Speakers

Milojko Spajić is the Prime Minister of Montenegro, in office since October 2023. Before entering government, Prime Minister Spajić worked in Tokyo and Singapore for global banks including Citi and Goldman Sachs and was a partner at a venture capital fund in Singapore; he served as Minister of Finance and Social Welfare from December 2020 to April 2022. At AIM 2026, Prime Minister Spajić delivers the Montenegro Vision Update at the Opening Ceremony, co-leads the “Reform Momentum” session on EU accession progress and the investment climate, and presents the Champions of Montenegro Awards at the Gala Dinner.

Gert Jan Koopman is Director-General for Neighbourhood & Enlargement Negotiations (DG ENEST) at the European Commission. Guiding EU enlargement policy, economic growth plans, and financial assistance programs across EU candidate countries, Mr. Koopman drives regional integration and structural reforms. At AIM 2026, Mr. Koopman delivers high-level policy directions on EU integration, Sustainable Investment Partnerships (SIPs), and Flagship Investment Projects (FIPs).

Milojko Spajić is the Prime Minister of Montenegro, in office since October 2023. Before entering government, Prime Minister Spajić worked in Tokyo and Singapore for global banks including Citi and Goldman Sachs and was a partner at a venture capital fund in Singapore; he served as Minister of Finance and Social Welfare from December 2020 to April 2022. At AIM 2026, Prime Minister Spajić delivers the Montenegro Vision Update at the Opening Ceremony, co-leads the “Reform Momentum” session on EU accession progress and the investment climate, and presents the Champions of Montenegro Awards at the Gala Dinner.

Gert Jan Koopman is Director-General for Neighbourhood & Enlargement Negotiations (DG ENEST) at the European Commission. Guiding EU enlargement policy, economic growth plans, and financial assistance programs across EU candidate countries, Mr. Koopman drives regional integration and structural reforms. At AIM 2026, Mr. Koopman delivers high-level policy directions on EU integration, Sustainable Investment Partnerships (SIPs), and Flagship Investment Projects (FIPs).

Dr. Tanja Bosković is Head of Project at GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) in Germany. Directing international development projects, technical assistance, and regional economic capacity building, Dr. Bosković manages bilateral sustainable development initiatives. At AIM 2026, Dr. Bosković shares best practices under Sustainable Investment Partnerships (SIPs) in international technical assistance and economic development.

Admir Šahmanović is the Minister of Energy & Mining of Montenegro. Overseeing national energy policies, mineral resource management, and green transition strategies, Minister Šahmanović directs major energy infrastructure development and decarbonization initiatives. At AIM 2026, Minister Šahmanović outlines Montenegro's national energy roadmap, Flagship Investment Projects (FIPs), and grid integration policies under the Powering Resilience pillar.

Louis Blanchard is the President of Qair in France. Operating as an Independent Power Producer (IPP), Mr. Blanchard directs international renewable energy assets across onshore wind, solar PV, hydro, and green hydrogen production. At AIM 2026, Mr. Blanchard discusses IPP investment models, green hydrogen scaling, and Flagship Investment Projects (FIPs) under the Powering Resilience pillar.

Bruno Bensasson serves as CEO of Akuo Energy in France. Leading renewable energy development and clean power infrastructure, Mr. Bensasson drives international asset deployment, clean energy storage, and transition strategies. At AIM 2026, Mr. Bensasson delivers expert insights under the Powering Resilience pillar on renewable energy financing, green transition policies, and Flagship Investment Projects (FIPs).

Jovanka Atanacković is Senior Manager, Development and Permitting Compliance at CWP Europe. CWP Europe develops wind, solar and battery storage projects across Southeast Europe, and Ms. Atanacković’s role covers the development and permitting compliance of these projects. At AIM 2026, Ms. Atanacković joins the Powering Resilience session on renewable energy, contributing a developer’s perspective on investment readiness and project delivery.

