Niš – Where Ideas Meet the Future
The 10th anniversary edition of the Forum of Advanced Technologies brings together industry leaders, decision-makers, technology companies, researchers, investors, public institutions, and international experts with a shared goal: to shape the future of industry through the exchange of knowledge, experience, and strategic partnerships.
Over the course of two days, the Forum features strategic discussions, real-world examples of advanced technology implementation, the latest market trends, and valuable networking opportunities with key players from the innovation ecosystem.
FOCUS 2026
The 10th Forum of Advanced Technologies, under the theme TechIntelligence: Transforming Industry for the Intelligent Age, will explore how artificial intelligence, digitalization, and advanced technologies are reshaping the future of industry.
The TechIntelligence concept represents the intersection of technology and strategic thinking—the ability of organizations to anticipate change, embrace innovation, and transform it into sustainable growth, long-term resilience, and competitive advantage. Through thought-provoking discussions and real-world case studies, the Forum will address key questions such as how to successfully implement digital transformation, how artificial intelligence enhances business processes, how meaningful collaborations between industry and startups are created, and which skills and leadership capabilities are essential in an era of rapid technological change.
Through keynote presentations, strategic panel discussions, hands-on sessions, live technology demonstrations, B2B meetings, and a comprehensive networking program, the Forum will bring together company executives, decision-makers, innovation leaders, industry representatives, startups, investors, researchers, public institutions, and emerging talent. Together, they will create an environment that fosters knowledge exchange, strategic partnerships, and the development of new business opportunities.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Over the past decade, the Forum of Advanced Technologies has grown into one of the leading conferences dedicated to innovation and advanced technologies in Serbia and the wider region.
Since its inaugural edition, the Forum has brought together leading national and international companies, researchers, startups, investors, public institutions, and members of the academic community, creating a platform for knowledge exchange, the presentation of emerging technologies, and the development of strategic partnerships.
Through ten years of continuous growth, the Forum of Advanced Technologies has become one of the flagship events that have positioned the city of Niš as a recognized regional hub for innovation and technological development. Each year, it reaffirms its role as a meeting point where industry, academia, and entrepreneurship come together, giving rise to new collaborations, innovative projects, and business opportunities.
The 10th anniversary edition continues this mission by bringing together the leaders shaping the future of industry and technology, while creating a platform for discussions on the challenges and solutions that will define the next decade of technological and industrial development.
The Forum of Advanced Technologies is organized by the Science and Technology Park Niš, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia – Regional Chamber of Commerce for the Nišava, Pirot and Toplica Districts, the Serbian Economists Association, the National Employment Service, the NiCAT Cluster, NALED, and the Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, and Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the University of Niš.
The Forum is financially supported by the City of Niš, the Serbian European Digital Innovation Hub on AI (S4AI_HUB) project, co-funded by the European Commission – DG CONNECT, with additional funding provided through the Scaling the Regions (RESCALE) project under the Interreg IPA Cross-Border Cooperation Bulgaria–Serbia Programme.
Why Attend FNT?
The Forum brings together business leaders, decision-makers, government representatives, researchers, investors, and technology experts, creating a unique environment for meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships.
Gain valuable insights into artificial intelligence, digital transformation, automation, data-driven business, green transition, and other advanced technologies through industry case studies, practical examples, and success stories from leading companies.
FNT serves as a platform where industry, academia, public institutions, and the technology sector come together to foster collaboration, attract investment, and drive innovation.
Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, B2B meetings, and networking sessions, participants explore the challenges, opportunities, and solutions shaping the future of industry.
Renowned speakers from Serbia and abroad will share their expertise, strategies, and business models that are defining today's technological landscape and driving the future development of industry.
MAIN STAGE
Sreda, 16. septembar 2026. Četvrtak, 17. septembar 2026.
Conference Rooms
KEYNOTE 1
Europe’s Intelligent Decade: Competitiveness in the Age of AI
PANEL 1
From Digital Transformation to Intelligent Industry
PANEL 2
Smart specialization: Regional Platform for Innovation and Competitiveness
KEYNOTE 2
AI and the Next Industrial Era: A U.S. Perspective on Technology, Innovation and Competitiveness
PANEL 3
From Messaging To Payments: How Does a New Service on Viber Advance Ways of Using Instant Payment Services in Serbia?
Fireside Chat | Securing the Intelligent Age: Cyber Resilience for Industry and Critical Infrastructure
PANEL 4
STP Alliance-From Niš to Southeast Europe: Building Connected Innovation Ecosystems
KEYNOTE 3
From Start Up Strategy to Innovation Economy-Serbia Next Growth Chapter
PANEL 5
From Digitalization to AI: SMEs in the Intelligent Age
PANEL 6
AI Factories and EDIHs: Reducing the Risk of Innovation
Opening / Intro Session
From Awareness to Transformation: How Companies Start the Journey
PANEL 1
AI & Future Skills: Building Competencies for the AI Era
PANEL 2
Financing Digital Transformation: The Role of Banks and the State
PANEL 3
How to Finance Your Transformation Roadmap
Panel 4
From Pilot to Implementation: How to Make Innovation Work in a Company
Show me the posibilities
Pronađite sledeću priliku za svoj startap!
