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Andrej Zdravkovic

Andrej Zdravkovic is senior vice president of GPU Technologies and Engineering (G&E) Software and Chief Software Officer, managing the global G&E Software team and driving AMD’s software development strategy and processes. With more than 30 years of industry experience and deep software expertise, Zdravkovic rejoined AMD in November 2015 as corporate vice president of Global Software Development. Since then, Andrej has delivered a clear software vision that drives differentiated features and supports critical customer programs as well as improved end-user ratings and performance of AMD Radeon software. Prior to AMD, Zdravkovic was senior vice president at Giesecke & Devrient, leading worldwide Software Solutions from 2009-2015. Before Giesecke & Devrient, Andrej was senior director of software for graphics and multimedia, product integration, customer engineering and customer project management at AMD, which he joined in 1998, then known as ATI. Zdravkovic holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in electrical engineering from Belgrade University, as well as a professional engineer designation with the Professional Engineers of Ontario and Senior Member status with IEEE.

Andrej Zdravkovic

Djordje Petrovic

Djordje Petrovic is Senior Growth Manager in AppDev EMEA team at Google. Having worked with leading enterprise clients across eCommerce, Fintech, RMG, Foodtech & Gaming. He specializes in predictive acquisition, helping businesses scale by applying customer lifetime value models and AI-driven frameworks to their growth strategies. Djordje co-authored a ThinkWithGoogle case study with Delivery Hero on predictive LTV bidding, demonstrating how advanced data science can reshape performance marketing outcomes. With over a decade of experience in digital strategy and analytics, he brings expertise in translating complex data into measurable business impact. At DSC Europe 25, Djordje will share how 1P data can be leveraged for predictive acquisition and lifetime value modelling. This strategy is redefining enterprise growth playbooks and driving sustainable success across eCommerce apps & beyond.
Leveraging 1P Data for AI-Powered High-Value User Acquisition

Djordje Petrovic

Andy Cotgreave

Andy Cotgreave is a leader in the field of data communication and literacy. He has over 20 years’ experience in data analytics, including 15 years at Tableau. In that time he has helped thousands of people improve their data skills, and been a keen spotter of new trends in the industry, recently focusing on the impact AI will have on data analytics. He is co-author of The Big Book of Dashboards and Dashboards That Deliver. He writes the How To Speak Data newsletter and co-hosts Chart Chat, a monthly video series about data communication.
Nothing is New in Analytics: The Timeless Secrets Of Successful Data Strategies

Andy Cotgreave

Siegfried Jaeken

Siegfried Jaeken is part of Accenture Leadership – Data & AI – Gallia, driving innovation and strategic transformation across the region. With a deep focus on data-driven decision-making and AI-powered solutions, Siegfried helps clients unlock value through scalable, ethical, and future-ready technologies. Passionate about bridging business and technology, Siegfried brings leadership experience and a collaborative mindset to accelerate digital maturity and sustainable growth.
Data Doesn’t Lie… But Does It Pay?

Siegfried Jaeken

Tim Sears

Tim Sears provides cutting-edge, yet practical advice to HTEC’s clients to maximise the benefits of HTEC’s AI-first approach. Tim joins HTEC with a wealth of experience in applying AI across many industries. Most recently, as the Head of Software Applications at Groq, he led AI innovations for Groq’s large language model business. Prior to Groq, Tim led Target’s AI transformation, where he built and led a large AI team delivering model-driven revenue gains and cost savings across areas ranging from personalization to enterprise forecasting and pricing. Tim’s foundation in business began as a Wall Street quant and expert in the US and international bond and forex markets. His academic pursuits include a Ph.D. in Computer Science focused on machine learning, a Masters in Finance from Carnegie-Mellon University and a Bachelors degree from the University of Chicago.

Tim Sears

Maz Nadjm

Maz Nadjm

Oliver Patel

Oliver Patel

Frank Ravanelli

Frank is focused on performance marketing, especially through affiliations and AI marketing. He leads the FOREO Affiliate and AI Marketing team.
Agentic AI: implications for DTC and internal stakeholders

Frank Ravanelli

Peter Vester

Peter Vester

Debmalya Biswas

Debmalya Biswas has over 20 years of experience working on AI/ML, Big Data Analytics, Privacy & Security related topics; most recently as Executive Director, AI CoE Lead at UBS, Switzerland. He has previously worked for leading technology companies, e.g., Nokia Research, SAP Research, Oracle, and Swisscom, and led technology development at deep tech startups: Iprova and Darwin Digital. He has authored 50+ patents, 30+ scientific articles, is a regular speaker at leading AI/ML conferences, and is an Evaluation Committee member of multiple EU AI & XR projects. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from INRIA (University of Rennes 1), France.
Agentification: the art of transforming manual processes to an orchestration of AI Agents

Debmalya Biswas

Katherine Forrest

Katherine is a former U.S. District Court Judge who now heads the A.I. Group at the global law firm, Paul, Weiss. She has written two books on A.I. and has a third forthcoming; she has also authored numerous articles and hosts a podcast, “Paul, Weiss Waking up with AI”. Katherine also advises companies in all sectors on model and tool development and deployment, litigation, investigations, and governance.
AI NOW: Understanding the Velocity of Change

