First CEBAC Summit Europe - Serbia Business Bridge

The First CEBAC Summit: Europe–Serbia Business Bridge

The inaugural CEBAC Summit takes place at MTS Dvorana in Belgrade, under the theme “Innovating Sustainability, Technology & Talent.” The event serves as a key platform to deepen cooperation between European and Serbian companies.

• Opening Remarks:

  • Sanja Ivanic, CEBAC General Secretary, emphasized the summit’s goal to foster dialogue and joint initiatives.

  • Jagoda Lazarevic, Minister of Domestic and Foreign Trade, highlighted regional integration and EU alignment efforts.

  • H.E. Emanuele Giaufret, EU Ambassador to Serbia, reaffirmed the EU’s strong partnership with Serbia and CEBAC’s central role in bilateral cooperation.

• Key Topics Covered:

  • Serbia’s role in European supply chains

  • ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) trends and challenges in the Western Balkans

  • Human resources challenges across industries

  • Smart and sustainable production through digitalization

• Closing:
  The day wraps up with B2B meetings, leading to promising new partnerships and regional collaborations.

The summit marks a major step forward in strengthening Serbia-EU economic ties through innovation and sustainability.