GDi Solutions Conference 2026
Hilton Garden Inn, Zagreb
April 22-24, 2026
Conference Overview
Conference Overview
The GDi Group hosted its annual GDi Solutions Conference 2026 in Zagreb, bringing together representatives from public administration, industry, and academia to discuss trends in digital transformation, infrastructure management, and advanced technologies.
The conference was opened by Boran Lončarić, President of the Management Board, followed by key presentations including “Driving Smart Infrastructure: Digital Solutions for Local Government & Utilities” by Dragan Šević and Vojkan Gavrilović, highlighting digital platforms for managing utility systems.
Speakers included Marin Lukas (City of Zagreb), Krešimir Budiša (UHY Consulting), and Prof. Dr. Vladan Babović (National University of Singapore), who presented on urban management, infrastructure planning, and AI-driven modeling.
Parallel sessions covered public administration, environmental protection, energy, and water management, with a focus on digitalization, GIS integration, and climate-related challenges such as flood management.
The conference concluded by emphasizing the importance of education and cross-sector collaboration in advancing future-ready digital solutions.
Schedule
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Zagreb
13:00 – 14:00
Registration
Participant arrival, registration, and welcome coffee.
14:00 – 17:00
AI in ArcGIS Workshop
This workshop explores how AI is being applied within ArcGIS, covering key concepts such as GeoAI, AI Assistants, and Agentic AI. Participants will gain insights into practical use cases, including Survey123, Arcade, Notebooks, Instant Apps, ArcGIS Pro, and the integration of local Large Language Models – supported by demonstrations and discussion.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Zagreb
09:00 – 10:00
Registration
Participant arrival, registration, and welcome coffee.
10:00 – 11:45
Opening Session & Keynotes
The opening session brings together perspectives from industry, public sector, and academia, focusing on key trends and challenges shaping digital transformation.
Topics include:
Smart infrastructure and digital platforms
Economic planning and lifecycle management of complex infrastructure
AI-driven modelling and data-driven decision-making
Digitalization in public sector and urban development
11:45 – 12:15
Coffee Break
12:15 – 13:45
Parallel Sessions
Real-world implementations and case studies across sectors:
Government: Local, Regional & National
Environment & Nature Protection
Energy & Industry
Aqua – Water Utilities & Management
13:45 – 15:00
Closing Highlights
Supporting Education: Empowering Future Generations
Live Performance: Hojsak & Novosel
Prize Draw
15:00 – 18:00
Networking & Late Lunch @ Rougemarin Restaurant
Location: Double Tree by Hilton, Zagreb
09:30 – 10:00
Registration
10:00 – 12:00
GDi Ensemble OSS Workshop
This workshop provides a practical and structured overview of how telecom operators and infrastructure companies can successfully design, implement, and scale modern OSS solutions using the GDi Ensemble platform.
Through a combination of real-life implementation examples, live demonstrations, and solution overviews, participants will gain a clear understanding of the platform’s capabilities and best practices from real projects.
The workshop is tailored for OSS/BSS architects, network planners, operations teams, and digital transformation leaders, with a strong focus on practical use cases and real-world scenarios.