Regional conference | CORE Days 2024

Towards Net Zero Future!

Western Balkans ESG Response

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About

What are CORE Days?

Welcome to CORE Days 2024, an exclusive gathering of top decision-makers, industry leaders, and visionaries shaping the future of the Western Balkans. Held in Belgrade, this  event, with support of the Swedish Government, implemented through SIDA, focuses on advancing the region’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda under the theme, “Towards Net Zero Future!”.

After two successful  previously organized CORE Days conferences, this year’s event promises an even deeper exploration of ESG challenges and opportunities that define the path to sustainable development. With unparalleled networking opportunities and high-level speakers, CORE Days 2024 offers a rare platform for collaboration and innovation.

Join us for this invitation-only event in Belgrade and be part of the conversations that will define the future of our region.

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Key Topics

Solutions for Net Zero Future

Energy

Explore how renewable energy can be harnessed across the economy, overcome barriers to green energy access, and finance the shift towards sustainability.

FOOD

Delve into the results of newest studies on carbon footprint in agriculture, and discuss the transition to regenerative agriculture in the Western Balkans.

INNOVATIONS

Discover the role of clean tech, bio tech, and net-zero technologies in transforming industries and supporting SMEs, with a focus on innovation funding and ecosystems.

Local

Discuss how local policies can support ESG compliance for small businesses, and explore smart solutions for urban development.

Regional

Engage in a dialogue about regional cooperation, sustainability hubs, and potential joint actions to improve the business environment.

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Program

Best Conference Experience

Please, click on the date to explore what have we prepared for you for each day of the conference.

17:00 - 20:00 Metropol Palace Hotel

Arrival of regional/international participants

20:00 - 22:00 Metropol Palace - Rooftop

Cocktail reception at Metropol rooftop (only for regional/international participants)

09:00 - 10:00

Welcome coffee / Registration

10:00 - 10:30 Nikola Tesla Hall

Opening Ceremony

Violeta Jovanović Violeta Jovanović
Jelena Begović Jelena Begović
Anne-Charlotte Malm Anne-Charlotte Malm
H.E. Edward Ferguson H.E. Edward Ferguson
10:30 - 10:45

Family Photo

10:45 - 11:30 Nikola Tesla Hall

Keynote Interview– Western Balkans facing the ESGs: obstacle or opportunity for better competitiveness?

Ernest VlaÄić, PhD Ernest VlaÄić, PhD
Simon Franko Simon Franko
11:30 - 12:00

Networking Coffee Break

12:00 - 13:15 Nikola Tesla Hall

Panel I – Solutions for Net Zero Future – ENERGY!

Ernest VlaÄić, PhD Ernest VlaÄić, PhD
Davor Å tern Davor Å tern
Marko Muhadinović Marko Muhadinović
Trim Ternava Trim Ternava
Erion Isai Erion Isai
Goran Radosavljević Goran Radosavljević
12:00 - 13:15 Lavander Hall

Panel II – Addressing ESGs – SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY!

Neven Marinović Neven Marinović
Naida Nišić Naida Nišić
Zoran Martinović Zoran Martinović
Lenche Kocevska Lenche Kocevska
Branislav Nedimović Branislav Nedimović
Jovan Protić Jovan Protić
Ivana Nedeljković Ivana Nedeljković
13:15 - 14:15 Restaurant 44, Metropol Palace

Networking Lunch at Restaurant 44

14:15 - 14:45 Nikola Tesla Hall

Networking Coffee or Learn More over Coffee: Open Data and Digitalisation in WB, BIRN

14:45 - 16:00 Nikola Tesla Hall

Panel III – Solutions for Net Zero Future - FOOD!

Regenerative agriculture as response to global warming and climate crisis

Vladislav Cvetković Vladislav Cvetković
Ileen Wilke Ileen Wilke
Vladimir Crnojević Vladimir Crnojević
Ivanka Stojnic Ivanka Stojnic
Tijana Koprivica Tijana Koprivica
Ivana Popović Ivana Popović
14:45 - 16:00 Lavander Hall

Panel IV - Solutions for Net Zero Future: INNOVATIONS!

