
International Investment Conference

Your step towards a safer future
Are you an entrepreneur or investor looking to protect and grow your wealth in times of uncertainty? The International Investment Conference brings together leading global and local experts who will reveal key strategies for growth and investment security through carefully designed lectures.

Why is it worth your while?
Exclusive information and forecasts
Get insights into the latest trends and forecasts to better prepare you for the future.
Top speakers
Meet the world's and the region's most respected investment experts who will share their proven methods and strategies.
Invaluable business connections
Combine business with pleasure at an event where you can build business relationships and network with successful entrepreneurs, investors and financiers.
Opatija – An inspiring environment
A prestigious seaside destination that will motivate you and provide an inspiring atmosphere.
Who is the conference for?
- Entrepreneurs and managers looking for new strategies to grow and diversify their wealth.
- Investors, both experienced and novice, who want to better understand market trends and opportunities.
- Financial advisors and professionals who want to expand their knowledge and better support their clients.
- Anyone who wants to ensure financial stability and growth in uncertain times.
Join us and stay one step ahead with exclusive insights and strategies!
Speakers
Gerald Celente - PIONEER FINANCIAL TREND STRATEGIST
Gerald Celente is the Founder/Director of the Trends Research Institute and Publisher of the weekly Trends Journal magazine. He is the author of the highly acclaimed and best-selling books “Trend Tracking” and “Trends 2000” .
With a 43-year track record of identifying, tracking, and forecasting trends, Celente is world-renowned as today’s #1 financial Trend Forecaster.
He has earned the reputation as a trusted name in trends for his many accurate forecasts; among them, the 1987 Stock Market crash, Dot com bust, “Gold Bull Run,” “Panic of ‘08,” the rise of organic foods, and the popularity of gourmet coffee long before Starbucks was a household name.
Celente, who developed the Globalnomic methodology to identify, track, forecast, and manage financial trends.
Celente, whose motto is “Think for Yourself,” observes and analyzes current events forming future financial trends for what they are – not for how he wants them to be.
Dimitri Speck – Seasonal analysis expert and author of the bestselling book Die größte Finanz-Blase aller Zeiten (The Greatest Financial Bubble of All Time)
Dimitri Speck is a renowned financial analyst, fund manager and trading systems developer whose work has contributed significantly to the understanding of seasonal patterns in financial markets. He is co-founder of Seasonax Capital and founder of the Seasonax platform, which provides seasonal analysis on more than 20,000 financial instruments (app.seasonax.com).
Speck is the author of The Gold Cartel, a book that exposes the manipulation of the gold market and its impact on investors and the global economy. He also writes for one of the largest stock market publications in Germany, providing investors with insights into trends and strategies for asset protection.
His achievements are recognised by prestigious awards such as the Hedge Fund Journal's Award for Best European Commodities Fund in 2013 and the Scope Innovations Award for Seasonal Investment Strategy in 2018.
Dimitri Speck will present his findings on seasonal patterns, their impact on markets and practical strategies for investing in precious metals and other assets. His lectures are appreciated for their combination of analytical depth, innovative approaches and practical applicability for investors.
With more than two decades of experience and globally recognised contributions, he remains one of the leading authorities on precious metals and seasonal investing.
His reflections on the current economic situation will be of particular interest, as we will also be presenting a translation of his bestselling book Die größte Finanz-Blase aller Zeiten (The biggest financial bubble of all time), which is considered to be one of the key works on financial crises and the identification of risks in the markets.
Dimitri Speck
Mark Valek – co-author of the flagship report on gold and monetary policy
Mark Valek is the renowned co-author of the In Gold We Trust Report, one of the world's most influential and widely cited reports on gold, inflation and monetary policy. Published annually by Incrementum AG, the report offers deep insights into global trends in precious metals, financial markets and monetary systems. It is particularly well-known for combining macroeconomic analysis with practical strategies to preserve asset values.
