As part of the legendary Weekend.19, Rovinj will once again host the most significant visionaries and tech experts, but under a new, more ambitious name: Tech.Weekend. Following last year’s successful AI.Weekend, which brought artificial intelligence into the regional mainstream, Tech.Weekend is now expanding its horizons to the entire technological ecosystem that defines every industry today, without exception.
Tech is no longer just for the IT sector – it’s for everyone
The main premise of Tech.Weekend is that “non-tech” companies no longer exist. Every bank, supermarket, hotel, or agency is a technological system at its core; therefore, this festival is not intended exclusively for developers.
Tech.Weekend Program Director Nikola Pavešić—who brings extensive international experience from Infobip and the Japanese Nikkei, as well as major global conferences like Pioneers Asia and Infobip Shift—emphasizes that technology has permeated every pore of society. “Tech.Weekend is where the most significant visionaries and experts shape the future. Today, every organization is a tech company—from ministries to factories. Whether you are a business professional, an innovator, or simply a user, here you will discover how technology will impact your life over the next five, ten, or even twenty years,” says Pavešić.
Global names on the Rovinj stage
The Tech.Weekend program will host leaders who have turned their visions into global successes. Among the first confirmed names are Ivan Burazin and Moaffak Ahmed. Ivan Burazin—an icon of the regional tech scene, founder of Codeanywhere, and the creator of Shift—now serves as the CEO of the startup Daytona. Having recently closed a $24 million Series A investment round, Daytona is redefining how the world’s largest corporations develop software. Joining him in Rovinj is Moaffak Ahmed, a serial entrepreneur known as the “good spirit” of the Finnish startup scene. As one of Europe’s most influential angel investors and a key figure behind the Finnish tech miracle, Ahmed brings invaluable insights into building and financing companies that change the world.
Topics shaping tomorrow: From AI agents to defense and education
Through dynamic discussions, the festival will shake up key trends that are moving from science fiction to business reality. Participants will learn where we are headed after the first wave of AI and what the new era of AI agents brings. In the domains of finance and healthcare, discussions will range from stablecoins to life-saving personalized therapies.
Special focus will be placed on the automation of defense systems and the issue of digital sovereignty, as well as the urgent need to modernize an education system currently stuck in the last century. With deep dives into concepts like venture capital and the sharing economy, Tech.Weekend at Weekend.19 offers invaluable networking with visionaries who are literally building the future.
In true “Weekend” fashion, top-tier entertainment will not be in short supply. This is the core value of the Weekend.19 format: it brings together leaders from all spheres of business, allowing participants to socialize and exchange ideas in a relaxed atmosphere. It is important to note that a Tech.Weekend ticket grants access to the entire Weekend.19, including all halls and parallel festivals. This provides a unique opportunity to explore the latest trends in tech, media, marketing, business, finance, health, and education, all in one weekend.
1+1 Gratis Offer Interested participants can take advantage of a special offer: buy two tickets for the price of one until February 22nd. More information about this offer and program details can be found on the official festival website and on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
