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croatian port days '26.

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?

Hotel Hyatt Regency Zadar ****

What can you expect?

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.

Hotel Hyatt Regency Zadar ****

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.

Hotel Hyatt Regency Zadar

Speakers of the second edition of the conference

Speakers

Agata Dajčić

Agata Dajčić

Assistant,
Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Rijeka
Alana Vukić

Alana Vukić

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

Alberto Cozzi

Project Manager ,
Port Network Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea (Ports of Trieste and Monfalcone)
Alen Jugović

Alen Jugović, Ph.D.

Full Professor,
Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Dubrovnik
Antonela Duran

Antonela Duran

Lieutenant Junior Grade, Commander of the Ship LM-51 “Korčula”,
Croatian Navy
Aziz Gungor

Aziz Güngör

GPH Regional Director | Ege Port Kusadasi GM,
Global Ports Holding
Božena Krce Miočić

Božena Krce Miočić

Full Professor,
University of Zadar, Department of Economics
Bruno Pavić

Bruno Pavić

CEO,
ProForca, security company
Cezary Majchrowicz

Cezary Majchrowicz

Team Leader the development and deployment of subsea security systems,
NORBIT Oceans
Đani Iglić

Đani Iglić

Diver,
St. Roko Diving Club
Dario Barbarić

Dario Barbarić

Head of the Department for Security, Development and Maintenance of Port Infrastructure and Environmental Protection,
Dubrovnik Port Authority
Darko Kasap

Darko Kasap

President of the Supervisory Board,
Lučka uprava Zadar
Darko Plećaš

Darko Plećaš

Head of the Digitalization Department,
Port of Ploče Authority
Denis Vukorepa

Denis Vukorepa

Executive Director,
Port of Rijeka Authority
Dino Županović

Dino Županović

Full Professor,
Maritime Department of the University of Zadar
Donatan Balog

Donatan Balog

Maritime Captain | Operations Director,
So&Be LLC
Đoni Štambuk

Đoni Štambuk

Deputy GM,
Port of Zadar Authority
Dorjan Cindrić

Dorjan Cindrić

Project Manager,
Exevio Ltd.
Dragan Šimac

Dragan Šimac

CEO,
Analitix.AI
Duška Kunštek

Duška Kunštek

Director,
Inland Navigation Directorate, Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure
Elena Montironi

Elena Montironi

Project Manager,
Central Adriatic Ports Authority, Development, Promotion, Statistics, Communication and EU-funded Projects Sector
Ervin Pajić

Ervin Pajić

Captain and professional Master Mariner,
Gordan Perić

Gordan Perić

CMM | Deputy President,
Marina Association at the Croatian Chamber of Economy
Hrvoje Grancarić

Hrvoje Grancarić

Project Manager,
Interreg VI A Italy - Croatia 2021-2027
Igor Odak

Igor Odak

Country Manager, Adria region,
MSC Krstarenja d.o.o.
Igor Tadić

Igor Tadić

Head of Design Department,
Hidroing d.o.o. Osijek
Iva Horvat

Iva Horvat

Director,
Osijek Port Authority
Ivan Malik

Ivan Malik

CEO,
TP Line d.o.o.
Izabela Linčić Mužić

Izabela Linčić Mužić

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

Izabela Vrtar

Communications Expert,
The Edit
Jelka Tepšić

Jelka Tepšić

Advisor to the Mayor of the City of Dubrovnik,
City of Dubrovnik
Josip Marasović

Josip Marasović

CEO,
Sailboat RC
Josip Mladina

Josip Mladina

Cruise Ship Captain and Master Mariner,
Carnival Cruise Line
Josip Rukavina, Vectrino

Josip Rukavina

Founder and CEO,
Vectrino
Joško Šupe, Dubrovnik Port Authority

Joško Šupe

Deputy General Manager,
Port of Šibenik Authority
Juraj Bukša

Juraj Bukša

Director of Nautical Department,
ACI d.d.
Krešimir Brckan

Krešimir Brckan

Managing Director,
EKONERG KONZALTING Ltd.
Luka Vukić

Luka Vukić

Associate Professor,
Faculty of Maritime Studies, University of Split
Maja Ban

Maja Ban

Founder & Director | Vice President,
MYS Yachting | CRO.Y.A. (Croatian Yachting Association)
Maja Jerman Vranić

Maja Jerman Vranić

Director of the Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development Department,
EKONERG - Energy and Environmental Protection Institute Ltd.
Mara Pitaccolo

Mara Pitaccolo

Senior Project Manager at R&D Project Unit, Strategic Planning and Development Dept.,
Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Marijana Iviček

Marijana Iviček

Head of the Maritime Economy Sector, Directorate for Maritime Affairs,
Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure
Mario Jurčević