Katherine Forrest

Rui Machado

Rui Machado

Irene Corpuz

Irene Corpuz is a recognized cybersecurity leader and advocate for digital resilience in the Middle East. With a proven track record in governance, risk, compliance (GRC), policy development, and capacity building, she has led initiatives that empower both organizations and communities. As a founding leader of Women in Cyber Security Middle East (WiCSME), Irene champions diversity, equity, and inclusion—mentoring future cyber talent and representing WiCSME at the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE). A passionate advocate for responsible innovation, Irene brings a unique perspective to the intersection of cybersecurity, data science, and emerging technologies. Her work promotes secure, ethical, and resilient data-driven ecosystems—ensuring that AI, quantum, and other disruptive technologies are governed through strong cyber and GRC frameworks. She draws on her expertise to highlight how cybersecurity and policy play a critical role in enabling trustworthy data innovation.
Securing Tomorrow: Governing AI and Quantum in a Data-Driven World

Irene Corpuz

Bassam Maharmeh

Bassam Maharmeh is a cybersecurity executive with nearly 35 years of experience. He is the former President of Jordan’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) led the national cybersecurity agenda, assisted both the government and the private sector improve their cybersecurity posture. He is a retired General and during his military service he served as Jordan Armed Forces’ CISO. He also contributed to the establishment of the first CERT in Jordan and led the National Cybersecurity Program (NCP) from 2013-2017. He worked as a senior consultant for Qatar’s government where he assisted driving the country’s cybersecurity policy and strategy. He earned his Master degree in Computer Security from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, USA.
Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and challenges to Cybersecurity

Bassam Maharmeh

DATA & AI TALKS

Andrej Zdravkovic

Andrej Zdravkovic is senior vice president of GPU Technologies and Engineering (G&E) Software and Chief Software Officer, managing the global G&E Software team and driving AMD’s software development strategy and processes. With more than 30 years of industry experience and deep software expertise, Zdravkovic rejoined AMD in November 2015 as corporate vice president of Global Software Development. Since then, Andrej has delivered a clear software vision that drives differentiated features and supports critical customer programs as well as improved end-user ratings and performance of AMD Radeon software. Prior to AMD, Zdravkovic was senior vice president at Giesecke & Devrient, leading worldwide Software Solutions from 2009-2015. Before Giesecke & Devrient, Andrej was senior director of software for graphics and multimedia, product integration, customer engineering and customer project management at AMD, which he joined in 1998, then known as ATI. Zdravkovic holds a Bachelor and Master of Science in electrical engineering from Belgrade University, as well as a professional engineer designation with the Professional Engineers of Ontario and Senior Member status with IEEE.

Andrej Zdravkovic

Slobodan Josic

Slobodan is an MTS Software Engineer at AMD, where he takes on a technical lead role for the ROCm on Radeon project. This initiative is dedicated to enhancing AI workload optimization on AMD’s Radeon GPUs. Slobodan earned his Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Novi Sad – Faculty of Technical Sciences and brings nearly eight years of experience in the industry. He loves pushing the boundaries of technology and making top-notch software.

Slobodan Josic

Filip Jankovic

Filip Jankovic is an Engineering Manager at AMD working on the ROCm on Radeon initiative to optimize AI workloads on AMD’s Radeon GPUs. He holds Mater’s degree in Computer Science from University of Nis and has over a decade of industry experience. Filip is passionate about building great, high-achieving teams and delivering high-performance software solutions.

Filip Jankovic

Wolfgang Klein

After his studies of Industrial Engineering and Management at KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany) and ENSGI at Grenoble (France) he started his professional career as IT Consultant at Accenture (Munich, Germany) in 2002. Besides working in large scale IT implementation projects in CRM, supply chain and data domains, he supported multi-national companies in optimization their planning processes. In 2007 he joined Bosch Rexroth in Stuttgart as Senior Consultant and Project Manager in the Data Analytics domain. Since 2021 and with the vision in mind “Maximize the value of data for Bosch” Wolfgang and his worldwide team of 120+ associates provide the technology foundation to foster fast, reliable, and easy access to any commercial data at Bosch. The data platforms under his responsibility hold near real-time data from all major ERP systems at Bosch and are used by ~40.000 users with more than 120.000 data accesses per day. In addition, Wolfgang’s responsibility includes the Bosch Data Marketplace and the Data Product GenAI agent to increase the business value of data products and GenAI-supported data consumption to the next level across Bosch.
Operationalizing GenAI: Turning Enterprise Data into AI Ready Knowledge

Wolfgang Klein

Olena Brandsch

Olena Brandsch is an IT Project Lead for Data Analytics and AI at Robert Bosch GmbH, where she owns, amongst others, the GenAI Talk2Data product and drives strategic initiatives that connect enterprise data, AI technologies, and business value. In this role, she focuses on operationalizing Generative AI and building scalable solutions that make Bosch’s data ecosystem AI-ready. Before leading Data and AI initiatives, Olena began her career in data science research at the University of Hohenheim, applying AI-based sentiment analysis and knowledge graphs to support decision-making in financial markets. Her curiosity about how “machines talk” led her into the Industry 4.0 and IoT startup world, where she helped grow a corporate startup from an idea into a 100-person company, shaping data-driven products that connect industrial systems with actionable insights. Today, she advances innovation with DPAI (Data Product GenAI) — a platform that builds a sustainable data foundation at Bosch and enables Talk2Data at scale, making enterprise data ready for intelligent and trustworthy AI.
Operationalizing GenAI: Turning Enterprise Data into AI Ready Knowledge

