The Futures Leaders Summit 2024: A Milestone Event for Young Leaders
The Futures Leaders Summit 2024 (FLS 2024) organized by BH Futures Foundation, has come to a close, leaving behind an indelible mark on the young leaders and professionals who gathered in Sarajevo. This prestigious event brought together more than 500 students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and researchers from various fields, offering them a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and build their future, both within and beyond the borders of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Two Days of Inspiring Insights and Networking
FLS 2024 took place over two days filled with insightful keynote speeches, hands-on workshops, and exciting company visits, all designed to help participants navigate the ever-changing landscape of leadership, technology, and entrepreneurship. Hosted at the renowned Holiday Hotel and Burch University in Sarajevo, the summit welcomed 35 distinguished speakers from around the world, who shared their expertise on the latest trends in leadership, research, technology, and entrepreneurship.
Celebrating Excellence: The Vera Šnajder Award 2024
One of the highlights of the summit was the announcement of the recipients of the Vera Šnajder Award, an accolade that honors exceptional individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and contribution to their respective fields. This year, the award was presented by Dina Karamuratović and Majra Šišić-Čaluk, last year’s recipients, in a ceremony that underscored the importance of recognizing and celebrating remarkable achievements.
A heartfelt congratulations to Hana Babić and Lejla Hrustemović, the deserving winners of the Vera Šnajder Award 2024! Their dedication, passion, and leadership are an inspiration to the next generation of trailblazers.
The 2024 Vera Šnajder Award was made possible with the support of dmBiH, whose continued commitment to promoting gender equality and female entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in empowering women to lead and innovate across various industries.
Engaging and Interactive Sessions
Throughout the summit, participants had the opportunity to dive deep into specialized sessions that addressed critical themes for future leaders:
Lead the Future: Career Mastery & Tech Trends: This session focused on career development and the latest technological trends, offering valuable insights and advice from top professionals in the field.
Lead with Innovation: Build a Successful Research Career: Aimed at aspiring researchers, this session provided a platform for participants to engage with experienced scientists and exchange ideas on building successful careers in research and innovation.
Build Your Dream: Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Journey: Tailored for future entrepreneurs, this session allowed participants to learn from successful business leaders who shared their inspirational stories and key lessons learned along the entrepreneurial journey.
A Big Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners
The success of FLS 2024 would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our sponsors and partners. Their dedication to empowering young leaders and supporting educational initiatives played a key role in making this summit an unforgettable experience.
As the Futures Leaders Summit 2024 concludes, we look forward to the continued growth of this incredible community of forward-thinking individuals. Together, we are shaping a brighter, more innovative future—one leader at a time.
Let’s continue to Lead, Innovate, and Build!
This event was a testament to the power of collaboration, inspiration, and the drive to make a lasting impact in the world. Keep an eye on the Futures Leaders Summit for future editions that will continue to inspire and empower the next generation of global leaders.
A big thank you to all the sponsors who supported us during this year’s Futures Leaders Summit! Your commitment and generosity made this incredible event possible.
Platinum Sponsor:
HTEC
Gold Sponsors:
Symphony
UniCredit
Ernst & Young
Setec
Salt Square
Core
Silver Sponsors:
Authority Partners
SaaSolutions
Bronze Sponsors:
Rolla
Visiot
Spektakl
MonoDev
Semblie
DCCS
We would like to express our gratitude to our partners who, through their involvement, contributed to the success of this year's Futures Leaders Summit:
Monri
City of Bijeljina
Klas dd Sarajevo
ZenDev
Zoran Djindjić Fellowship
Vitinka
Akta.ba
BHAAS
FabLab
We are deeply grateful for your support, which has helped make FLS 2024 an unforgettable experience for all involved! Thank you for believing in the power of young leaders and innovation.