Peter Fredell is the CEO of VIMAB GROUP in Sweden. Leading environmental engineering, industrial valve technology, and clean ventilation manufacturing, Mr. Fredell oversees industrial environmental compliance and clean manufacturing solutions. At AIM 2026, Mr. Fredell shares technical perspectives under the Powering Resilience pillar on industrial environmental technology and energy efficiency.

Riccardo Toto is the Managing Director of Renexia in Italy. Leading offshore wind generation, renewable energy infrastructure, and innovative clean energy projects, Mr. Toto directs floating offshore wind developments in the Mediterranean. At AIM 2026, Mr. Toto shares cutting-edge insights under the Powering Resilience pillar on offshore wind engineering and Flagship Investment Projects (FIPs).

Nemanja Laković is the CEO of Coal Mine Pljevlja in Montenegro. Leading one of Montenegro's primary energy extraction enterprises, Mr. Laković manages operational modernization, resource management, and strategic transition initiatives. At AIM 2026, Mr. Laković discusses industrial transformation, energy security, and regional resource optimization aligned with the Powering Resilience pillar.

Grzegorz Zieliński is Managing Director for South-Eastern Europe at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a role he took up on 1 June 2026, covering the six Western Balkans countries, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece from Belgrade. He joined the EBRD in 1998 and previously served as Country Director for Poland, Regional Director for Central Europe and the Baltic States, and Director of the Energy Europe team. At AIM 2026, Mr. Zieliński joins the Powering Resilience session on renewable energy investment, financing and PPP models.

Biljana Braithwaite is the CEO & Founding Partner of Sustineri Partners in the UK and Montenegro. Advising corporations and governments on ESG standards, sustainable governance, and ESG regulatory compliance across the Western Balkans, Ms. Braithwaite leads sustainability transition advisory. At AIM 2026, Ms. Braithwaite presents actionable ESG integration strategies and Sustainable Investment Partnerships (SIPs).

Vladimir Joković is the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Montenegro. Heading national agricultural policy, rural development programs, and water resource management, Minister Joković guides public sector support for sustainable farming and EU accession harmonization. At AIM 2026, Minister Joković delivers governmental perspectives under the Farm to Fork pillar on agricultural policy, rural investment, and Sustainable Investment Partnerships (SIPs).

Đorđije Goranović is the Executive Director CEO of MI Goranović d.o.o. in Montenegro. Heading one of the country's leading meat processing and agricultural food brands, Mr. Goranović oversees industrial modernizations, food safety certifications, and export operations across the Western Balkans. At AIM 2026, Mr. Goranović presents insights under the Farm to Fork pillar into agro-processing standards, regional trade, and food security.

Nikola Tripković is the Chairman of the Board of Directors at 13. jul – Plantaže in Montenegro. With extensive leadership experience in agribusiness and viticulture / wine production, Mr. Tripković oversees strategic planning, institutional growth, and operational management. At AIM 2026, Mr. Tripković shares valuable insights under the Farm to Fork strategic pillar, highlighting sustainable commercial expansion and Sustainable Investment Partnerships (SIPs) within regional agriculture.

Vanja Kljajević is Principal Manager in the SME Finance and Development Group at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Directing SME credit line programs, advisory services, and enterprise competitiveness projects across Montenegro and the region, Ms. Kljajević accelerates local business growth. At AIM 2026, Ms. Kljajević shares effective financial access models and SME development instruments under the Financing Growth pillar.

Dr. Anđela Jakšić-Stojanović is the Minister of Education, Science and Innovation of Montenegro. Guiding national educational reforms, scientific research funding, and innovation ecosystem policies, Minister Jakšić-Stojanović drives digital literacy and R&D modernization across Montenegro. At AIM 2026, Minister Jakšić-Stojanović shares insights under the Digital Frontiers pillar into national innovation strategies, academic-industry partnerships, and human capital growth.

Gellért Jászai is the Chairman & CEO of 4iG in Hungary. With extensive executive experience in IT/Digital/AI and integrated telecommunications and IT system integration, Mr. Jászai oversees strategic vision, technology innovation, and market expansion. At AIM 2026, Mr. Jászai shares valuable insights under the Digital Frontiers pillar, addressing digital transformation, technological infrastructure, and Flagship Investment Projects (FIPs).

