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Zadar, Hotel Hyatt Regency 25.-28.03.2026.

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Two-Day Conference: "Croatian Port Days"

Dani hrvatskih luka 2026 - zatvorene prijave

The Zadar Port Authority is hosting the second edition of the “Days of Croatian Ports” conference, which will be held in Zadar at the Hyatt Regency Hotel from March 25 to 28 2026. .

Croatian ports are facing a pivotal period of transformation. Sustainable mobility, energy transition, digitalisation, security, and the relationship between ports and cities are no longer topics of the future — they are shaping the decisions we make today.

For this reason, we invite you to Croatian Port Days 2026, the leading national conference bringing together decision-makers, experts, and key stakeholders of the maritime and port sector in one place.

Why Attend?

To gain insight into the future development of Croatian and European ports
To explore practical solutions, not just theoretical discussions
To be part of a professional dialogue shaping policies and projects
Because networking and knowledge exchange are just as valuable as the programme itself

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What can you expect?

Strategic discussions on the development of Croatian ports
Maritime connectivity of cities and islands as the foundation of sustainable mobility
Energy transition and sustainability in port systems
Digitalisation, OPAS systems, and smart ports
Cruise industry development and passenger flow management
European projects and cross-border port cooperation
Cybersecurity as a growing challenge for critical infrastructure
Blue economy and the future of nautical tourism
The role of ports in cities of the future – the closing theme of the conference

More than a conference

In addition to the professional programme, participants can expect:

Secure your place on time.

Croatia Port Days 2026 are not just a place for discussion – they are a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and creating concrete directions for development.”

Secure your place on time

Registration is open – the number of places is limited.

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Location and Accommodation

The beautiful hotel is located in one of the most architecturally recognizable buildings in Zadar. It is located in the very heart of the city and offers stunning views of the old city center and the Adriatic Sea.

Speakers of the second edition of the conference

Speakers

Agata Dajčić

Assistant,

Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka

Alana Vukić

Director,

Air, Maritime and Railway Traffic Accidents Investigation Agency (AIN)

Alberto Cozzi

Project Manager ,

Port Network Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea (Ports of Trieste and Monfalcone)

Alen Jugović, Ph.D.

Full Professor,

Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Dubrovnik

Antonela Duran

Lieutenant Junior Grade, Commander of the Ship LM-51 “Korčula”,

Croatian Navy

Aziz Güngör

GPH Regional Director | Ege Port Kusadasi GM,

Global Ports Holding

Božena Krce Miočić

Full Professor,

University of Zadar, Department of Economics

Bruno Pavić

CEO,

ProForca, security company

Cezary Majchrowicz

Team Leader the development and deployment of subsea security systems,

NORBIT Oceans

Đani Iglić

Diver,

St. Roko Diving Club

Dario Barbarić

Head of the Department for Security, Development and Maintenance of Port Infrastructure and Environmental Protection,

Dubrovnik Port Authority

Darko Kasap

President of the Supervisory Board,

Lučka uprava Zadar

Darko Plećaš

Head of the Digitalization Department,

Port of Ploče Authority

Denis Vukorepa

Executive Director,

Port of Rijeka Authority

Dino Županović

Full Professor,

Maritime Department of the University of Zadar

Donatan Balog

Maritime Captain | Operations Director,

So&Be LLC

Đoni Štambuk

Deputy GM,

Port of Zadar Authority

Dorjan Cindrić

Project Manager,

Exevio Ltd.

Dragan Šimac

CEO,

Analitix.AI

Duška Kunštek

Director,

Inland Navigation Directorate, Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure

Elena Montironi

Project Manager,

Central Adriatic Ports Authority, Development, Promotion, Statistics, Communication and EU-funded Projects Sector

Ervin Pajić

Captain and professional Master Mariner,

Gordan Perić

CMM | Deputy President,

Marina Association at the Croatian Chamber of Economy

Hrvoje Grancarić

Project Manager,

Interreg VI A Italy - Croatia 2021-2027

Igor Odak

Country Manager, Adria region,

MSC Krstarenja d.o.o.

Igor Tadić

Head of Design Department,

Hidroing d.o.o. Osijek

Iva Horvat

Director,

Osijek Port Authority

Ivan Malik

CEO,

TP Line d.o.o.

