WeblicaTechnology conference
- May 14th, 2026 (Thursday)
- Terme Sveti Martin - Izvorska 3, 40313 Sveti Martin Na Muri
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About
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Where tech minds meet
Weblica is creating a platform for the development of the IT sector in the region, attracting a wide range of participants, from developers and designers to, all kinds of, managers, DevOps experts, students, and anyone interested in the world of web technologies.
The focus of Weblica is on delivering valuable and in-depth knowledge in a friendly environment, while the lectures are an endless source of practical solutions.
Active participation in interactive discussions and networking with like-minded individuals will enable you to immediately apply the acquired knowledge in practice.
Guidelines for topic selection
Weblica, as a conference on web technologies, covers a wide range of potential topics for discussion. This list of topics serves as a guide for the content to be covered at the conference, but is not limited to the areas mentioned. The world of web tech is vast, so we welcome suggestions for topics not listed here but hold value in the IT sector.
Given that our audience consists of industry experts, we encourage speakers not to shy away from diving into technical details in their talks.
- JavaScript
- NodeJS
- Bun
- React
- Vue
- Ember
- Angular
- Svelte
- NextJS
- Gatsby
- NuxtJS
- ...
- PHP
- Laravel
- Symphony
- CakePHP
- CodeIgniter
- Zend Framework
- ...
- .NET
- Azure Cloud Development
- Xamarin
- Blazor
- ML.NET
- Python
- Flask
- Django
- CherryPy
- Bottle
- ...
- Web
- APIs
- Services
- PWAs
- ...
- Security
- OWASP
- PenTesting
- ...
- UI
- UX
- ...
- Git
- Docker
- DevOps
- Cloud
- ...
- AI
- ChatBots
- LowCode/NoCode
- Blockchain
- ...
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Previous editions in numbers
- 1200+ attendees
- 120+ expert speakers
- 100+ sessions
- ∞knowledge and inspiration
Speakers
Speakers
Alen Adanić
Head of Software Products Development @ Abysalto
Alen is the Head of Software Product Development at Abysalto, a Croatian software company focused on smart transport solutions. With over 10 years of experience in IT, he combines product development expertise with a strong focus on building secure, cloud-native development platforms. He has been actively involved in establishing a Kubernetes-based development ecosystem that integrates security practices such as SAST, DAST, SCA, and ASPM — enabling faster delivery while improving security posture and simplifying regulatory compliance.
Nikola Brežnjak
Senior Jack of All Trades
I’m an engineer at heart and a jack of all trades kind of guy.
For those who care about titles, I hold a masters degree in computing from FER (and a black belt in karate, but that’s another story…).
During the last years, I worked in a betting software industry where I made use of my knowledge in areas ranging from full-stack (web & desktop) development to game development through Linux and database administration and use of various languages (C#, PHP, JavaScript to name just a few).
Currently, I’m a senior software engineer at TelTech, where we make innovative communications apps, and I <3 it.
Lately, I’m very passionate about Ionic framework and am currently in the top 3 answerers on StackOverflow in Ionic framework. I wrote a book about Ionic framework which you can get for free on Leanpub: Ionic framework – step by step from idea through prototyping to the app stores.
In my free time, I love to play board games.
Tomislav Bronzin
CEO, Microsoft Regional Director & MVP @ CITUS
Tomislav Bronzin is Microsoft Regional Director & Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (21th year in a row!) - M365 Apps and founder of CITUS, a Microsoft Partner Company specializing in software development, consulting, and training. He is leading CITUS Team, and managing projects focused on Microsoft365, Power Platform, Mixed Reality, AI, Big Data & Cloud Computing. Tomislav is a trainer and speaker at Microsoft conferences like TechEd Europe, WindDays, NT Konferenca, MS NetWork, CrisCon, Weblica, KulenDayz, Init Conference, etc. He teaches at several universities and mentors student teams for the Imagine Cup Competition. Tomislav organized the http://www.mobilityday.com conference (10 years in a row!) and is helping to organize one of the largest MS Community Conferences in the region - KulenDayz. Tomislav is one of the founders of MS Community in Croatia and the Croatian Chamber of Economy IT Association Vice President. He is also an entrepreneur and innovator who (with his team) has won over 124 international awards for his IT inventions, five patents, and many other recognitions. Tomislav has led the CITUS Team in developing numerous innovative software products based on propriety innovations in artificial intelligence, mixed reality, big data, and cloud computing.
Gordon Cindrić
CEO & Lead Product Designer @ McKnight Media
Gordon is an experience product designer, team leader and mentor who spent over 15 years designing UX for countless digital products of all types and sizes. For the last 5 years, he's been building a niche design agency specialized in designing UX for complex, domain-specific, enterprise software. McKnight Media has also recently expanded it's services to include product management and B2B UX training for non-designers.
Omar Drljevic
AI & Data Consultant @ Ebcont
AI & Data Consultant at EBCONT, building intelligent systems that turn complex data into actionable insights. I specialize in Agentic AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Large Language Models, Graph Databases, data engineering, and scalable cloud-native architectures on AWS.
My focus areas include designing AI and data pipelines, intelligent search, automation, and adaptive workflows. Recent work includes building a local RAG system that improved query accuracy from 60% to over 97% on complex German-language data warehouses in energy industry — using open-source tooling and cost-efficient inference.
Previously, I worked as a Student Research Assistant at TU Wien's Institute of Management Science, developing computer vision and deep learning solutions for manufacturing and assistive technologies — contributing to adaptive systems for cobots, VR, and exoskeletons within a multidisciplinary research team.
I hold a Master's in Business Informatics (Data Science) from TU Wien and a Bachelor's in Computer Science from the University of Buckingham, along with certifications in AWS (Cloud Practitioner, AI Practitioner), Neo4j, Microsoft Fabric, and Deep Learning with PyTorch.