Olena Brandsch

Milan Simic

After 17 years in software engineering industry out of which 10 in Microsoft Development Center Serbia he switched career toward education. Now he serves as Director of the Petlja Foundation, an EdTech NGO dedicated to advancing computational thinking and digital skills among young people in Serbia. He is passionate about leveraging technology breakthroughs to empower teacher champions and scale their influence, helping them catalyse change throughout the education system. Milan is a strong advocate for integrating computational thinking as a basic skill for everyone, recognizing its importance in an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping society and demanding new habits of problem-solving and collaboration with technology.
Looping AI into Education

Milan Simic

Behzad Hosseini

Behzad Hosseini is an AI Tech Lead focused on chatbots, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI agents. He designs and deploys practical AI solutions that turn cutting-edge research into real-world applications. At DSC Belgrade, he will share insights on building effective conversational systems and autonomous AI tools.
AI Agents in the Wild: Deploying Models that Adapt and Scale

Behzad Hosseini

Mario Meir-Huber

Demystifying Data Products: From Buzzword to Practical Implementation

Mario Meir-Huber

Bojana Todorovic

Data, Gender and Justice in the Age of AI

Bojana Todorovic

Marko Pantic

Marko Pantic is Head of the Automation and Process Department and a master engineer of organizational sciences, with both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Faculty of Organizational Sciences in Belgrade. He has delivered 100+ projects in the field of business process transformation, applying a wide range of automation solutions from RPA and intelligent automation to AI-driven approaches. His expertise lies in analyzing business processes in depth and identifying the right tools and methods to maximize efficiency, scalability, and innovation. By combining process knowledge with modern automation and AI technologies, Marko helps organizations move beyond incremental improvements toward sustainable, large-scale transformation.
AI-Powered Process Intelligence: The Future of Automation

Marko Pantic

Gabriel Preda

Gabriel Preda, a Principal Data Scientist at Endava, and Google Developer Expert for AI & Kaggle, has a remarkable track record, with 20+ years of experience driving technology products from design to release. He will be joining us from Romania to deliver his talk!
Building AI-Centric Apps with ADK, Gemini & Vertex AI: from Database explorers to Travel assistants

Gabriel Preda

Daniel Pinto Almeida

Daniel Pinto Almeida is the Co-Founder and CEO of Orbit, a product ecosystem designed to help IT professionals and companies grow together through context, options, and clarity. With over 10 years of experience in technology consulting and sales leadership, he previously led Apigee & App Integration at Devoteam, working closely with Google Cloud across EMEA. Daniel has managed complex international projects and supported thousands of IT professionals in unlocking their potential. At Orbit, his mission is to end wasted career potential and shape the future of work, leveraging data and decision intelligence to bridge human talent and enterprise needs.
Decision Intelligence Meets Work: Context, Options, and Digital Twins

Daniel Pinto Almeida

Rui Machado

Rui is a seasoned data leader and O’Reilly author with 15 years of experience designing and leading data-driven solutions across global organizations. He is the cofounder and Chief Product Officer of Orbit Platform, an innovative suite of products connecting talent and companies. Before, He served as VP of Data Engineering at H&M Group and held leadership roles at Meta, Nike, Jumia, and Feedzai, where he scaled data teams and built platforms enabling analytics, AI, and machine learning at enterprise scale. He is also the co-author of Analytics Engineering with SQL and dbt (O’Reilly, 2024) and an invited lecturer on Data & AI topics.
Decision Intelligence Meets Work: Context, Options, and Digital Twins

Rui Machado

Emanuilo Jovanovic

Emanuilo Jovanovic

DSC:X is dedicated to the decision makers. Talks and panels will be centered on how to build Data & AI teams, Data-Driven culture in organizations, how to develop Data & AI products, Data in Cloud.

Jim Sterne

Jim Sterne sold business computers to companies that had not yet owned one in the 1980s, consulted and keynoted about online marketing in the 1990’s, founded a conference and a professional association around digital analytics in the 2000’s, and has lately been advising companies on the adoption of generative AI. His 13 books on Internet marketing include “Artificial Intelligence for Marketing: Practical Applications” (2017) and the soon-to-be published, “The New Science of Customer Relationships: Delivering on the One-to-One Promise with AI.” Sterne’s Marketing Analytics Summit has been running since 2002, and he spent 20 years with the Digital Analytics Association as cofounder and Board Chair Emeritus. Sterne is on the Advisory Board of a variety of startups, the Board of Directors of the Better Business Bureau, and the Editorial Board of the Applied Marketing Analytics peer-reviewed journal. Sterne’s TEDx talk is about leveraging generative AI as a catalyst for innovation.
Adopting Generative AI Capabilities Into the Enterprise

Jim Sterne

Dragan Vucic

Dragan is passionate about applying technology and research in data and business processes, with expertise in banking and IT across diverse roles and responsibilities, from operational to C-level strategic positions. He led the development of several cutting-edge AI/ML/CV/XR products. With a wealth of experience, he specializes in data and process analytics, process management, performance management, and change initiatives. He is Certified Data Engineer by Celonis, Germany, and Internal Control Auditor (CICA) by the Institute of Internal Controls in the USA. Moreover, he achieved the title of European Champion in Internal Auditing in 2021. Currently he has been pursuing a doctorate at the Catholic University of Louvan, Louvain School of Management in Belgium.

