Miloš Djurković is a senior executive with 30+ years of international leadership experience, known for building high-performing teams and driving digital transformation. He is the Managing Partner at Amrop Serbia and Founder & GM of Metadriven, a company focused on advanced data and AI analytics. Miloš is highly active in the regional business community and is recognized as an influential investment advisor and leader who drives positive change. Between 2011 and 2014, he served as President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia, and later continued his engagement as one of its key advocates. He also served on the Board of Directors of Piraeus Bank Serbia (2014–2018) and Intereuropa (2020–2022). Today, he is an Advisory Board Member of Serbia’s AI Society, an active member of the Serbian Association of Managers, and Vice-President of the Rowing Club “Red Star.” He is widely regarded as a trusted advisor in leadership, innovation, and investment development. Miloš holds a degree from the University of Belgrade and completed executive education programs at INSEAD and the IBM Leadership Development Center.

Ms. Ivanoska has a diverse professional portfolio, encompassing roles such as Manager, Education and Training Specialist, Trainer, Mentor, and Consultant in Talent Management within the ICT sector. With 15 years of experience in non-formal education and entrepreneurship programs, she has made significant contributions to addressing workforce development challenges in the field. For the past decade, Ms. Ivanoska has served as the Director of Avenga Academy (formerly Seavus Education and Development Center and Seavus Accelerator). She is currently a member of the Management Board at MASIT - the ICT Chamber of Commerce - and a member of the Board of Advisers of Women in Tech. Her focus has been on early talent discovery, development, and management within the ICT industry. She has initiated and led the creation of many advanced education programs - including Specialized IT Academies, Tech Startups Acceleration Program, Children’s STEM Education academy and recently launched LearnAI Lab project. Ms. Ivanoska holds a BA in Law from the Law Faculty, Justinian I, UKIM, Skopje, Macedonia, and an Executive MBA in General Management from the International University of Sheffield, UK.

Dr. Berkan Imeri is an experienced banking professional with more than 14 years of expertise in the financial sector. He graduated on the Faculty of Economics at the “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, completed his master’s studies at the Economic Institute – Skopje, and in 2023 earned a PhD in Economic Sciences from the University American College Skopje. He began his career at Halkbank AD Skopje in 2010, advancing through several strategic positions within the Retail Banking Department, Branch Network Department, Corporate Marketing Department, and the Division for Financial Management, Planning and Reporting. In 2017, he was appointed as Head of the Division for Financial Management, Planning and Reporting, where he also actively participated in the Risk Management Committee and the Asset and Liability Management Committee. Since February 2024, Dr. Imeri has been a member of the Management Board of Halkbank AD Skopje and an Executive Director, responsible for the Risk Management Division and Financial Management Division, the Division of Credit Risk Monitoring, Risk Collection, Liquidation and Legal Affairs, as well as the Human Resources and Organization Division. Dr. Imeri also has significant experience in the insurance sector as a former non-executive member of the Board of Directors and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Halk Insurance AD Skopje.

Muhammed Hadzipazi is an experienced banking professional with extensive experience in operational and commercial banking. He holds a degree in economics from the Faculty of Economics at the “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, and a master’s degree in economic sciences from the Economic Institute in Skopje. He began his career at Halkbank AD Skopje in 2007 as a Retail Credit Officer, and at the age of 29 was appointed as Branch Manager of the Gostivar Branch (2009). He continued to advance through key leadership positions, including Head of Branch Network Department, Head of SME Marketing Department, and Head of Human Resources, Organization and Training Division. In 2024, he was appointed as Head of Operations Division, where he oversaw core operational segments: Domestic Payment Operations Department, International Payment Operations Department, Credit and Deposit Operations Department, Digital Banking Operations, and Cash Operations. Since March 2025, he is appointed as Executive Director and Member of the Management Board, responsible for the Operations Division, the Division of Credits, and the Division of Information Systems. Throughout his career, he has been an active member of numerous committees and boards, as well as a member of business chambers and professional associations.

Toni Jankovski is a FinTech Product Leader and Kellogg-educated executive, currently driving Innovation and Digital Product Development at Diners Club Macedonia. His career is defined by successful organizational restructuring and the development of major digital platforms that deliver measurable growth. Toni specializes in translating technical complexity into strategic business results. At Diners Club Macedonia, Toni is responsible for Product Development and Innovation, which includes organizational restructuring, assisting in the implementation of new software and IT solutions, outsourcing and streamlining operations, and introducing new products and services. His current focus is on how AI, Crypto, and Blockchain enable compliant, high-velocity transformation for established enterprises. The strategic and financial foundation of Toni's experience, gained at firms like Discover Financial Services and Deloitte, includes critical expertise in risk management, compliance with international payment sector regulations, and strong analytical skills in financial analysis and due diligence across key industries like IT and financials. Toni has completed the Executive Development Program at Northwestern - Kellogg in Chicago, USA. He holds a Master of Science in Finance Degree from ESADE Business & Law School in Barcelona and a Bachelor of Science in International Economics, Management and Finance from Bocconi University in Milan.

