Event program

Thursday, 9/10/2026 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM, The Great Hall, University of Zadar, The Old Campus, Zadar 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Registrations  9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Opening Ceremony with Welcome Speeches  10:15 AM - 1:00 PM Invited Lectures  10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Invited Lecture (1) Nedjeljko Peric (University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, Zagreb, Croatia) Mechatronics and Robotics Study Programme as a Driver of Regional Economic Development   11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Coffee break  11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Invited Lecture (2) Mattia Marconi (ABB Robotics, Milan, Italy) Autonomous Versatile Robotics - From Vision to Reality   12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Invited Lecture (3) Toni Karimovic (ORQA, Osijek, Croatia) ORQA: From FPV Goggles to a European Drone Technology Ecosystem   Friday, 9/11/2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Room 1 - Ground Floor, University of Zadar, SEP Building, Zadar 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Registrations  3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Invited Lectures  3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Invited Lecture (4)   Marko Svaco (University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Zagreb, Croatia) Applied Robotics and AI at CRTA: From Science to Industrial Innovation   3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Invited Lecture (5)   Tomislav Staroveski (University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Zagreb, Croatia) Applied Robotics and AI at CRTA: From Science to Industrial InnovationAdvances in Robotic Sanding and Polishing Systems   4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Professional Lecture  • Danijel Barjasic (Chiron Croatia, Zadar, Croatia) Smart Spindles and AI   4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Coffee Break with Discussion  4:45 PM - 5:00 PM Conference Closing

Zadar, one of the oldest cities on the Adriatic, blends ancient heritage with modern life. Its Roman forum, medieval churches, Venetian fortifications, and iconic Sea Organ attract visitors worldwide. Surrounded by islands and national parks, it offers stunning sunsets and rich cultural experiences. 
With top hotels, gastronomy, and festivals, Zadar unites history, innovation, and Mediterranean charm. Today, it is also an emerging hub for congresses, technology, and sustainable development in Southeastern Europe.

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