an author of The FinTech Revolution and Talents & Rebels, Matteo continues to inspire the global FinTech community while shaping the future of financial services.
EMEA Lead for Agentic AI Startups at the GenAI Innovation Center @ Amazon Web Services
As EMEA Lead for GenAI and Agentic AI Startups within AWS GenAI Innovation Center, Dr. Marco Guerriero brings almost 20 years of experience from NATO, GE, ABB, architecting AI solutions that have transformed enterprises and now empowers EMEA boldest startups to build the future with Agentic AI.
Dr. Marco Guerriero is a distinguished technology leader who brings over two decades of experience architecting transformative AI solutions across global enterprises and innovative startups. As EMEA Lead for GenAI and Agentic AI Startups at AWS GenAI Innovation Center, Marco spearheads the adoption of cutting-edge autonomous AI technologies EMEA innovative companies, positioning himself at the forefront of the agentic AI revolution.
With a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Connecticut, Marco combines deep technical expertise in machine learning, statistical inference, and mathematical optimization with proven business acumen. His career trajectory spans prestigious organizations including NATO, General Electric, and ABB, where he has driven innovation across defense, manufacturing, energy, and industrial automation sectors. Previously, he led Data and GenAI initiatives at AWS Professional Services for France and Europe South, establishing enterprise-grade AI foundations that now inform his startup-focused mission.
As a prolific innovator with over 60 publications and five US patents, Marco has established himself as a thought leader in emerging technologies, including quantum computing and generative AI. His current focus on agentic AI systems represents the culmination of years spent pioneering autonomous, intelligent solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. From developing dynamic pricing engines and portfolio optimization systems to creating predictive energy market bidding platforms, Marco has consistently demonstrated the ability to translate cutting-edge AI capabilities into multi-million dollar business value.
Marco's unique strength lies in his dual perspective: the enterprise-grade rigor gained from years of C-suite advisory roles combined with the agility and innovation mindset required in the startup ecosystem. This rare combination enables him to guide startups in building scalable, production-ready agentic AI systems while maintaining the velocity and creativity that define successful emerging companies. He has built and scaled numerous high-performance technical teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and solution architects, establishing a reputation for identifying market opportunities "around corners" and removing barriers to customer success.
CEO @SMARTCAT
Nenad is an experienced entrepreneur, data enthusiast, and former software engineer known for his innovative approach and bold vision. Passionate about using data effectively, he is dedicated to helping businesses find smarter, data-driven solutions.
With extensive experience in software engineering, data engineering, ETL processes, data pipelines, distributed systems, and microservice architectures, Nenad has become one of the industry's most versatile data engineers. Under his leadership, SmartCat.io was recognized as an EU Data Incubator winner and featured among the top 30 companies at the prestigious Cassandra Summit in San Francisco.
Nenad enjoys public speaking and sharing his knowledge, often delivering insightful talks and practical advice. He is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs entering the data field, generously offering his expertise and guidance.
Currently, he focuses on three key goals: achieving smart and sustainable growth for the company he co-founded by cocreating products with our clients, continuously developing his team, and positively influencing the future of the data industry.
“I always begin by asking myself: how can I solve, master, advance, or support something? As an engineer, building things is natural to me. As a manager and entrepreneur, I follow the same approach. I appreciate data because it always points to the smartest way forward. If you're looking to build something valuable, data will guide you to the best solution.”
Strategic AI Due Diligence
Vladimir Nedović operates at the intersection of scientific innovations, startup companies and investment funds. His background is in computer science (BSc from Florida Atlantic Univ, USA) and AI (MSc and PhD from University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands), which he has been applying both in his own startups (e.g. Flavourspace, genAI startup founded in 2014) as well as through strategic consultancy (Synemedia, since 2011) and founder mentoring (since 2017). He is well embedded and active in the European technology innovation ecosystem, e.g. through the role of expert evaluator for investments by the European Investment Bank (EIB). His latest company, Azimut Zero, advises companies and investors on value creation strategies from the technology perspective.
An international AI expert with 20+ years of experience in the field, ranging from large research institutions to startup ventures and investment funds.
AI Consultant @ Infobip
Danijel Blazsetin from Infobip specializes in generative AI within SaaS solutions, with a strong human-centered approach to product development and implementation. - or something along these lines. Not strict about this.
Conversational AI Consultant at Infobip, building secure and scalable AI solutions that move beyond proof-of-concept to deliver real-world impact. I focus on integrating generative AI into SaaS products to create lasting value for both our clients and internal teams. My career path has taken me from internal training programs and SaaS implementation to artificial intelligence, consulting, and product development. I am proud of my human-centered approach, which I find essential in product development, implementation, and navigating life in general. Outside of work, I lean into the IT stereotype: training for a half marathon, hiking, and fermenting my own hot sauce.
Aleph - Senior Client Partner, X Ads Europe
Nemanja Djakovic is a Senior Client Partner for X Ads in Europe at Aleph, where he leads client partnerships and drives the adoption of X (formerly Twitter) advertising solutions across multiple European markets. His role centers on strategic collaboration with advertisers, market education, and advancing the use of innovative solutions that X offers to its partners.
Over the past six years, Nemanja has represented three global platforms - X, LinkedIn, and Meta. As LinkedIn Lead for Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina, he played a pivotal role in expanding LinkedIn’s advertising presence in the region. Previously, he was part of the team representing Meta Ads (Facebook/Instagram) across the Adriatic region, contributing to the platform’s regional growth and the standardization of advertising practices.
With more than a decade of experience in digital marketing, Nemanja combines expertise across the world’s leading platforms with deep regional market knowledge, helping companies and institutions turn digital campaigns into measurable business results.