4+ years of software engineering experience. Fluent in English, proficient in German and Bosnian.
Erik Đuranec
Data Scientist @ Infobip
Erik Đuranec is a Data Scientist at Infobip specializing in the design and deployment of large-scale intelligent systems. Since 2023, he has pivoted beyond traditional modeling to focus on data monetization and the implementation of AI architecture at a global scale. A former participant in prestigious programs like Roche Continents and Huawei’s Seeds for the Future, Erik combines a deep academic foundation from FOI with a pragmatic approach to building value-driven technology. When he isn't architecting data solutions, he spends his time traveling the world, diving into a good book, or engaging in spirited conversation with his dog.
Marko Đurić
Odvjetnik u Odvjetničkom društvu Porobija & Špoljarić d.o.o.
Marko Đurić je odvjetnik u Odvjetničkom društvu Porobija & Špoljarić d.o.o. gdje pruža pravna savjetovanja klijentima iz tehnološkog sektora, s posebnim fokusom na ICT/TMT, ugovorne odnose i regulatorna pitanja digitalnog poslovanja, a diplomirao je na Pravnom fakultetu Sveučilišta u Zagrebu. Stručnjak je za regulatorni okvir umjetne inteligencije, zaštitu podataka i pravo intelektualnog vlasništva, s fokusom na pravne i strateške implikacije primjene umjetne inteligencije u poslovanju. Djeluje kao edukator na području pravnog i regulatornog upravljanja rizicima umjetne inteligencije u poslovanju, uključujući AI Act, prompt inženjering iz pravne perspektive, regulatornu usklađenost i zaštitu intelektualnog kapitala u digitalnom okruženju. Autor je akademskog istraživanja iz područja razvoja i implementacije Legal Tech rješenja, te ima praktična iskustva u razvoju i primjeni Legal Tech alata.
Catalin Gheorghiu
Solution Architect @ Epam Systems
Catalin Gheorghiu is a solution architect from Timisoara Romania. The current interests are in the area of (I)IoT, industrial mobile and cloud solutions. In addition to addressing the software development and architecture, is a trainer and consultant. In his spare time is member of the technical community, contributing with articles and blogs (signed MrSmersh), presentations to several user groups/meetups (also is RONUA Timisoara user group leader), and lecturing all over Romania and abroad.
Since 2011, every year he was awarded the Microsoft MVP Award. Is also a current holder of the Intel Software Innovator Award. Is a current Microsoft Certified Trainer.
Marijn Huizendveld
Founder @ Try it with Ann
In a small backstreet of Tokyo lives a man named Aki, a 78-year-old former chef. Aki spent most of his life trying to perfectly cook the rice he buys from his friend Mato. He's been at it for 57 years now and still searches for ways to improve his cooking methods. There is probably not too much anybody else could tell Aki about cooking this specific type of rice.
When it comes to his process, Aki's understanding is unrivaled. After years of trial and glorious error, Marijn could be called the Aki of Domain-Driven Design, due to his extensive background in both programming and strategy. He uses this experience to show teams and organizations how to recognize and act on problems and opportunities in an autonomous, self-learning fashion.
Bringing an objective outsider’s view to the table, Marijn uses today's challenges of your organization to make your people truly aware of their environment.
Not by nudging and pushing them towards the final goal, but by offering them the tools to find a path on their own. Once on the road, positive feedback, mentoring, determination, and a positive vibe allow teams to try, to make mistakes, to investigate, and to learn.
That’s the mindset Marijn will add to your organization.
Mike Irving
Cross-platform Software Developer. Speaker. Microsoft MVP. Co-organiser of Dot Net North and Macc Tech
A professional developer for over 20 years, based in Macclesfield.
For the past 10+ years I have been heavily involved in mobile development, and have utilised both Native code (Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, Java) and Cross-Platform app development systems including Xamarin, .NET MAUI, Uno Platform and Cordova on different projects.
A constant in my journey has been the use of C# / .NET.
I also do web development work, and I equally happy front-end in HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Microsoft MVP. Co-organiser of Dot Net North and Macc Tech.
Regular speaker and presenter.
Karlo Knežević
Head of AI @ Sofascore | Ph.D. in Computer Science
I graduated with honors (cum laude) from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing at the University of Zagreb, followed by a doctoral dissertation with high honors (magna cum laude) in 2023.
My career journey includes serving as a software engineer and team lead in research and development at Sofa IT, as well as an assistant and researcher at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing. I have also contributed to the education sector as a lecturer and leader of specialist education at Algebra University College.
I am leading the artificial intelligence and analytics team at Sofa IT, which has further honed my skills and experience.
Marko Lohert
Senior Software Developer @ Span
Marko Lohert, diplomirani inženjer računarstva, radi kao developer od 2005. godine. Dobitnik je Godišnje nagrade ZTK Zagrebačke županije za postignute rezultate na područjima programiranja i robotike. Bavi se razvojem aplikacija za web i desktop te pri tome u radu koristi različite baze podataka. Predavao je na nizu konferencija u Hrvatskoj te u Bosni i Hercegovini. Bio je predavač i na meetupima u Hrvatskoj, Bosni i Hercegovini te u Austriji. Zaposlen je u Spanu. U slobodno vrijeme volontira. S jedne strane volontira kao mentor u Mentoring Byte programu Change Instituta namijenjenom novim programerima, UX/UI stručnjacima, testerima itd. Uz to s druge strane volontira s djecom na područjima programiranja, elektronike (Arduino) i robotike.
Igor Matoša
Frontend Developer @ Span
Razvojni inženjer u Span d.d.-u s više od 20 godina iskustva u web programiranju i razvoju kompleksnih digitalnih sustava. Profesionalno se bavi modernim web tehnologijama i arhitekturama, dok u slobodno vrijeme istražuje IoT rješenja, eksperimentira s pametnim uređajima te se kreativno izražava kroz fotografiju.
