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Nautical & Health Summit 2026 brings together key stakeholders from the nautical, health and wellness sectors with the aim of strategically positioning Croatia as a premium destination on the global tourism map.

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19 February 2026, Thursday

08:30-09:30 
Registration & Business Coffee

09:30-09:50  
Official opening of the Summit
Moderators: Mirna Zidarić, Saša Ćeremilac, Filip Brkić

Welcome addresses

OPENING STRATEGIC PANEL

09:50-10:40  
PANEL 1 - Strategic development of the medical and nautical tourism in Croatia

Participants (institutional panels):

• Ministry of Tourism and Sport (representative)
• Ministry of Health (representative)
• Ana Lelas, Univ. Spec. Econ., Specialist Coordinator for Health and Wellness Tourism, Croatian National Tourist Board
• Zagreb Tourist Board (representative)
• Institute for Tourism
• Nataša Manestar, Director, Thalassoterapia Crkvenica 

Moderator: Saša Ćeremilac
 
Topics:

• National Strategy for the Development of Health and Nautical Tourism
• Synergy Between the Public and Private Sectors
• Regulation, Quality Standards and Certification
• Positioning Croatia as a Premium Destination
• EU Funds and Institutional Support 

10:40-11:00
Coffee Break & Business Networking
 
NAUTICAL PANEL
11:00-12:00  
PANEL 2 - The Future of Nautical Tourism and the Premium Offer
MODERATOR: Mirna Zidarić
 
Participants:

• Tomislav Salopek, Director, Mitan Marina, Novi Vinodolski
• Mario Knego, Director, Euromarine Ltd
• Matea Kobešćak, yacht captain and skipper 

Topics:

• Trends in Luxury Yachting
• Expectations of Premium Guests
• Integration of Wellness and Health Services into Marinas and Fleets
• Sustainability and Green Technologies
• Investment Potential of the Croatian Coast 

12:00-12:45  
B2B Networking / Meet the Buyers

• Quick Business Meetings
• Networking between Clinics, Marinas, Charter Companies and Wellness Brands
• Investment Matchmaking 

HEALTH PANEL
12:45-13:45  
PANEL 3 - Medical & Wellness Excellence - Croatia As a Medical Destination
Moderators: Saša Ćeremilac, Filip Brkić
 
Participants:

• Natko Beck, MD, Radiology Specialist, Life Polyclinic Zagreb
• Ante Trutanić, Director at Bol Tourist Association
• Prof. Prim. Nikša Drinković, PhD, MD, Internal Medicine and Cardiology Specialist, Nikša Drinković Jr., MD, Cardiology Specialist, Nikša Drinković Polyclinic
• Prim. Andro Gliha, MD, Pediatric Surgery Specialist, Salvea Polyclinic
• Ana Yeal Prelog, MD, MBA, MA, Director at Plasma Saal Ltd.; Kaliper Polyclinic 

Topics:

• Health Services for International Guests
• Prevention, Safety and Treatment of Croatian and International Guests
• Integration of Wellness into Medical Programmes
• Premium Therapies and Personalized Approach
• Rehabilitation of Athletes and Boaters 

13:45-14:30  
Business Lunch & Networking
 
INVESTMENT LECTURE
 
14:30-15:00 
Interviews 1 on 1
 
Gold - A Low-Risk Investment That Protects Against Inflation and Generates Profit
Petar Uremović, MSc. Econ., Centar Zlata and Saša Ćeremilac
 
14:30-15:30 
Panel 4
Gold - A Low-Risk Investment That Protects Against Inflation and Generates Profit
 
CENTAR ZLATA, Peter Uremović, MSc. Econ.
MODERATOR: Saša Ćeremilac