This year’s 5th jubilee Split Tech City Festival brings another exciting addition: on September 4th, just one day before the festival, the first Innovate Split Conference will take place at the Technology Park Split, organized by the Split Development Agency (RaST).

This brand-new flagship event is designed to connect local innovators with international investors and experts.

Over 30 Speakers From Eight Countries

The conference will host more than 30 speakers from eight countries, combining the best of both worlds: local startup stories and global expertise.

Startup Panels With Local Stars

One of the highlights will be the showcase of local talent, presenting their innovations. Among those taking the stage are Irena Šoljić (Metabelly), Ante Gojsalić (SplxAI), Josip Volarević (dReader), Miljenko Baković (Reeinvent), Ivan Lovrić (WORKSPACE), Neno Dodig (Apex Academy), Darko Majić (Marteching Solutions), Marsel Čuljak (ENGASCO) and many other startups and scale-ups from the region.

Each panel is designed to deliver practical, real-world value. Topics include:

• Fundraising strategies with Luka Sučić (Meta Change Capital) as moderator
• Digital transformation case studies led by Mateo Perak (Profico)
• IoT development under the guidance of Dario Boras (Parklio)
• Platform growth strategies with Jozo Petrović (Osiguraj.me)
• Commercializing research presented by Petar Roje (Technology Transfer Office, University of Split)

International Experts

The international dimension of Innovate Split is equally impressive.

• Cosmin Ochisor (GapMinder VC) will share insights on investments in the CEE region.
• Keith Wallace (Hivos Investments) will discuss impact investing.
• Phoebe Tseng (Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan) will present global trends in technology transfer.
• Tamas Szeker (iScale Hub) and Arjan Goudsblom (Preneurz.Amsterdam) will focus on developing local startup ecosystems from a European perspective.

Networking and Community

A major emphasis will be placed on networking opportunities, offering attendees a relaxed setting to connect with entrepreneurs, startups, and investors.

The evening gathering will also serve as the perfect bridge into the Split Tech City Festival, creating a smooth transition between the two major events.

Split’s First “Tech Week”

Innovate Split is jointly organized by the Technology Park Split, University of Split, and HAMAG-BICRO, with Split Tech City as the event partner. Together, they are establishing Split’s first true “tech week” — from exclusive business panels at the Technology Park to inspiring community stories at Bačvice.

Event Details

The first Innovate Split Conference will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Technology Park Split. Tickets are available on the official Technology Park Split website and Entrio.hr, but space is limited.

For those attending the Split Tech City Festival on September 5th and 6th, Innovate Split offers the perfect opportunity for business networking the day before — and the ideal warm-up for two days of tech inspiration by the sea.