Valek, a partner at Incrementum AG, focuses on researching alternative investments, particularly in precious metals, and understanding the long-term effects of inflation. His work is an indispensable source of information for investors who want to better understand how to preserve and increase the value of their assets in challenging economic times. At the conference, he will discuss the key findings of the latest report and offer insights into the future of gold as a safe investment.
Mark Valek
Philipp Bagus
Prof. Dr. Philipp Bagus is a renowned economist and Professor of Economics at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid, where he specialises in monetary theory and policy. He is the author of several books, including the internationally acclaimed "The Tragedy of the Euro", which critically analyses the functioning of the Eurozone and its consequences.
As a proponent of the Austrian School of economics, he focuses on inflation, banking and financial stability. His lectures offer deep insights into complex economic processes and practical advice on how to tackle the challenges of the modern economy.
Philipp Bagus
Hear from elite experts on finance, financial trends and precious metals investing.
Bojan Pravica
Bojan Pravica made his home in Germany in 1973 and stands out as a highly successful entrepreneur and prominent financial advisor. With nearly 40 years of experience in the world of finance, he works as an independent professional, recognised for his outstanding mark in the world of finance and his commitment to financial services education.
He is the initiator and founder of various financial companies and has set new standards in the industry. His companies offer exclusive products ranging from real estate, insurance, securities, investment funds, fund policies to special offers of precious metal products. His expertise and commitment to education have led him to become a trainer and lecturer at seminars around the world.
Elementum is a family-owned business, built on his knowledge and years of experience, and is well established and respected at home and abroad. Through his leadership, Bojan Pravica sets high standards in financial services, while promoting education and awareness in this complex area.
Bojan Pravica
Andrej Grubišić
Dr. Andrej Grubišić is a top financial expert with an impressive academic and professional career. He completed his PhD thesis in Finance at the Business School Lausanne, Switzerland, and completed his Master's degree in 2003 at Webster University in St. Louis, USA. He started his career as a financial analyst at Sodexho Inc. in the USA and continued his career at Hrvatski Telekom, where he was responsible for corporate finance and strategic planning within the T-HT Group.
Since 2010, he has been running his own business Grubišić & Partners, a business and financial consultancy. He has also been a lecturer at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management for several years, where he lectures in the field of business finance and financial management. His lectures are known for their clear and in-depth approach, offering participants concrete solutions and insights into the complex world of finance.
Andrej Grubišić
Stephan Bogner
Stephan Bogner, CEO of Elementum International AG, is a leading precious metals and capital markets analyst and expert with more than 20 years of experience in natural resource exploration and investing. He started his academic career at the International School of Management in Dortmund, where he was impressed by Professor Bocker's lectures on monetary systems, which led to his diploma thesis on gold as a hedge against inflation and economic risks.
His extensive business experience includes working in Dubai, where he set up companies advising mining companies and trading raw materials. Bogner's expertise includes the analysis of exploration and mining companies and the management of precious metals storage at high-security facilities in the St. Gotthard mountains of Switzerland.
With more than a decade of living in Switzerland, he regularly publishes articles on global economic circumstances, currencies and the natural resources market, in both German and English. At the conference, he will share with us his wealth of knowledge on precious metals and the global financial system.
Stephan Bogner
Šime Ivanjko
Prof. Dr. Šime Ivanjko is a distinguished legal expert, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Croatia in Slovenia and Professor Emeritus with an outstanding contribution to the development of legal education in Slovenia. He was the Dean of the Faculty of Law of the University of Maribor (2003-2007) and one of the initiators of the establishment of the University of Maribor, where he held the position of Vice-Rector.
He co-founded the first private insurance companies in Slovenia and Croatia and several important legal and research institutes. He contributed to the drafting of legislation in the field of commercial law and served as President of the Styrian Chamber of Commerce and the Court of Honour of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He received the Golden Badge of the University of Maribor for his outstanding achievements and the development of the university.
His long-standing work also includes the founding of the Institute of Insurance and Law in Maribor and his role as Editor-in-Chief of several professional publications.