Petre Lameski Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and Dean at the SS. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technologies. He has finished his university studies with highest honours. Petre has participated in over 20 national and international research projects. He has over 140 publications in national and international conferences and journals. Petre has received the Successful Youth award for 2020, in the category best young scientist in natural sciences, mathematics and technology, in North Macedonia, awarded by the president of the country and the 2021 award for the best researcher at the SS. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje in the engineering and technology research fields. For the last 17 years, he has also been actively engaged as consultant for industrial research and development of products, applications and POCs, that leverage the latest advancements of machine learning algorithms and applied AI, in companies in N. Macedonia, Europe, USA and Canada. Petre’s main research interests include data analysis, transfer learning, explainable artificial intelligence and application of artificial intelligence.

Full Professor Dr. Blagoj Ristevski is the Dean of the Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies – Bitola, University “St. Kliment Ohridski” -  Bitola. He holds a Graduated Engineer in Electrical Engineering degree with a specialization in Computer Science, Informatics, and Automation (2001), a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Computer Science and Informatics (2007), and a PhD in Technical Sciences (2011) from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies – Skopje, at the “St. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, Macedonia. Prof. Ristevski has reviewed numerous scientific journals indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus, including: Briefings in Bioinformatics, Computer Communications, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Big Data, Molecular Informatics, IET Systems Biology, Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal, Neurocomputing, Journal of Integrative Bioinformatics, JAMIA Open, Informatica, Complexity, Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, BMC Bioinformatics, Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, Heliyon, Array, BMC Supplements, Computers in Biology and Medicine, Electronic Journal of e-Learning, Digital Health, Health Policy and Technology, Journal of Public Health Research, International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management, BMJ Open, Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience, Opuscula Mathematica, among others. Ristevski is a member of several professional organizations, including IEEE (Senior Member), IEEE Computer Society, and the scientific research honor society Sigma Xi. He has been the principal investigator in several research projects funded by DAAD, and has also been the project manager and principal investigator in two bilateral scientific research projects. Ristevski has delivered lectures and conducted research visits at several universities, including those in Zhejiang, Göttingen, Bielefeld, Rostock, Linz, Groningen, the Technical Universities of Dresden and Košice, the Leibniz Institute IPK in Gatersleben, Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, and “St. Kliment Ohridski” University in Sofia. Ristevski has participated in several projects under the INTERREG IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Programme as well as within the DIGITAL EUROPE program. He is the author of more than 120 scientific papers in various fields such as databases, data science, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, bioinformatics, medical informatics, computer graphics, cryptography, and cybersecurity.

Mr. Brano Djurović, is a dynamic business professional with 20 years of expert and leadership experience within Commercial and Technology area in telecommunications. He has proven track of records in delivering strong performance, establishing growth strategies, creating organization and culture environment to execute on those. Brano is professionally developed within international telecommunication groups, starting from home company various expert and leadership roles, moving to international leader role in the regional business unit and global group function. From July 2025 he is appointed as CEO of One Macedonia Telecommunications. Previously he served as CEO of ONE Albania.

Boro Jakimovski, PhD, has over 20 years of experience in management and technical roles as head of the Computer Center of the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, being in charge and actively participating in activities related to systems engineering, private and public cloud computing, DevOps, networking and security, in the health, e-government, high-performance computing research, and education sectors. Highly experienced in setting up, operational support, troubleshooting, and automation of large distributed enterprise systems, focusing on delivering stable, scalable, easily maintainable, and secure products, many of which target Big data and high-volume stream processing. He is an associate professor for distributed systems, cloud computing, and system administration at the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. He has actively participated in many EU-funded H2020 projects related to e-Infrastructures, cloud computing, and digital identity management.

Ivo Pavlovski is a Creative Director at Marketing Agency Division in Skopje, with over a decade of experience in video production, creative development, and marketing communications. Holding a Master of Architecture degree (MArch), he brings a design-driven approach to visual storytelling and brand strategy. His career includes roles as a project manager, screenwriter, animator, creative producer, and video director, working with government, commercial, local and international clients across FMCG, telecom, gaming, insurance, and tech industries. He currently leads a multidisciplinary team of 20 and focuses on advancing the agency’s creative output through AI and emerging technologies.