Dr. Sasha Savic is the CEO and President of SS&A Power Group (Gas 2 Power Adriatic A.D.) in Switzerland. Specializing in flexible thermal power generation, energy storage systems, and grid balancing engineering, Dr. Savic directs high-efficiency power plant operations across Europe. At AIM 2026, Dr. Savic presents technical insights under the Powering Resilience pillar on power generation technology, energy storage, and grid stability.

Žan Dapčević is the Founding Partner at IBEX Equity Partners and Academia Institute of Technology in Slovenia. Combining private equity investments with advanced vocational and higher education initiatives, Mr. Dapčević champions human capital development and tech ecosystem building. At AIM 2026, Mr. Dapčević presents frameworks under the Financing Growth pillar connecting institutional capital, higher education, and workforce development.

Tomislav Nesovanovic is Managing Director for Southeast Europe at Saur, the French water and wastewater services group. At AIM 2026, Mr. Nesovanovic joins the Green Corridors session on Montenegro’s green logistics future, bringing the perspective of a utilities operator on sustainable infrastructure and regional investment.

Valentina Radulović is the CEO of the Science and Technology Park of Montenegro. Guiding national startup acceleration, technology transfer, and business incubation, Ms. Radulović fosters ecosystem collaboration between academia, tech entrepreneurs, and institutional investors. At AIM 2026, Ms. Radulović presents models under the Digital Frontiers pillar for technology commercialization, startup scaling, and innovation hubs.

Božidar Savović is State Secretary at the Ministry of Transport of Montenegro. At AIM 2026, Mr. Savović represents the Government of Montenegro in the Green Corridors session on the country’s green logistics future, presenting transport and logistics investment opportunities.

József Váradi is the CEO of Wizz Air in Hungary. Having co-founded Wizz Air into one of Europe's largest ultra-low-cost airline carriers, Mr. Váradi drives aviation network expansion, fleet modernization, and low-cost regional connectivity. At AIM 2026, Mr. Váradi shares keynote insights under the Green Corridors pillar on airline economics, regional aviation connectivity, and sustainable fleet technologies.

Ivic Vodopija is Regional Managing Director Europe at Maersk, the Denmark-headquartered integrated container logistics company. At AIM 2026, Mr. Vodopija joins the Green Corridors session on Montenegro’s green logistics future, sharing global shipping and supply chain perspectives on modern logistics infrastructure and sustainable transport.

Vito Leonardo Totorizzo is the CEO of Istop Spamat S.r.l. in Italy. Managing industrial port logistics, maritime terminal services, and heavy manufacturing operations, Mr. Totorizzo leads port operational efficiency and manufacturing supply chains. At AIM 2026, Mr. Totorizzo discusses maritime terminal logistics and industrial manufacturing integration under the Green Corridors pillar.

Milan Ljiljanić is the Executive Director of Monteput in Montenegro. Overseeing state highway maintenance, tunnel construction management, and toll infrastructure operations across Montenegro's primary transport corridors, Mr. Ljiljanić manages critical road infrastructure. At AIM 2026, Mr. Ljiljanić presents strategic transport corridor projects, highway engineering, and infrastructure financing under the Green Corridors and Flagship Investment Projects (FIPs) pillars.

Marco Quaranta is the CEO & Founder of Guild Capital Partners in Italy. With extensive experience in private equity, capital advisory, and cross-border M&A transactions, Mr. Quaranta structures growth equity investments across Southern European mid-market enterprises. At AIM 2026, Mr. Quaranta shares private equity investment strategies and direct capital deployment frameworks under the Financing Growth pillar.

Marco Cus serves as CEO of Kotor Cable Car in Montenegro. Directing landmark tourist infrastructure and eco-friendly transport systems, Mr. Cus manages premier cable transport projects enhancing connectivity between Kotor and Lovćen. At AIM 2026, Mr. Cus shares key strategies under the Green Corridors pillar on sustainable tourism infrastructure, Sustainable Investment Partnerships (SIPs), and regional eco-transport.