Innovations for Sustainable Development

Dušan Vasiljević Dušan Vasiljević
Smiljana Krivokuća Smiljana Krivokuća
Maša Njegovan Maša Njegovan
Prof. Goran Stojanović Prof. Goran Stojanović
Majlinda Bufi Majlinda Bufi
16:00 - 16:15

Move to plenary room

16:15 - 16:45 Nikola Tesla Hall

Star Guests interview and Wrap up of Day 1, Nikola Tesla Hall

Goran Svilanović Goran Svilanović
Ernest VlaÄić, PhD Ernest VlaÄić, PhD
Anna Mareschi Anna Mareschi
Ivan Vejvoda Ivan Vejvoda
19:30 - 23:00 Skadarska 32, Belgrade

Dinner at restaurant “Dva jelenaâ€, Skadarlija

09:30 - 10:00

Welcome coffee

10:00 - 10:30 Nikola Tesla Hall

Keynote Address 1– Outlook for the Local and Regional Development

Goran Svilanović Goran Svilanović
Franc BogoviÄ Franc BogoviÄ
10:30 - 10:45 Nikola Tesla Hall

Keynote Address 2– Sustainability of Supply Chains

Goran Svilanović Goran Svilanović
Aldo Lele Aldo Lele
10:45 - 11:00

Refreshment and move to parallel session rooms

11:00 - 12:15 Lavander Hall

Round Table V – LOCAL Response to ESG challenges

Ana Babić Ana Babić
Darko Vrhovac Darko Vrhovac
Majlinda Bufi Majlinda Bufi
Saša Pavlović Saša Pavlović
11:00 - 12:15 Nikola Tesla Hall

Session VI – Financing NET zero: EIT FOOD

Todo Terzić Todo Terzić
Vivien Bodereau Vivien Bodereau
Adam Strzelecki Adam Strzelecki
Emilija Stefanović Emilija Stefanović
Ivanka Stojnic Ivanka Stojnic
12:15 - 12:20

Move to plenary room

12:20 - 12:30 Nikola Tesla Hall

Priorities of CORE Partnership and Farewell

Ana Ilić Ana Ilić
Ernest VlaÄić, PhD Ernest VlaÄić, PhD
12:30 - 14:00

Lunch and Departure of Participants

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Program

Best Conference Experience

Please, click on the date to explore what have we prepared for you for each day of the conference.

17:00 - 20:00 Metropol Palace Hotel

Arrival of regional/international participants

20:00 - 22:00 Metropol Palace - Rooftop

Cocktail reception at Metropol rooftop (only for regional/international participants)

09:00 - 10:00

Welcome coffee / Registration

10:00 - 10:30 Nikola Tesla Hall

Opening Ceremony

Violeta Jovanović Violeta Jovanović
Jelena Begović Jelena Begović
Anne-Charlotte Malm Anne-Charlotte Malm
H.E. Edward Ferguson H.E. Edward Ferguson
10:30 - 10:45

Family Photo

10:45 - 11:30 Nikola Tesla Hall

Keynote Interview– Western Balkans facing the ESGs: obstacle or opportunity for better competitiveness?

Ernest VlaÄić, PhD Ernest VlaÄić, PhD
Simon Franko Simon Franko
11:30 - 12:00

Networking Coffee Break

12:00 - 13:15 Nikola Tesla Hall

Panel I – Solutions for Net Zero Future – ENERGY!

Ernest VlaÄić, PhD Ernest VlaÄić, PhD
Davor Å tern Davor Å tern
Marko Muhadinović Marko Muhadinović
Trim Ternava Trim Ternava
Erion Isai Erion Isai
Goran Radosavljević Goran Radosavljević
12:00 - 13:15 Lavander Hall

Panel II – Addressing ESGs – SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY!

