Synergy of construction, electrical engineering and ICT with society as a whole
About the Conference ICT 2026
EDZ ICT 2026 is the central meeting point for engineering professions. We focus on how ICT technologies can maximize the synergy between construction and electrical engineering to create sustainable, smart, and secure national infrastructure.
Cyber resilience of systems (NIS2)
Implementation of BIM processes and Digital Twins
Electrical Engineering Society Zagreb
With a tradition spanning over seven decades, EDZ represents the nucleus of professional development and lifelong learning. Today, we act as a key integrator connecting the academic community, the public sector, and industry leaders in the era of digital transformation.
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FACULTY OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITY OF ZAGREB
Institutional Patrons

Academic and Professional Partners

Commercial Partners and Sponsors

The entire ecosystem of engineering innovation
Key thematic areas and technological directions of the conference
Smart grids
OT/ICT integration, Smart Grid and energy transition.
Cyber Security
NIS2 directive and protection of critical infrastructure.
BIM & Digital Twins
Standardization of processes and digital twins in asset management.
AI & Digital standards
Application of AI in engineering processes and EU regulation.
IoT & Smart environments
Internet of Things in construction and future infrastructure systems.
Sustainable mobility
Electric vehicles, e-charging stations and integration of transport and energy.
Synergy of professions
Project management (IPMA, PMI) and horizontal connection.
Regulations & Directives
European frameworks and implementation of digital standards in practice.
Featured Speakers and Panelists
Communications technology
Associate Prof. Stjepan Groš, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Electronics, Microelectronics, Computer and Intelligent Systems
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Communications technology
Mirna Kos
M.Sc.
Sales Executive | MBCOM Technologies, Broadcom Representative.

Computers & Info Processing
Prof. Hrvoje Džapo, Ph.D.
Full Professor, Department of Electronic Systems and Information Processing
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ICT and project management
Antun Kerner
M.Sc., PMP
Vice President of EDZ and expert in ICT systems.
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Prof. Dina Šimunić, Ph.D.
Tenured Full Professor, Department of Communication and Space Technologies, Member of the EDZ Board
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Project Management
Hrvoje Bilić
M.Sc.
He is employed at Hrvatski Telekom, where he currently works as a program manager leading the EUBB program with multiple broadband infrastructure construction projects.

ICT AI agents
Vedran Bajer
General Manager for the Adriatic region, Hungary, and the Baltics at Wonderful.

Security, critical infrastructure, RCZ
Ivana Cesarec
MUP/RCZ - Head of the Department for Critical Infrastructure and Cultural Heritage

Architecture
Prof. Bojan Baletić, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
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Civil Engineering
Prof. Mladen Vukomanović, Ph.D.
Zaposlen na Građevinskom fakultetu u Zagrebu. Potpredsjednik globalnog udruženja za upravljanje projektima (IPMA).

Civil Engineering, Dept. of Organization, Technology and Management
Asst. Prof. Sonja Kolarić, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Construction Management and Economics, Faculty of Civil Engineering

Geodesy
Prof. Loris Redovniković, Ph.D.
Works at the Faculty of Geodesy, University of Zagreb.

Architecture
Prof. Zoran Veršić, Ph.D., M.Arch.
Full Professor at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Zagreb.

Project Management - IPMA
Asst. Prof. Darija Ivandić Vidović, Ph.D.
Vice President IPMA Croatia

Architecture
Asst. Prof. Rene Lisac, Ph.D., M.Arch.
Works as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Zagreb.

BIM & Architecture
Marin Račić
M.Arch.
Licensed architect and BIM expert.

Civil Engineering
Marko Šimac
M.Sc.
Head of the Department for Road Infrastructure Management at Hrvatske ceste

ICT - CRE&FM
Fred Kloet
Independent Senior Consultant for CRE&FM - Autodesk

ICT
Jan Engfeldt
Chief IT Architect at Ericsson/Scandinavia

Architecture
Damir Mance, M.Arch.
PhD student and senior lecturer at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Zagreb.


Armed Forces
Colonel Jelena Srakić Turbić
Ministry of Defence (MORH) - Armed Forces.

