The conference will be held on May 13th and 14th at the Splendid Hotel in Budva, under the slogan "Investing at Turning Point", and will bring together leading regional and international investors, financiers, developers and decision-makers from the fields of investment and real estate.
This year's edition is particularly notable for the participation of Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Shaibani, one of the most influential officials in the Government of Dubai and CEO of ICD, the main investment wing of the Government of Dubai. It was ICD that acquired Porto Montenegro in 2016, and Adriatic Marinas doo from Tivat, the company behind that project, is now 100% owned by ICD, which gives Al-Shaibani's participation additional weight in the context of the development of luxury tourism and investment in Montenegro.
At the RE:D conference, Al-Shaibani will speak in a conversation with the moderator about investment strategy, destination development and the long-term positioning of Montenegro as an international investment and tourism destination. His biography further confirms the significance of this visit: in addition to leading the ICD, Al-Shaibani is also the Director General of the Cabinet of the Ruler of Dubai, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Fiscal Committee of Dubai and a member of the Executive Council of Dubai, in addition to a number of presidential and management positions in leading financial, development and institutional systems.
Along with Al-Shaibani, the RE:D Montenegro 2026 conference also highlights three big names in global business and investment — Mohamed Alabbar, Petrosa Stathisa i Draw for us, further strengthening Budva's position as one of the most interesting investment destinations in the region in May. The new conference lineup brings together key investors, developers, bankers and decision-makers from Europe, the Gulf countries and the region, who will discuss in Budva how to move Montenegro from a growth phase to a phase of strategic, long-term value creation.
This year's conference comes at a pivotal moment, and this year's edition brings together an exclusive meeting of decision-makers from the European Union, the Middle East and the region, from central banks and development institutions to the founders of companies that have been shaping Montenegro's investment landscape for years, and their discussions will set the framework for the next investment cycle in the country and Southeast Europe.
The confirmed lineup of regional and international leaders includes:
- Mohamed Alabbar — Founder and Chairman of Eagle Hills, a global real estate investor and destination development company.
- HE Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Shaibani — Director-General of the Cabinet of the Ruler of Dubai and CEO of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD).
- Petros Stathis — founder of Monterock International, owner of Adriatic Properties and the largest single investor in Aman Resorts.
- Naguib Sawiris — President of Orascom Development, the company that manages the Luštica Bay project in Montenegro.
- Nik Đeljošaj, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Policy and Minister of Economy
- Nina Drakić — President of the Chamber of Commerce of Montenegro.
- Remon Zakaria — Associate Director and Head of the EBRD Office for Montenegro.
- Filip Radulović - Minister of Maritime Affairs and Acting Minister of Transport
- Dušan Raičević — President of the Municipality of Bar.
- Željko Komnenović, President of the Municipality of Tivat
- Nikola Jovanović, President of the Municipality of Budva
- Budimir Raičković, President of the Association of Managers
- Đole Lutovac — President of the Municipality of Berane.
- Dr. Una Sikimić — President of the Executive Board of ALTA Bank, Alta Group.
- Nikola Perišić — Member of the Board of Directors of CKB – Montenegrin Commercial Bank.
- Adnan Bajramović — co-owner of ALK Group, developer of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Residences Tivat project.
- George Bobvos — Development Consultant for Southeast Europe, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
- Nemanja Laković — Executive Director of the Pljevlja Coal Mine AD.
- Marko Čelebić — member of the Board of Directors of NLB Banka AD Podgorica.
- Danilo Dangubić — chief architect of EXPO 2027 Belgrade.
- Dr. Nikola Fabris — former Vice Governor of the Central Bank of Montenegro.
- Hisham Ibrahim — Eagle Hills Group Director.
- Erkut Alkaya — founder and CEO of Nu Group.
- Žarko Rakčević — founder of the Montejos Group.
- Vasilije Jauković — Associate Director and Senior Banker, EBRD.
- Stevan Milić — Chief Operations Officer, Azmont Investments.
- Žarko Radulović — founder and co-owner of Montenegro Stars Hotel Group.
- Lev Weiss — CEO of BIG CEE, BIG Shopping Centers.
- Roko Tolić — Director of the Airport of Montenegro.
Since its launch in 2024, RE:D has quickly become one of the leading gatherings of the real estate investment and development community in the region, recognized for its carefully crafted agenda, quality networking, and ability to connect decision-makers across borders and asset classes. The RE:D experience includes a two-day on-stage program, exhibition space, exclusive dinners, and the RE:D networking app.
RE:D Montenegro is organized as a collaboration between HESA Group, Web Media Group and the Bankar.me portal.
Conference details RE:D Conference Montenegro 2026 — “Investing at Turning Point” May 13–14, 2026 | Hotel Splendid, Budva, Montenegro www.theredconference.me
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