Krisztián Papp
Consultant @ Letscode Solutions
Krisztián is a software architect and consultant with over a decade of hands-on experience in designing, building, and evolving complex software systems. After years in senior engineering leadership roles, he founded his own consulting company, where he helps organizations modernize their architecture, accelerate delivery, and build sustainable engineering practices.
He specializes in cloud transformations, DevOps practices, architectural decision-making (ADR), and pragmatic system design. Krisztián is also the founder of the Letscode.hu community, creating a supportive environment where individuals can thrive, share their knowledge, and collectively contribute to the advancement of technology.
Antonio Perić-Mažar
CEO @ Locastic
Antonio Perić-Mažar is the CEO of Locastic, company focused on product development. A "digital witness" who has followed the internet since day one, Antonio is an international speaker exploring the paradox of progress. He argues that in an AI-driven world, our most vital skills aren't coding, but the human traits that keep us grounded. From delivering software to his interests in Blockchain, Antonio is dedicated to helping leaders navigate a future where being human is the ultimate competitive advantage.
Emiliano Pisu
Senior Design Engineer, Sensei & Co-Host @ DevDojoIT
Hi 👋 Folks!
I’m Emiliano Pisu, your friendly neighborhood Design Engineer.
Throughout my career, driven by my coding addiction, I’ve always stayed up to date with software development and related trends, focusing on UI, UX, Accessibility, Responsiveness, Compatibility, Scalability, and Maintainability.
My main goal is to build accessible and pixel-perfect user interfaces that enhance the user experience.
My core approach is to develop with zero dependencies, fostering creativity, learning, experimentation, and deep knowledge. This leads to solutions that not only follow trends but are also carefully tailored to the needs of clients and stakeholders.
I am deeply committed to knowledge sharing and mentorship: through my experience as Sensei @ Dev Dojo IT, I actively support those who want to grow in the frontend world and in designing accessible and scalable interfaces.
In conclusion, I’m the right person if you need a bridge between Design and Development. I live to simplify my colleagues' DevX, which is why I focus on advocating for the core technologies of the web, strictly vanilla.
Marko Porobija
Managing Partner @ Porobija & Špoljarić
Marko began his career at Porobija & Špoljarić immediately after graduating from law school. Over time, he specialized in M&A transactions and has also become one of the firm’s experts in AI law. He is the CEO of the firm and one of the leads of the Special Operations team. Marko’s mission is to make legal services more accessible by introducing the latest technologies into the legal profession. In line with the firm’s policy of promoting alternative dispute resolution, Marko strongly advocates for amicable settlements and is a certified mediator. Outside of work, Marko enjoys music, reading, gaming, and sports, hobbies he can easily spend hours on.
Marko Šarić
Senior Software Engineer @ Syskit
Marko se bavi razvojem aplikacija i predavanjima na različitim community događanjima. Primarno radi s Microsoftovim tehnološkim stackom, razvijajući web, mobilna i Azure-temeljena rješenja.
Tijekom svoje karijere sudjelovao je u brojnim projektima za domaće i inozemne klijente, govorio na nekoliko lokalnih konferencija te stekao više Microsoftovih certifikata iz područja razvoja web aplikacija, agilnih razvojnih metodologija, cloud platformi i upravljanja životnim ciklusom aplikacija.
Obnašao je različite uloge, od softverskog developera i voditelja razvojnog tima do DevOps konzultanta, pomažući organizacijama u izgradnji snažnih i samoodrživih DevOps timova te uvođenju procesa upravljanja životnim ciklusom aplikacija koji agilnim timovima omogućuju učinkovitiju suradnju i bržu isporuku.
Strastveni je ljubitelj Apple ekosustava, a uživa i u eksperimentiranju s najnovijim Microsoftovim alatima na macOS-u. Kada se udalji od tipkovnice, prste isteže svirajući gitaru ili skuplja kilometre vozeći brdski bicikl.
Barbara Slopko Bekavac
Owner @ Intuera
I'm a UX researcher and designer specializing in e-commerce optimization and neuroscience-driven user experience. As the founder of Intuera, I combine UX, CRO, and behavioral science to uncover how people actually think, decide, and trust online.
My work explores how design decisions shape user behavior, influence purchase confidence, and reduce friction across the customer journey. By optimizing cognitive load, clarity, and interaction patterns, I helps brands increase conversions while building long-term trust.
Darko Špoljarić
Vicepresident of AI @ Notch
Darko Špoljarić is an enterprise Java developer that turned to AI in the last couple of years. His focus is adoption of the latest AI technologies in Notch, both in building AI native products, and using the technology to be stronger engineer. Outside of work Darko is spending most of his time with his family, and goes for an occasional run.
Schedule
Schedule
08:00-09:00(60 min)
Registration & coffee
09:00-09:45(45 min)
KEYNOTE predavanje
- Karlo Knežević
- LanguageHrvatski
- LevelNovice
- Code AmountNone
TBD
15 min
Coffee Break
10:00-10:45(45 min)
Trikovi, koristi i tranzicije: kako lideri i zaposlenici percipiraju umjetnu inteligenciju (UI)
- Tomislav Bronzin
- LanguageHrvatski
- LevelIntermediate
- Code AmountNone
UI asistenti/CoPilot-i pružaju koristi radnicima - automatiziraju repetitivne zadatke, izdvajaju uvide i povećavaju individualnu produktivnost - a istovremeno se suočavaju s "trikovima" koje UI izvodi, poput pristranosti, halucinacija i problema s povjerenjem.
