Director of the Personal Data Protection Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF LAWYERS
25. - 28. 03. 2026.
Bled, Slovenia
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Law & Artificial Intelligence
The Congress is an event dedicated not to theory, but to practice and implementation. The upcoming Congress will be focused on artificial intelligence and will address a key question: how can lawyers use it, and how can they ensure compliance with the AI Act?
The AI Act introduces the first comprehensive legal framework for the use of AI systems. This means that law is no longer “one step behind” technology, but is actively shaping the rules of the game – and this is precisely where the greatest debate of our time begins: how to reconcile law and artificial intelligence for the benefit of society.
Artificial intelligence and law
Personal data protection
AI and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
AI regulation (EU AI Act)
Privacy and digital rights
Data security in the digital environment
And no, the Congress is not only for lawyers!
This is an event intended for everyone who wants to understand and implement artificial intelligence in their business operations, in compliance with the laws of their respective countries and European AI regulations, as well as for those interested in personal data protection and its connection with artificial intelligence.
So far, many professionals have registered, including:
- DPOs – Data Protection Officers
- AI and IT professionals
- Directors and managers of companies and institutions
- In-house lawyers from companies and institutions
- Attorneys, judges, and prosecutors
Friends of the Congress
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What was the Fourth Congress like?
What can you expect at the Congress?
Education
20 expert lectures by leading legal and IT professionals—dedicated to contemporary law and artificial intelligence, with an emphasis on practical solutions and current challenges.
4 practical workshops—participants will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in the lectures through concrete case studies and interactive work.
Experts’ roundtable—an open discussion in which lawyers and IT professionals jointly seek answers to the key questions of the digital age
Business Opportunities
We have developed a B2B meeting application for Congress participants, in which all attendees will be listed. You can easily find a colleague from a particular company or institution you wish to meet and book a meeting slot.
In this way—starting with this Congress—we will increase interaction among participants and enable attendees to meet a large number of peers.
Social Programme
- Concert—a musical event in a relaxed atmosphere following the technical sessions.
- Exploring the beauty of Bled, one of Slovenia’s most attractive destinations—a blend of professional development and an unforgettable experience in a beautiful setting.
Speakers
Isabelle Vereecken
Head of the Secretariat European Data Protection Board
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Biography
Isabelle Vereecken is the Head of the Secretariat of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). She played a key role in establishing the Secretariat, building it from the ground up. The Secretariat supports the work of the EDPB by drafting official documents, ensuring secure and transparent IT communication among European data protection authorities, managing media relations, and organising EDPB meetings.
Before joining the EDPB, she worked for 10 years as a legal advisor at the Belgian Data Protection Authority, where she specialised in international data transfers and contributed to the work of the Article 29 Working Party. She was also closely involved in the negotiation of the GDPR, working at the European Commission and later supporting the Belgian government as an expert during the negotiations.
She began her career as a researcher at the CRID (Computer and Law Research Centre – University of Namur), focusing on data protection, intellectual property, and e-commerce. She holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Louvain-la-Neuve and a postgraduate degree in ICT Law from the University of Namur.
Milan Marinović
Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection, Serbia
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Biographya
Milan Marinović, born in 1963 in Valjevo, is a graduate lawyer with a bar exam. By the decision of the Government of the Republic of Serbia dated August 14, 1998, he was first appointed as a judge in the City Magistrate’s Court in Belgrade and was reappointed to the same position on August 24, 2006. On the proposal of the High Council of Justice, he was elected by the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia on December 29, 2009, as a judge of the Misdemeanor Court in Belgrade for a three-year term. By decision of the High Council of Justice, he was appointed as a permanent judge at the Misdemeanor Court in Belgrade. He has been a member of several working groups for amending existing laws and drafting new regulations. He has received multiple commendations from faculties for supporting student education and holds diplomas and certificates for training in various areas of law, including the Law on the Protection of Whistleblowers, the Law on Preventing Domestic Violence, and EU Asylum and Migration Laws. He is a certified trainer at the Judicial Academy for judges and legal professionals and the author of several works on misdemeanors and misdemeanor proceedings. On December 30, 2009, the High Council of Justice appointed him as the Acting President of the Misdemeanor Court in Belgrade. On May 23, 2014, the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia elected him as the President of the Misdemeanor Court in Belgrade. On July 26, 2019, the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia elected him as Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection.
