The University of Applied Sciences “Lavoslav Ružička” in Vukovar, as the leading partner in Croatia within the project “Education Program in the Field of Preparation and Implementation of European Projects from EU Funds” (021-RH-RS-2025), organized the Joint Forum of all project participants and external stakeholders on May 29^th and 30^th, 2025, as part of the International Business Conference BEE in Dubrovnik.

The Forum gathered partners from Croatia and Serbia, representatives from the academic community, the business sector, and international institutions. On behalf of the leading partner, VEVU, the activities were led by project manager Zvonimir Filipović, univ. mag. Oec., lecture, and Assist. Prof. Dr. Matej Galić, prof. of professional studies and project team member. The Forum showcased the project’s activities to date, exchanged experiences, and announced the upcoming phases, including a workshop in Vukovar in October and an educational program in Serbia in November 2025.

The Forum was further enriched with presentations on sustainable development and opportunities for involvement in the new international project INTERREG VI-B IPA ADRION 2021–2027.

The Cross-Border Cooperation Program between the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Serbia is financed by the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds of the Republic of Croatia.