Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation. It is changing how organisations work, compete, and create value. The question is no longer if AI will transform business, but how quickly organisations are ready to adapt.

That is why NT Business, NT’s featured one-day event for business leaders and technology decision-makers, returns to Portorož on 21 September 2026.

NT Business Day brings together executives, entrepreneurs, innovators, and public sector leaders to explore the technologies, strategies, and leadership approaches shaping the future of organisations. Rather than focusing on technology alone, it asks the bigger questions: How do we build organisations ready for AI? How do we lead through transformation? And how do we turn innovation into measurable business value?

This year’s programme

This year’s programme is built around three key themes that reflect today’s business priorities.

The Frontier Company

From AI Experiments to Competitive Advantage

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday businesses. But in what capacity? Organisations that move beyond pilots and isolated use cases will at best stagnate long-term. True advantage will come from integrating AI into everyday operations and we can expect to see those companies gain a significant competitive edge. This track examines the strategic implications of effective AI adoption and why it will become a defining factor to stay ahead in businesses.

Human Advantage

Leadership, Work, and Organisations in the Age of AI.

Technology alone is not enough. Sustainable transformation depends on people, organisational culture, and leaders who can guide change with confidence. Together, we’ll explore what leadership looks like when humans and AI increasingly work side by side.

Trusted Europe

Cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, and responsible AI as strategic business priorities.

As digital ecosystems become more complex, trust has become a competitive advantage. From cybersecurity and governance to resilience and European digital sovereignty, organisations must build secure foundations that go beyond ticking compliance boxes and enable long-term growth in the future.

Together, these three content pillars provide a comprehensive perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing businesses today, while offering practical insights that leaders can apply within their own organisations.

Meet our featured speaker 

This year’s NT Business welcomes Andreas Ekström, Swedish journalist, bestselling author, and internationally recognised digital futurist.

Foto: Åsa Wallin

After publishing his acclaimed book on Google, Andreas became one of the world’s leading commentators on digital transformation, technology, and the changing relationship between people, business, and power. Today, he regularly advises organisations and audiences around the globe on navigating rapid technological change.

His most requested keynote, Organic Intelligence, explores one of the most important questions of our time: how can we maximise human potential in the age of artificial intelligence? Andreas argues that the future is not defined by the AI we buy, but by the Organic Intelligence we hire, develop, and empower.

His perspective on the future of AI is refreshingly people-first: “It’s not about the Artificial Intelligence you buy. It’s about the Organic Intelligence you hire.”

Whether you are a CEO, entrepreneur, manager, or forward-thinking decision-maker, NT Business offers a day of strategic insights, meaningful conversations, and valuable networking opportunities with leaders actively shaping the future of business.

Join us on 21 September 2026 in Portorož.

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