For the fourth time, the Balkan Solar Summit has demonstrated just how important the topic of energy transition is to the market—not only in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but across the entire region. This year once again, the ceremonial hall of Banski Dvor was filled to capacity, and the opening itself featured Roby the robot, who addressed the topic of artificial intelligence and pointed out that, despite all of his knowledge, he still would not be able to organize such an event on his own.
“We are not afraid of the arrival of artificial intelligence, because this gathering itself is proof that networking, conversation, and the exchange of ideas still come first on the path of development, especially within the topics addressed by the Balkan Solar Summit,” said Milena Mijatović, CEO of the Summit, at the opening of the 4th Balkan Solar Summit.
Those in attendance were also addressed by ministers of the Government of Republika Srpska, Zlatan Klokić and Petar Đokić, as well as Vedran Lakić, a minister in the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
More than 400 experts, industry leaders, investors, and key stakeholders are attending the fourth Balkan Solar Summit with the goal of creating concrete solutions aligned with regional and European standards, positioning the Balkan Solar Summit as the central platform for dialogue on energy transition in the region.
“The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina has been a proud patron of the Balkan Solar Summit from the very beginning, in coordination and cooperation with the relevant ministries from Republika Srpska and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. I am pleased to point out that even in the very first years we recognized the importance of this initiative and its potential to become a key regional platform for dialogue on energy transition, confirming that Banja Luka and Republika Srpska are regional centers for discussion on these important issues,” emphasized Staša Košarac, Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations, as he officially declared the Balkan Solar Summit open.
The most prominent figures from the energy sector are attending the Balkan Solar Summit, all with the aim of connecting and potentially reaching joint agreements on possible investments. Because while the Balkan Solar Summit is taking place, Banja Luka becomes the business hub of the energy transition.
You can view the Balkan Solar Summit program at solarsummit.ba. The Summit is organized under the high patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Ministry for European Integration and International Cooperation of the Government of Republika Srpska, the Ministry of Energy and Mining of Republika Srpska, as well as Elnos Group, with the support of other companies and organizations.