Mazin A. Gadir: „AI is tech of today, quantum computing is next generation“
In a world where rapid technological advancements often clash with institutional red tape, the ongoing debate between innovation and bureaucracy took center stage at a panel powered by Q Agency. Titled Innovation vs. Bureaucracy – Who Wins?, the panel brought together industry leaders to discuss the complexities of fostering innovation within structured, often slow-moving, bureaucratic environments. The […]
AI Tools and Deepfakes: The Power of Belief and the Risk of Misinformation
Rodger Werkhoven captivated the audience at the AI.Weekend with his talk, ‘OpenAI: How an Obscure Research Lab Had Google, Microsoft, and Apple Panicking’. In his first visit to Croatia, Werkhoven wasted no time diving into how OpenAI’s rapid rise has reshaped industries and pushed tech giants to rethink their strategies. He humorously addressed common fears surrounding AI, […]
Balancing AI Progress and Regulation: Experts Weigh in on the European AI Act
“We are not happy, but it could have been worse,” answered Daniel Abbou, President of the EU AI Forum, when asked by moderator Milly Doolan, Managing Director at EuroNavigator, for his thoughts on the European AI law that came into force at the beginning of August. Alongside Abbou, the panel on the topic “AI Act is out, what […]
Be an Early Adopter: Adam Silverman on thriving in the AI Automation Landscape
The engaging talk with Adam Silverman, CEO of AgentOps.ai, began with him posing a simple question to the audience: “How many developers are here?” As a large number of hands went up, Silverman smiled and said, “I love Croatia!” This warm interaction set the tone for a dynamic session, where Silverman shared his expertise on the booming […]
Insights from Tobias Zwingmann: Exploring AI Pitfalls and Successes
„Can you give me one big cat? The saleswoman says ‘Sure’ and brings the tiger. Was she wrong? Well, no, she wasn’t because the tiger belongs to the big cat family indeed. You just weren’t precise. The same happens in AI usage“, said Tobias Zwingmann, Co-founder of Rapyd.ai, during his compelling talk titled “How to Fail with AI – and […]
Cybersecurity in the Age of AI: Preparing for the Inevitable Threats
AI and cybersecurity, both extremely popular topics in today’s world, were enough to fill the hall of AI Weekend, where the audience diligently followed today’s lecture. Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent, including attacks on industrial systems such as power grids and ransomware attacks. These attacks can cause significant operational disruptions and financial losses, warns Evanna Hu, CEO of […]
How giants build AI magic
“How many employees will you have to fire because of AI?” the moderator Dina Hrastović, head of native at Telegram, asked, starting the panel discussion with a direct question. Her guests on the panel titled “Behind the Curtain: How Giants Build AI Magic” were Adrian Ježina, CEO of Telemach Hrvatska, and Joško Mrndže, director for the Adriatics region at […]
Photomath story – How to build a globally strong product from a small country
Damir Sabol, who managed to sell his company Photomath to Google, showed at the AI Weekend that it is very possible to create a globally strong brand in a small country like Croatia. This visionary and serial entrepreneur shared with the audience the most interesting moments of his career, which began at the end of […]
Mark van Ryswyk: “Users needs to feel empowered to control their data“
At AI Weekend, Mark van Ryswyk, Ex CPO of Tinder, led an insightful session titled “Keeping it Human in a World Powered by AI”. Drawing on his extensive experience in the gaming industry and tech innovation at both Glu Mobile i Electronic Arts, he explored the evolving AI landscape and posed a critical question: “Are today’s […]
When do product companies bet on AI?
In a dynamic intersection of sports analytics and fintech, Ivan Bešlić, CSO & Co-founder of Sofascore, the world-renowned sports data platform, and Hrvoje Ćosić, CEO of Aircash, a leading mobile wallet app, as industry leaders certainly know how AI is shaping the future of fan engagement and digital convenience. „AI started 10 years ago, we used to […]
