LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE

28. May 2026

Ložionica / Belgrade, Serbia

2026

27. May

Challenge

28. May

Forum
30% DISCOUNT TILL 31.DECEMBER 2025.
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29. May

Workshops

Be Part of the Celebration! 10 Years of Leadership Challenge

A jubilee edition of an idea that has, for ten years, connected knowledge, people, and practice.

In the past decade, we have spoken about strategy, leadership, talent development, and vision. We have brought global experts, connected local leaders, opened important topics, and raised questions that did not always have simple answers.

Balkan Business Forum brings together leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are shaping the business culture in the region. Connect with successful individuals and create new business opportunities. With educational workshops, enjoy networking and socializing with other business professionals, exchange ideas, inspiration, and motivation.

Perhaps your next big idea or your next great business connection awaits you at the Balkan Business Forum 2026.

All lectures will be held in English, with simultaneous translation into Serbian.

Register early and be part of this exceptional business experience! Discover for yourself why the Balkan Business Forum is the leading business event in the region, and join our community of leaders.

Welcome to #bbforum2026!

Hein J.M. Knaapen

Managing Partner at CEO.works

Dan Toma

Consulting Partner & Co Founder OUTCOME, Innovation Accounting & The Corporate Startup, Thinkers50 Radar

Levon Hovsepyan

Head of Sourcing and Global Markets, UNHCR

Steven Gream

Head Volleyball Coach, Cowley College, Kansas, USA

Balkiz Sarihan

CEO AAM, AIRBUS
Business Builder, Venture Accelerator

10 years ago, the Balkan Business Forum was launched as a place for those who think differently. Today, a decade later, we gather those who not only think differently, but also shape the business future of this region.

To celebrate the anniversary, at BBForum 2026 we will not only talk about leadership, but also put it to the test.

That is why we invite you to take part in Leadership Challenge 2026, an exclusive challenge designed for companies that want to develop their people, test their capacities, and present to the public a new generation of leaders.

LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE

Be Part of the CHALLENGE!

An opportunity for teams who don’t wait for the future but shape it.

LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE

Be Part of the CHALLENGE!

An opportunity for teams who don’t wait for the future but shape it.

Leadership Challenge Mentors

Suzie Lewis

Founder & Managing Director, Transform for Value
Leadership Challenge Mentor

Mirjana Gomilanović

Executive & Leadership Coach
Leadership Challenge Mentor

Panelists

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How the conference will help you as a business leader

The new era demands new skills, critical knowledge and effective tools from a successful business leader. We carefully selected topics and lectures by the world’s most prominent business experts. At the Balkan Business Forum 2026, we will make sure that, in addition to a wonderful experience, we provide you with applicable ideas and useful tools that will help you become a more successful business leader in the future.

Empowering business strategies

In a world of information overload, leaders rarely find time to explore the newest and most impactful ideas. Our program covers supertrends that will shape our lives in the years to come. Learn to understand the future today—and leverage that knowledge. The company cannot grow if the leaders don’t. Participating in the workshops, together, opens a whole new world for debate, business strategy development and networking!

An inspirational learning experience

Throughout the day, you can focus on yourself and the inspiration, ideas, and networks – we will take care of the rest and make sure it will be an experience to remember. We pay special attention to every detail and strive to make Balkan Business Forum an unforgettable experience that drives you to action, motivates you to think differently and leaves you inspired. Inspiring ideas for extraordinary leaders.

Program hosts

Mirjana Gomilanović

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
FACILITATOR
Executive & Leadership Coach

Vanja Bokun Popović PhD

INSIGHT TALK HOST
Embodied Leadership

Ivana Đokvučić

INSIGHT TALK HOST
Psychologist & Coach

TESTIMONIALS

What makes the Balkan Business Forum so unique? Hear directly from our participants! Their testimonials speak of the inspiration, fresh perspectives, and opportunities that have transformed the way they do business and broaden their hosrizons. Let’s hear what they experienced and why they keep coming back year after year!

Aleksandar Veljković

Jelena Vuletić

Tijana Popovic

Mirjana Gomilanović

Jelena Petrović

Vera Zivkovic

Gordan Lemajić

Alma Lieber

Predrag Petrović

Milica Simić

Team building and networking

Exceptional team building opportunities

Reward and grow your team with a memorable experience & valuable business insights. Empower them to explore new perspectives, inspiration, ideas, and learnings. Balkan Business Forum will be the best TEAM BUILDING for your company! Strong teams with high motivation achieve the best results. When you learn something new together and have the mutual understanding of the future challenges and possibilities, you can create better future for your company. Help your team develop your brand.

Build the most valuable relationships to accelerate your growth

Networking plays a big role in the event and will give you the opportunity to meet the right people who can steer your business & your career in the right direction. More than 70% of the attendees are categorized as C-level. Participating in the workshops, together, opens a whole new world for debate, business strategy development and networking! Your network is your net worth.

Get exposed to the newest ideas

Balkan Business Forum 2026 is a carefully designed event for CEOs, top management, experts in business development and consulting, financial management, business owners, as well as experienced project management, human resources and risk management teams. Balkan Business Forum 2026 offers vital knowledge for your professional, entrepreneurial and personal development. There is nothing more rewarding than enjoying quality, highly ranked business content along with a group of likeminded professionals.

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