PANELISTs

Boštjan Vuga
Director Sadar + Vuga
Boštjan Vuga is an architect, professor, and co-founder of SADAR+VUGA, one of the leading architectural practices in the region, renowned for its open, innovative, and integrated approach to architecture and urban planning. For nearly three decades, he has developed projects of varying scales – from large public buildings and cultural infrastructure to private developments and visionary concepts for the future of cities. He is a tenured professor at the Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana, Chair of the Board of the Jože Plečnik Fund, and a regular lecturer and guest at international architecture schools and conferences.

Maša Kramar
Partner, Law Firm Senica & partners
Maša is an expert in civil and commercial law.Her main area of work includes matters related to real estate law, such as real estate transactions, real estate project development, construction, sales, leases, and dispute resolution. She also advises clients on matters of contract law, property law, tort law, and personal law.

Aleksander Vujović
Director and Founder, Supa – Studio for Urban Planning and Analysis
Aleksander Vujović is an architect and urban planner, heading the Studio for Urban Planning and Analysis (SUPA). His professional focus includes urban planning, the design of public spaces and layouts, and the renovation of residential buildings and housing. He publishes spatial commentaries in both domestic and international publications and occasionally designs spatial interventions in public spaces.

Mag. Katarina Konda
Head of the Spatial Planning Department, City Municipality of Ljubljana
Katarina Konda is an experienced urban planner with extensive expertise in spatial and urban planning. She currently leads the Spatial Planning Department of the City of Ljubljana, where she oversees the coordination and implementation of spatial planning documents and urban regeneration projects. For nearly two decades, she worked at LUZ d.d., where she was responsible for numerous award-winning urban planning projects.

Matija Urankar
Partner, Law Firm Senica & partners
Matija Urankar leads the Constitutional Law and Human Rights Department, as well as the compliance services related to construction, environmental, and spatial regulations, and global mobility. He regularly represents clients before judicial and administrative bodies and is involved in legislative projects. He also serves as a global mobility advisor at Andersen Slovenia, where he leads and coordinates immigration and citizenship acquisition projects.

Nuccia Basanić
Head of Occupier Services, Colliers
Nuccia is a Head of Occupier Services, and she is responsible for managing and executing lease and sale transactions and workplace advisory services for Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia & Herzegovina markets. Nuccia is focused on assuring a high level of service to clients across office, retail, and industrial & logistics markets. Together with her team, Nuccia provides tailor-made solutions with maximum dedication and commitment, leading to best-in-class results.

Dr. Michal Maco
Direktor, Corwin Slovenija
Michal Maco is the Managing Director of Corwin Slovenia, a real estate development company focused on sustainable and responsible urban growth. With a PhD in urban planning and extensive real estate experience, his work combines academic insight with hands-on development. As the leader of one of the largest local development firms, Michal is a frequent speaker at public forums where he shares his expertise in sustainable commercial and residential real estate. He currently oversees five major urban redevelopment projects in Ljubljana, including Vilharia – the first LEED Platinum-certified building in Slovenia.

Sašo Šmigić
Član uprave, Generali Investments
Sašo Šmigić holds a degree from the Faculty of Economics in Ljubljana and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He began his career as a portfolio manager at KD BPD and later joined Generali Investments, where he advanced to Head of Research and then Director of the Investment Division. He is now a board member of Generali Investments d.o.o., managing funds focused on emerging markets, including Generali Novi trgi, Generali India–China, and Generali Latin America.

Pál Forgács
General director, Mendota Invest
Pál Forgács has been leading the Emonika project in Ljubljana since 2021, one of the largest private investment projects in Slovenia, with construction commencing in 2025 under his leadership. Previously, he worked internationally in real estate and biotech financing, starting his career in the banking sector. For 15 years, he held leadership roles at Hungary’s second-largest bank, overseeing real estate financing and international banking cooperation, contributing to numerous significant regional development projects.

Jure Mercina
Partner, LeitnerLeitner
Jure Mercina is a Partner and Director at the tax advisory firm LeitnerLeitner Slovenia. He has more than 15 years of experience in tax advisory and tax law, including ten years as an attorney. He specializes in the areas of direct taxation of individuals and legal entities, as well as tax procedures, with a particular focus on cross-border transactions. He is the author of numerous professional articles and lectures at the Slovenian Institute of Auditing (SIR), the Institute of Accounting, and the School of Economics and Business at the University of Ljubljana.