Show Me the Possibilities okuplja različite programe, inicijative i mogućnosti koje startapima mogu pomoći da ubrzaju razvoj – od programa podrške i partnerstava, do internacionalizacije, pristupa novim tržištima i povezivanja sa relevantnim ljudima i organizacijama iz startap ekosistema.
Fokus nije samo na predstavljanju programa, već na tome da startup prepozna koja prilika je relevantna upravo za njega i fazu razvoja u kojoj se nalazi.
Show me the money
Show Me the Money je investicioni segment Startup zone namenjen direktnom povezivanju startapa sa VC fondovima kroz strukturisan i ciljan format.
Umesto slučajnog networkinga i pokušaja da investitora „uhvatite u prolazu“, ovaj format omogućava startapima da prvo saznaju ko su investitori, u koje faze i industrije ulažu i kakve timove traže, a zatim da razgovaraju 1:1 sa potencijalno relevantnim investitorom.
MEET THE INVESTORS 14:30–14:50
INVESTOR OFFICE HOURS 14:50–16:30
Students Take the Stage: Find Your Community, Create Your Opportunity
U okviru 10. Foruma naprednih tehnologija biće organizovan poseban prostor za B2B sastanke uživo, namenjen direktnom povezivanju kompanija, partnera, institucija i drugih učesnika Foruma.
Sastanci se, naravno, mogu organizovati sa bilo kim i na bilo kom mestu tokom Foruma. Za učesnike koji žele strukturisano okruženje namenjeno poslovnom povezivanju, biće obezbeđen poseban B2B prostor na III spratu NTP Niš.
B2B sastanci biće dostupni oba dana Foruma, 16. i 17. septembra, od 12:00 do 15:00 časova, u unapred definisanim slotovima od po 20 minuta.
Registracija za Forum i zakazivanje B2B sastanaka dostupni su putem FNT 10 registracione platforme.
Iskoristite FNT 10 ne samo da čujete nove ideje, već i da upoznate ljude sa kojima ih možete pretvoriti u nove poslovne prilike i saradnje.
Povežite se sa budućim članovima svog tima.
U okviru Foruma biće održan i Specijalizovani virtuelni sajam zapošljavanja, u organizaciji Nacionalne službe za zapošljavanje – Filijala Niš.
16. septembar 2026.
10:00–14:00
Virtuelna platforma: nsz-virtuelnisajam.rs
Virtuelni sajam predstavlja priliku za kompanije da predstave svoje poslovanje, otvorene pozicije i potrebe za novim članovima tima, kao i da direktno stupe u kontakt sa zainteresovanim kandidatima.
Komunikacija sa kandidatima odvija se putem četa na virtuelnom štandu kompanije, a za učešće je dovoljna osnovna računarska oprema. Tokom trajanja sajma, kompanije je potrebno da obezbede prisustvo najmanje jednog predstavnika koji će biti dostupan kandidatima za razgovor i dodatne informacije.
Pridružite se sajmu i iskoristite priliku da pronađete nove talente za svoj tim.
PANEL 1
Driving Innovationn, Technology Transfer and Industrial Transformation
PANEL 2
EXPO 2027: Building the Future Through Innovation, Business and Global Partnerships
KEYNOTE 1
From Transformation to Impact: Building the Intelligent Economy of Tomorrow ili
Beyond Technology: Leading in an Uncertain World
PANEL 3
Academia as an Innovation Engine: From Knowledge to Impact
Awards Ceremony
Celebrating Excellence: Innovators, Leaders & Future Makers
PANEL 4
Labour intelligence:Transforming industry for The Intelligent Age
PANEL 5
From Diploma to Deployment: Educating Talent for the AI Economy
PANEL 6
Beyond Borders: AI Transforming Industry, Education and Society
Panel 2
Building Value: Preparing Companies for Investment, M&A and the Next Growth Stage
Panel 3
From Challenge to Competitive Advantage: Test Before Invest for SMEs
U okviru 10. Foruma naprednih tehnologija biće organizovan poseban prostor za B2B sastanke uživo, namenjen direktnom povezivanju kompanija, partnera, institucija i drugih učesnika Foruma.
Sastanci se, naravno, mogu organizovati sa bilo kim i na bilo kom mestu tokom Foruma. Za učesnike koji žele strukturisano okruženje namenjeno poslovnom povezivanju, biće obezbeđen poseban B2B prostor na III spratu NTP Niš.
B2B sastanci biće dostupni oba dana Foruma, 16. i 17. septembra, od 12:00 do 15:00 časova, u unapred definisanim slotovima od po 20 minuta.
Registracija za Forum i zakazivanje B2B sastanaka dostupni su putem FNT 10 registracione platforme.
Iskoristite FNT 10 ne samo da čujete nove ideje, već i da upoznate ljude sa kojima ih možete pretvoriti u nove poslovne prilike i saradnje.
Location
A modern venue designed to bring together technology, industry, and academia. All conference halls, workshops, and networking activities are conveniently located under one roof.