Međutim, pojavila se ključna razlika u percepciji: zaposlenici intenzivno eksperimentiraju s umjetnom inteligencijom, dok mnogi lideri zaostaju u strateškom prihvaćanju umjetne inteligencije, podcjenjujući njezin potencijal i ne uspijevajući skalirati pilot projekte u značajne promjene unutar tvrtke.
Pridružite nam se u raspravi o tome što je potrebno da vodstvo od opreznog promatrača postane kompetentni praktičar – usklađujući primjenu umjetne inteligencije s poslovnim ciljevima, ulažući u razvoj vještina i uspostavljajući učinkovito upravljanje sve s ciljem omogućavanja tranzicije koja će premostiti taj jaz i u potpunosti osloboditi potencijal cijele organizacije!
Međutim, pojavila se ključna razlika u percepciji: zaposlenici intenzivno eksperimentiraju s umjetnom inteligencijom, dok mnogi lideri zaostaju u strateškom prihvaćanju umjetne inteligencije, podcjenjujući njezin potencijal i ne uspijevajući skalirati pilot projekte u značajne promjene unutar tvrtke.
Pridružite nam se u raspravi o tome što je potrebno da vodstvo od opreznog promatrača postane kompetentni praktičar – usklađujući primjenu umjetne inteligencije s poslovnim ciljevima, ulažući u razvoj vještina i uspostavljajući učinkovito upravljanje sve s ciljem omogućavanja tranzicije koja će premostiti taj jaz i u potpunosti osloboditi potencijal cijele organizacije!
Mura III
10:00-10:45(45 min)
Agentic AI - A New Software Development Paradigm
- Erik Đuranec
- LanguageEnglish
- LevelIntermediate
- Code AmountLight
This presentation explores why Agentic AI is fundamentally restructuring software engineering. We begin by clarifying the "intelligence gap"—distinguishing between the reactive nature of LLMs and the autonomous, goal-oriented nature of Agentic systems.
Moving beyond theory, we’ll analyze how this paradigm is being operationalized within Big Tech. Is the shift toward "Agent-First" development a genuine evolution of the SDLC or just another high-cost hype cycle? We’ll examine the transition from writing code to Mechanism Engineering, where developers orchestrate fleets of agents to solve complex, multi-step problems. Whether you view it as a threat or a tool, the move from "AI-assisted" to "AI-autonomous" is no longer optional; we will conclude by determining if this shift will stand the test of time or buckle under the weight of enterprise reality.
Moving beyond theory, we’ll analyze how this paradigm is being operationalized within Big Tech. Is the shift toward "Agent-First" development a genuine evolution of the SDLC or just another high-cost hype cycle? We’ll examine the transition from writing code to Mechanism Engineering, where developers orchestrate fleets of agents to solve complex, multi-step problems. Whether you view it as a threat or a tool, the move from "AI-assisted" to "AI-autonomous" is no longer optional; we will conclude by determining if this shift will stand the test of time or buckle under the weight of enterprise reality.
Mura II
10:00-10:45(45 min)
Scared, Excited, and Lost: A Compass for the Future of Work.
- Antonio Perić-Mažar
- LanguageHrvatski
- LevelIntermediate
- Code AmountNone
We were told that technology would free us. Instead, we’ve entered a cycle of relentless acceleration where the 'future of work' arrives every six months. We are progressing faster than ever, yet we feel more lost. In this talk, we explore the paradox of our current moment: Why 'hard skills' like coding are becoming secondary to 'human skills' like empathy, resilience, and critical thinking.
Drawing from [mention your sources/experience], we will look at how to navigate the 'Excited/Scared' duality. We’ll discuss why the most important tool for the next decade isn't a new AI model—it’s our ability to remain human in an increasingly algorithmic world.
Drawing from [mention your sources/experience], we will look at how to navigate the 'Excited/Scared' duality. We’ll discuss why the most important tool for the next decade isn't a new AI model—it’s our ability to remain human in an increasingly algorithmic world.
Fun Zone
15 min
Coffee Break
11:00-11:45(45 min)
Solution Architecture in the AI era
- Catalin Gheorghiu
- LanguageHrvatski
- LevelIntermediate
- Code AmountLight
How could AI affect solutions? Solutions have AI in them and are not "fixed" but adapt now! How should Solution Architecture for these new types of solutions look like? Also we are talking about architecture as code. Of course the next question is can agents “vibe” Solution Architecture? It is code now, no?
All these questions started from a LinkedIn article, so let’s go together on what it says, and see what we have now and what can wait us in the immediate to distant future. And some ideas on how to use AI to get us a nicer Solutions Architecture, from documentation to diagrams. Last but not least, how can Copilot help us create a Solution Architecture ? Yes it can also that...
Kako bi umjetna inteligencija mogla utjecati na rješenja? Rješenja sadrže umjetnu inteligenciju i nisu "fiksna", već se sada prilagođavaju po zadatku! Kako bi trebala izgledati Solution Architecture za ove nove vrste rješenja? Također, govorimo o arhitekturi kao kodu. Naravno, sljedeće pitanje je mogu li agenti "Vibe" Solution Architecture? To je sada kod, zar ne?
Sva ova pitanja započela su iz članka na LinkedInu, pa idemo zajedno na ono što piše i vidimo što imamo sada, a što nas može čekati u neposrednoj ili dalekoj budućnosti. I neke ideje o tome kako koristiti umjetnu inteligenciju kako bismo dobili ljepšu Solution Architecture, od dokumentacije do dijagrama. Na kraju, ali ne i najmanje važno, kako nam Copilot može pomoći u stvaranju Solution Architecture? Da, može cak i to....
All these questions started from a LinkedIn article, so let’s go together on what it says, and see what we have now and what can wait us in the immediate to distant future. And some ideas on how to use AI to get us a nicer Solutions Architecture, from documentation to diagrams. Last but not least, how can Copilot help us create a Solution Architecture ? Yes it can also that...
