Tourism of the future: data, luxury and the new generation of travelers
“Swipe Right” for Montenegro: How data and technology connect international travelers with their ideal destination
X Mastercard
Montenegro is at a turning point — from a seasonal coastal pearl to a premium, year-round luxury Mediterranean destination.
The future of tourism is no longer based on intuition, but on data, technology and understanding traveler behavior.
This panel explores how:
• understand traveler behavior through data analysis • extend the tourist season • attract high-value visitors • position Montenegro as a new European luxury destination
Panelists:
Jelena Sretenović – Mastercard (Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro) Ivana Bulatović – Ministry of Tourism of Montenegro Jovan Ristić – Kotor Tourist Organization Marco Cus – Kotor Cable Car
Luxury, branded residences and a new map of Europe
Montenegro at the gates of the European Union – global brands, new destinations and new positioning on the world map
X Sotheby’s
How global luxury brands and branded residence concepts shape destination identity and redefine location value.
A conversation about how luxury is no longer built just through hotels — but through an entire ecosystem of life, investments, and experiences.
Participants:
Jack Regan, Private Investor
Mark Curtis
Sales Director | Real Estate
Porto montenegro
Živorad Vasić – Co-Founder, Kadena Properties & Kadena Sotheby's International Realty
Niko Laković – Managing Director, Sotheby's Realty Montenegro
Moderator: Ana Nives Radović
Destinations without borders: infrastructure as a key driver of growth
Destinations, availability and strategies for extending the tourist season
X Airports of Montenegro
How destinations are transforming from seasonal to year-round models — and why infrastructure is a key driver of investment and growth.
From air connectivity to maritime infrastructure, this discussion explores how accessibility directly impacts the value of a destination.
Panelists:
Alexandru Avram – Porto Montenegro Slavica Milić – Luštica Bay Karlo Čulo – Jadranka Tourism (Lošinj)
Moderator: Ana Nives Radović
Destination as a network
Bold Talk: Destination as a Network – Airports, Telecommunications and the New Experience Economy
X MTEL Montenegro
Today's destinations no longer begin upon arrival — but at the moment of digital connection.
This discussion brings together aviation, telecommunications, and technology ecosystems into a unique shared story:
• infrastructure • data • connectivity
• passenger experience as a continuous network
Speakers:
MTEL Montenegro (TBC) Roko Tolić – Airports of Montenegro
Moderator: Ivan Šoć – Five Group
Deep tech program: security, ai & the future of the digital world
PROGRAM II – Deep Tech, Cybersecurity & Big Data
X Women4Cyber Montenegro
Location: Regent Lounge Room
Registration: 09:00 – 09:30
Cybersecurity of critical infrastructure
X Electric Power Company of Montenegro
12:20 – 13:10
Protecting critical systems — from energy to digital services that power modern society.
Panelists:
Branko Džakula – Skenify Dragana Bulatović – Isomont Mladen Bukić – Čikom Jelena Krkljuš – Airports of Montenegro
Moderator: Sanja Kekić – Women4Cyber Serbia
AI risks in the digital space
Security, data, trust and responsibility
13:15 – 14:00
Artificial intelligence raises new questions about responsibility, security, and ethics in the digital age.
Panelists:
Dragan Milić – Legal Office & Hub Prof. Dr. Srđan Kadić – University of Montenegro Anđela Raičević – VirtuGuardians MTEL (TBC)
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Andreja Mihailović – Women4Cyber Montenegro
Solana ecosystem fireside talk
X Superteam Balkan
14:00 – 14:20
Discussion about decentralized applications and the startup ecosystem in the region.
Marko Djurdjevic – Superteam Balkan
Mtel special
MTEL Montenegro provides all festival participants with:
eSIM that includes: • 5 GB of internet in Europe • 5 GB in Montenegro • Validity 7 days
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48 hours until the start
We are entering the final phase.
The program is ready. The speakers are ready. Tivat is ready.
All that remains is the most important thing — to experience it all together, in a moment that will never be repeated.
Game Changer Montenegro proudly announces the first women's padel tournament, in collaboration with the Association of Women Leaders of Montenegro.
The first Game Changer Open will be held at the Luštica Bay padel courts on June 20, 2026, starting at 10:30 a.m. The event brings together female leaders, a spirit of community, and competitive energy in a unique sporting setting by the sea.
See you on the field.
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