Maša Kramar
Partner, Law Firm Senica & partners
Maša is an expert in civil and commercial law.Her main area of work includes matters related to real estate law, such as real estate transactions, real estate project development, construction, sales, leases, and dispute resolution. She also advises clients on matters of contract law, property law, tort law, and personal law.

Anže Urevc
President, Association of Property Managers, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia
Anže Urevc has been active in the real estate sector for 20 years. He is a licensed civil engineer, real estate agent, and court-certified appraiser. He works at Domplan d.d. as Head of the Real Estate Business Unit and also serves as President of the Association of Property Managers at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia.

Alenka Kržan
Head of Financial Loan Evaluation, Eko Sklad
Alenka Kržan is a financial expert in environmental investment financing. She has extensive experience in the development and structuring of financial products, investment financial assessments, and risk management. She actively contributes to strategic planning and implementation at Eko Sklad and is particularly focused on developing financial instruments for investments in multi-apartment buildings.

Mag. Uroš Fonovič
Director and Co-owner, LUNOS Slovenia
Uroš Fonovič holds a degree in civil engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration, with over 25 years of experience in construction, energy, and strategic business leadership. His career has focused on energy renovation projects, managing large organizational units, and developing corporate restructuring strategies. Today, he is dedicated to developing sustainable ventilation solutions for modern construction, guided by the belief that quality of living, energy efficiency, and a healthy indoor environment are inseparable.

Blaž Hribar
Management Board Member, Pokojninska družba A
Since 2015, Blaž Hribar has been a member of the Management Board of Pokojninska družba A, responsible for investment management. Previously, he served as Head of Research at NLB Skladi. He has nearly two decades of experience in asset management and is the author of numerous articles and expert contributions in the field.

Marko Šibič
Director and Co-owner, Polfin
An experienced business executive and co-owner with over 8 years of experience in the financial sector, specializing in financing, factoring, and risk management. He focuses on evaluating financial opportunities, business structuring, and supporting clients across various industries. He is also actively involved in designing IT solutions that support business processes. He is committed to driving innovation and sustainable growth in an evolving financial landscape.

Julius Meinl
CEO, Julius Meinl Living
Julius Meinl VI is the Chief Executive Officer of Julius Meinl Living, a company engaged in the development, management, and ownership of luxury serviced residences under The Julius brand. The Group operates in Prague, Bucharest, and Budapest, with plans to expand into major political and economic centers across Europe. He has over a decade of experience in private equity and real estate, having previously worked at Colony Capital and Credit Suisse.

Almir Džamdžić
Partner, ReCreate
Co-founder and co-owner of ReCreate – a real estate management and investment advisory firm offering comprehensive real estate consulting services. With two decades of experience in investment project development, real estate portfolio management, and strategic advisory, his approach combines technical expertise with deep understanding of market and legal aspects of the real estate industry.

Tatijana Osterc
Procurator and Head of Finance, Philip Morris Ljubljana
Tatijana is an experienced financial proffessional with a long-standing career at Philip Morris Ljubljana, where she leads key financial and tax-related projects. Throughout her career, she has successfully led project teams and actively contributed to numerous sales and business initiatives. She continuously enhances her knowledge through certifications in innovative financial modeling and business planning.

Samuel Sůra
Managing Director, Salvis
Samuel Sůra is co-founder and Managing Director of SALVIS, a company specializing in carbon-neutral buildings, neighborhoods, and cities with a strong focus on climate resilience and ESG compliance. With over 13 years of experience in sustainable certification, he plays a key role in advancing green building in Central and Eastern Europe. His team has successfully delivered more than 25 LEED and BREEAM certifications, including several at PLATINUM level. Samuel is among the first professionals in the region to earn LEED, WELL, and BREEAM credentials, and he led the region’s first residential project to achieve both LEED PLATINUM and Passive House certification. He also develops digital solutions for environmental product declarations in construction.
Previous panelists

Sanja Jandrić
Colliers Slovenija

Gregor Rožman
WestLink CAMPUS

Andrea Rössler
Atrios Development

Tomislav Čeh
PKF Hospitality

Mojca Prošek
Supernova Group

Katarina Kresal
Senica & partnerji, Andersen

Dr. Mojca Gornjak
Andersen

Mag. Katarina Konda
Mestna občina Ljubljana

Matjaž Rupnik
NLB

Blaž Hribar
Pokojninska družba A, d.d.

Maja Ostanek Selak
ALFI RE

Sladjena Križaj
ReCreate