EKONERG
Krešimir Brckan, B.Sc. Mech. Eng.
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Program Committee
Academic authorities ensuring the highest scientific and professional level of the conference.
Prof. Darijo Babić, Ph.D.
FPZ - Faculty of Transport and Traffic SciencesAsst. Prof. Ninoslav Holjevac, Ph.D.
FER - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and ComputingAsst. Prof. Mateo Beus, Ph.D.
FER - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing
Asst. Prof. Vladimir Valentić, Ph.D.
RITEH - Faculty of Engineering Rijeka
Sjur Baardsen Emeritus
Norwegian University of Life SciencesProgram
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VIP Welcome and Registration
GRAND OPENING
Representatives of ministries, RCZ, Deans, EDZ
Official opening of the EDZ ICT 2026 conference with introductory addresses. Presentation of the vision of digital synergy of engineering professions.
EXPERT PRESENTATION: Ivana Cesarec (RCZ)
Obligations of those responsible for critical infrastructure.
A detailed overview of the legal and technical obligations of institutions and companies managing the critical infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia.
Cyber Resilience (NIS2) status and recommendations
Prof. Groš, Prof. Šimunić, practical implementation by Mirna Kos
Analysis of new standards for the protection of information and operational technologies through the prism of the NIS2 directive with a focus on practical implementation within the engineering sector.
Coffee Break & Networking
KEYNOTE 1: Prof. Mladen Vukomanović
Building Information Modeling – BIM: trends, challenges, and opportunities
The keynote lecture of the first day on the application of modern ICT solutions, BIM standards, and digital tools in modern construction.
Marko Šimac
Digital transformation in construction - presentation from practice
A case study on successful digital transformation within an enterprise from the perspective of the profession and practice.
Engineering Lunch at Odeon Restaurant & Networking
Fred Kloet - CRE/FM Digital Thread - ONLINE
Guest expert (Online presentation).
Connecting Corporate Real Estate (CRE) and Facility Management (FM) disciplines with a digital engineering thread. Demonstration on international projects.
KEYNOTE 2: Prof. Emeritus Bojan Baletić
Are we ready for the future?
Synergy of technology, architecture, and construction. Lecture on the integration of information and communication technologies into architectural design processes.
Presentation of submitted papers
Series of professional presentations.
1. HUMAN PERFORMANCE vs. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Zdenko Balaž, Bosiljka Rezo, Marko Đuzel, Nikolina Anđelić
2. AI platform for attack simulation and measuring organizational cyber readiness
Robert Dimitrovski
3. Cybersecurity in Croatia under NIS2: Securing Wireless and Physical Infrastructure
Dina Šimunić
Day 1 Conclusion and Networking
Participant Registration
Dean's Welcome, Sponsor Presentations
KEYNOTE 3 - Prof. Loris Redovniković
ICT technologies in modern geodesy: from measurement to space visualization
Keynote presentation on the advancement and integration of digital geodesy and 3D modeling into modern engineering projects. Foundations for reliable GIS systems.
Coffee Break
PANEL: Smart Environments and AI Agents
Prof. Hrvoje Džapo, Vedran Bajer, Marin Račić, M.Arch.
Dynamic panel discussion on the implementation of AI agents and smart sensors to create optimal living and working spaces based on IoT solutions.
KEYNOTE 4 - Asst. Prof. Vladimir Valentić, Ph.D.
ICT in EPS Outage Prevention
Presentation of methods for using ICT technologies in monitoring and early warning to prevent accidents and outages on the modern power grid.
Lunch Break
PM TRACK: Case Studies, PMI, IPMA
Hrvoje Bilić, M.Sc. (Hrvatski Telekom), Asst. Prof. Darija Ivandić Vidović, Ph.D. (IPMA Croatia)
An overview of best practices and methodologies from the real world according to the standards of PMI and IPMA organizations using concrete examples of IT implementations in engineering.
Asst. Prof. Sonja Kolarić, Ph.D.
“Importance and Application of openBIM Standards in the Republic of Croatia”
A detailed overview of the importance of implementing openBIM standards in Croatian construction and design practice for easier data exchange.
Prof. Časlav Livada - FERIT Osijek
ICT in Agriculture
How information technologies change and optimize agricultural production - from smart irrigation to process automation.
Jan Engfeld - Ericsson - ONLINE
Trends in ICT
Perspective of technological leaders on the evolution of communication networks, 5G/6G technologies and their impact on industrial IoT and engineering systems.
Presentation of Author Papers
1. Automation and Digitalization of Hybrid Plants in the Energy Transition (Nenad Švarc)
2. Integration of IEC 62351 into IEC 61850-based Power Infrastructure (Nikša Lozo)
3. Navigating Biomedical Effects of Electromagnetic Fields: Challenges and Opportunities for Engineers in the 5G/6G Era and Beyond (Prof. Dina Šimunić)
Final session of expert presentations.
ICP Initiative and Manifesto
Interdisciplinary Collaboration Platform (ICP) for Engineering Integration - Antun Kerner, M.Sc., PMP
Public presentation of the Engineering Competence Center and the signing of a joint manifesto aimed at horizontally connecting professions.
Acknowledgements to Participants and Closing
Announced Papers
Review selected professional papers to be presented at this year's conference.
Automation and digitalization of hybrid plants in the energy transition
Human Performance (HP) vs Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Interdisciplinary Collaboration Platform (ICP) for Engineering Integration
Cybersecurity in Croatia under NIS2: Securing Wireless and Physical Infrastructure
Navigating Biomedical Effects of Electromagnetic Fields: Challenges and Opportunities for Engineers in the 5G/6G Era and Beyond
Integration of IEC 62351 into IEC 61850-based power infrastructure
AI platform for attack simulation and measuring organizational cyber readiness
Call for Papers
PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION
What is included in the fee?
- Participation in all lectures and panels
- Official conference materials
- Access to the digital Book of Proceedings
- Buffet lunch and coffee breaks (both days)
- Certificate of attendance and CPD points
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Venue
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture
Address: Fra Andrije Kačića Miošića 26
10000 Zagreb, Croatia
- Lines 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17
- Public parking (Zone 1)
- Free Wi-Fi provided for participants
Contact
We are at your disposal for all inquiries regarding the conference, partnerships, and technical information.
General Inquiries
nada@edz.hrOrganizing Committee
kerner@edz.hrSociety Office
Electrical Engineering Society Zagreb
Berislavićeva 6, 10000 Zagreb
Website
www.edz.hrSponsorship Packages
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