dr Dragoljub Reljić
Director of the Agency for Personal Data Protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Biographya
Dr. Dragoljub Reljić By the Decision of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, published in the "Official Gazette of BiH" No. 77/20 of November 27, 2020, Dr. Dragoljub Reljić was appointed as the Director of the Personal Data Protection Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dr. Dragoljub Reljić was born in Tuzla. He completed his primary education and the “Petar Kočić” Gymnasium in Zvornik. He earned his degree in law from the Faculty of Law, University of Belgrade. Immediately after completing his regular studies, he enrolled in master’s studies at the same faculty. He completed his postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Law, University of East Sarajevo, with an average grade of 9.71 and earned his PhD with distinction. He has published numerous scientific papers in prestigious academic and professional journals and is the author and co-author of several books and monographs in the field of law. He was elected Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Law at the PIM University in Banja Luka. After graduating from the Faculty of Law, he gained professional experience and legal expertise in municipal, city, and republic administrations, performing various legal duties—from legal associate, legal advisor, and head of department to senior civil servant as Assistant Director for Legal Affairs. For a short period, he also served as Acting Executive Director for Legal Affairs at the Electric Power Industry of Republika Srpska (ERS). He was an advisor for constitutional and legal issues to the Serb Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He also held the position of Secretary General of several legislative bodies in BiH, including the Secretary of the House of Representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of BiH and Secretary General of the Council of Peoples of Republika Srpska. He has passed both the professional administrative and bar examinations. The Council of Ministers of BiH appointed him to the Legal Team for drafting the strategy for the legal protection of BiH’s interests regarding the disposal of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel at the designated location..
Nakil Fetai
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Biography
Nakil Fetai is the Director of the Personal Data Protection Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia. In this position, he represents the national independent authority responsible for supervising the lawful processing of personal data and protecting citizens’ rights in the field of privacy. He actively participates in regional and international cooperation between data protection authorities, including initiatives such as “Privacy4Balkans”.
Dr. Polona Pičman Štefančič
MINISTRY OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION of the Republic of Slovenia
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Biography
Dr. Polona Pičman Štefančič from the Ministry of Digital Transformation is a prominent Slovenian legal expert in the fields of artificial intelligence, digital governance, and regulation. She holds a PhD in Law, is a Fulbright alumna, and the author of the book “E-Democracy.” She is also the lead author of Slovenia’s new National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2030 and a strong advocate of trustworthy, human-centric artificial intelligence.
Duje Prkut
Owner of the GDPR compliance consultancy Politicode and Executive Director of the Politiscope association.
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Biography
Duje Prkut is a political scientist, public policy analyst, and licensed personal data protection expert. He is the owner of the GDPR consulting firm Politicode and the Executive Director of the Politiscope association, which focuses on the protection of privacy and digital rights of citizens in the Republic of Croatia and the European Union.
Denis Tul
IT Lawyer / Founder of LawIT
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Biographya
Denis Tul is an expert in IT law and a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Law for Business and Judiciary. Since 2019, he has led LawIT and serves as Head of Legal and Financial Departments at Mad Head Games. He is a consultant for the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, the Center for Digital Transformation, and several IT companies. He passed the bar exam in 2018 and is the author of the course "Law and IT," the handbook "Personal Data Protection" (published in 2023), several scientific papers, seminars, and informal education programs. LinkedIn
Marko Stefančić
Director of the Slovenian National Competence Centre for Artificial Intelligence
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Biography
An experienced technology executive with more than 25 years of international experience in leading digital transformation, technology strategy, and institutional change across complex markets. He currently serves as Director of the Slovenian National AI Competence Centre (KCUI), where he leads a national consortium for the development of a central artificial intelligence platform, in cooperation with industry, academia, and government. His focus is on strategic governance, governance model design, regulatory compliance, and the alignment of key stakeholders, with the goal of ensuring that the implementation of artificial intelligence strengthens competitiveness while maintaining control over regulatory and reputational risks. He is dedicated to positioning Slovenia as a responsible and credible actor in the field of artificial intelligence in Europe.
Jovan Protić
ILO – International Labour Organization
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Biography
Jovan Protić National Coordinator, International Labour Organization (ILO) in Serbia Jovan Protić has been the National Coordinator of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Serbia since 2008, responsible for representing the ILO and implementing the Decent Work Country Programme for Serbia. He has extensive experience working with international organizations, including the ILO and UNDP, on labour, employment, and public policy reforms. He holds degrees in economics, politics and international relations, law and economics, as well as a PhD in Labour Law from the University of Belgrade.
Ines Krečak
Personal Data Protection Expert, Director at Feralis Group
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Biography
After graduating from the Faculty of Law in Rijeka, she began her career in legal roles within large organizations, where she developed strong expertise in regulatory compliance and personal data protection. After ten years of corporate experience, she shifted her full professional focus to data protection and currently serves as Director of Feralis Group d.o.o. and President of the Croatian Personal Data Protection Center Feralis. As the Croatian representative in the European Federation of Data Protection Officers (EFDPO), she is involved in key national initiatives, including aligning the e-Građani system with the GDPR and participating in the Croatian Government’s AI project “Andrija.” She is an active lecturer and speaker at national and international conferences, collaborates with educational institutions, and is the author of professional publications and the handbook “GDPR in the Workplace.” She holds international certifications and is a member of relevant professional organizations.