Jelena Davidović is Acting Director General of the Directorate for Financial System and Policy Coordination at the Ministry of Finance of Montenegro. Managing national financial system regulations, capital market policies, and macroeconomic coordination, Ms. Davidović leads fiscal framework governance. At AIM 2026, Ms. Davidović outlines Montenegrin financial system stability, investment regulations, and capital market policies under the Financing Growth pillar.

Davor Kunc is the Head of the EIB Representation to Montenegro for the European Investment Bank. Mr. Kunc manages public infrastructure financing, green transport investments, and economic resilience funding in coordination with Montenegrin institutions and EU accession programs. At AIM 2026, Mr. Kunc provides policy insights under the Financing Growth and Green Corridors pillars on European financial instruments and Sustainable Investment Partnerships (SIPs).

Ekaterina Solovova is the Head of EBRD in Montenegro. Leading European Bank for Reconstruction and Development operations locally, Ms. Solovova directs sovereign and private-sector project financing, green transition investments, and SME support mechanisms. At AIM 2026, Ms. Solovova discusses multilateral financial support, infrastructure funding, and Sustainable Investment Partnerships (SIPs) under the Financing Growth pillar.

Davor Sakač is the CEO & Managing Director of TS Ventures Fund in Serbia. Managing corporate venture capital funds backed by Telekom Srbija, Mr. Sakač invests in high-growth tech startups across AI, digital platform services, and enterprise software in the Western Balkans. At AIM 2026, Mr. Sakač outlines CVC investment strategies, startup funding, and tech scaling under the Financing Growth and Digital Frontiers pillars.

Martin Della Chiesa is the CEO of Skaleet in France. Driving core banking platform modernization, next-generation SaaS architectures, and digital banking infrastructure, Mr. Della Chiesa empowers financial institutions to launch scalable cloud-native products. At AIM 2026, Mr. Della Chiesa shares digital banking platform innovations and cloud architecture trends under the Digital Frontiers and Financing Growth pillars.

Sophie Wei is the Managing Director of Central Clinic & Swiss BioScience in Switzerland. Directing healthcare services, biotechnological research, and executive medical care centers, Ms. Wei advances medical innovation and healthcare investments. At AIM 2026, Ms. Wei presents trends in biotech development, healthcare financing, and executive wellness infrastructure under the Digital Frontiers and Financing Growth pillars.

Karno Tenovuo is the CEO of Awake.AI in Finland. Specializing in maritime logistics software and smart port digital platforms, Mr. Tenovuo leads software innovation for maritime supply chain efficiency and autonomous shipping. At AIM 2026, Mr. Tenovuo shares digital strategy and AI integration models under the Digital Frontiers and Green Corridors pillars for global logistics networks.

Tihomir Dragaš is Chairman of the Board of Directors at Air Montenegro. Steering national airline operations, fleet expansion, and international route connectivity, Mr. Dragaš guides Montenegro's aviation sector through strategic development and air transport modernization. At AIM 2026, Mr. Dragaš highlights aviation network growth, tourism transport links, and airline operational strategy under the Green Corridors pillar.

Miloš Odalović is the CEO of Codeus, a technology company based in Montenegro. At AIM 2026, Mr. Odalović joins the session on technology for smarter investment, sharing the perspective of a Montenegrin technology company on digital solutions for productivity and competitiveness.

Miloš Milošević is the CEO of Fleka in Montenegro. Trained in digital design in Milan, where he worked for international brands, Mr. Milošević returned to Montenegro and built Fleka into a digital design company. At AIM 2026, Mr. Milošević joins the session on technology for smarter investment, sharing the perspective of a Montenegrin technology-driven company on digital solutions for productivity and competitiveness.

Ognen Janeski is the Master of Ceremony of AIM 2026. At the conference, Mr. Janeski hosts the Closing Plenary, “From Commitments to Delivery”, which presents the key announcements on agreements reached, investment commitments and partnerships advanced during AIM 2026.