Petar Ninovski is an entrepreneur on a mission to put Macedonia on the global map as a center for quality education and AI innovation. He established Brainster in 2015 and from there began building a complete talent pipeline, founding NU Academies for elite high-schoolers and Brainster Next College, an accredited institution for applied science. Today, his primary focus is as CEO of AIatWork.ai , a company he launched to solve the single biggest challenge businesses face: the massive, widening gap between AI's potential and its practical use.

As National Manager at Kuehne+Nagel in Skopje, Blagica Trpezanovska leads with a focus on growth, efficiency, and innovation in logistics and supply chain solutions. With over 30 years of national and international experience in logistics and supply chain management, including 29 years with Kuehne+Nagel, Blagica has held numerous positions within the company prior to becoming National Manager, gaining deep expertise across all aspects of the business. Under her leadership, Customer Experience (CX) has grown consistently year after year, achieving an impressive Customer Satisfaction Score of 93%, and the organization has been recognized as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) for three consecutive years. In 2024, Kuehne+Nagel Skopje received the Special Award for Best Logistics Company in Revenue from Business Leader. Blagica’s focus on operational excellence, team empowerment, and innovative solutions makes her a key contributor to Kuehne+Nagel’s success in the region.

Mihajlo Borozanov, MBA, is a financial executive and Board Member at Makpetrol AD Skopje, bringing over two decades of leadership experience in corporate finance, strategic planning, and risk management. Since joining Makpetrol in 2004, he has progressed through key roles, culminating in his current position as Director of Finance and Management Board Member. In this capacity, he leads the company’s full financial operations—including long-term strategy development, budgeting, liquidity management, capital structure optimization, and investment evaluation—while driving digital transformation initiatives across financial processes. Previously, Mihajlo served as Head of the Finance Sector and led international payment operations, tax management, and cost-control processes. His expertise also extends to board-level advisory, having been a Non-Executive Director at PETROLMAK S.A. in Thessaloniki, where he contributed to financial risk strategies and liquidity improvements. Mihajlo holds an MBA/MSc from Danube University Krems and the University of British Columbia, with a research focus on Enterprise Risk Management, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius. He is fluent in several languages and skilled in financial modelling, business intelligence, and ERP systems.

Ivo Ivanovski, Mi.Sc. was born in Bitola, North Macedonia, on January 10, 1978. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University and a Master’s in Computer Science from Franklin University, USA. Mr. Ivanovski served as Minister for Information Society (2006–2011) and later as Minister for Information Society and Administration (2011–2014), leading major digital transformation initiatives in the Macedonian government. Before returning home, he spent over a decade in the U.S., serving as IT Manager at Plaskolite Inc., one of the world’s largest Plexiglas manufacturers. He has represented Macedonia on the boards of leading international organizations such as UN-GAID, ICANN, and the ITU–UNESCO Broadband Commission, and chaired the 5th World Telecommunication Policy Forum in Geneva. A recognized technology leader, he was awarded the ITU Silver Medal of Honor and received an Honorary Doctorate in Technology Leadership from Franklin University in 2018.

A visionary leader at the helm of a cutting-edge telecommunications company with a diverse and expansive portfolio. With a career dedicated to innovation and transformation in the tech industry, Metodija has made an significant mark in the world of telecommunications. As CEO of A1 Makedonija he has orchestrated a series of groundbreaking initiatives that have revolutionized the telecommunications landscape in the country. Under his leadership, the company has become a pioneering force in the field, offering a wide range of products and services that are shaping the future of communication. One of Metodija's crowning achievements has been the company's involvement in the rollout of 5G technology enabling faster, more connected, and immersive experiences for consumers and businesses alike. In addition to 5G, he has led A1 Makedonija in expanding its Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) offerings. In an era of increasing digital threats and vulnerabilities, Meto has made it their mission to strengthen A1 position as a provider in cybersecurity products and services. His dedication to staying ahead of emerging threats and developing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions is making A1 the go-to choice for organizations seeking robust protection in an increasingly connected world. Metodija originally started his professional career in the FMCG industry in Poland, working on several managing positions in several international companies. Before entering the telecommunication industry, he held an executive position at L’Oréal Poland. In 2005, he was appointed as a Sales Manager at Cosmofon, a leading telecommunication company, and in 2007, he was promoted to a Chief Commercial Manager of the company. In 2011, he was appointed Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at ONE, part of the Telecom Slovenije Group, and in 2013, Metodija has earned his promotion to the position of executive member of the ONE Board of Directors, at the position of Chief Operating Officer. Metodija is M.Sc. graduate from Warsaw University of Technology and he holds Executive MBA diploma from London Business School, HEC Paris and NHH Norway.