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Aleksandar Rodić graduated in 1985 at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Belgrade and received master and doctoral degrees from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade, in 1992 and 1998, respectively. Since 1987, he is with the Robotics department of Mihjalo Pupin Institute, Belgrade, whose Head of department currently is and vice-president of the Institute’s Assembly. He was elected a scientific advisor in 2009. Professor Rodić’s primary research interests are in the fields of robotics, control engineering, artificial intelligence, remote operated intelligent systems, smart agriculture, etc. He is a visiting professor at the University of Révinion (France) 2004-2014 and at the University of Technology in Anhui (Republic of China) from 2014-2019. He is a professor of Doctoral Studies at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering in Belgrade and is a member of the Advisory Board for Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology in the period (2011-2016) as well Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Software (2017-2026) with the Ministry Science, Technological Development and Innovation of Republic of Serbia.

Dr. Željko Santoši je docent na Departmanu za proizvodno mašinstvo, Fakulteta tehničkih nauka, Univerziteta u Novom Sadu. Njegova primarna oblast istraživanja je vezana za proizvodno mašinstvo, 3D digitalizaciju i reverzibilno inženjerstvo, sa posebnim fokusom na primenu ovih tehnologija u industriji, medicini i očuvanju kulturnog nasleđa. Intenzivno se bavi razvojem i optimizacijom fotogrametrijske metode za beskontaktnu 3D digitalizaciju, naročito u kontekstu rekonstrukcije objekata koji nemaju izraženu vizuelnu teksturu.Takođe, bavi se rešavanjem kompleksnih izazova u oblasti reverzibilnog inženjerstva – od preciznog prikupljanja podataka 3D skeniranjem do procesiranja oblaka tačaka i poligonalne mreže u upotrebljive CAD modele

Kosta Jovanović (1986, Čačak) is an Associate Professor at the University of Belgrade – School of Electrical Engineering (ETF). He completed elementary school, Grammar School Čačak and the study programme Electrical and Computer Engineering at ETF as the best student in the class. He obtained his PhD degree in Robotics in 2016 and gained his professional experience in various institutions, such as SMS Siemag (2009), Technical University of Munich (2010) and DLR Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics (2013), all in Germany. He is an alumnus of DAAD and Foundation dr Zoran Đinđić. He is the head of the ETF Robotics Laboratory, and he has led 4 Horizon Europe/2020 projects in robotics at ETF and collaborated with leading robotics research labs in Europe (ETH Zurich, Imperial College London, DLR, Fraunhofer, TUM, Politecnico Milano, DTI, VTT, etc.), 5 EU projects of innovations in collaboration with companies in Serbia (Galeb, ABB, Servoteh, Ivamax, Vision Equipment, Concept Line, etc.) and 2 projects funded by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia. His research interests are human-robot collaboration and the application of robots and AI in human-centred Industry 5.0. He has published papers in the most reputable robotics journals (IEEE RAM, IEEE RAL, IJRR, Computers & Education, etc.). He is devoted to providing engineering students with hands-on experience on cutting-edge technology in the lab at the graduate level and for international research collaboration at the postgraduate level. Kosta Jovanović served as a vice-dean for collaboration with industry at ETF from 2018-2022. He has been honoured with numerous awards: scientific achievements at conferences in Serbia, Germany, and Italy, the American Chamber of Commerce in Serbia, the City of Belgrade, the Nikola Tesla Foundation, and the University of Belgrade. He participates as a consultant in programs for industry-academia cooperation and vocational training funded by GIZ and EBRD. He coordinates ETF activities in collaboration with the MK Foundation for the Palace of Science project, which represents one of the most substantial private-sector investments in education in the region.

Profesor dr Gordana Čolović, doktor industrijskog menadžmenta, na čelu je agencije SE-ERGO čije konsultantske usluge pored poslovnog savetovanja omogućavaju ergonomsko oblikovanje i normiranje radnih mesta u cilju očuvanja zdravlja zaposlenih i povećanja profitabilnosti. Objavila je 13 knjiga (3 na engleskom jeziku), preko 160 stručnih i naučnih radova, autor je poglavlja u 2 međunarodne monografije (Australija i Kina). Njene monografije o ergonomiji, strategijskom menadžmentu i tehnološkim procesima su obavezni udžbenici na mnogim svetskim univerzitetima.

