Croatian professionals hold diaspora conferences in Seattle and Vienna

The Croatian diaspora held significant professional gatherings in both the United States and Austria, focusing on career development, cultural preservation, and technological advancement.

In Seattle, the Association of Croatian American Professionals (ACAP) celebrated its 10th anniversary. The conference featured discussions on preserving Croatian language and identity, as well as a keynote on the intersection of augmented reality and agentic AI. Panels also analyzed Croatia’s economic and institutional development over the last 35 years.

In Vienna, the CROPRO Vienna conference, organized by Interconnected.at, focused on the professional growth of Croatians in Austria. The event provided workshops and discussions on navigating the Austrian job market, emphasizing the importance of networking, language skills, and cultural integration for successful career advancement.