Aleksandar Mastilović
Business strategy and innovation planning consultant at the Center for Digital Transformation
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Biography
Aleksandar Mastilović is an internationally recognized expert in telecommunications, digital transformation, and the application of advanced technologies, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, 5G networks, and smart cities. His interdisciplinary experience includes the technical implementation of modern systems, the development of regulatory frameworks, and market analysis, aimed at fostering competition and preventing monopolization. As the founder of the consulting company AM Consulting and the National Coordinator of UNOPS for Bosnia and Herzegovina, he actively collaborates with international financial institutions and organizations on digital transformation projects in the public and private sectors. He also advises numerous international organizations and funds, with a special focus on the practical and responsible application of artificial intelligence in small and medium-sized enterprises across the Western Balkans region. Aleksandar Mastilović is a member of the World Business Angels Forum (WBAF) Committee for Science, Technology and Innovation, as well as a member of the IEEE Publications Board, the world’s largest professional organization in the field of electrical and electronics engineering. He is the recipient of several prestigious international awards, including the IEEE Communications Society Global Top 30 Award, a TEDx speaker, and an author of scientific papers and publications in the fields of cybersecurity and the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT). His professional focus is on connecting the public sector, engineers, legal professionals, and economists to develop sustainable, secure, and regulatory-compliant technological solutions—particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence and blockchain—while preserving space for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Brankica Janković
Former Commissioner for the Protection of Equality of Serbia.
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Biography
Brankica Janković is the former Commissioner for the Protection of Equality of the Republic of Serbia. She was first appointed to this position in May 2015 and reappointed in November 2020. She is an expert in the fields of social protection, protection of women, the elderly, children’s rights, public administration, and security. Previously, she served as State Secretary at the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Policy (2012–2014), where she led the system of social and family-legal protection and participated in the development of public policies in the areas of labour and employment. She has actively contributed to the drafting of numerous national strategic and legal documents, as well as to regional and international initiatives in the fields of equality, social policy, and the protection of human rights.
Agenda
The Congress agenda is subject to change.
March 25, 2026
19:00 – 20:00 | Participant Registration
20:00 – 21:30 | Welcome Cocktail
March 26, 2026
09:00 – 09:50 | Participant Registration
09:50 – 10:10 | Congress Opening
10:10 – 10:40 | Lecture: Dr. Polona Pičman Štefančič: The AI Act and its implementation at the level of EU Member States
10:40 – 11:20 | Lecture: Dragoljub Reljić: One year after the adoption of the Personal Data Protection Law in Bosnia and Herzegovina
11:20 – 11:50 | Lecture: Denis Tul: Intellectual Property Law and AI: copyright, AI-generated content, and data/model ownership
11:50 – 12:30 | Coffee Break
12:30 – 13:30 | Panel Discussion: AI Act and Data Protection
13:30 – 15:00 | Panel Discussion: Artificial Intelligence – What Lies Ahead?
15:00 – 16:00 | Bled Sightseeing Tour
16:00 – 17:00 | Roundtable: The Future of the Legal Profession (Hotel Kompas)
16:00 – 20:00 | B2B Meetings
March 27, 2026
09:30 – 10:00 | Participant Registration
10:00 – 10:30 | Lecture: Jovan Protić: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the World of Work
10:30 – 11:00 | Lecture: Duje Prkut: Digital Omnibus – What Does It Bring?
11:00 – 11:30 | Lecture: Aleksandar Mastilović: AI without Governance is not Innovation — it is Risk
11:30 – 12:00 | Lecture: Ines Krečak: Data Protection in Employment – Key Considerations
12:00 – 13:00 | Coffee Break
13:00 – 13:20 | Lecture: Brankica Janković: Protection against Algorithmic Discrimination and Bias in AI Systems, with a Special Focus on Vulnerable Groups
13:20 – 14:20 | Workshop: Denis Tul: Data Mapping
14:20 – 14:40 | Certificate Award Ceremony
15:00 – 16:00 | Workshop: Dejan Škobić: From Lawyer to AI Tool Creator – How to Build Your Own Application? (Hotel Kompas)
16:00 – 17:00 | Workshop: Draško Orčić: Leadership in the Age of AI (Hotel Kompas)
16:00 – 20:00 | B2B Meetings
22:00 – 01:00 | Concert: Haris Džinović
March 28, 2026
10:00 – 13:00 | Excursion to Ljubljana
Why is this not just another legal conference?
This is not a series of theoretical lectures.
Here, law and technology meet in practice.
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You will hardly meet such experts at any other event.
