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.
Chief AI Scientist at Fugro; former AI Lead at UNICEF; co-chair in UN and EU AI ethics initiatives
University of Pecs, Faculty of Law, Department of Technology Law and Energy Law
Teaching Assistant at Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Head of Department for Artificial Intelligence, Monitoring of International Programs and Project Planning at the Ministry of Public Administration
Vice President of Business Development @ Coinis
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR & HEAD OF WESTERN BALKANS CYBER CAPACITY CENTRE (WB3C)
SECURITY, RISK & COMPLIANCE STRATEGIST @ AMAZON WEB SERVICES (AWS)
PRESIDENT @WOMEN4CYBER MONTENEGRO
HEAD OF BUSINESS CONTINUITY & INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT DIVISION @ CENTRAL BANK OF MONTENEGRO
CO-FOUNDER @ UN1QUELY
Voluum / Codewise
Principal Solution Architect @ Backbase
Solutions Engineer @ Cloudflare
Joao Sousa
Data Scientist @ Amazon Web Services
Data Engineer @ Coinis
Nenad Božić
CEO @SMARTCAT
Jovan Kovačević
CTO @ COINIS
Aleksandar Dlabač
CEO @ CODELAB
Dragan Petric
EXCUTIVE EDITOR @ BUG
Fedor Bauer
Product Owner @ KEKS PAY
Director of Directorate for Regulation, Licencing, Approvals, Control and Measures at Central Bank of Montenegro
CEO @ 2BI
Chief Commercial Officer @ Easypay
Director of the Department for Product Development, Digital Channels and POS @ Addiko Bank
Co-founder @ Fleka & Presto
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.
Data Scientist @ Amazon Web Services
João Sousa is a Data Scientist at Amazon Web Services (AWS), specializing in machine learning and data-driven solutions for large-scale systems. He actively participates in AI and cloud technology events, delivering workshops such as “Build Production-ready Agentic Systems with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore & Strands SDK.” Based in Europe, João focuses on applying advanced analytics and generative AI to optimize business and operational processes within AWS.
Senior Head, CISO European Investment Bank (EIB)
Respected and leading CISO, awarded the CISO of the year for 2019 in Luxembourg, Sentinel CISO Global 2020, EU CISO 2020, and recently Ambassador of the year 2021 in Luxembourg. Versatile and innovative Cybersecurity professional with emphasis on cyber security risk management, policies and procedures creation, IT/IS security, IT Operations, audit, risk mitigation, business process improvement, IT governance. Passionate about participation and encouragement of women in cybersecurity and in STEM programs.
Prior to current role, served as the Senior Operational Risk and ISO manager for another EU Institution. Earlier in career, managed IT Audit and Compliance for Sobey’s, one of the two national grocery retailers in Canada and Audit, Corporate Development, M&A and growth strategies and IT Audit for George Weston, one of the Canada’s largest publicly traded food processing and distribution companies.
A Visionary Leader at the Forefront of Innovation
Dr. Amer Al Rawas embodies the spirit of transformation. His passion for science, technology, and innovation has fueled a remarkable career spanning academia, corporate leadership roles, and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Rawas' journey began with a prestigious PhD in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence from Sussex University, UK (1997). Today, he shares his knowledge as a professor of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, and Dean of the School of Information Technology and Business at New Vision University, Georgia.
Dr. Rawas' leadership extends beyond academia. From 2019 to 2021, he served as Chairman of the Industrial Innovation Center (IIC), accelerating innovation and knowledge-based industries in Oman.
His extensive corporate experience has transformed industries across the region. He served as CEO of Omantel and Managing Director of Oman Mobile, spearheading advancements in telecommunications and laying the foundations for Omantel’s growth, taking its annual revenue from USD 100 million to close to USD 8 billion today. In the oil and gas sector, he was Group CEO of Tasneea Oil & Gas Technology LLC and Chairman of the Oman Energy Society (OPAL). He has also strategically contributed to the banking sector, serving on the boards of two banks in Oman and Bahrain and later consulting for two banks in Oman and Kuwait.
