In just one week, on October 16, the Z Center in Zagreb will become the main gathering place of the regional tech community, hosting the fourth edition of Game Changer 4.0 Superconference, the largest Croatian tech event. Over 100 speakers, five thematic halls, the Game Changer Awards ceremony, as well as a rich expo and networking zone will welcome more than 1,700 participants from Croatia and the region.
Five Halls, Five Thematic Worlds of the Future
This year’s Game Changer brings five parallel program tracks:
- AI & INNOVATION / DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION – focusing on artificial intelligence, humanoid robots, digital transformation, and disruptive technologies.
- GAMIFY / GAMIFICATION – exploring the impact of gamification on healthcare, marketing, customer support, and social change.
- eCommerce / DIGITAL COMMERCE – providing insights into the latest trends in online shopping, video-driven conversions, and digital payment security.
- WEB3 STAGE by Alice in Blockchains – discussions on the future of blockchain, NFTs, regulation, and decentralization.
- STARTUP Hall – featuring startup presentations, 2025 investment trends, and the “Rising Stars” competition.
The complete program will be accompanied by Esports content in the Hall of Game, where visitors will be able to try the new award-winning game Scum2 by Croatian developer Gamepires, as well as meet the humanoid robot Captchu and explore many other interactive experiences in the Z Center Expo Zone. For those interested in digital art, from October 15 to 19, Z Center will also host an exhibition by American artist Gretchen Andrew, brought by the art collective Shpigl.
Awards Ceremony and Evening Networking
One of the key novelties this year is the first-ever public Game Changer Awards ceremony, taking place as part of the conference. Awards will be presented in more than 16 categories, from AI and fintech to sustainability and gaming, aimed at highlighting individuals, teams, and projects pushing the boundaries of the digital world.
Impressive Names of the Tech Scene
The conference will feature numerous local and international experts, including: Karlo Ressler (European Parliament), Ekaterina Doubinina (Rathbones Group), Nikola Kapraljević (Infinum), Dr. Vanja Ljevar (Kubik Intelligence), Tvrtko Stošić (Avaya), Dunja Ivana Ballon (HURA), Petra Boić-Petrač and Uroš Delić (WWF Adria), Petya Rusinova (Visa), Alwin Tan (Meta X Asia), Dario Marčac (TikTok), Damir Sabol (Google), Vlado Hrdalo (UBIK), Andrej Levenski (Gamepires), Davor Aničić (Velebit AI), Niko Slavnić, Davor Bruketa, Vlad Grankovsky, and many others whose biographies and announcements can be followed on the organizers’ official website.
See You on October 16 at Z Center!
Game Changer 2025 offers a unique experience for everyone who wants to understand the future, find partners, and transform their business.
More information and the full program are available at: www.game-changer.tech