Kako bi umjetna inteligencija mogla utjecati na rješenja? Rješenja sadrže umjetnu inteligenciju i nisu "fiksna", već se sada prilagođavaju po zadatku! Kako bi trebala izgledati Solution Architecture za ove nove vrste rješenja? Također, govorimo o arhitekturi kao kodu. Naravno, sljedeće pitanje je mogu li agenti "Vibe" Solution Architecture? To je sada kod, zar ne?
Sva ova pitanja započela su iz članka na LinkedInu, pa idemo zajedno na ono što piše i vidimo što imamo sada, a što nas može čekati u neposrednoj ili dalekoj budućnosti. I neke ideje o tome kako koristiti umjetnu inteligenciju kako bismo dobili ljepšu Solution Architecture, od dokumentacije do dijagrama. Na kraju, ali ne i najmanje važno, kako nam Copilot može pomoći u stvaranju Solution Architecture? Da, može cak i to....
Mura III
11:00-11:45(45 min)
Jedna cipela za 24.000 nogu - Kako dizajnirati interni enterprise softver koji nikog „ne žulja“
- Gordon Cindrić
- LanguageHrvatski
- LevelIntermediate
- Code AmountNone
Kako dizajnirati softver koji koristi tisuće ljudi s različitim razinama digitalne pismenosti, a s istim osnovnim zadacima - od rješavanja IT problema do upravljanja resursima?
Govorit ću o tome kako smo dizajnirali i razvili interni self-service portal. Cilj je bio omogućiti svakom od preko 12.000 zaposlenika globalne korporacije da samostalno rješava zahtjeve koji su se ranije čekali tjednima, mjesecima - ili nikad nisu bili riješeni.
Pokazat ću kako smo postigli ravnotežu između jednostavnosti korištenja za ne-tehničke korisnike i snage funkcionalnosti za napredne. Radilo se o složenom sustavu koji se oslanjao na više naslijeđenih alata i izvora podataka - često neurednih, nepouzdanih ili međusobno neusklađenih.
Ovo je priča o UX dizajnu u stvarnim uvjetima gdje ne postoji rješenje koje savršeno odgovara svima, ali se može postići ravnoteža koja pokriva ono što je većini zaista važno. Cilj je bio stvoriti sustav koji je pouzdan, jasan i dovoljno jednostavan da se koristi bez frustracije - bez nepotrebnih „žuljeva“.
Govorit ću o tome kako smo dizajnirali i razvili interni self-service portal. Cilj je bio omogućiti svakom od preko 12.000 zaposlenika globalne korporacije da samostalno rješava zahtjeve koji su se ranije čekali tjednima, mjesecima - ili nikad nisu bili riješeni.
Pokazat ću kako smo postigli ravnotežu između jednostavnosti korištenja za ne-tehničke korisnike i snage funkcionalnosti za napredne. Radilo se o složenom sustavu koji se oslanjao na više naslijeđenih alata i izvora podataka - često neurednih, nepouzdanih ili međusobno neusklađenih.
Ovo je priča o UX dizajnu u stvarnim uvjetima gdje ne postoji rješenje koje savršeno odgovara svima, ali se može postići ravnoteža koja pokriva ono što je većini zaista važno. Cilj je bio stvoriti sustav koji je pouzdan, jasan i dovoljno jednostavan da se koristi bez frustracije - bez nepotrebnih „žuljeva“.
Mura II
11:00-11:45(45 min)
Going by the book and failing
- Marijn Huizendveld
- LanguageEnglish
- LevelIntermediate
- Code AmountNone
How do you support the exponential growth of your product without the exponential growth of your teams?
Portfolio management, Wardley mapping, and Domain-Driven Design are effective ways to “do more with the same” in fast-growing organizations, but going by the book won’t guarantee the intended outcome.
Join this session to learn why you need 9 allies, as well as many other things, to introduce these ideas in fast-growing organizations.
#WardleyMapping #DomainDrivenDesign #PortfolioManagement #Strategy
Portfolio management, Wardley mapping, and Domain-Driven Design are effective ways to “do more with the same” in fast-growing organizations, but going by the book won’t guarantee the intended outcome.
Join this session to learn why you need 9 allies, as well as many other things, to introduce these ideas in fast-growing organizations.
#WardleyMapping #DomainDrivenDesign #PortfolioManagement #Strategy
Fun Zone
15 min
Coffee Break
12:00-12:45(45 min)
Cloud-Native Smart Transport: Architecture, Security & Dev Lessons
- Alen Adanić
- LanguageHrvatski
- LevelIntermediate
- Code AmountLight
What does it really take to build a secure cloud-native SaaS platform for smart transport? In this talk, we’ll share our real-world experience designing and running a Kubernetes-based platform with security as a first-class concern. We’ll cover key architectural decisions, common pitfalls, and practical security challenges — from protecting services and data to maintaining resilience at scale. Expect honest lessons learned from production, what worked, what didn’t, and actionable insights for engineers building modern, security-focused SaaS platforms.
Mura III
12:00-12:45(45 min)
From Vibes to Production: Deploying AI-Built Apps
- Nikola Brežnjak
- LanguageEnglish
- LevelIntermediate
- Code AmountLight
Last year, we explored how “vibe programming” enables developers to build applications using natural-language prompts instead of code. This year, we take it a step further: can those AI-generated applications actually be deployed to production?
In this session, I’ll share practical lessons from real-world projects where vibe-coded apps moved beyond prototypes and into live environments. Together we’ll look at:
• A live demo of taking an AI-generated app from prompt to deployment
• Proven workflows for refining, testing, and securing AI-written code
• Common pitfalls (and how to avoid them) when moving from demo to production
• How to blend AI speed with human oversight for reliability at scale
By the end of the session, you’ll see how vibe programming isn’t just for rapid prototyping—it can also deliver production-ready applications, faster than ever before.
