Startup Breakfast: Cyber Security Challenges in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Recognizing the importance of raising awareness about cyber-attacks, especially now that artificial intelligence is expanding, the next conversation at the Startup Breakfast will be focused on that exact topic.

Security in cyberspace is a growing problem for both individuals and companies, and a great threat to the development of a company’s business, especially with the development of artificial intelligence – a field that is becoming increasingly relevant.

Our interlocutor this time will be Vladan Todorović, founder of the company Advanced Security Technologies (ASD), which develops solutions in the field of cyber security. Vladan has over 20 years of experience in over 30 countries in the work of cyber security of critical systems, including the Olympic Games, stock exchanges, and corporations; he is the winner of several international recognitions, awards, as well as international patents, and he received his education at the universities of Niš, Barcelona, and Cambridge.

You can register to attend the event HERE.

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Shift2Games Career Day in STP Niš on November 14!

Do you imagine yourself as a creative whose works will inspire millions of players around the world? Have you always dreamed of a career where your characters, scripts, music, and sounds bring joy and excitement?

If the answer is yes, then Shift2Games Career Day is an event you must not miss!

We invite you to an exciting trip to the heart of the gaming industry, which will take place on Tuesday, November 14, from 12:00 p.m. in the Science and Technology Park Niš. This is your chance to step into the world where games are made, not as a bystander, but as an active participant who will shape the future of gaming.
Shift2Games Career Day – an event that brings together enthusiasts, professionals, and visionaries from the video game industry opens its doors to anyone who wants to enter these magical waters.

What awaits you?

•  Artist feedback chair: Consult with senior artists from top gaming companies. Bring your tablet, laptop, or phone, show your work, and receive valuable feedback.
Stands for domestic gaming companies: Meet the representatives of Ubisoft Belgrade, Webelinx Games, Sperasoft, PackDev Interactive and the Faculty of Electronic Engineering.
•  HR corner: Find out everything about the gaming career first hand. Talk to HR experts, improve your CV or apply for an internship.
•  Motion Capture demo: Try out the Rococo motion capture suit live and learn how technology brings digital worlds to life.
•  MAIN STAGE lectures: Inspirational stories from industry veterans – discover all about game art, game production, and game design.
•  Exclusive promotion: Be part of the launch of the Shift2Games Career Day platform and show – learn all about the career in gaming, from education to first-hand experiences.

Participation is free and you can register HERE.

MSP100 Expo 2023: People are Success

On November 9, 2023, CEVES and the Science and Technology Park Niš are organizing the second MSP100 Expo in Niš, under the slogan People are Success.
This year’s event will be an excellent opportunity to direct the focus on people, i.e. employees – how to acquire quality people, how to retain employees, and additional topics will include digitalization, green transformation, and corporate governance.

On the day of the event, the interactive SME Compass portal will be presented for the first time, which will be available to the entire market and will provide insight into the competitiveness of the sector and the factors that affect it – business results, innovations, digitization, green transition, growth financing and staffing.
As part of the conference, CEVES will present the “SME Barometer” which, going forward, will be used to measure the progress of SMEs in Serbia and the “transient time” in the implementation of initiatives to support SMEs, and send messages to decision makers about the necessary development policies.
MSP100 Expo also brings free training on green transition prepared and conducted by the EBRD. The one-day ESG Basics training for SMEs aims to raise the knowledge of SMEs in Serbia about ESG and encourage the timely positioning of companies on the local and international market, especially taking into account environmental protection issues that already affect their business.
More than 100 leading domestic small and medium enterprises and more than 300 participants (representatives of state institutions, business associations, international community, large companies, the banking sector, the NGO sector, professional public, and local community) are expected.

AI Connect Workshop: how to Improve Productivity with the Help of Artificial Intelligence

On Monday, November 6, you will have the opportunity to attend the AI Connect workshop, organized by the Digital Transformation Center with the support of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, and with the support of the Regional Chamber of Commerce Niš and the Science and Technology Park Niš.
This workshop is designed to empower small and medium enterprises with the transformational possibilities of AI. In today’s fast-paced technological environment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an option, but a necessity for companies striving for business improvement and market differentiation.

Why attend the AI Connect workshop?
As we understand that small and medium enterprises are the backbone of the global economy and believe that AI can be a powerful tool to improve productivity, efficiency, and innovation in various sectors of the economy, our workshop will cover key areas where AI can have a significant impact.

Why is AI Connect your path to success?
• Expert experiences – Gain invaluable insights from AI experts and industry leaders.
• Networking opportunities – Connect with colleagues, potential collaborators, and mentors.
• Practical workshops – Gain practical experience in the application of AI.
• Case studies – Learning from successful implementers of AI solutions.
• Tailored solutions – Discover how AI can be tailored for your business needs.

Join us at the AI Connect workshop and be part of the AI revolution that is transforming industries. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the potential of AI for your company, stay one step ahead of the competition, and secure your place on the market. Due to the limited number of seats, please register using the form on this link.

The application deadline is November 3, 2023 by 6:00 p.m.

The 8th International Cooperation Forum in STP Niš

With the support of the Science and Technology Park Niš and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, the Development Agency of Serbia and the Development Agency of the Republic of Srpska are organizing the 8th International Cooperation Forum, which will be held on November 2 and 3, 2023, in the Science and Technology Park Niš.
The forum will gather businesspeople from the countries of the region, representatives of state institutions, chambers of commerce, development agencies, science and technology parks, as well as other organizations that provide support to the economy and local development in one place. The goal of this event is to exchange information and experience, promote support programs for entrepreneurship, as well as to establish new business contacts and future cooperation.

As part of the Forum, panels will be held on the topic of the role of mentoring in improving the performance of SMEs, how to ensure sustainable growth for SMEs, then a part where there will be talks about advanced technologies and where Southeast Europe is on that path, as well as about innovation as a driver of sustainable development.
As part of the Entreprise Europe Network’s activities, on the second day of the Forum, on November 3, international business meetings for companies and clusters are planned with the aim of networking and acquiring new business partners.

Participation in the Forum is free for all participants. You can apply for participation in the Forum and international business meetings until October 31, 2023 via this link.
Last year, the Forum was held in Trebinje on November 3 and 4 and gathered more than 250 representatives of business entities, clusters, local and regional development agencies, local communities, chambers of commerce, and other institutions dealing with development from the Republic of Srpska, Serbia, Slovenia , Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, France, Finland, Spain, USA, Belarus, Hungary, and other countries. Within the forum, under the auspices of the Entreprise Europe Network, more than 600 b2b business meetings were held, as well as a large number of accompanying events.

You can see the event agenda HERE.