# Regional economic development forums in Southeast Europe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-economic-development-forums-in-southeast-europe
> Updated: 2026-10-20T07:55:52.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Regional development forums in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia have focused on economic sustainability, digitalization, and rural resilience. In Žepče, the 13th Economic Forum, themed ‘Economy 3.0: Energy, Artificial Intelligence, and People,’ addressed energy independence, robotics, and the use of AI in job applications.

The forum in Žepče emphasized cross-border cooperation, featuring experts from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Slovenia. Participants included a delegation from Knin, Croatia, to discuss regional collaboration and the implementation of smart technologies. Discussions also covered the sustainability of business incubators across Žepče, Zavidovići, and Knin.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Žepče hosts 13th Economic Forum on energy and AI

The 13th Economic Forum in Žepče focused on energy, AI, and economic sustainability, featuring cross-border cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/epe-hosts-13th-economic-forum-on-energy-and-ai

### 2026-10-12: Regional development forums focus on AI and economic sustainability

Regional forums in Žepče and Gorenjska are addressing economic sustainability, focusing on AI, robotics, energy independence, and the development of resilient rural communities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-development-forums-focus-on-ai-and-economic-sustainability

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