Neven Marinović Neven Marinović
Naida Nišić Naida Nišić
Zoran Martinović Zoran Martinović
Lenche Kocevska Lenche Kocevska
Branislav Nedimović Branislav Nedimović
Jovan Protić Jovan Protić
Ivana Nedeljković Ivana Nedeljković
13:15 - 14:15 Restaurant 44, Metropol Palace

Networking Lunch at Restaurant 44

14:15 - 14:45 Nikola Tesla Hall

Networking Coffee or Learn More over Coffee: Open Data and Digitalisation in WB, BIRN

14:45 - 16:00 Nikola Tesla Hall

Panel III – Solutions for Net Zero Future - FOOD!

Regenerative agriculture as response to global warming and climate crisis

Vladislav Cvetković Vladislav Cvetković
Ileen Wilke Ileen Wilke
Vladimir Crnojević Vladimir Crnojević
Ivanka Stojnic Ivanka Stojnic
Tijana Koprivica Tijana Koprivica
Ivana Popović Ivana Popović
14:45 - 16:00 Lavander Hall

Panel IV - Solutions for Net Zero Future: INNOVATIONS!

Innovations for Sustainable Development

Dušan Vasiljević Dušan Vasiljević
Smiljana Krivokuća Smiljana Krivokuća
Maša Njegovan Maša Njegovan
Prof. Goran Stojanović Prof. Goran Stojanović
Majlinda Bufi Majlinda Bufi
16:00 - 16:15

Move to plenary room

16:15 - 16:45 Nikola Tesla Hall

Star Guests interview and Wrap up of Day 1, Nikola Tesla Hall

Goran Svilanović Goran Svilanović
Ernest VlaÄić, PhD Ernest VlaÄić, PhD
Anna Mareschi Anna Mareschi
Ivan Vejvoda Ivan Vejvoda
19:30 - 23:00 Skadarska 32, Belgrade

Dinner at restaurant “Dva jelenaâ€, Skadarlija

09:30 - 10:00

Welcome coffee

10:00 - 10:30 Nikola Tesla Hall

Keynote Address 1– Outlook for the Local and Regional Development

Goran Svilanović Goran Svilanović
Franc BogoviÄ Franc BogoviÄ
10:30 - 10:45 Nikola Tesla Hall

Keynote Address 2– Sustainability of Supply Chains

Goran Svilanović Goran Svilanović
Aldo Lele Aldo Lele
10:45 - 11:00

Refreshment and move to parallel session rooms

11:00 - 12:15 Lavander Hall

Round Table V – LOCAL Response to ESG challenges

Ana Babić Ana Babić
Darko Vrhovac Darko Vrhovac
Majlinda Bufi Majlinda Bufi
Saša Pavlović Saša Pavlović
11:00 - 12:15 Nikola Tesla Hall

Session VI – Financing NET zero: EIT FOOD

Todo Terzić Todo Terzić
Vivien Bodereau Vivien Bodereau
Adam Strzelecki Adam Strzelecki
Emilija Stefanović Emilija Stefanović
Ivanka Stojnic Ivanka Stojnic
12:15 - 12:20

Move to plenary room

12:20 - 12:30 Nikola Tesla Hall

Priorities of CORE Partnership and Farewell

Ana Ilić Ana Ilić
Ernest VlaÄić, PhD Ernest VlaÄić, PhD
12:30 - 14:00

Lunch and Departure of Participants

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Speakers

Our Experts on ESG and Local Economic Development

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Dragana Marić

Draganais the founder and owner of the Marić Consultation agency.

ÄorÄ‘e Popović

ÄorÄ‘e has been in the barber industry for over 10 years.

Nora Hashani

Nora's very passionate, and he's been with us since 2010.

Boštjan Ferk

Boštjan's very passionate, and he's been with us since 2010.

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