Šime Ivanjko
Danica Purg
Professor Danica Purg is the founder and Dean of IEDC – Bled Business School in Slovenia and the President of CEEMAN, which brings together 200 business schools from 50 countries. As a professor of management at IEDC, her innovative approach draws inspiration from the arts and other disciplines. She has authored and co-authored several books and numerous articles on leadership topics and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities around the world and at international conferences. Professor Purg has received numerous awards for her work in the field of international management and has been awarded several honorary doctorates, most recently from the University of Wollongong in Australia, and two honorary professorships.
Mojca Gornjak – Director of Financial Accounting at ANDERSEN Slovenia. Expert in accounting, finance and tax, forensic investigations in finance and accounting and sustainability reporting.
Dr. Mojca Gornjak is an experienced expert in accounting and finance, as well as in forensic investigations in accounting and finance. Recently, she has been advising on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards.
She holds a PhD and is a habilitated assistant professor in economics. Her research interests include International Financial Reporting Standards, Slovenian Accounting Standards, management accounting, knowledge management, tax and finance. She lectures at various faculties and imparts knowledge in finance, tax and accounting to students. She holds the title of Certified Fraud Investigator in Finance and Accounting from the School of Accounting and Finance.
Her main areas of work include forensic accounting, advising on International Financial Reporting Standards and/or Slovenian Accounting Standards, VAT, income tax, corporate income tax, and sustainability reporting. As a member of management she has been in charge of both finance and accounting functions in various financial institutions (brokerage, banking, pensions, insurance) and has led projects on the implementation of new accounting standards in practice (IFRS 9 Financial Investments, IFRS 16 Leases) and on sustainability reporting. In her work, she combines theoretical knowledge from academia with practical knowledge from the financial industry. Experience and expertise with a deep understanding of how companies operate is an added value when advising clients.
Mojca Gornjak
Peter Slapšak
Peter Slapšak is a financial expert with more than 20 years of experience who has been advising individuals and legal entities since 2003. His enthusiasm and vision have made him the youngest manager among the largest 300 companies in Slovenia twice in a row.
Today, with more than 40 presentations a year, he aims to bring precious metals investment to the widest possible audience in a simple and understandable way. He believes that useful and timely information is the key to better financial decisions. His lectures are therefore an opportunity to learn practical tips on how to invest safely and successfully.
Peter Slapšak
Dominik Crkvenčić
Dominik Crkvenčić is an advisor, entrepreneur, personal finance and investment expert with over a decade of experience in precious metals, financial planning and wealth management. He has worked with leading financial advisory firms, developing comprehensive strategies to optimise investments and protect wealth during market volatility.
As a lecturer, he focuses on practical solutions for individuals and businesses who want to grow their wealth safely and efficiently. He believes that financial literacy is the key to personal and business success.
Dominik Crkvenčić

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Includes:
- Access to all lectures and workshops: The participant has access to all conference content, including lectures, workshops and discussions.
- Dimitri Speck's bestselling book translated into Slovenian Die größte Finanz-Blase aller Zeiten (The Greatest Financial Bubble of All Time), considered one of the key works on the subject of financial crises and the identification of risks in the markets
- Lunch: Lunch on the day of the event is included (rich hotel lunch worth 40 EUR).
- Snacks and refreshments during breaks: Snacks, coffee, tea and other beverages are available during breaks.
- Conference promotional materials: Participants will receive the official programme, brochures and promotional materials from the sponsors and the organiser.
The basic ticket is suitable for those who wish to attend all the conference content and have food and snacks provided throughout the event.
Includes:
- Access to all lectures and workshops
- Dimitrij Speck's bestselling book translated into Slovenian
- Lunch, snacks and drinks during breaks (generous hotel lunch worth 40 EUR);
- Conference promotional materials
- Hotel accommodation: 1 night in a hotel room close to the conference venue, including breakfast.
