{"id":5856,"date":"2026-01-28T12:30:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/efri.uniri.hr\/?page_id=5856"},"modified":"2026-10-14T14:27:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T12:27:17","slug":"economic-forum-2023","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/efri.uniri.hr\/en\/business-community\/economic-forum\/economic-forum-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic Forum 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first edition of the Forum focused on the business environment, sustainability, and technological transformation <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first edition of the EFRI Business Forum was held on 17 November 2023 at the Hilton Rijeka Costabella hotel. The Forum brought together business leaders, representatives of the public sector, financial institutions, and the academic community to open discussions on key economic topics and challenges shaping the Croatian economy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This inaugural edition laid the foundations for the future development of the Forum as a central platform for dialogue between academia, the business community, and policymakers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thematic Areas<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Business Environment in Croatia<\/strong> <br>The panel analysed the current state and outlook of the business sector, including inflation, investment, competitiveness, and expectations for the upcoming period, with a particular focus on challenges affecting business growth and development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Sustainable Business and ESG Standards<\/strong> <br>Discussions focused on the implementation of ESG criteria, European Union regulatory frameworks, sustainable management practices, and the role of companies in the transition towards a more responsible and resilient economy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Strategic Projects and Development Opportunities<\/strong> <br>This segment addressed major national and regional projects, infrastructure investments, energy transition, digitalisation, and other processes shaping long-term development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Business Transformation through Artificial Intelligence<\/strong> <br>The panel explored applications of artificial intelligence, digital automation, and organisational changes driven by new technologies, with a focus on future trends and challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/efri.uniri.hr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/EFRI-Gospodarski-forum-2023_program.pdf\">Programme of the Business Forum 2023 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Participants and Contribution<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forum participants included experts from the business sector, academia, regulatory institutions, and local government. The panels provided analytical insights, showcased best practices, and offered diverse perspectives on key economic issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Forum established a foundation for regular annual exchange of knowledge and experience, confirming the importance of connecting academia with the business sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Strategic Outcomes of the 2023 Edition<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>establishment of a new platform for annual dialogue on economic topics, <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>strengthening cooperation between the business sector, academia, and the public sector, <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fostering open discussion on technological, regulatory, and developmental changes, <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>contributing to a better understanding of the business environment and economic trends in Croatia. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first edition of the Forum focused on the business environment, sustainability, and technological transformation The first edition of the EFRI Business Forum was held on 17 November 2023 at the Hilton Rijeka Costabella hotel. 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