In a world where technology is transforming business faster than ever before, companies can no longer afford to be passive observers. The pace is relentless, the shifts are seismic, and missing the next wave can be fatal.
Just look at Apple.
Once the gold standard for innovation, it’s now being called “late to the AI game.”
- Siri has fallen behind.
- AI developers are flocking to more agile startups.
- Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI are pulling ahead.
If a tech titan like Apple can miss the shift, what does that mean for the rest of us?
Enter Podim 2025: where forward-looking leaders plug into the future
Podim 2025 is built for executives and leadership teams who don’t want to just watch the future unfold — they want to shape it.
It’s not just a conference — it’s a high-impact gathering of 1,000+ participants from the regional tech ecosystem, including startups, scaleups, investors, established companies, and ecosystem builders from across the Alps-Adriatic and Western Balkans.
Here’s why top managers and innovation-focused leaders are joining us this May in Maribor.
3 reasons why top leaders are coming to Podim 2025
1️⃣ New knowledge – from those leading the change
2.5 days of actionable insights with 60+ international speakers
Stay ahead of the curve with insights from some of the world’s most influential companies, Stripe, Synthesia, Bugatti Rimac, Unilever, Philips and others.
You’ll explore topics like:
✔ What it means to lead an AI-First company
✔ How to build or transform into one
✔ The skills and mindset today’s leaders need to stay competitive
✔ Strategies and tactics on how to dominate a global market
✔ Tactics on how to run a full cycle, from idea to multi-million dollar exit
2️⃣ Experience from the region’s nest
🚀 The Builders Stage – Real stories from founders and operators
Get inspired by 20 leaders who’ve built some of the most successful tech companies in Central and Eastern Europe.
Hear from the minds behind:
- Outfit7, the gaming powerhouse behind Talking Tom, with over 24 billion downloads and 116 billion video views.
- Sportradar, the world’s leading sports technology company at the intersection of sports, media, and betting.
- Infobip, the world’s most connected cloud communications platform.
- Bible Chat, the fastest-growing early-stage startup in Europe over the past year.
- Bloq.it is smart locker software that helps businesses automate parcel storage and pickup—trusted by industry leaders like DHL and GLS.
- All Eyes on Screens, an AI-powered video advertising analytics platform working with Vodafone, Audi, and Etsy.
- Nordoon, Microblink, Native Teams, Uhura Solutions, Daytona, HeyReach, Bird Buddy, Nordeus, Rolla App, Gentler Streak, Mimo.
They’ll share how they scaled, pivoted, and led teams through hypergrowth — and what they’d do differently.
Check the complete list of speakers and topics on the Builders Stage here.
3️⃣ Networking with the boldest innovators
🤝 The Podim Deal Room & Startup Catalogue
This is your chance to connect directly with the startups building the future of your industry.
Meet 150 highly-curated, agile startups:
- Featured in the Podim Startup Catalogue
- Open for 1:1 meetings in the Podim Deal Room
- Bringing bold, AI-powered and tech-first solutions to market
And it’s not just startups — you’ll also connect with investors, corporate leaders, and ecosystem enablers who are redefining how business and innovation intersect.
Bring yourself — or your whole leadership team
If you want your company to stay ahead, your leadership team needs to understand what’s coming and how to respond.
Podim 2025 isn’t about watching innovation from the sidelines. It’s about stepping into the arena.
Whether you’re looking to transform your organization, upskill your leadership team, or connect with those riding the wave of change, this is the place to be.
👉 Don’t let your company become the next case study in missed opportunity.
👉 Be where the future is being created.
🎟️ Get your ticket or learn more
We look forward to welcoming you to Maribor.
