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ACES Regional Conference 2025
Future Trends in the Construction Industry
With great pleasure we announce the ACES Regional Conference, which will be held on October 30th and 31st, 2025 in Belgrade.Stay tuned for more details on the topics and speakers shaping this extraordinary conference.
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Recap
Key event this year for the construction industry in the region
Second ACES conference "Future trends in the construction industry", held by ACES Central and South Balkans Center in Belgrade from October 30 to 31, 2025, confirmed its status as one of the most important events for the construction industry in the region.
Organized by the Serbian Association of Consulting Engineers (ACES), the conference brought together over 270 participants, 20 sponsors and more than 40 leading government officials - experts from various sectors of the construction industry.
We especially thank our Platinum sponsor, Konstruktor Consulting, whose support was crucial for the realization of this event.
Organized by the Serbian Association of Consulting Engineers (ACES), the conference brought together over 270 participants, 20 sponsors and more than 40 leading government officials - experts from various sectors of the construction industry.
We especially thank our Platinum sponsor, Konstruktor Consulting, whose support was crucial for the realization of this event.
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Prestigious Event
Future trends in the construction industry - Conference 2025
The ACES conference brought together renowned representatives of the construction industry, donors, engineers, consultants and practitioners from regions that had been together as if to discuss key issues and develop modern construction practices. The conference represented a unique platform for exchanging practical experiences, presenting innovations and cooperation among leading companies in the construction sector, providing professionals with a single opportunity to see and study the best practices and current projects in the region.
The program was organized through six thematic sessions covering the most important issues in the construction industry. Participants discussed budget planning, management of consumer needs and risks, digitalization of processes and implementation of projects. Special attention was paid to mechanisms for overcoming obstacles through DAAB/ADR practices, as well as elements that ensure successful infrastructure projects - from quality documentation and contractor selection to ensuring adequate financing. The closing session was dedicated to innovations as a key driver for development in the construction industry.
The conference was opened by Bojan Dinić, Executive Director of ACES, and Branislav Simović, ACES Chairman, who highlighted the role of this regional event in the development of the construction industry. The groups included Ioana Dragan, EFCA President, and Alfred Ingletti, FIDIC Vice President, who additionally confirmed the importance of international cooperation, connecting professional standards.
The conference featured a comprehensive review of key structural issues and media. As one of the most regional events dedicated to improving construction industry practices. Through panels, presentations and practical examples, participants gained insight into current trends, innovations and concrete solutions that shape the future sector.
ACES as an organization is committed to the professional development and promotion of the best practices and building structural capacity in the region, and the 2025 conference further strengthens this effort to provide an important platform for dialogue, linking and promoting industry development.
The program was organized through six thematic sessions covering the most important issues in the construction industry. Participants discussed budget planning, management of consumer needs and risks, digitalization of processes and implementation of projects. Special attention was paid to mechanisms for overcoming obstacles through DAAB/ADR practices, as well as elements that ensure successful infrastructure projects - from quality documentation and contractor selection to ensuring adequate financing. The closing session was dedicated to innovations as a key driver for development in the construction industry.
The conference was opened by Bojan Dinić, Executive Director of ACES, and Branislav Simović, ACES Chairman, who highlighted the role of this regional event in the development of the construction industry. The groups included Ioana Dragan, EFCA President, and Alfred Ingletti, FIDIC Vice President, who additionally confirmed the importance of international cooperation, connecting professional standards.
The conference featured a comprehensive review of key structural issues and media. As one of the most regional events dedicated to improving construction industry practices. Through panels, presentations and practical examples, participants gained insight into current trends, innovations and concrete solutions that shape the future sector.
ACES as an organization is committed to the professional development and promotion of the best practices and building structural capacity in the region, and the 2025 conference further strengthens this effort to provide an important platform for dialogue, linking and promoting industry development.
