Albert Maas is the Chief Executive Officer and Co‑Founder of Avular, a European technology company developing advanced mobile robots and autonomous systems, including drones and robotic platforms. Avular designs and builds highly integrated hardware‑software systems that accelerate the deployment of autonomous technologies across sectors such as infrastructure, industry, and critical services. Under his leadership, Avular has grown into a recognised European robotics innovator, earning major industry recognition including the CIO Innovation Award and Tech Hero Award for autonomous systems and digital innovation. His work sits at the intersection of robotics, embedded AI, and real‑world deployment, translating advanced engineering into practical systems at scale.
Mislav Kvesić is Director of Sales and Marketing at ORQA, a European drone technology company designing and manufacturing advanced FPV and unmanned aerial systems for defence and enterprise applications, and is representing ORQA as part of the Croatian delegation. Based at ORQA’s headquarters in Croatia, he plays a central role in commercial strategy, market expansion, and partner engagement, supporting the company’s rapid growth across international defence and industrial markets. ORQA is recognised for its vertically integrated approach to aerial robotics, delivering high‑performance FPV platforms and mission‑critical drone systems to customers in more than 50 countries. Mislav brings experience spanning technology commercialisation, B2B sales leadership, and innovation‑driven manufacturing, helping bridge advanced engineering with real‑world operational needs.
Matteo Forte is Founder and CEO of SWITCH (SWITCH – Street WITCHer), an Italian AI company building agentic, simulation‑driven intelligence for urban mobility, logistics, and fleet operations. Under his leadership, SWITCH has evolved from an early mobility application into a B2B platform combining AI simulations, demand forecasting, and real‑time operational optimisation for cities and fleet operators across Europe.