In this session, I’ll share practical lessons from real-world projects where vibe-coded apps moved beyond prototypes and into live environments. Together we’ll look at:
• A live demo of taking an AI-generated app from prompt to deployment
• Proven workflows for refining, testing, and securing AI-written code
• Common pitfalls (and how to avoid them) when moving from demo to production
• How to blend AI speed with human oversight for reliability at scale
By the end of the session, you’ll see how vibe programming isn’t just for rapid prototyping—it can also deliver production-ready applications, faster than ever before.
Mura II
12:00-12:45(45 min)
Više AI-a, manje tokena: Optimiranjem arhitekture do manjih troškova
- Omar Drljevic
- LanguageHrvatski
- LevelExpert
- Code AmountNone
Potrošnja AI tokena raste eksponencijalno. Agentski procesi, integracije konteksta i korištenje AI API-ja po radniku se umnožavaju stopama koje će današnje AI budžete učiniti zanemarivim za dvije ili tri godine. U međuvremenu, proizvodnja čipova, dostupnost memorije i GPU-ova skaliraju linearno u najboljem slučaju — a za izgradnju fabrika treba minimalno četiri godine, kapaciteti HBM-a (High Bandwidth Memory DDR5) su rezervisani od strane velikih igrača do 2028., a cijene memorije bi trebale porasti preko 50% do 2027.
Većina timova reaguje prebacivanjem na jeftinije modele ili skraćivanjem promptova. To je privremeno rješenje. Strukturalni odgovor je arhitekturalni: prestani obrađivati tokene koji ti uopće ne trebaju.
Ova prezentacija predstavlja višeslojnu, potpuno lokalnu RAG arhitekturu dizajniranu oko jednog principa — svaka komponenta u pipelineu postoji da smanji ono što LLM mora obraditi, dok poboljšava kvalitet onoga što zapravo vidi. Proći ćemo kroz produkcijski Data Warehouse sistem koji radi potpuno lokalno sa open-source modelima: od obogaćivanja podataka u vrijeme unosa tako da pretraga bolje funkcioniše kasnije, do slojevitih strategija pretrage koje hirurški biraju kontekst iz stotina mogućih izvora. Pokriti ćemo kako rastaviti kompleksna pitanja prije nego što pogode sloj pretrage, kako usmjeravati različite zadatke na različito dimenzionirane modele umjesto da se sve šalje na najveći.
Usput ćemo se osvrnuti i na druga ograničenje koje se krije iza problema troškova: privatnost. Za regulirane industrije pod GDPR-om i EU AI Aktom, slanje internih podataka na eksterne API-je nije opcija. Dobro izgrađen lokalni RAG sistem rješava oba problema istovremeno — manje tokena i potpuna suverenost nad podacima
Dobro izgrađen lokalni RAG sistem rješava oba problema istovremeno — smanjuje broj tokena koje LLM mora obraditi, i osigurava potpunu suverenost nad podacima. Umjesto da jurimo za jeftinijim modelima ili kraćim promptovima, pravi odgovor leži u arhitekturi koja eliminira nepotreban rad prije nego što uopće dođe do modela.
Većina timova reaguje prebacivanjem na jeftinije modele ili skraćivanjem promptova. To je privremeno rješenje. Strukturalni odgovor je arhitekturalni: prestani obrađivati tokene koji ti uopće ne trebaju.
Ova prezentacija predstavlja višeslojnu, potpuno lokalnu RAG arhitekturu dizajniranu oko jednog principa — svaka komponenta u pipelineu postoji da smanji ono što LLM mora obraditi, dok poboljšava kvalitet onoga što zapravo vidi. Proći ćemo kroz produkcijski Data Warehouse sistem koji radi potpuno lokalno sa open-source modelima: od obogaćivanja podataka u vrijeme unosa tako da pretraga bolje funkcioniše kasnije, do slojevitih strategija pretrage koje hirurški biraju kontekst iz stotina mogućih izvora. Pokriti ćemo kako rastaviti kompleksna pitanja prije nego što pogode sloj pretrage, kako usmjeravati različite zadatke na različito dimenzionirane modele umjesto da se sve šalje na najveći.
Usput ćemo se osvrnuti i na druga ograničenje koje se krije iza problema troškova: privatnost. Za regulirane industrije pod GDPR-om i EU AI Aktom, slanje internih podataka na eksterne API-je nije opcija. Dobro izgrađen lokalni RAG sistem rješava oba problema istovremeno — manje tokena i potpuna suverenost nad podacima
Dobro izgrađen lokalni RAG sistem rješava oba problema istovremeno — smanjuje broj tokena koje LLM mora obraditi, i osigurava potpunu suverenost nad podacima. Umjesto da jurimo za jeftinijim modelima ili kraćim promptovima, pravi odgovor leži u arhitekturi koja eliminira nepotreban rad prije nego što uopće dođe do modela.
Fun Zone
75 min
Midday Break & Lunch
Take a breather. Grab some lunch from Full Circle, say hi to someone new or visit the partner booths.
No rush - lunch will be available until 15:00.
14:00-14:45(45 min)
From Prompts to Purpose: Architecting Agentic AI in the Azure Cloud
- Marko Šarić
- LanguageHrvatski
- LevelIntermediate
- Code AmountLight
Discover how Agentic AI is transforming modern applications by combining autonomous reasoning with cloud-native scalability. In this session, we'll explore how Microsoft Azure enables the development of intelligent, goal-oriented agents using the powerful AI Foundry framework. You’ll learn how to orchestrate complex workflows with Semantic Kernel SDK, a flexible toolset for building AI agents that can plan, reason, and act. Whether you're building copilots, chatbots, or enterprise workflows, this session will ground you in the practical realities of Agentic AI on Azure.
