“Croatia We Need”: Productivity and economic competitiveness take center stage

Productivity is at the center of Croatia’s economic debate as business leaders, institutions and policymakers gather for the ninth “Croatia We Need” conference.

Organized by Večernji list at the Vina Belje winery in Kneževi Vinogradi, the event brings together representatives of the business community and decision-makers to discuss the country’s economic challenges and opportunities. The focus comes as Croatian companies face rising costs, global uncertainty and pressure to strengthen their competitiveness.

Participants are examining how new technologies and digital transformation could increase productivity and efficiency. They are also discussing how geopolitical changes are affecting companies and the wider economy.

Večernji list editor-in-chief Dražen Klarić is opening the conference with a welcome address. Martina Dalić, chairwoman of Podravka’s management board, will address participants, followed by an introductory presentation from Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tomislav Ćorić.

The central panel includes Dalić, Atlantic Grupa executive Emil Tedeschi, Žito grupa executive Marko Pipunić and Bosqar Invest executive Stjepan Orešković. Večernji list deputy editor-in-chief Mislav Šimatović will moderate the discussion.