Economic AI and HPC Forum (STEP-AI)

Artificial (Anorganic) Intelligence (AI) is no longer a question of the future – it is already transforming the way companies operate, make decisions, and gain competitive advantage. The key question is no longer whether to use AI, but how to implement it effectively, scalably, and profitably.

MIPRO ICT Award “Tesla’s Beacon of Knowledge” 2026

MIPRO ICT Award “Tesla’s Beacon of Knowledge” 2026 made a decision to accept two proposals.

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As part of the OPEL – Optoelectronics, Photonics, Quantum Optics & Optical Computing, a series of invited lectures will be delivered by distinguished researchers and industry experts. The lectures will address cutting-edge developments in photonics, quantum technologies, optomechanics, and advanced optical systems.
 

Davor Runje is the Vice President for Agentic Systems at Synthpop AI, a U.S.-based software company specializing in healthcare process automation, and he will deliver an invited lecture on the topic of communicating AI-based agentic systems as part of the AIS conference.
 

AI agents are increasingly pervasive. While they are built on large language models, they often appear more capable than anysingle model alone. We argue that a primary reason for this effect is effective inter-agent communication.

MIPRO – Croatian Society for Information, Communication and Electronic Technology and CroAI – the Croatian Artificial Intelligence Association have signed a Cooperation Agreement with the aim of strengthening national and international activities in the field of artificial intelligence, advanced digital technologies, and their application in the economy and society.

An institutional collaboration has been established between the "Nikola Tesla" Memorial Center and MIPRO, with the shared goal of jointly promoting the annual award. Dr. Tatjana Kolak, Director of the Lika Museum Gospić, expressed strong support for the initiative and highlighted the importance of this award as a contemporary reminder of Tesla’s spirit of inventiveness and global vision.

Superintelligence is Coming – How to Upgrade Our Societies NOW?

Matjaž Gams
Head of the Department of Intelligent Systems at Institut Jozef Stefan, Ljubljana, Slovenia 

 
This presentation will provide an overview of key areas where AI is enabling significant upgrades – including education, bureaucracy, and healthcare – along with practical examples of ongoing implementations. As a case study, HomeDOCtor will be showcased – an AI-powered virtual doctor with an estimated IQ of 150, currently operating 24/7 in Slovenia.