Business Day at the NetWork 13 Conference Delivers Key Messages on AI and Cybersecurity
At a time when artificial intelligence permeates every aspect of the digital society, one of the key questions becomes – who actually controls these...

At a time when artificial intelligence permeates every aspect of the digital society, one of the key questions becomes – who actually controls these systems, and what happens when they get out of control? Answers to these and many other pressing questions will be at the center of the keynote sessions on the first day of the NetWork 13 Conference.

The conference will take place from October 22 to 24 at Grand Hotel Neum, under the slogan TEChTONIC CHANGES. During the Business Day, the audience will have the opportunity to hear from three exceptional speakers whose expertise and perspectives offer highly credible insights into the security, ethics, and future of the digital society.

Ilijana Vavan, an internationally recognized IT leader who built her career at Oracle, Microsoft, Kaspersky, Milestone Systems, and Check Point Technologies, will speak on the topic:

“Unmasking Digital Frontiers: Manipulating Artificial Intelligence Through Cyber Attacks and How to Protect Against Them.”

Her session will open a discussion on whether AI can become a tool for abuse and how to build more resilient systems. As a Victress Cyber Award winner and one of the most influential women in the European IT sector, Vavan brings a story that unites experience, vision, and responsibility.

Approaching the topic from an ethical and philosophical angle, Eleanor Nell Watson, President of the European Responsible Artificial Intelligence Office (EURAIO) and a consultant who helped shape Apple’s philosophical strategy, will deliver a talk titled “Beyond Humans: Working with the Agents Among Us.” Watson will present evidence of unusual “pathologies” within AI systems — from hallucinations to maladaptive behaviors — highlighting the need for responsible and transparent technology use. Her work has been recognized by institutions such as the United Nations, the World Bank, and the Royal Society, and the audience in Neum will have the chance to hear firsthand from one of the most relevant voices in AI ethics today.

Concluding the keynote segment, Luka Manojlović, Microsoft MVP for Cloud and Datacenter Management and well-known to the local audience, will deliver a practical demonstration titled “The Hook, the Bait, and the Hacker.”
In his trademark humorous and energetic style, Manojlović will showcase real-life examples of cyber attacks and the ways in which they are carried out. His presentations are synonymous with practical knowledge delivered through vivid examples, always engaging the audience and leaving a strong impression.

Through these and many other sessions, the NetWork 13 Conference places artificial intelligence at the very heart of attention — not only as a technological phenomenon, but also as a social, business, and security issue shaping our future.

The organization of this leading business and technology event — one of the most important in the region — is handled by Communis Agency, ensuring top-quality content and an experience to remember.