The CEE Investment Opportunities Conference, traditionally organized for more than a decade by the Zagreb Stock Exchange and the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, took place yesterday, June 9, in Zagreb.

Since 2014, the conference has brought together leading listed companies and institutional investors from Croatia, Slovenia, and abroad, providing a platform for one-on-one meetings and the direct exchange of information.

This year’s edition gathered 19 companies listed on the Ljubljana and Zagreb Stock Exchanges, as well as 30 investment firms and banks represented by more than 50 analysts and investors from the region and abroad. More than 250 meetings were held during the event.

The conference also included a presentation of the Slovenian and Croatian capital markets, while the investment potential of the region was presented by Tia Marciuš, Portfolio Manager, and Marin Orel, Analyst, from InterCapital.

The strong participation of companies and investors at this year’s conference confirms the continued growth of interest in the Croatian and Slovenian capital markets. More than 250 meetings held in a single day demonstrate the importance of such platforms in connecting issuers with domestic and international investors.

“Together with the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, we continue to build bridges between companies and the investment community and promote the investment opportunities offered by our region. We believe that direct meetings, the exchange of information, and greater visibility of listed companies make a significant contribution to the development of the capital market and the strengthening of investor confidence,” said Ivana Gažić, President of the Management Board of the Zagreb Stock Exchange.

Marko Bombač, CFA, FRM, President of the Management Board of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, also commented: “The CEE Investment Opportunities Conference once again confirmed its role as an important platform for enhancing the visibility of capital markets in the region. Growing interest from international investors from Germany, the United States, Poland, Estonia, and other markets indicates that, supported by favorable macroeconomic prospects, the region is becoming increasingly relevant to global capital. At the same time, this interest should not be taken for granted — we must justify it through greater liquidity, transparency, high-quality (including new) issuers, and a stable business environment. Together with the Zagreb Stock Exchange, the Ljubljana Stock Exchange will continue to support initiatives that connect markets, increase the international visibility of the region, and create tangible investment opportunities.”

The aim of the conference is to facilitate access for domestic and international investors to leading Croatian and Slovenian companies, thereby increasing their visibility and supporting potential growth in liquidity. The event offers investors a unique opportunity to gain direct insight into the operations of companies listed on the Zagreb and Ljubljana Stock Exchanges, as well as to develop a broader understanding of the regional investment environment.

The Zagreb Stock Exchange and the Ljubljana Stock Exchange will continue to implement joint and individual initiatives aimed at strengthening investor interest and building confidence among both domestic and international investors.