Dr. Rawas’s influence extends globally. A trusted consultant to organizations like UNICEF, he advises on leadership, innovation, and digital transformation. He chairs Concordia Group, driving ventures in healthy living, wellness, real estate, and technology, and serves on the board of Shroomwell in Estonia, a leading wellness company known for its premium organic nutraceuticals.
Solutions Engineer @ Cloudflare
Vlada Sebastiao is a driven Solutions Engineer, passionate about creating secure, high-performance Zero Trust architectures and delivering engaging technical presentations. A graduate of Instituto Superior Técnico and alum of Cloudflare’s Graduate Program, she has spoken at events across Europe on DDoS resilience, cloud security, and digital transformation.
Head Of Industry @ TikTok
With 12 years of experience in digital media, advertising, and sales, George specializes in crafting innovative marketing strategies and brand partnerships that resonate across all mediums. He has executed and led talented teams to deliver award-winning, profitable, and impactful campaigns to millions, both online and offline.
Currently, he leads the Digital Disruptors team that empowers brands and agencies focused on search arbitrage, affiliate offers, lead gen, ecommerce, mobile apps, and iGaming to thrive on TikTok and Pangle, connecting with a global community of over a billion users. Outside of work you can find George shooting hoops, looking for sneakers to add to his collection, and being a foodie!
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.
Tijana Vujošević
CEO @ Digital Accountant.
Tijana Vujošević is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and CEO of Digitalni Računovođa d.o.o. and Otis Finance d.o.o., leading accounting firms that combine financial expertise with modern technology. With over a decade of experience across industries including finance, legal services, payment institutions, and construction, Tijana brings a unique perspective that connects regulatory compliance with digital transformation.
She holds a degree from the ICT Faculty at the University Mediteran, where she now contributes as a Teaching Assistant, sharing her knowledge in web technologies and business IT systems. Tijana is also licensed for mediation and representation within the insurance sector and holds multiple IT and cybersecurity certifications from OmnitechIT and Oracle Academy.
As an entrepreneur and educator, Tijana is passionate about integrating finance and technology to make accounting smarter, simpler, and more efficient. Through her companies, she helps businesses optimize their financial performance, ensure tax compliance, and adopt digital tools that improve transparency and decision-making.
She has been a speaker and mentor at numerous professional events, including She’s Next empowered by Visa, E-Commerce Academy, and The Science and Technology Park of Montenegro, where she has delivered workshops on topics such as financial management for startups, corporate tax optimization, and digital accounting solutions.
Driven by innovation and lifelong learning, Tijana continues to inspire professionals to embrace technology as a means of achieving greater financial clarity, efficiency, and growth.
Co-Founder @ Alicorn
Milutin is a co-founder of the digital agency Alicorn and a startup Zuno Games, both using AI for digital transformation in their own fields of work. He has 15 years of working with AI, specializing in time-series prediction and natural language processing. Milutin teaches data science at the University of Donja Gorica to students of masters studies in artificial intelligence.
Senior Account Executive @ Cloudflare
Experienced Senior Information Technology Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Strong business development professional skilled in Business Planning, Sales, People Management, Professional Services, and Software Industry.
Principal Solution Architect @ Backbase
Borys Biletskyy holds a PhD in Machine Learning and brings over 20 years of experience at the intersection of software engineering and artificial intelligence. Originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, he has been living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, since 2014. He currently works as a Principal Solution Architect at Backbase, where he helps shape AI-driven solutions for complex enterprise needs. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to both large Dutch corporations and fast-moving scale-ups, gaining a unique perspective on how AI can be applied across different organizational contexts. His expertise lies in combining academic rigor with deep technical knowledge and practical leadership. For the past three years, his primary focus has been on large language model orchestration and agentic AI. He is passionate about bridging cutting-edge research and real-world applications, empowering businesses to responsibly adopt next-generation AI technologies.