Dragan Vucic

Boris Perkovic

​Boris Perkovic is the founder and CEO of Scaletech, a data engineering company focused on building scalable, cloud-based data platforms that turn raw data into meaningful, actionable insights. With over a decade of experience in data engineering and platform design, Boris leads the architecture of complex systems. He ensures they are secure, stable, and built to perform at scale, helping businesses extract value from every byte. His expertise blends deep technical knowledge across tools like DBT, Airflow, Snowflake, Redshift, AWS, and Tableau.
Lost in performance

Boris Perkovic

Ekaterina Bubenko

Ekaterina Bubenko is a Senior Business Analyst at Nordeus, focusing on turning data into actionable insights and strengthening collaboration between business analysts, data scientists, and other data roles. With over a decade of experience in gaming, FMCG, and finance, she combines technical expertise with a business-first mindset. She is passionate about building analytics practices that foster cross-functional teamwork, bridge research and production, and drive measurable product impact.
Behind the Curtain: How Data Roles Collaborate in the AI Era at Nordeus

Ekaterina Bubenko

Siegfried Jaeken

Siegfried Jaeken is part of Accenture Leadership – Data & AI – Gallia, driving innovation and strategic transformation across the region. With a deep focus on data-driven decision-making and AI-powered solutions, Siegfried helps clients unlock value through scalable, ethical, and future-ready technologies. Passionate about bridging business and technology, Siegfried brings leadership experience and a collaborative mindset to accelerate digital maturity and sustainable growth.
Data Doesn’t Lie… But Does It Pay?

Siegfried Jaeken

Mikhail Rozhkov

Product Manager building Nebius AI Platform with 8+ years in ML/MLOps. Previously led Data Science teams and developed MLOps courses completed by 4,000+ professionals. Expert in AI systems design, reproducible ML experiments, and pipeline automation. I’m passionate about helping teams implement efficient AI solutions using open source technologies. Let’s talk about your AI scenarios, explore MLOps architectures, or schedule a demo of Nebius AI Platform.
AI Product Canvas: From Business Goals to Technical Decisions

Mikhail Rozhkov

Predrag Maletic

AI veteran with over a decade of experience in the finance industry, currently leading the AI Products Tribe at Raiffeisen Bank. As an AI Ambassador and former Advanced Analytics Team Lead, I have led agile data science initiatives and data-driven transformations across the organization. Skilled in applying machine learning, deep learning, and GenAI to solve diverse business challenges. Excited to explore how AI will shape the future of life.
Scaling AI in Banking – Our Strategic Journey

Predrag Maletic

Pilar Baltar Abalo

Pilar Baltar Abalo

Petar Zivanov

Petar Zivanov serves as a Sales Manager at ONLYOFFICE (Ascensio Systems d.o.o. Beograd), a globally recognized open-source office software project renowned for its innovation in the online office business, including advancements in AI integration. With extensive experience working in multinational environments, Petar is also a dedicated language enthusiast, constantly expanding his linguistic skills.
AI meets documents: From chatbots to AI-powered editing

Petar Zivanov

Mo Chaara

Mo Chaara

Assem Hussein

Product & Tech advisor with 15+ years of experience launching Commerce, ERP, and data solutions for SAP, Meta, and Tesla across the EU, Asia, and MENA regions. Proven record in scaling SMEs into new markets and ensuring profitability.
Future-Proof Your Business: AI, Market Fit, and the Path to Predictable Profits

Assem Hussein

Paula García Esteban

Passionate about technology and communication, she specializes in Artificial Intelligence, advanced analytics, and data visualization. As a LinkedIn Learning instructor and freelance consultant, she helps individuals and organizations unlock the full potential of their data. A Microsoft MVP in Data Platform & AI Platform and #PBICoreVisuals Community Representative, she actively promotes the strategic use of data. In 2024, she shifted her career focus to better connect professionals with the power of AI and analytics. She also develops courses and educational content for LinkedIn Learning, business schools, universities, and other platforms, making complex concepts accessible to all audiences. Currently, she is working on #TwistDom, an innovative project in the data field. Organized and driven, her mission is to transform information into actionable insights, empowering data-driven decision-making.
Building the Future: The Role of Data Science Teams in AI Agent Development

Paula García Esteban

Rakan Aalsoraye

Rakan Aalsoraye is the Director of Data, AI & Advanced Analytics at Tawuniya, the largest insurance provider in the MENA region as of 2024. He leads enterprise-wide transformation across data strategy, platform modernization, governance, and applied AI — enabling business innovation at national scale. With prior leadership roles at Gulf International Bank, Rakan brings deep expertise in data architecture, analytics, and regulated industry operations across banking and insurance.
AI Readiness in Practice: Building the Foundations for Adoption — with AI Itself

Rakan Aalsoraye

Cryptica delves into the profound impact of AI in Computational Finance. The focus lies in showcasing
practical applications across the Trading, Insurance, FinTech, and Blockchain industries.