Mura III
14:00-14:45(45 min)
AIoT: Kada inteligencija dolazi na rub mreže
- Igor Matoša
- LanguageHrvatski
- LevelIntermediate
- Code AmountNone
Što se događa kada se umjetna inteligencija spusti iz clouda i preseli izravno na umrežene uređaje? Nastaje AIoT – nova generacija pametnih sustava koji uče, analiziraju i donose odluke u stvarnom vremenu.
Na ovom predavanju ulazimo u svijet inteligentno povezanih uređaja koji pokreću pametne gradove, autonomne sustave i digitalnu transformaciju industrije. Kroz konkretne primjere, stvarne scenarije i tehnološke uvide pokazat ćemo kako AIoT briše granicu između softvera i fizičkog svijeta — i zašto je upravo sada pravi trenutak da budete dio te tehnološke evolucije.
Na ovom predavanju ulazimo u svijet inteligentno povezanih uređaja koji pokreću pametne gradove, autonomne sustave i digitalnu transformaciju industrije. Kroz konkretne primjere, stvarne scenarije i tehnološke uvide pokazat ćemo kako AIoT briše granicu između softvera i fizičkog svijeta — i zašto je upravo sada pravi trenutak da budete dio te tehnološke evolucije.
Mura II
14:00-14:45(45 min)
Deploy Without Drama: A Legal Framework for Tech Teams
- Marko Porobija
- Marko Đurić
- LanguageHrvatski
- LevelIntermediate
- Code AmountNone
Every digital product follows a lifecycle - from idea and development to production and scaling. At each stage, legal risks emerge that tech teams often recognize too late. What does the EU AI Act mean for your AI-powered feature? Who is actually liable when your cloud provider suffers a breach? How do data protection rules shape your DevOps pipeline? And why are the NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act - which applies to virtually every developer shipping digital products - no longer just a problem for "regulated industries"? Two lawyers walk you through three key regulatory layers - artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data security & privacy - across the full stack, from your codebase to your cloud infrastructure. No legalese, real-world examples, and a practical checklist you can apply the moment you get back to your desk.
Fun Zone
15 min
Coffee Break
15:00-15:45(45 min)
CopilotKit and AG-UI: breaking free from the chat box
- Darko Špoljarić
- LanguageHrvatski
- LevelExpert
- Code AmountHeavy
AI agents have long been constrained to chat boxes, RAG and agentic use cases that happened in the background, all of which were limited to the traditional request/response model. AG-UI with CopilotKit breaks free from this model, and is allowing the agents to control the React UI. In this talk we'll show how we built a project using Pydantic AI, CopilotKit and React and how we achieved fully shared state of the agent between backend and frontend. This talk is aimed to be useful to both backend (Python) and frontend (React) developers.
Mura III
15:00-15:45(45 min)
Reactive Apps without Frameworks
- Emiliano Pisu
- LanguageEnglish
- LevelIntermediate
- Code AmountLight
Meet a framework-free, zero-deps app stack powered by the near-future web: a tiny signal-based store, DOM-first rendering, and tagged template literals for expressive, safe views.
Sketching an observable state core aligned with the TC39 Signals proposal, with a look to the future to bind it to the DOM using emerging “DOM Parts” ideas for precise updates, finally layering a minimalist template-literal engine that makes JSX feel optional.
The result is a reactive, component-capable architecture you can understand in one file, portable from today’s browsers to tomorrow’s platform APIs.
Come for the WOW, leave with a starter kit for building real apps in vanillaJS. (Proposals: TC39 Signals, DOM Parts, both in active exploration and limited availability.)
Sketching an observable state core aligned with the TC39 Signals proposal, with a look to the future to bind it to the DOM using emerging “DOM Parts” ideas for precise updates, finally layering a minimalist template-literal engine that makes JSX feel optional.
The result is a reactive, component-capable architecture you can understand in one file, portable from today’s browsers to tomorrow’s platform APIs.
Come for the WOW, leave with a starter kit for building real apps in vanillaJS. (Proposals: TC39 Signals, DOM Parts, both in active exploration and limited availability.)
Mura II
15:00-15:45(45 min)
Invisible UX: The Interfaces Users Never Notice - but Always Miss
- Barbara Slopko Bekavac
- LanguageHrvatski
- LevelIntermediate
- Code AmountNone
The best UX is often invisible. Users rarely praise what works smoothly but they immediately notice when it fails.
Invisible UX lives in the small, structural decisions that prevent confusion before it appears: clear hierarchy, predictable flows, well-designed defaults, error prevention, consistent interaction patterns. These choices don’t draw attention to themselves. Instead, they remove hesitation, reduce cognitive load, and allow users to stay focused on their goal rather than the interface.
This talk examines how absence becomes a measurable signal of quality. Fewer support tickets. Shorter onboarding. Lower error rates. Higher task completion. When friction is designed out early, products feel “intuitive” - even though that intuition is carefully engineered.
Through practical examples, we will identify the invisible layers of interface design that shape user experience without demanding attention.
Invisible UX lives in the small, structural decisions that prevent confusion before it appears: clear hierarchy, predictable flows, well-designed defaults, error prevention, consistent interaction patterns. These choices don’t draw attention to themselves. Instead, they remove hesitation, reduce cognitive load, and allow users to stay focused on their goal rather than the interface.
This talk examines how absence becomes a measurable signal of quality. Fewer support tickets. Shorter onboarding. Lower error rates. Higher task completion. When friction is designed out early, products feel “intuitive” - even though that intuition is carefully engineered.
Through practical examples, we will identify the invisible layers of interface design that shape user experience without demanding attention.
