The conference brought together representatives of institutions, the business community, academia and the Croatian diaspora
The “Croatia Connects - From the Croatian Diaspora to the Croatian Labour Market” conference, organised by the Ministry of Demography and Immigration, was held in Šibenik from 28 to 30 September 2026. The conference focused on connecting the Croatian diaspora with their homeland and the Croatian labour market.
The conference programme included panel discussions and expert presentations on public policies and measures aimed at the return and integration of the Croatian diaspora, the experiences of returnees, the role of identity, language and skills, and the impact of global knowledge and artificial intelligence on the Croatian labour market. Participants exchanged experiences of living, working and creating new opportunities in Croatia. The programme concluded with a visit to the Trokut Centre for New Technologies and Entrepreneurship and an introduction to the local innovation ecosystem.
Lidija Brković, Director General of the Croatian Bureau of Statistics, also participated in the conference.
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