Mahmoud Fahmy

Mahmoud Fahmy

Maria Kokiasmenos

Maria Kokiasmenos

Alexandra Tsoy

Alexa Tsoy is a FinTech executive and Head of Product & Services at a global platform. Formerly a retail CEO with 14+ years in leadership, she’s passionate about innovation and cross-industry reinvention. Alexa is an alumna of Stanford GSB (Executive Leadership, 2025) and Harvard Business School (Managing Innovation, 2023), and holds two MBAs in Strategic Management and Finance, along with qualifications in Economics and Engineering

Alexandra Tsoy

Armin Kech

Armin Kech

Jon Dajci

Jon Dajci

Debmalya Biswas

Debmalya Biswas has over 20 years of experience working on AI/ML, Big Data Analytics, Privacy & Security related topics; most recently as Executive Director, AI CoE Lead at UBS, Switzerland. He has previously worked for leading technology companies, e.g., Nokia Research, SAP Research, Oracle, and Swisscom, and led technology development at deep tech startups: Iprova and Darwin Digital. He has authored 50+ patents, 30+ scientific articles, is a regular speaker at leading AI/ML conferences, and is an Evaluation Committee member of multiple EU AI & XR projects. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from INRIA (University of Rennes 1), France.
Agentification: the art of transforming manual processes to an orchestration of AI Agents

Debmalya Biswas

Vit Jedlicka

Vít Jedlicka is the Founder and President of the Free Republic of Liberland, established on April 13, 2015. A graduate of the University of Economics in Prague and the CEVRO Institute, he has been a passionate advocate for liberty since his youth, inspired by thinkers like Bastiat and Rothbard. Under his leadership, Liberland has grown into a global movement with over 780,000 registered citizens in just ten years. Vít has been featured in The New York Times Magazine, USA Today, and on Fox Business Network, and has spoken at major events including Bitcoin Miami, TEDx, ALEC, and the St. Gallen Symposium. He is also the initiator of NFX, one of the largest community-driven internet networks. His mission is to build the freest country on Earth—one where voluntary cooperation, limited government, and blockchain-based governance enable honest people to thrive without unnecessary interference.
Liberland: Building the Freest Nation on Blockchain

Vit Jedlicka

Pandora is the ultimate cross-road between the world of gaming development, AI, and data. Game development studios and organizations are set to present their groundbreaking AI and ML-driven game creation, alongside the revolutionary technologies and trends shaping the Game industry.

DigiHealth focuses on the AI and Data Science application in health, pharma and life sciences. With a primary focus on practical and innovative implementations and cutting-edge technologies already in use today.

Vojislav Stevanovic

Vojislav Stevanovic

Mercedes Pantoja

Mercedes Pantoja

Stefan Milosevic

Stefan Milosevic

Oliver Patel

Oliver Patel

Mo Chaara

Mo Chaara

Alessandro Crimi

Dr. Alessandro Crimi after completing his studies in engineering at the university of Palermo, obtained a PhD in machine learning applied for medical imaging by the University of Copenhagen, and an MBA in healthcare management by the University of Basel. Alessandro worked as post-doctoral researcher at the French Institute for Research in Computer Science (INRIA), Technical School of Switzerland (ETH-Zurich), Italian Institute for Technology (IIT), and University Hospital of Zurich. He is currently a professor for neuroimaging at AGH Krakow.
Neuroimaging analysis, using reservoir computing-based effective connectivity, and interpretable AI

Alessandro Crimi

Jurij Kodre

Jurij Kodre

Vitomir Prostran

Vitomir Prostran is an accomplished Data & BI leader with over 15 years of experience in IT services, banking, insurance, and pharma industries. He currently serves as Data & BI Director at Proton System in Belgrade. He is passionate about building and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. Known for his hands-on approach and collaborative mindset, Vitomir blends technical expertise with leadership acumen to bridge the gap between business and technology. By fostering agile collaboration, he drives strategic data initiatives and oversees the development of scalable data architectures and BI platforms that enable data-driven business decisions, accelerate growth, and support operational excellence.
From Raw Data to Pharma Strategy: The Serbian Market Unlocked

Vitomir Prostran

Mladen Canovic

Mladen Canovic

Peter Vester

Peter Vester

AI:Commerce devlves into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the e-commerce landscape. Learn more about the potential of AI in the retail industry, eCommerce and logistics.

Nikola Riznic

Djordje Petrovic

Djordje Petrovic is Senior Growth Manager in AppDev EMEA team at Google. Having worked with leading enterprise clients across eCommerce, Fintech, RMG, Foodtech & Gaming. He specializes in predictive acquisition, helping businesses scale by applying customer lifetime value models and AI-driven frameworks to their growth strategies. Djordje co-authored a ThinkWithGoogle case study with Delivery Hero on predictive LTV bidding, demonstrating how advanced data science can reshape performance marketing outcomes. With over a decade of experience in digital strategy and analytics, he brings expertise in translating complex data into measurable business impact. At DSC Europe 25, Djordje will share how 1P data can be leveraged for predictive acquisition and lifetime value modelling. This strategy is redefining enterprise growth playbooks and driving sustainable success across eCommerce apps & beyond.
Leveraging 1P Data for AI-Powered High-Value User Acquisition

