Artificial intelligence, drones, and space technology aren’t just buzzwords, they are the driving forces shaping our world, revolutionizing the way we live, work, and interact. Bounding Box is here to inspire the next generation of engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs—who push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our vision is to create a truly unique event, here in beautiful Slavonia, where cutting-edge technology topics meet unforgettable gastronomy experiences. Together, let’s shape the future—one breakthrough at a time.
The conference is organized by Protostar Labs, R&D company focused on artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies.
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Dario Costa is an Italian stunt pilot and aerobatics champion known for his daring precision and record-breaking feats. In 2021, he made history with the Tunnel Pass project, becoming the first pilot to fly a plane through a tunnel. Navigating a narrow, curved roadway at speeds exceeding 245 km/h (152 mph), he demonstrated extraordinary skill and control, setting a Guinness World Record. With a background in competitive aerobatics and air racing, Costa has pushed the boundaries of aviation, blending technical mastery with fearless ambition. His passion for flight continues to inspire pilots and thrill-seekers worldwide.
Born in Zagreb in 1979, Izet Ždralović took a global path—high school in Cairo, then off to the US for a double dose of coops & degrees from RIT in Applied Science and Innovation.
He kicked off his career in telecom, ICT, and hospitality with stints at Amis Telekom, Iskon Internet, and Hyatt Hotels before co-founding Microblink and Photomath (now part of Google).
Today, Izet is a partner at Silicon Gardens Fund, fuelling the Adriatic startup scene by backing bold, early-stage innovators. Off the clock, Izet is all about family adventures, travel, and basketball—he’s a proud dad of two and a junior varsity coach.
Matija Kopić is a co-founder and Board member at Gideon, a Visual AI Robotics company developing autonomous mobile robots for warehouse logistics, funded by companies like Koch Industries and Toyota Industries Corporation. He began his entrepreneurial journey in 2010 by founding Farmeron, the world’s first SaaS platform for managing industrial dairy farms, which was acquired by Virtus Nutrition in 2016. He is currently starting a new venture: coming from a Slavonian farming background, he is passionate about regenerative agriculture as a way to heal local economies and help tech professionals balance their busy lives.
What he’s most proud of, however, isn’t the companies he built, but the fact that he managed to build them while staying married to the same wonderful woman for almost 10 years — all while raising two kids who grew up knowing their father.
Aleksandar serves as the Vice President of AI for Bridgewest Group, where he leads AI transformation strategies, helping the organization leverage advanced technologies to drive business growth. He is also a Board Member of Pontis Technology, a subsidiary of Bridgewest Group, where he contributes to AI innovation and the development of cutting-edge solutions. With a strong background in business transformation, M&A, and post-merger integration, Aleksandar brings extensive experience in aligning AI technologies with business goals while ensuring compliance and ethical considerations.
Srdjan is a Co-Founder and CEO at Orqa, World’s #1 FPV company. Orqa is on a mission to advance the state of art in the fields of unmanned technologies and remote vision. In his previous life, Srdjan was a senior finance professional, with more than 10 years experience in financial industry, specifically asset management. He was a Chairman of the Management Board in Croatia’s €150m sovereign equity fund, and a Head of Risk Management and Compliance in Croatia’s largest asset management company. Srdjan earned academic degrees from University of Oxford (MSc in Mathematical Finance) and University of Zagreb (dipl.ing. in Mechanical Engineering). He is a Certified Pension Fund Manager and Certified Investment Advisor.
Marin is an educator, entrepreneur, and engineer passionate about designing innovative learning environments that inspire and empower learners globally. Driven by the vision of bridging the gap between education and industry, he co-founded Stemi, an edTech company dedicated to creating a robust infrastructure and ecosystem that connects classrooms directly with cutting-edge technological industries.
Through Marin’s relentless pursuit to empower educators and equip young minds with the critical skills necessary for the jobs of tomorrow, Stemi’s industry-based STEAM programs have successfully expanded into over 1,000 schools across Europe, the USA, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, positively impacting thousands of students worldwide.
Petra is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Information Technology (FERIT) Osijek. Her scientific and teaching interests revolve around robotics and robotic vision, with a particular emphasis on leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence. Her research primarily involves the development and implementation of algorithms for vision-based robotics, and more recently, for agricultural robotics applications. Beyond her academic pursuits, she actively promotes science literacy through diverse activities designed to engage and educate people of all ages, from children to adults. Personally, she enjoys observing, exploring and staying engaged with the latest advancements in AI and technology.
