The most important business event in the region kicks off in Zagreb this week
Money Motion is once again bringing financial innovation to the heart of Zagreb. On March 27-28, Zagreb Fair will host over 2,000 attendees from more than 20 countries. Organized by leading industry brands- Mastercard, ASEE, Monri, OTP banka, A1 Hrvatska, Croatia osiguranje, and LAQO – the conference will bring together banks, tech companies, regulatory bodies, startups, and investors for key discussions on the future of finance, technology, and society. In addition to three established stages, this year introduces the brand-new Expo Stage and a particularly intriguing Fight Club.
Elephants in the Room: Silicon, Sovereignty, Survival is a headline of this year’s Fight Club
that will tackle the pressing issues often avoided in mainstream discussions but crucial in shaping our future. Inspired by Milton Friedman’s quote that real change happens in times of crisis, when prepared ideas become inevitable, Vedrana Pribičević and Srećko Horvat will go head-to-head in a clash of intellectual perspectives on technology, sovereignty, and survival in a world where power and resources are rapidly shifting. She – a renowned economist and a hard advocate of free markets. He – a philosopher and outspoken critic of capitalism. As digital systems become increasingly intertwined with politics and economics, the question of who controls data and capital is central to understanding the future of society.
The newly introduced Expo Stage will offer a fresh perspective on FinTech, connecting it with sports, strategic thinking, and digital innovation. One of the must-see discussions, “The Future of Sports: Data, Dollars, and Digital Innovation,” will feature Ivan Bešlić and Damjan Rudež.
Bešlić, co-founder of Sofascore, a leading sports analytics platform, will share insights on the role of data in modern sports. Rudež, former NBA player and program director of Sunset Sports Festival, will discuss commercialization and technological trends shaping the sports business.
The topic of strategic decision-making comes into focus through the panel “One Move Ahead: Strategic Thinking in Business, Chess, and Sports,” where Valent Sinković, Hrvoje Fajdetić, Lena Govedarica, and Alojzije Janković will explore how different approaches to decision-making under pressure can be applied to business, sports, and everyday life. Sinković, an Olympic rower and multiple-time champion, Fajdetić, a financial expert and investor, Govedarica, a chess master and entrepreneur, and Janković, an international chess grandmaster, will discuss the key elements of strategic thinking and long-term planning across various fields.
Alongside a rich conference program, Money Motion 2025 will also feature an impressive Expo space of over 2,000 square meters, bringing together more than 30 booths from innovative companies shaping the future of the market. Among them are Backbase, True North, Koios, Adaptivist, Tietoevry, Transaction Systems, Televend, Entrust, and Field39, showcasing their latest technological solutions and digital products.
We are particularly looking forward to panels with top experts on the latest technologies. On the main stage, Tim Rutten, CMO of Backbase, will speak about the strategic implementation of AI in banking, alongside Vjekoslav Bonić, Head of Digital Channels and Conversational AI at Raiffeisen Bank International, Josip Majher, Board Member of HPB, and other leading experts.
On the FinTech 2030 stage, Lan Filipič, Director at Deloitte Consulting, will discuss tokenization and its impact on traditional industries, joined by Jovan Paunović, Director of Treesury, Nikola Škorić, CEO of Electrocoin, and Anina Milanović, Head of the International Cooperation and Development Department at the Securities Commission of the Republic of Serbia
Beyond a content-rich daytime program, Money Motion 2025 will also deliver an exceptional evening lineup, featuring exclusive parties on both conference days with performances by top DJs. The Closing Party promises to be particularly spectacular, with multiple dance floors throughout the night, offering diverse music and an unforgettable finale to the conference.
Tickets for Money Motion 2025 are available via the Entrio platform at a last-minute price of €375.
