The third and final day of the MoStart conference, dedicated to discussing trends and innovations in the IT industry, brought together experts from various segments of the IT sector who had the opportunity to exchange experiences and knowledge about the latest technological achievements and the future of the industry. Through interesting lectures, panels, and interviews, discussions were held on IT professionals' salaries, how to achieve millions of reach on LinkedIn, and whether we are truly geniuses on the global IT scene.
One of the keynote speakers was Zlatko Hrkać, co-founder and CEO of Sofascore, who presented the development and work of Sofascore, a sports platform for advanced sports statistics tracking results of professional leagues, in an interesting lecture titled "From Oliver Dragojević to 25M Users." Besides the inspirational story about Sofascore, Hrkać told participants that there is no universal recipe for success, one must be persistent and recognize their opportunity because every time brings its own opportunity.
Interesting panel program
In today's digital age, the technology industry is one of the most dynamic areas of the global world. Panelists discussed whether we are geniuses in the global IT scene, including Hrvoje Ćosić (Aircash), Nikola Vrdoljak (404), Marko Laco (ITO Mostar), Dženan Lojo (TIS Group), with moderator Petar Štefanić. "A person is a product of three factors: upbringing, education, and environment. People in our region have a culture that shapes them, they finish studies that are world-class, but it is the environment that holds us back. The environment in our areas needs the biggest adaptation to the challenges that are coming, to be above average in this genius," concluded Marko Laco, CEO of ITO in Mostar.
In the world of startup projects, where ideas become reality, inspiring examples from practice can illuminate the path to success. Mustafa Toroman and Zlatko Kovačić, two exceptional entrepreneurs, shared their experience of transforming their ideas into serious businesses. The moderator of the "Eureka moment" panel, Bojan Mušćet, allowed the audience to peek into the processes and challenges faced by entrepreneurs in building their startup projects through questions and discussions with the panelists. The interactive experience of the "Eureka moment" panel not only provided insight into the entrepreneur's journey from idea to realization but also inspired the audience to dream big and bravely pursue their startup dreams.
Thematic lectures and interview
In light of rapid technological development and ubiquitous digitalization, the issue of data security has become increasingly important. Alan Đurić, a distinguished IT expert and executive director of Wire, highlighted this topic through his extremely interesting lecture using the example of the German government to present the importance of data security. "You must constantly improve your knowledge and products and continuously offer users a better experience using the services you provide," Đurić emphasized.
On the other hand, Dragan Petric, an influencer and editor of the most famous technology web portal in the region, Bug.hr, spoke about the business potentials offered by LinkedIn, how to use them most easily and quickly, and which tools to use to turn your activity on LinkedIn into opening new opportunities, building personal recognition, earning money, and affirming your business operations, as well as achieving millions of reach on LinkedIn. "LinkedIn is a social network where organic growth in reach is greater than the number of followers and connections we have on our private profile. So, do something no one has done. Present yourself in real light, with your individual characteristics and your unique style," Petric advised.
Particularly interesting was the interview with Tajana Barančić, an analyst of the regional IT market, with whom Petric discussed the salaries of IT professionals. For today's appearance, Tajana conducted a detailed analysis of the average salary in the IT sector and made a comparison between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. "When we think about where salaries are heading in the future, I can freely say that the global market will not allow salaries in the IT sector to be three to four times higher than the average salaries in a country. Looking at developed countries that have a higher standard, the differences in salaries are very small. In the last five years, salaries in the IT sector in Croatia have increased by 40%, and in Bosnia and Herzegovina by 68%," highlighted Barančić.
Blitz-Pitch
In the closing part of the MoStart conference, innovative student ideas and projects were presented. This inspiring session showcased some of the most creative and ambitious student projects that stemmed from young minds, demonstrating that the future of technological innovations lies in the hands of the young. The MoStart conference was not only a platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences but also for encouraging the creativity of young generations. This session dedicated to student ideas and projects emphasized the importance of support, mentorship, and opportunities for young innovators to realize to realize their potential and contribute to the advancement of society in the digital age. IT Day, the last of the three days of the international MoStart conference, was a dynamic and inspiring event that gathered a wide range of experts, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts from the IT industry, providing them with the opportunity to connect and inspire each other for further work.
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