In one place, the Congress gathers Commissioners and Directors of Data Protection Authorities, representatives of ministries, courts and regulatory bodies, company directors, DPO professionals, lawyers, law professors, and IT experts from across the region and the European Union.
In one place, the Congress gathers Commissioners and Directors of Data Protection Authorities, representatives of ministries, courts and regulatory bodies, company directors, DPO professionals, lawyers, law professors, and IT experts from across the region and the European Union.
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This is not about theory — it is about practice.
The lectures and workshops are designed to provide you with practical guidance and tested solutions from real-world cases.
The lectures and workshops are designed to provide you with practical guidance and tested solutions from real-world cases.
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Every topic is carefully selected.
GDPR, the AI Act, ethical issues, automation — everything that will shape the legal profession in the coming decade.
GDPR, the AI Act, ethical issues, automation — everything that will shape the legal profession in the coming decade.
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You build a network that lasts.
Through the B2B application, you connect with colleagues, institutions, and companies, opening new professional opportunities.
Through the B2B application, you connect with colleagues, institutions, and companies, opening new professional opportunities.
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You finally get answers to the questions every modern lawyer asks.
“How can AI become my tool, not my threat?” “How can I improve my team’s work in line with new regulations?”
“How can AI become my tool, not my threat?” “How can I improve my team’s work in line with new regulations?”
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Interactive roundtable with heads of institutions.
Participants have the opportunity to directly address questions to Directors of Data Protection Authorities from across the region and Europe.
Participants have the opportunity to directly address questions to Directors of Data Protection Authorities from across the region and Europe.
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Alongside education, you will have great fun as well.
The Congress features an excursion and a concert, as well as many other activities where you can relax, enjoy yourself, and meet new people.
The Congress features an excursion and a concert, as well as many other activities where you can relax, enjoy yourself, and meet new people.
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You leave Bled with solutions — not just notes.
Everything you learn can be immediately applied in your daily professional practice.
Everything you learn can be immediately applied in your daily professional practice.
Participant Impressions
Hotels
HOTEL BLED ROSE
Currently available: 3 rooms
Price:
Single room with breakfast per person / per night: €140
Double room with breakfast per person / per night: €90
Price includes:
- Stay in selected hotel and room type
- Breakfast
- Pool access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tourist tax
Price does not include:
- Parking €20 per day
Lunch €35
Dinner €35€
HOTEL ALPINE RIBNO
Currently available: 2 rooms
Cena:
Single room on half-board basis (breakfast & dinner) per person / per night: €155
Double room on half-board basis (breakfast & dinner) per person / per night: €110
U cenu ulazi:
- Overnight stay with breakfast and dinner
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Taxes and fees
BOHINJ ECO HOTEL & WELLNESS
Currently available: 7 rooms
Price:
Single room, half board, per person/per night: 160€
Double room, half board, per person/per night 110€
The price includes:
– Overnight stay with breakfast and dinner
– Access to Aqva Park
– Bohinj – pools and jacuzzi
– Wi-Fi
– Parking
– Taxes and fees
Not included in the price:
Sauna access, charged €10 per person
This is also the last hotel available in our offer. Congress participants have already reserved 4 hotels, accommodating 339 out of a total of 400 participants. Once this hotel is fully booked, Congress registrations will be closed.
Note:
ECO Bohinj Hotel is located approximately 20 minutes by car from the hotels where the Congress takes place. As the organizer, Kec Group will provide free transportation from the hotel to Bled and back. While 20 minutes may seem like a longer distance, within a 50+ km radius of Bled it is not possible to find a hotel that meets all the requirements of our Congress participants and includes breakfast and dinner, parking, an aqua park, wellness, and spa in the price.
Once all rooms are booked, it will no longer be possible to reserve hotel accommodation through us.
Currently, there are no available hotels in Bled for the Congress dates; the only remaining options are villas and apartments. If you choose this option, you will pay only the Congress registration fee through Kec Group, while accommodation must be booked independently.
Currently available: 3 rooms
HOTEL KOMPAS
reserved
HOTEL LOVEC
reserved
HOTEL ASTORIA
reserved
Take advantage of the special offer:
4+1
free of charge.
When four delegate registrations are purchased by the same company/institution, the fifth is completely free. Only the hotel services for the fifth participant are payable.
Registration Fee
Attend in person
€699
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499,00
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20 lectures
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4 workshops
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Roundtable
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B2B meetings
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Welcome cocktail
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Concert
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Lecture recordings
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Materials
Virtual participation
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149,00
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20 lectures
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4 workshops
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Lecture recordings
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Materials
Quality Guarantee
We are confident that the Congress will provide you with more knowledge and inspiration than any conference you have attended so far.
If we do not meet your expectations — you will receive a complimentary registration for the next conference.
We are assuming the risk — because we believe in the value of what we do.
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