Sarajevo, May 21st, 2025. – Swissotel
Since 2010, Sarajevo Business Forum has established a tradition of economic development and business networking.
Brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders from the Balkans, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
Gain insights from industry experts and policymakers on the latest trends and strategies in trade, investment, and economic development
Contribute to the strengthening of economic ties and cooperation between the Western Balkans and the GCC countries
The goal of the Panel is to stimulate economic activities, encourage domestic and international investments, strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy and foster its’ sustainable development.
Integrating digital technology to change business operations and enhance value delivery; Creating new revenue streams and customer engagement methods; Utilizing AI, blockchain, 5G, and quantum computing to boost productivity and security; Enhancing Competitiveness:
Discuss an investment opportunity aimed at strengthening, intensifying, and presenting opportunities for a significant impact on enhancing the tourist offer and connectivity
Bosna Bank International (BBI Bank) proudly unveils the 14th Sarajevo Business Forum, scheduled for May 21st, 2025 in the hotel Swissotel in Sarajevo. Sarajevo Business Forum is an international investment and business conference that has been held in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2010. Through the past 13 editions, SBF has grown into a globally recognized platform for connecting domestic, regional and international business entities, establishing business cand investment operation and strengthening the overall economic relations of the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the Western Balkan and Gulf Cooperation Council) countries and investors from all over the world. The goal of organizing Sarajevo Business Forum is to stimulate economic activities, encourage domestic and international investments, strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina's economy and foster its' sustainable development. Some of the industries and topics to be covered in 2025 range from Energy, Digital and tourism.
The Sarajevo Business Forum 2025 will gather a diverse array of participants from both the Western Balkans and the GCC countries. The event will feature: • High-level government representatives, including ministers of economy, trade, and investment from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, and Kosovo • Senior government officials and policymakers from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, particularly those overseeing trade, investment, and economic development. • Business leaders and executives from leading companies across various sectors, including financial institutions and development organizations operating, energy, technology, real estate, infrastructure, technology, halal industries manufacturing, and tourism. • Entrepreneurs, innovators, and representatives of chambers of commerce focused on regional cooperation and investment opportunities. The Forum will serve as a platform for fostering partnerships, facilitating investments, and promoting regional and international collaboration in key sectors. The presence of these high-profile participants will enhance the significance of the event and create impactful networking opportunities.
Bosna Bank International d.d. Sarajevo (BBI Bank), the fastest organically growing bank in Bosnia and Herzegovina, provides a wide range of banking products and services to its clients, both individuals and legal entities, in a fair, ethical, and socially responsible manner. We are adaptable to modern working methods and agile enough to meet the real needs of the Bosnian market. We are committed in the long term to providing unique, high-quality financial solutions and ensuring additional value for our clients, employees, and shareholders. Since our establishment in 2000, we have been the first bank in Bosnia and the region to operate in accordance with Islamic financial principles. Our focus is on the development of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and we reinvest all profits into the country. Openly and sincerely, we work to ensure the quality of our products and services, dedicating ourselves with great care to the trust placed in us. Transparent and responsible, we continuously adapt our business model to the challenges and changes in the banking market, creating sustainable value for all our stakeholders. Since 2010, BBI bank has been organizing the Sarajevo Business Forum, an international investment conference that has gained a global reputation and put Bosnia and the region on the world investment map. The bank also organizes the Sarajevo Halal Fair, an international trade fair and one of the most significant events in the halal industry, bringing together distinguished experts, producers, traders, investors, and business people from around the world. It serves as a platform for promoting domestic halal products and services and establishing new business contacts and collaborations.
Sarajevo Business Forum 2025 will take place on May 21 at the Hotel Swissôtel in Sarajevo. Entrance to the venues is allowed only to registered participants with accreditations.
Registration for participants is available. Media representatives can request an access to the event via this same form. Upon completing the registration, you will receive a message from the SBF registration team with instructions about further steps.
Nationals of those countries which are required to have a visa when visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa if they already have a valid multiple-entry visa or a residence permit issued for any of the Schengen Countries, members of the European Union, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. The length of stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina under these conditions is limited to 30 days!
Important notice: It is not possible to obtain a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina upon arrival to the airport or any other border crossing into the country.
Please check official guidance from the ministry about VISA requirements at the following link.
In order to participate in b2b, you need to register on SBF website. Upon completing the registration, visit our b2b website and complete the registration in order to request meetings with investors/project owners.
Sarajevo Business Forum Brochure with sponshorship opportunities For more information on sponsorship opportunities, contact the SBF sponsorship team at +387 33 275 216 or +387 61 191 830
Bosna Bank International
Trg djece Sarajeva b.b., Sarajevo
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