Djordje Petrovic

Ratko Nikolic

Ratko Nikolic is a Senior Data Scientist and AI Engineer with a Master’s degree in computational finance. He specializes in applying AI to transform e-commerce and digital marketing. Ratko has led large-scale projects for Swiss and European companies, where he designed data pipelines, developed uplift modeling frameworks, and built LLM-powered content generation and product data enrichment systems aimed at improving personalization and automation. His work bridges advanced analytics with practical business outcomes — from smarter audience targeting and recommendation engines to scalable pipelines that optimize campaigns. Alongside his industry impact, Ratko’s academic research explored multi-agent AI architectures for portfolio optimization, equipping him with a strong foundation in risk-aware, decision-driven systems. Today, he focuses on expanding the role of LLM agents in business intelligence and e-commerce, helping organizations unlock measurable value through AI-driven insights, automation, and customer experience innovation.
BI with AI: Automating Business Intelligence Using LLM Agents

Ratko Nikolic

Chitresh Sharma

As a dedicated AI enthusiast and people-oriented leader, I have a deep background in the data domain with proven expertise in data science; data modelling and machine learning. My journey as a Data Scientist and Transformation Leader is fueled by a passion for discovering innovative solutions in the digital and data spheres with 11 patents on algorithms. Having worked in 3 continents; I work as Head of Insights for EU zone with Loreal Paris.
From Data to Delight: Leveraging AI for success for retail sector

Chitresh Sharma

Kamal Jain

Kamal Jain

Rui Machado

Rui Machado

AI:CSI focuses on the world of AI-powered security. Also, cybersecurity and cyber intelligence are the topics that will be discussed.

Dunja Adzic Jovanovic

AI and Cybersecurity: Defending Data in the Era of Generative AI

Dunja Adzic Jovanovic

Eva Benn

Eva Benn

Jovan Bogicevic

Jovan Bogicevic is a Senior Manager at EY, specializing in cybersecurity and IT consulting services, where he leads projects focused on cyber resilience, data privacy, and business transformation across multiple industries. He will be joining us from Serbia to deliver his talk! With extensive experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and client advisory, he combines technical expertise with strategic insight to deliver robust cybersecurity solutions, mentor teams, and guide organizations in navigating complex technological and regulatory landscapes and strengthen their cyber resilience.
Legacy to AI-Driven Defense: Transforming Data Protection

Jovan Bogicevic

Irene Corpuz

Irene Corpuz is a recognized cybersecurity leader and advocate for digital resilience in the Middle East. With a proven track record in governance, risk, compliance (GRC), policy development, and capacity building, she has led initiatives that empower both organizations and communities. As a founding leader of Women in Cyber Security Middle East (WiCSME), Irene champions diversity, equity, and inclusion—mentoring future cyber talent and representing WiCSME at the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE). A passionate advocate for responsible innovation, Irene brings a unique perspective to the intersection of cybersecurity, data science, and emerging technologies. Her work promotes secure, ethical, and resilient data-driven ecosystems—ensuring that AI, quantum, and other disruptive technologies are governed through strong cyber and GRC frameworks. She draws on her expertise to highlight how cybersecurity and policy play a critical role in enabling trustworthy data innovation.
Securing Tomorrow: Governing AI and Quantum in a Data-Driven World

Irene Corpuz

Bassam Maharmeh

Bassam Maharmeh is a cybersecurity executive with nearly 35 years of experience. He is the former President of Jordan’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) led the national cybersecurity agenda, assisted both the government and the private sector improve their cybersecurity posture. He is a retired General and during his military service he served as Jordan Armed Forces’ CISO. He also contributed to the establishment of the first CERT in Jordan and led the National Cybersecurity Program (NCP) from 2013-2017. He worked as a senior consultant for Qatar’s government where he assisted driving the country’s cybersecurity policy and strategy. He earned his Master degree in Computer Security from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, USA.
Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and challenges to Cybersecurity

Bassam Maharmeh

AI x Marketing

Explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the world of marketing — from content creation and automation to data-driven decision-making and business growth. This program dives into practical tools, real-world use cases, and innovative strategies that empower marketers and business leaders to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Danica Soc

Danica Soc is a Data & AI Senior Consultant at Accenture Middle East, based in Dubai. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Economics from Bocconi University and a Master’s degree in Data Science from Politecnico di Milano. Originally from Montenegro, she has spent the last decade pursuing academic and career paths across the USA, Serbia, Italy, and the UAE. In recent years, she has been serving and leading major retail, technology, and telecommunications clients through their digital transformations, helping them shape and execute complex Data and AI projects. Through her expertise in the field, she has been at the forefront of applying Machine learning models and Advanced analytics to transform customer journeys and experience. Passionate about knowledge-sharing and learning, Danica has been actively participating at international summits and exploring responsible AI applications within business acumen.
The Science Behind Marketing: Experimentation meets AI

Danica Soc

Olga Andrienko

Olga Andrienko

Maz Nadjm

Maz Nadjm

Maja Misovic

Maja Misovic je marketing menadžerka u kompaniji BE-terna, odgovorna za marketing kampanje, događaje i sve marketinske aktivnosti za rešenja iz oblasti poslovne inteligencije (BI) i vestacke inteligencije (AI). Posebno je fokusirana na produkt marketing za ALISA AI, BE-ternino rešenje za optimizaciju poslovnih operacija i donosenje odluka zasnovanih na podacima. Na Data Science konferenciji govorice o tome kako BE-terna koristi generativnu AI u svakodnevnom poslovanju – kako na nivou cele kompanije, tako i unutar marketing tima – i podeliće prakticne primere i savete iz prakse.

