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Key topics of the conference
Istria Connect brings together key experts from the business world, tourism, technology, and local government to discuss labor market challenges, seasonal employment, and the future of the workforce. Through panel discussions and expert lectures, the conference provides concrete solutions for employers, decision-makers, and all those interested in the labor market in Istria.
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Tourism and employment
How to solve the challenges of seasonal work and find qualified workers?
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Local economy
How to improve the labor market and attract young talents to Istria?
Technological changes
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Can AI and digitization improve recruitment and HR processes?
Featured Speakers
Conference schedule
10:00 - 10:10 | Welcome and opening
🔹 Denis Prenkaj, organizer - CEO D. Poslovi
Topic: "Why did we launch ISTRIA CONNECT and what do we want to achieve?"
10:20 - 10:30 | Welcome - Istrian Development Agency
🔹 Boris Sabatti, organizer - director of IDA (Istrian Development Agency)
Topic: "The role of IDA in promoting employment and economic development of Istria"
10:40 - 10:50 | Mayor of Pula
🔹 Filip Zoričić, Mayor of Pula
Topic: "The importance of local administration in supporting employment"
Filip Zoricic
Mayor of Pula
Boris Sabatti
organizer - director of the Istrian Development Agency
Denis Prenkaj
organizer - CEO D.Poslovi
10:50 - 11:30 | Panel 1 - ISTRIA AS A REGION OF OPPORTUNITIES: How can local government stimulate employment and development?
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11:45 - 12:30 | Panel 2 - TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY: How to attract and retain workers?
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13:20 - 14:00 | Lunch break and networking
11:30 - 11:45 | Coffee break and networking
12:35 - 13:20 | Panel 3 - YOUTH AND EDUCATION: How to prepare students for the labor market?
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14:00 - 14:45 | Panel 4 - DIGITALIZATION, AI AND THE FUTURE OF WORK IN ISTRIA
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15:00 | Conclusion and closing of the conference
The program may be subject to minor changes depending on the confirmation of participants.
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Address
Marka Marulića Street 5
Pula
Contact number:
+385 91 636 9531