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Agenda
Sessions and Speakers
Welcoming Remarks, Speaker Announcement
Welcoming Remarks, Speaker Announcement
Welcoming Remarks, Speaker Announcement
Bojan Dinić, ACES Director – Opening Remarks
Branislav Simović, Chairman of ACES Assembly – Key Note
Alfredo Ingletti, President of FIDIC
Ioana Dragan, Vice President of EFCA
Session 1: Smart Budget Planning for Smart Projects
Moderator: Nikola Matić, Consulting Engineer, Vice President of Management Board ACES, CDRC Presidency, ACES Adjudicator
Panelists:
- Vladimir Đorić, Architect, Zabriskie – Partner
- Jordan Kusigerski, Engineer – WaltGalmarini
- Prof. Dr. Zoran Stojadinović, Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Belgrade
- Nemanja Uzelac, Commercial Director – Konstruktor Consulting
Session 2: DuSpirit from the Past; Global Requirements
Moderator: Dušan Cvetković, Consulting Engineer, LL.M, CDRC Presidency, ACES Adjudicator, CDRC Arbitrator, DIAC Arbitrator
Panelists:
- Irakli Khergiani, President of ACEG, Adjudicator on FIDIC President’s List
- Živadin Lukić, Consulting Engineer, ACES Adjudicator, CDRC Arbitrator
- Nebojša Pavlović, Consulting Engineer, RICS Certified Expert, FCIArb, PMP, LL.M
- Stefan Jevremović, Director of the Sector for Special Solutions (ACB)
Presentation by Special Guests
OICE – Association of Italian Engineering, Architectural and Technical-Economic Consulting Organizations
- Representative: Marco Ragusa
KNAPEC – Kazakhstan National Association of Professional Engineers and Consultants
- Representative: Aizhan Issagulova
Inclusive Design and Architectural Solutions
- Ljupka Mihailovska, Alliance for Accessibility of Serbia – Chairwoman of Management Board
- Anđela Karabašević, ACES
Session 3: Artificial Intelligence in the Construction Sector - Examples of Good Practice AI
Moderator: Milan Jevtić, Executive Director for Technologies AIGO
Panelists:
- Milan Gospić, Microsoft Garage Serbia Lead
- Danilo Savić, Executive Director for Technologies – DCT State Data Center
- Andrea Radonjanin, Lawyer, Schönherr
- Višnja Blažin, Project Manager – Konstruktor Consulting
Session 4: ADR: Commission for Dispute Avoidance/Adjudication (DAAB) with Focus on the Role of Dispute Prevention
Moderator: Katarina Obradović Baklaja, Lawyer, Member of Management Board ACES, President of CDRC, FIDIC TG 4
Panelists:
- Dr. Cosmin Tobolcea, Consulting Engineer, Member of Management Board FIDIC, GM Pro Toby and Managing Partner at Euro Finance Advisors
- Dr. Jovan Nikčević, Lawyer, Member of ICC Court
- Nina Tsaturova, Intelligent Solution LLC, Tbilisi, Georgia; International Construction Chambers, London, UK – Head for Caucasus and Central Asia; FIDIC Adjudicator and Trainer
- Blažo Begović, Consulting Engineer, ACES Adjudicator and Certified Trainer
Session 5: How to Achieve a Successful Project?
Moderator: Nikola Cvijanović, Consulting Engineer, Member of Management Board ACES, ACES Adjudicator
Panelists:
- Srđan Topalović, FIDIC / IPMA A CET, D.I.G.
- Jugoslav Janjić, Design Architecture, Designer, D.I.A.
- Draško Bugarčić, Brigades, Director of Project Management Sector
- Vladimir Bešlagić, Financial Consultant, Dipl. Econ.
Presentation by Special Guests
Belgrade Metro Project
- Aleksandra Perović, Director for Telecommunications Networks and Systems, State Data Center
Presentation of Digitally Innovative Infrastructure in the Republic of Serbia
- State Data Center
- Innovation District in Kragujevac and Ložionica
- Doc. Dr. Mihailo Jovanović, Director of the Office for Information Technologies and Electronic Administration
Session 6: Innovations in Construction for a Better Future
Moderator: Dragana Čukić, Consulting Engineer, Member of Management Board ACES, Vice President of CDRC, ACES Adjudicator
Panelists:
- Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Pavić, University of Exeter, Director at Full Scale Dynamics, Co-founder at FSD Active
- Prof. Dr. Ivan Ignjatović, Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Belgrade
- Igor Osmokrović, COO, BEXEL Manager
- Jernej Standeker, Head of Applied Technologies for Southeastern Europe, Schöck
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Sponsors
Cooperation That Contributes to Development
We sincerely thank all sponsors who supported the second ACES conference in 2025. Your support and engagement made this event an even more significant platform for knowledge sharing, presenting innovations and networking of experts from the construction industry in the region.
The role of sponsors is crucial to the success of every event, and your contribution enabled the conference to bring together leading experts, consultants, investors and representatives of institutions, creating space for constructive discussions and best practice sharing.
The role of sponsors is crucial to the success of every event, and your contribution enabled the conference to bring together leading experts, consultants, investors and representatives of institutions, creating space for constructive discussions and best practice sharing.
Your support enabled the conference to develop into a place where modern trends are presented, challenges and innovations are discussed, and professional excellence in the sector is promoted. In doing so, you contributed to making the ACES Conference 2025 an indispensable reference point for everyone who wants to stay up-to-date with key issues and solutions in the industry.
Once again, we thank you for your trust and dedication. We look forward to future joint projects and continued cooperation that contributes to the development and improvement of the construction sector in the region.
Once again, we thank you for your trust and dedication. We look forward to future joint projects and continued cooperation that contributes to the development and improvement of the construction sector in the region.
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