Maja Misovic

Nemanja Zivkovic

Nemanja Zivkovic is a strategic GTM partner for B2B tech, SaaS, and traditional companies going digital. He’s the founder of Funky Marketing and senior partner at Funky Enterprises LLC, a holding company of senior operators building full-stack growth systems that drive revenue, equity, and expansion. Over the past decade, Nemanja has worked with 120+ companies and 80+ startups across Europe, North America, and the Middle East – including brands like Wix, Deloitte, Vega IT, Generali Group, and NIS Gazprom Neft. His systems consistently deliver measurable results: 3x+ ROI, faster sales cycles, and C-level buy-in. He’s the co-author of the first LinkedIn book in Serbian, a podcast host, and a mentor in programs like Founder Institute, BioSense, and NTP Belgrade. Nemanja is currently building a community of 200+ operators through coaching, workshops, and long-term partnerships. Outside of work, he’s into funk music, hiking, comics, Partizan basketball, and epic fantasy – where many business insights begin.
Beyond the AI Buzz: Building GTM Systems That Actually Scale

Nemanja Zivkovic

Frank Ravanelli

Frank is focused on performance marketing, especially through affiliations and AI marketing. He leads the FOREO Affiliate and AI Marketing team.
Agentic AI: implications for DTC and internal stakeholders

Frank Ravanelli

Tom Winter

Tom Winter is a serial founder and consultant, currently CGO at SEOwind. As both a developer and marketer, he blends the best of both worlds to deliver impactful results. A passionate AI enthusiast, that enjoys sharing his knowledge with others. Loves to be wrong.
Automate or Fall Behind: Build Scalable AI Workflows with Agents

Tom Winter

GAID

How can we harness AI to create a brighter future? You can hear all about it at GAID and explore innovative AI solutions aimed at solving global challenges.

Kaja Kandare

Kaja Kandare is an AI Engineer at Endava with over 12 years of experience spanning data science, data engineering, analysis, and cloud infrastructure. She specializes in building AI-powered applications, including RAG systems, multi-agent frameworks, and scalable Azure-based solutions. Kaja is passionate about solving real-world challenges through AI and driving innovation through collaborative, hands-on development.
LLM as a judge

Kaja Kandare

Aleksandr Sosorev

I am a experienced Engineering Manager with over a decade of experience in leading high-impact software development. My career is defined by transforming engineering teams and processes to meet ambitious business goals. At Delivery Club, I successfully scaled the Android team from 4 to over 30 engineers, while at Tinkoff, I led the redesign of a core e-commerce screen that boosted revenue and conversion by over 45%. My expertise lies in implementing agile practices, optimizing team metrics (e.g., cycle time), and fostering a collaborative culture that drives both technical excellence and sustainable business growth.
How We Merged Two eCom Giants into One Super App and Kept 15+ Million Users Loyal

Aleksandr Sosorev

Gustavo Maia

Gustavo Moreira Maia is the founder and CEO of Colab, one of the world’s leading GovTech platforms, connecting citizens and governments to improve public services. Recognized by the World Economic Forum as a member of the Global Future Council on GovTech & Digital Public Infrastructure, Gustavo has led projects impacting over 20 million people and enabling more than 1 million active users to access public services digitally. He has been at the forefront of applying AI to transform government operations, from proactive service delivery (“Zero-Click Government”) to agentic AI solutions for automating public procurement. A Harvard Kennedy School alumnus in “Creating Collaborative Solutions,” he brings expertise in public value creation, civic engagement, and large-scale digital transformation. Gustavo is also an advisor to the GovTech Fund of KPTL Venture Capital, supporting innovation ecosystems across the Global South.
From Zero-Click Government to Agentic AI: Transforming Public Services at Scale

Gustavo Maia

Emerald De Leeuw-Goggin

Emerald De Leeuw-Goggin

Maria Kokiasmenos

Maria Kokiasmenos

Oliver Patel

Oliver Patel

Francisco Prado Moreno

Francisco A. Prado Moreno is an Industrial Engineer with an MSc. in Quantitative Finance, currently a Model Validation Scientist (a new flavour of data scientist) specialized in Credit Risk Methods at Erste Group. With a strong foundation in data science, he focuses on investigating and reviewing complex data and documentation into actionable insights for models under regulatory scrutiny. His work involves the validation and review of a variety of quantitative models, ensuring their robustness and compliance within regulated financial frameworks. This experience is particularly relevant in the context of the EU AI Act, which emphasizes trustworthy AI and robust risk management for high-risk systems. Francisco is a hands-on practitioner with Python and pySpark, adept at addressing challenges in big data environments. He has a proven track record in driving automation and enhancing model performance standards. His interests lie in the practical applications and evolving landscape of AI and Machine Learning, especially concerning Explainable AI, the potential of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs), and the compliant orchestration of data-driven solutions. Francisco is keen on exploring how quantitative analysis and cutting-edge AI can deliver tangible value while navigating the evolving regulatory landscape, including the principles of data governance, bias detection, and transparency as highlighted in the EU AI Act.
Model Validation in the Age of AI: The IRB-Validation Head Start towards EU AI Act Compliance