- Breakfast: Included hotel breakfast the morning after the event.
The Silver Ticket is ideal for participants who want to enjoy the added comfort of an overnight stay and focus on the event without worrying about logistics.
Includes:
- Access to all lectures and workshops
- Dimitrij Speck's bestselling book translated into Slovenian
- Lunch and snacks and drinks during breaks (generous hotel lunch worth 40 EUR).
- Conference promotional materials
- Overnight at hotel with breakfast
- VIP Dinner with speakers: An exclusive post-event dinner where participants can dine with speakers and key conference guests. This is an opportunity for relaxed networking and discussions with leading experts.
- VIP networking: An opportunity to network with other VIP guests and key people at the event, where attendees can make contacts and gain additional insights.
The Golden Ticket is for those who want an exclusive experience, with the opportunity for personal connections and in-depth discussions with experts and speakers.
PROGRAMME

Jelena Glišić
Moderator

Andreja Jernejčič
Moderator
9.30 - 10.00
Coffee gathering
Arrival of participants, check-in and socialising over coffee.
10.00 - 10.05
Opening greetings
A renowned TV host opens the conference, presenting the program and speakers.
10.05 - 10.12
Advantages for investors in Croatia
Dominik Crkvenčić – Analysis of the precious metals market in Croatia and the role of Elementum (7 minutes).
10.12 - 10.47
Economy and investment: How to reap the benefits?
Andrej Grubišić – A deeper insight into the economic situation and its impact on investment (35 minutes).
10.47 - 11.07
Stephan Bogner – Presentation on Swiss solutions for security and privacy (20 minutes).
11.07 - 11.30
Refreshment Break
A 23-minute break for coffee and snacks.
11.30 - 12.10
Protect and grow your wealth in uncertain times
Mark Valek (Incrementum) – A deeper insight into precious metals market trends with practical strategies for smart investments (40 minutes).
12.10 - 12.35
Gerald Celente – A deeper look into precious metals market trends with practical strategies for smart investments (25 minutes).
12.35 - 14.00
Lunch and networking
Lunch is included in the price. Opportunity to talk to speakers and network among participants.
14.00 - 14.30
Surprise guests – entertainment program.
14.30 - 14.37
Why do Slovenian companies invest in precious metals?
Peter Slapšak – Brief overview of key trends in the Slovenian market with a focus on precious metals investments (7 minutes).
14.37 - 14.57
How to optimise taxes on investments?
Mojca Gornjak (Andersen Group) – Tax considerations and benefits for prudent investors (20 minutes).
15.00 - 15.35
Philipp Bagus – The impact of inflation on savers and investors: Lessons from the Austrian School of Economics. How inflation affects asset value and how individuals can protect themselves with alternative investments. (35 minutes).
15.35 - 15.55
Refreshment break
A 20-minute break for coffee and snacks.
15.55 – 16:10
QUIZ
16.10 – 16:50
Practical tips for successful investments in precious metals
Dimitri Speck – Expert lecture on recognizing the right moments to invest and maximizing returns (40 minutes).
16.50 – 16.55
Book presentation – Dimitri Speck (10 minutes).
16.55 – 17.15
Investment in human capital
Danica Purg, IEDC – International Business School Bled (20 minutes).
17.15 - 17.40
Exclusive benefits for investors
Bojan Pravica and Šime Ivanjko – Presentation of silver and innovative tools, including Elementum Debit Card, to support investors (25 minutes).
17.40 - 18.00
Closing of the event and distribution of gifts to participants
Summary of the key information of the conference and distribution of the Croatian or Slovenian edition of Dimitri Speck's book, which is included in the price of the event.
*The translation of the presentations from English to Croatian will be provided through modern technology – you will need a smartphone and headphones to listen.
SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors, whose support has made it possible to bring you cutting-edge information and experiences. Together, we build a bridge between tradition and innovation and create opportunities for successful investments.

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Gradišćanska ulica 24, Zagreb
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email: info@elementum.hr