From 12 to 14 October 2026, Montenegro will become a regional hub for digital innovation as the exclusive One&Only Portonovi resort in Herceg Novi hosts the eighth Digital Summit of the Western Balkans (WB6 Digital Summit 2026), under the slogan “Building Digital Bridges to the Future”.
Under the patronage of the Government of Montenegro, and organized by the Ministry of Public Administration in partnership with the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), the Summit is being realized within the framework of Montenegro’s Chairmanship of the Berlin Process. This event provides a crucial platform for strengthening regional cooperation, exchanging knowledge, and defining future strategic directions for digital development.
Summit Participants
The event will bring together:
- High-ranking government officials from the Western Balkan economies
- Representatives of the European Commission and the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)
- Leaders from the business and academic communities
- Civil society representatives and eminent technology experts
Five Pillars of the Digital Future
The program of this year's Summit focuses on concrete challenges and opportunities in creating a safer and more competitive digital space, divided into five key thematic pillars:
- Digital Economy – Building strong partnerships with the private sector.
- Digital Skills and Competencies – Preparing human resources for the jobs of the future.
- Digital Infrastructure – The foundation for stable and high-speed connectivity across the region.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Connectivity – Implementation of advanced technologies.
- Trust and Security – A special focus will be placed on strengthening cyber resilience and enhancing digital security in the Western Balkans.
Joint Goal: A Connected and Secure Region
During the Summit participants will present initiatives that directly contribute to the economic growth and digital integration of the Western Balkans into broader European frameworks through panel discussions, presentations, and networking.
Further information is available here.