Izabela Linčić Mužić

Head of Department,

Administrative Department for Maritime Affairs, Transport and Communications of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County

Izabela Vrtar

Communications Expert,

The Edit

Jelka Tepšić

Advisor to the Mayor of the City of Dubrovnik,

City of Dubrovnik

Josip Marasović

CEO,

Sailboat RC

Josip Mladina

Cruise Ship Captain and Master Mariner,

Carnival Cruise Line

Josip Rukavina

Founder and CEO,

Vectrino

Joško Šupe

Deputy General Manager,

Port of Šibenik Authority

Juraj Bukša

Director of Nautical Department,

ACI d.d.

Krešimir Brckan

Managing Director,

EKONERG KONZALTING Ltd.

Luka Vukić

Associate Professor,

Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Split

Maja Ban

Founder & Director | Vice President,

MYS Yachting | CRO.Y.A. (Croatian Yachting Association)

Maja Jerman Vranić

Director of the Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development Department,

EKONERG - Energy and Environmental Protection Institute Ltd.

Mara Pitaccolo

Senior Project Manager at R&D Project Unit, Strategic Planning and Development Dept.,

Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Marijana Iviček

Head of the Maritime Economy Sector, Directorate for Maritime Affairs,

Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure

Mario Jurčević

Chief Information Security Officer,

KONČAR – Digital

Mario Kružić

Director,

County Port Authority Crikvenica

Mario Marčinko

Co-founder and co-owner,

Applicon Tours

Mario Špadina

CEO and co-founder,

SeaCras

Marko Laco

CEO,

IT odjel d.o.o.

Martina Antunović

Project Manager,

KIP - Intermodal Transport Cluster

Mladen Koturović

Executive Director of General Affairs,

Jadrolinija Rijeka

Mladen Pešić

Director,

ICUA Zadar

Nikica Mikulandra

Head of Port Electrification Sector,

KONČAR Group

Nina Perko, PhD

Director,

Directorate of Maritime Affairs, Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure

Paško Dželalija

Director,

Šibenik Port Authority

Rebeka V. Pevec

General Manager,

Zadar Cruise Port

Renato Oblak

Director,

Rabac Port Authority

Robert Blažinović

CEO,

Jadrolinija

Robert Josip Manestar

Expert in tourism and sports management.,

Saša Radulić

Odašiljači i veze d.o.o.

Stephen Xuereb

Chief Operating Officer,

Global Ports Holding

Tanja Vujnović Kereš

Cluster Manager,

Intermodal Transport Cluster

Theodora Riga

President,

MedCruise

Tomislav Batur, PhD

General Manager,

Lučka uprava Ploče

Tomislav Ivanček

Advisor,

EKONERG KONZALTING Ltd.

Toni Maričević

Head of Sector ,

Maritime Safety Directorate, Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia

Toni Tenjer

Key Account Manager - Senior Specialist,

Odašiljači i veze d.o.o.

Velimir Buturić

Sales Officer,

Marex elektrostroj d.o.o.

Vice Mihanović

Director,

Split Port Authority

Vladimir Šetka

Journalist,

HRT - Radio Zadar

Vlado Frančić

Head of Department of Nautical Science,

University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies

Željko Knežević

Director,

Port Authority Zadar

Registration Fees

The deadline for registering to participate in the conference is February 28, 2026, which is also considered the deadline for paying registration fees.

Regular Price

250 €

VAT is not included in the price.

What is included?

Full access to all conference sessions
Official conference materials
Welcome drink upon arrival
Welcome dinner on March 26, 2026
Working lunches and coffee breaks throughout the two conference days
Closing dinner on March 27, 2026

Sponsorship Package A

3.600 €

VAT is not included in the price.

What is included?

Maximum visibility across all conference promotional channels
Prominent logo placement on the conference website (header and footer), press wall panel, official program, conference materials, and roll-ups
Speaking slot in the conference program
Participation in a selected panel as a guest speaker
Exhibition space in the conference hall lobby
Four (4) complimentary conference registrations
Inclusion of the sponsor in media coverage and official conference communications
Placement of promotional materials in conference delegate packs
Opportunity to arrange B2B meeting with port authority representatives and the conference organizer (upon request)