Mario Jurčević

Chief Information Security Officer,
KONČAR – Digital
Mario Kružić

Mario Kružić

Director,
County Port Authority Crikvenica
Mario Marčinko

Mario Marčinko

Co-founder and co-owner,
Applicon Tours
Mario Špadina, SeaCras

Mario Špadina

CEO and co-founder,
SeaCras
Marko Laco

Marko Laco

CEO,
IT odjel d.o.o.
Martina Antunović

Martina Antunović

Project Manager,
KIP - Intermodal Transport Cluster
Mladen Koturović

Mladen Koturović

Executive Director of General Affairs,
Jadrolinija Rijeka
Mladen Pešić

Mladen Pešić

Director,
ICUA Zadar
Nikica Mikulandra

Nikica Mikulandra

Head of Port Electrification Sector,
KONČAR Group
Nina Perko

Nina Perko, PhD

Director,
Directorate of Maritime Affairs, Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure
Paško Dželalija, ravnatelj Lučke uprave Šibenik

Paško Dželalija

Director,
Šibenik Port Authority
Rebeka V. Pevec

Rebeka V. Pevec

General Manager,
Zadar Cruise Port
Renato Oblak

Renato Oblak

Director,
Rabac Port Authority
Robert Blažinović

Robert Blažinović

CEO,
Jadrolinija
Robert Josip Manestar

Robert Josip Manestar

Expert in tourism and sports management.,
Saša Radulić

Saša Radulić

Odašiljači i veze d.o.o.
Stephen Xuerebs

Stephen Xuereb

Chief Operating Officer,
Global Ports Holding
Tanja Vujnović Kereš

Tanja Vujnović Kereš

Cluster Manager,
Intermodal Transport Cluster
Theodora Riga, MedCities

Theodora Riga

President,
MedCruise
Tomislav Batur

Tomislav Batur, PhD

General Manager,
Lučka uprava Ploče
Tomislav Ivanček

Tomislav Ivanček

Advisor,
EKONERG KONZALTING Ltd.
Toni Maričević

Toni Maričević

Head of Sector ,
Maritime Safety Directorate, Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia
Toni Tenjer

Toni Tenjer

Key Account Manager - Senior Specialist,
Odašiljači i veze d.o.o.
Velimir Buturić

Velimir Buturić

Sales Officer,
Marex elektrostroj d.o.o.
Vice Mihanović

Vice Mihanović

Director,
Split Port Authority
Vladimir Šetka

Vladimir Šetka

Journalist,
HRT - Radio Zadar
Vlado Frančić

Vlado Frančić

Head of Department of Nautical Science,
University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies
Željko Knežević

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.

VAT is not included in the price.

  • 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.

VAT is not included in the price.

  • 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)

Sponsorship Package B

2.300 €

VAT is not included in the price.

VAT is not included in the price.

  • Logo placement on the conference website, official program, and press wall
  • Participation in a panel as a panelist (subject to the selected topic)
  • Exhibition space in the conference hall lobby
  • Two (2) complimentary conference registrations
  • Inclusion of promotional materials in the conference delegate packs

Hosts of the second edition of the conference

Organizer

Port Authority Zadar - logo
Port Authority Zadar

In collaboration with

ACI - Adriatic Croatia International Club
ACI – Adriatic Croatia International Club
Ruđer Bošković Airport
Ruđer Bošković Airport
City of Dubrovnik
City of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik and Neretva County Tourist Board
Dubrovnik and Neretva County Tourist Board
Dubrovnik Tourist Board
Dubrovnik Tourist Board
The Dubrovnik-Neretva County
The Dubrovnik-Neretva County
SmartSea Powered by SITA
SmartSea powered by SITA

Partners and sponsors

Vectrino
Vectrino
QPort
Qport solutions
Končar
KONČAR
Boreas Maritime
Boreas Maritime
Ekonerg
Ekonerg consulting
SeaCras
SeaCras
OIV
OIV Digital signals and networks
NORBIT Ocenas
NORBIT Oceans
Marex Elektrostroj
Marex Elektrostroj
Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure
Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure
Zadar Cruise Port
Zadar Cruise Port
MedCruise
MedCruise – The Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports
Global Ports Holding
Global Ports Holding
Croatian Chamber of Economy
Port Authority Ploče - logo
Port of Ploče Authority
Port Authority Split - logo
Split Port Authority
Port Authority Šibenik - logo
Port of Šibenik Authority
Port Authority Rijeka - logo
Port of Rijeka Authority
Dubrovnik Port Authority
Dubrovnik Port Authority
City of Zadar
City of Zadar
Zadar County
Zadar County

Last year's partners and sponsors

ACI - Adriatic Croatia International Club
ACI – Adriatic Croatia International Club
Ruđer Bošković Airport
Ruđer Bošković Airport
City of Dubrovnik
City of Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik and Neretva County Tourist Board
Dubrovnik and Neretva County Tourist Board
Dubrovnik Tourist Board
Dubrovnik Tourist Board
The Dubrovnik-Neretva County
The Dubrovnik-Neretva County
SmartSea Powered by SITA
SmartSea powered by SITA
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