Fun Zone
15 min
Coffee Break
16:00-16:45(45 min)
.NET, IoT and Hedgehogs!
- Mike Irving
- LanguageEnglish
- LevelIntermediate
- Code AmountLight
Using C# / .NET Technologies and IoT to curate and automate video footage of garden hedgehogs.
An experimental journey through hardware device access, cloud storage, serverless functions, and a public website.
With an insight into problem-solving changes necessary to bring the code cross-platform to run on Linux on a Raspberry Pi.
An inspiring talk about how a completely unplanned event led to several fluid and experimental systems being developed, hacked together, and evolved in a unique way.
An experimental journey through hardware device access, cloud storage, serverless functions, and a public website.
With an insight into problem-solving changes necessary to bring the code cross-platform to run on Linux on a Raspberry Pi.
An inspiring talk about how a completely unplanned event led to several fluid and experimental systems being developed, hacked together, and evolved in a unique way.
Mura III
16:00-16:45(45 min)
From Atoms to Units: Rethinking What We Test
- Krisztián Papp
- LanguageEnglish
- LevelIntermediate
- Code AmountLight
We once believed atoms were indivisible — until we learned they weren’t. Unit testing has followed a similar path. For years, we’ve treated “unit” as something small and sacred — a single class, a method, a function. But in real systems, that tidy definition often doesn’t hold up.
This talk is about what happens when the textbook rules meet messy, real-world code. We’ll rethink what a “unit” really is, explore better ways to test meaningful behavior, and question some long-standing assumptions. Along the way, we’ll take a peek at how AI might help us write better tests — or at least ask better questions.
If you’ve ever wondered why your tests don’t quite match the way your code actually works, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about it.
This talk is about what happens when the textbook rules meet messy, real-world code. We’ll rethink what a “unit” really is, explore better ways to test meaningful behavior, and question some long-standing assumptions. Along the way, we’ll take a peek at how AI might help us write better tests — or at least ask better questions.
If you’ve ever wondered why your tests don’t quite match the way your code actually works, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about it.
Mura II
16:00-16:45(45 min)
Reinforcement Learning – prednosti i primjena ove grane AI
- Marko Lohert
- LanguageHrvatski
- LevelNovice
- Code AmountNone
Metoda učenja u kojoj AI uči mehanizmom nagrade i kazne naziva se reinforcement learning, a u praksi postiže izvrsne rezultate u kompleksnim područjima primjene. Ova grana strojnog učenja ima cijeli niz prednosti, a na raspolaganju imamo više modernih framework-a za reinforcement learning. Upoznati ćemo algoritme poput Q-learning, Deep Q-networks i drugih, te vidjeti kako ih možemo grupirati. Područja korištenje reinforcement learning uključuju robotiku, AI u igrama, marketing, upravljanje resursima itd. Primjer korištenja je i AlphaGo, prvi programa koji je pobijedio profesionalnog igrača strateške društvene igre Go, a radi se o igri koja je teža (za AI) nego šah.
Fun Zone
Kraj konferencije
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What is Weblica?
Weblica is a conference dedicated to web technologies and the IT sector that brings together various experts and enthusiasts from the entire region.
Do I need to have technical background to participate?
Our conference is designed for attendees of all knowledge levels. We select sessions that are accessible to a broader audience, but also include advanced topics for more experienced participants. Each session is labeled with the required knowledge level, so you’ll know in advance if it’s beginner-friendly or more suited to experts.
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Weblica 2026 will be held on May 14th, 2026, starting at 08:00.
It will be held at Terme Sveti Martin, Izvorska 3, 40313 Sveti Martin Na Muri.
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Applications for speakers end on February 20th, 2026 at midnight, and you can register via Sessionize platform
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Frank
Data Architect
The tangible "startup energy", crowd enthusiasm, and passion for engagement with all the participants was a real boost for me. While a lot of the content was in Croatian, everyone I talked to in groups and in person made an effort to communicate in English (and a bit of German!). The food, weather and setting were also wonderful!! I look forward to following your growth and returning again next year!
Ivan
Developer
At Weblica, I learned many new and useful things that I use every day, and besides the lectures - the team and the food are great.
Marko
Developer
Weblica is synonymous with top-notch speakers, the latest trends in IT, loads of fun, and networking with colleagues. That's why you should definitely put Weblica in your calendar and see you in May in Čakovec.
Tomislav
Designer
Weblica is one marvelous experience because it is attended by people like you, people who do the same job and who have succeeded in the career we all share. There's so much to learn not only from the lectures but also from direct communication with the speakers because they aren't just some ethereal people from around the world - they are people from our environment who know their job. I think Weblica is a great opportunity to learn something new and advance in your career.
The team organizing Weblica, who stands behind it, is awesome. The atmosphere is fantastic and you can see that people work with passion. I recommend the conference to everyone, there will be no shortage of good fun, food, or drinks.
Kristina
Developer
Weblica 2024 was a very interesting experience. The sessions I joined were really informative. I confirmed some things I already knew and learned a lot of new ideas. Honestly, the food was way better than I expected. Good variety, and I didn’t go hungry.
Davor
Developer
I have been coming to Weblica since its second edition. In my opinion, this is the best event in this region regarding the programming and design industry. Hope to see you at the gathering with beers and the rest.
Viktor
Developer
I come to Weblica every year. I like networking and socializing with people, the team is great and so are the lectures. I would be glad if there were more topics related to Java programming.
Nikola
Developer
I've attended Weblica since 2019, and the 2024 one was the best so far. The venue was good, and having two parallel tracks made it easy to pick sessions that suited me. Some sessions could have gone a bit deeper into the subject, but overall, it was definitely worth the visit. And, of course, catching up with fellas from the industry made it all the more special and memorable.
