Program of the Consumer Rules Summit

Registration and networking

Master of Ceremony: Wojtek Boniaszczuk, Head of Transactions, Food and Agribusiness, EBRD

Welcome to Montenegro by Matteo Colangeli, Regional Head for Western Balkans, EBRD

Hard Talk – Mission Debrief: Insights from the Top! 

Step into the briefing room with your fellow field commanders as we confront the high-stakes challenges of 2025. Channelling the spirit of Agent Ethan Hunt and the Impossible Mission Force (IMF), this panel dives into the real-world missions facing today’s business leaders.

Introduction by Jean-Marc Peterschmitt, COO of Client Services Group, MD Corporate Sector, EBRD

Moderator: Vesna Damjanić, Editor-in-Chief, Bloomberg Adria TV

Business reception

Registration and networking

Master of Ceremony: Wojtek Boniaszczuk, Head of Transactions, Food and Agribusiness, EBRD

Welcome / Grand opening by Natalia Zhukova, Head of Food and Agribusiness, EBRD

Mission: Unpredictable – Navigating Global Disruption

What is the implication of global macroeconomic trends as well as disruptions for the private sector in the region? How does the EBRD see the economic prospects of the region?

Panellists:
Jean-Marc Peterschmitt, COO of Client Services Group, MD Corporate Sector, EBRD
Jasna Atanasijević, Director of Economic Advisory for Serbia, Montenegro and BiH, EY Parthenon

Moderator: Miljan Ždrale, Regional Head for Central Europe, EBRD

Networking break

“Off the record” on investment with Klaus Vukovich, Managing Director, DC Advisory Austria and CEE

Moderated by Tamara Tošić, Associate Director, Food and Agribusiness, EBRD

Mission: Investable – Is the Region Still a Buy?

Following a wave of market consolidation in previous years, are the region and its consumers still attractive to investors? Given the unstable environments, both globally and in the region, what should be the focus of investors going forward?

Panellists:
Aleksandar Dragičević, Principal, MidEuropa
Elvin Guri, Managing Partner and CEO, Invenio Partners
Anthony Stalker, Partner and Chairman of the Investment Advisory Committee, CEECAT Capital
Marko Hinić, Partner, Integral Venture Partners

Moderator: Tamara Tošić, Associate Director, Food and Agribusiness, EBRD

Networking break

“Off the record” – a food retailer’s perspective with Andrei Bica, CFO, Profi

Moderated by Andrei Svoronos, Associate Director, Food and Agribusiness, EBRD

Mission: Scalable – Where to Grow Next?

During the times of global and regional uncertainty, where should companies look for growth? Are there promising segments and new industries to expand to in the region, or should companies go for organic growth? What is the view of local businesses, and that of international companies?

Panellists:
Vasil Naçi, Founder and Owner, AGNA Group
Andrei Bica, CFO, Profi
Dušan Radičević, CEO, Al Dahra
Radu Timiş, CEO, Cris-Tim

Moderator: Andrius Matiuchinas, Associate Director, Food and Agribusiness, EBRD

Networking break

“Off the record” on sustainability with Neven Vranković, Group Vice President for Corporate Activities, Atlantic Grupa

Moderated by Jelena Erker, Associate Director, Food and Agribusiness, EBRD

Mission: Sustainable – Green Pains or Growing Gains?

How should the private sector navigate today’s more turbulent markets and (sometimes mixed) government signals around the green transition? Is sustainability still good for business? What does it do for the bottom line of companies? Is the private sector driving the green agenda or just responding to consumer preferences?

Panellists:
Michal Halwa, CFO, Studenac
Viorel Ognean, Managing Director Romania and South East Europe, Lantmännen Unibake
Ștefan Bucataru, Executive Board Member, Agricover Holding

Moderator: Assel Aitkhozhina, Associate Director, Good and Agriculture, EBRD

Networking lunch

Mission: Applicable – How to Make AI Work for Food Supply Chains?

What role will artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) play in making supply chains more resilient amid global challenges? What are the common misconceptions about AI/ML adoption in business, and how should leaders rethink their approach? What are some low-barrier solutions that businesses can implement without massive investments?

Panellists:
Luka Orešković, Chairman of the Advisory Board, Mplus (Bosqar)
Aleksandra Jović, Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Nelt Group
Theodor Dimache, Data & AI Director, Mindit

Moderator: Nemanja Grgić, Associate Director, Food and Agribusiness, EBRD

Mission: Venturous – When Corporates Dare and Startups Deliver

Why should corporates think strategically about engaging with startups, beyond just tech scouting? What long-term value can be unlocked through sustained startup collaboration, and how should corporates approach it? What are the key drivers of collaboration, and what challenges corporates face when working with startups?

Panellists:
Neven Vranković, Group Vice President for Corporate Activities, Atlantic Grupa
Matija Žulj, CEO, AGRIVI

Moderator: Jelena Erker, Associate Director, Food and Agribusiness, EBRD

Summary and future trends

Farewell reception