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Adi Selman
Co-founder, Karton revolucija
Activist · Political Scientist
Youth Activism & Social Change
Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina · 2025
Futures Leaders
Summit 2025
Where rising leaders connect with the local economy and global community in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Quality Education
Access to Technology
Leadership Development
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10KChangemakers by 2030
50+Countries Represented
3Editions & Growing
About the Summit
Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders
We provide up-and-coming leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina the three key ingredients for success: quality education, access to technology, and leadership development.
From 2023 and onwards, the Futures Leaders Summit covers a broad range of topics beyond STEM in order to support the cultivation of a new generation of changemakers who prioritize public values like inclusivity, equality, justice, responsibility, and leadership.
The running engine behind the event are the incredible scholars, alumni, volunteers, and staffers of the Bosnia & Herzegovina Futures Foundation, supported by mentors, donors, ambassadors, and many others who find our cause close to their heart.
Our Purpose
"Positioning the Futures Leaders Summit as the leading platform in the country for ongoing collaboration between rising leaders, the local economy, and the global community — all with the goal of nurturing the next generation of changemakers."
Our Vision
Transform Bosnia and Herzegovina into a prosperous nation capable of responding to the challenges of the 21st century.
Our Story
Ever since its inception, Bosnia & Herzegovina Futures Foundation has had a long-term goal to grow to a community of 10,000 changemakers by 2030 who strive for the advancement of quality of life in our country.
We are lucky to find storytellers who share a common cultural and social background with our participants. Bosnia and Herzegovina, and other countries of the region, have generated incredible talents dealing with these topics at the highest level, both locally and internationally.
~3,000 / 10,000
Changemakers community progress toward 2030 goal
Quality Education
Covering a broad range of topics beyond STEM — from public policy to social entrepreneurship — to equip changemakers with the knowledge to lead in the 21st century.
Access to Technology
Bridging the digital divide by connecting young leaders with the tools, platforms, and networks that drive innovation and opportunity across the region.
Leadership Development
Nurturing values of inclusivity, equality, justice, and responsibility — cultivating leaders who prioritize people as much as performance.
Featured Speakers
Storytellers from
BiH & the Region
We are lucky to find storytellers who share a common cultural and social background with our participants — dealing with these topics at the highest level, locally and internationally.
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Amina Hadžić
Founder, TechBridge BiH
Social Entrepreneur · Technologist
Closing the Digital Divide
MK
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Mirza Kovačević
CEO, Green Future Fund
Impact Investor · Climate Leader
Green Economy in the Western Balkans
LP
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Lena Petrović
Director, Balkans Policy Lab
Policy Researcher · Author
EU Integration & Regional Leadership
HM
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Haris Mujanović
Head of Innovation, OHR
Governance Expert
Democratic Institutions & Youth
SD
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Selma Delić
Co-founder, FemTech Sarajevo
Engineer · Advocate
Women in STEM Across the Region
EJ
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Emir Jahić
Partner, Adriatic Ventures
Startup Investor
Building Investable Startups in BiH
DT
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Dijana Tomić
Programme Officer, UNDP Balkans
Development Professional
SDGs & the Next Generation
Three Days of Impact
Summit Programme
Day Theme
Connecting & Inspiring
09:00
Opening Ceremony & Welcome
BH Futures Foundation Team
KeynoteMain Stage
60 min
10:30
Youth Activism & Social Change in BiH
Adi Selman
Lightning TalkStage A
45 min
11:30
Panel: What Does It Mean to Lead in the Balkans Today?
Moderated Panel
PanelStage A
60 min
13:00
Networking Lunch
BreakAtrium
90 min
14:30
Closing the Digital Divide: Technology for Everyone
Amina Hadžić
Lightning TalkStage B
45 min
15:30
Workshop: Building Your Personal Leadership Vision
Facilitated Session
WorkshopWorkshop Room
90 min
18:00
Welcome Reception & Networking
NetworkingVenue Terrace
120 min
Proudly Supported By
Our Partners& Sponsors
The Futures Leaders Summit is powered by a community of institutions, companies, and individuals who believe in the potential of Bosnia and Herzegovina's next generation.
Organisers
BHF
BH Futures FoundationPrimary Organiser
Partners
UN
UNDP BiH
EC
European Commission
SC
Sarajevo Canton
Sponsors & Supporters
AV
Adriatic Ventures
TB
TechBridge BiH
GF
Green Future Fund
BP
Balkan Policy Lab
FS
FemTech Sarajevo
AN
Alumni Network BiH
Join Our Mission
Partner with the Futures Leaders Summit 2025
Help shape the next generation of changemakers in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Reach rising leaders, mentors, investors, and policymakers across the region.
Applications Now Open
Join FLS 2025
Be a Changemaker
The Futures Leaders Summit is free for participants. Our goal is to remove barriers and ensure that every rising leader in Bosnia and Herzegovina — regardless of background — can be part of this community.
Open Application
Participant
Free
For rising leaders from BiH and the region looking to connect, learn, and grow.
- 3-day summit access
- All keynotes & panel sessions
- Workshop participation
- Networking lunches & events
- FLS Certificate of Participation
- Access to speaker slides & recordings
Competitive Selection
BHF Scholar
Scholarship
For BH Futures Foundation scholars and alumni — expanded access and leadership programming.
- Everything in Participant
- Priority mentorship sessions
- Exclusive scholar roundtables
- Gala Evening & Alumni Awards
- FLS Alumni Network membership
- Year-round BHF community access
Applications Open
Volunteer
Volunteer
Contribute to making FLS 2025 happen — gain hands-on event experience and join the team.
- Behind-the-scenes access
- Volunteer certificate
- Networking with speakers & staff
- BH Futures Foundation recognition
- Priority consideration for future roles
Scholarship support available. The Bosnia & Herzegovina Futures Foundation is committed to ensuring access for all. If financial barriers are a concern, contact us at info@bhfutures.org.