Francisco Prado Moreno

Katherine Forrest

Katherine is a former U.S. District Court Judge who now heads the A.I. Group at the global law firm, Paul, Weiss. She has written two books on A.I. and has a third forthcoming; she has also authored numerous articles and hosts a podcast, “Paul, Weiss Waking up with AI”. Katherine also advises companies in all sectors on model and tool development and deployment, litigation, investigations, and governance.
AI NOW: Understanding the Velocity of Change

Katherine Forrest

Djallal Bouabdallah

Laila Kakar is a seasoned director in data science. Over a decade of experience in AI and analytics. Spearheaded award-winning AI applications and digital transformations. Passionate about leveraging data for strategic decision-making.

Djallal Bouabdallah

BREAKOUT SESSION

Jordi Vallverdú

Jordi Vallverdú

Max Talanov

Daniela Spasovska

Daniela Spasovska

Davor Capalija

Davor Capalija is a Senior Fellow at Tenstorrent, where he leads the scale‑out software team and works on software/hardware co‑design. He previously co‑led Tenstorrent’s low‑level programming stack, TT‑Metalium, and has been a public voice on the company’s scale‑out architecture. Before Tenstorrent, he worked in Intel’s PSG on OpenCL‑based deep‑learning acceleration for FPGAs. Davor holds a Ph.D. in ECE from the University of Toronto.
Why Open Scale-Out Wins

Davor Capalija

Jasmina Vasiljevic

Jasmina Vasiljevic, a Senior Fellow at Tenstorrent, is at the forefront of the company’s mission to address the open-source compute demands for software 2.0. She leads the Pathfinding team, a group dedicated to exploring and developing new programming models and prototyping compilation methods. Her expertise in AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) is instrumental in enhancing Tenstorrent’s RISC-V and AI architecture, making it more accessible and user-friendly for AI customers, researchers, and hobbyists. Before joining Tenstorrent, Jasmina held similar roles at Intel and Neural Fabrics, where she honed her skills in AI and HPC. Her experience in these companies has given her a deep understanding of the industry and the technical know-how to drive innovation at Tenstorrent. In addition to her other responsibilities, Jasmina is also in charge of the TT-Metalium software stack. This low-level programming framework is explicitly designed for Tenstorrent’s hardware. It is part of the company’s unique approach of tightly intertwining hardware and software, which sets it apart from other AI startups. TT-Metalium is part of a larger software package that is adaptable, flexible, and supports all toolchains, frameworks, and runtime. Jasmina holds a doctorate from the University of Toronto.
The Open AI Stack You Can Actually Use

Jasmina Vasiljevic

Behzad Hosseini

Behzad Hosseini is an AI Tech Lead focused on chatbots, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI agents. He designs and deploys practical AI solutions that turn cutting-edge research into real-world applications. At DSC Belgrade, he will share insights on building effective conversational systems and autonomous AI tools.
AI Agents in the Wild: Deploying Models that Adapt and Scale

Behzad Hosseini

Dimitar Chukovski

Dimitar Chukovski is a full-stack developer and serial entrepreneur with over eight years of software development experience and more than four years in business management. Throughout his career, he has founded and led multiple profitable startups, and is now fully dedicated to Factum – an innovative AI tool for legal professionals that enables working with multiple legislations simultaneously and even using images as part of legal queries. At 29, Dimitar combines technical expertise and business vision to transform the way legal research is done.

Dimitar Chukovski

Marija Vlajkovic

Eddy Mugwiza

Certified REBT Coach
What really means enough and well done?

Eddy Mugwiza

Vladimir Rodic

What is (not) Burnout and what are the roots of Burnout?

Vladimir Rodic

Elena Menshikova

Data Wizard with a Master’s in Data Science | Python & ML Maestro | SQL & PowerBI Pro | Digital Banking Data Guru. Harnessing the transformative power of data, I bring a Master’s in Data Science and rich experience in international digital banking to the table. My forte? Turning complex datasets into strategic goldmines using Python, Machine Learning, and advanced analytics tools. With a flair for SQL, PowerBI, and a host of data analysis software, I excel in crafting insights that drive decisions. Whether it’s through predictive modeling, data visualization, or meticulous research, I’m all about delivering clear, impactful results. Ready to unlock your data’s potential? Let’s dive in!
AI-Powered Operational Excellence: Revolutionizing Business with GenAI

Elena Menshikova

Matija Dodovic

Matija Dodovic

Stefan Kister

Stefan Kister

TUTORS

VIP WORKSHOPS

Fran Mikulicic

– MBA, Vanderbilt University – Concentrations: Human and Organizational Performance, Strategy – NLP Trainer – Organizational consultant, business mentor, and executive coach – Author, speaker, and trainer

Fran Mikulicic

PANELISTs

Valentin Konja

When Insight Isn’t Enough

Valentin Konja

Natasa Radjenovic Zivanovic

When Insight Isn’t Enough

Natasa Radjenovic Zivanovic

Miroslav Grbovic

When Insight Isn’t Enough

Miroslav Grbovic