Bojan Ivanc je glavni ekonomist GZS, direktor Inštituta za strateške in gospodarske raziskave d.o.o. (ISGR d.o.o.), član NS NLB Skladi, član sveta CMSR (Center za mednarodno sodelovanje in razvoj) ter podpredsednik CFA društva Slovenija. Njegove naloge so oblikovanje gospodarskih napovedi ter podpora GZS pri socialnem dialogu, nacionalnih in sektorskih politikah. V preteklosti je delal kot finančni analitik v dveh bankah. Je reden kolumnist Dela in Financ, objavlja pa tudi članke v Bančnem Vestniku, strokovni reviji za bančništvo. Je član strateškega sveta za makroekonomska vprašanja

Rok Pahič je diplomiral na Fakulteti za strojništvo Univerze v Mariboru. Doktorat je opravil na Inštitutu Jožef Štefan s področja uporabe globokih nevronskih mrež v robotiki. Zaposlen je v podjetju Marovt d.o.o. oziroma hčerinskem podjetju Moderne tehnologije d.o.o. Dela na področju razvoja napredne robotske manipulacije z industrijskimi roboti.

Gašper Muhič je prodajni inženir v podjetju FANUC Adria d.o.o., kjer se osredotoča na rešitve s področja CNC tehnologije in digitalizacije proizvodnih procesov. Sodeluje s podjetji na področju CNC obdelovalnih strojev, robotskih sistemov ter uvajanju IoT platform. Z vpeljavo naprednih proizvodnih tehnologij pomaga izboljšati učinkovitost, sledljivost in stabilnost proizvodnje

Marko Grilc je inženir industrijske avtomatizacije, strojnega vida in kontrole kakovosti z več kot 15 leti izkušenj. V podjetju INEA je vodja ekipe za strojni vid in vodja projektov. Njegove izkušnje na domačem in mednarodnem trgu obsegajo tako razvojne kot komercialne projekte. Med drugim je vodil projekte implementacije kontrole kakovosti katalitičnih nanosov s strojnim vidom za proizvodno multinacionalko z več kot 50 lokacijami, razvoj celice za strojni vid z rentgenskimi žarki ter preverjanje površinskih napak na plastičnih kosih s pomočjo umetne inteligence.

Marta Dziarnowska combines an analytical background with strategic market expertise to identify and engage top-tier beneficiaries for manufacturing projects funded by the European Commission. Holding a PhD in social sciences, she applies rigorous research methodologies and data-driven planning to map complex industrial markets and pinpoint high-value project partners. With extensive experience in European projects, Marta bridges the gap between EC frameworks and the manufacturing industry through expert stakeholder management. Her ability to lead teams and develop targeted dissemination strategies ensures not just the identification of beneficiaries, but the successful cultivation of long-term partnerships.

Sales Manager – HIPROJECT d.o.o. Experienced Sales Manager with more than 17 years of experience in sales of technological equipment and project management across various industrial sectors: – Heat treatment and automation – over 8 years of experience in this field (working now) – Photovoltaic sector – 3 years (working in the past) – Waste-to-energy sector – 3 years (working in the past) – Smart and complex building management – 3 years (working in the past) Education: University Degree in Economic Engineering (University of Maribor) E-mail: [email protected]

Tomas Petrovič je elektroinženir in direktor podjetja Tokrun. Posveča se razvoju sodobnih tehnoloških rešitev ter prinaša nov vpogled v razvoj robotike. S svojim delom povezuje inženirsko natančnost, inovativno razmišljanje in razumevanje prihodnjih izzivov avtomatizacije. S tem kvalitetami tudi vodi podjetje v smer hitrega in učinkovitega reševanja problemov. Tomas Petrovič is an electrical engineer and CEO of Tokrun. He is dedicated to developing modern technological solutions and brings new insights into the development of robotics. His work combines engineering precision, innovative thinking, and an understanding of future automation challenges. With these qualities, he leads the company in the direction of quickly and efficiently problem solving.

Meet Alfred Larsson, Sales Manager and leader of the Sales & Business Development team at Agile Robots. With extensive experience and a strong technical background in industrial automation and robotics, Alfred brings a global perspective and deep expertise in diverse automation technologies. He looks forward to sharing how Agile Robots is bridging the gap between AI and robotics, and how advanced robotics are unlocking new possibilities in automation.

Regional Business Development Manager working in akYtec an automation equipment production company. Responsible for business development of new markets, client relations and sales, managing key clients, coordinating with distributors, building long-term business relationships with partners, lead generation, market and product research with focus on the European market. Professional with more than 5 years of experience in Business Development and Consulting in the US and European markets with a strong focus on the automation machinery, BMS and HVAC industry.