In October, the Croatian metropolis becomes a regional center of financial expertise, hosting the third, and so far most ambitious, edition of the Trading Fest With the Best conference. This esteemed event, scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025, will once again open its doors at the innovative Algebra campus in Zagreb, bringing together an impressive lineup of domestic and international financial experts. The goal is clear: to demystify the complex world of modern investments and provide concrete, applicable tools for both active traders and passive investors, from complete beginners to experienced professionals.

In an era of constant and rapid changes in global financial markets, the ability to understand market dynamics, manage risks, and develop a personal, disciplined investment style becomes crucial for achieving long-term profitability. These very skills are at the heart of the conference, which will offer participants a unique opportunity for learning, networking, and exchanging ideas. To make the content accessible to the widest possible audience, the entire program of lectures and panel discussions will also be available for online streaming in real time.

Foundations of Success: Risk Management and Psychological Resilience

The organizers of the third edition of the Trading Fest With the Best conference emphasize that the key to financial success does not lie in the search for one big, lucky win, but in building consistency. At the core of the philosophy that the speakers will promote is a correct understanding and, more importantly, active control of risk. This is the foundation upon which every successful investment career is built. Participants will be introduced to practical methods and tools for capital protection, because instead of relying on rare big successes, the goal is set on achieving a series of smaller, but stable and consistent gains that accumulate over time and create significant value.

An equally important segment of the program is dedicated to market psychology, a discipline that explores how human emotions affect financial decisions. Experts highlight a fascinating fact: only about 10% of events on the stock market relate to objective, fundamental changes, while the remaining 90% depend exclusively on the subjective reaction of investors. Emotions such as fear of loss and greed for quick profits are often the main drivers of market turbulence. Lectures dedicated to the mental aspect of investing will help participants recognize these emotional traps, learn how to control them, and make rational decisions, regardless of short-term market sentiments. Through proper risk management and adapting strategies to changing conditions, both active traders and long-term investors can ensure more stable returns and protect their portfolios.

The Elite of Financial Experts on Stage

The conference program is led by an elite of lecturers, experts with decades of practical experience in domestic and global financial markets. Each of them brings a unique perspective and specialized knowledge that they will share with the participants.

Experienced Veterans and the New Generation

Zdenko Grđan, an analyst and intraday FX trader with more than 20 years of experience, is one of the pioneers of technical analysis in the region. His lecture will focus on interpreting market charts and deciphering the "visual code" of the market, a skill that allows for the recognition of trends and opportunities before they become obvious to everyone. Sandra Petrović, a professional trader and coach with a two-decade-long career, will dive deep into the psychology of trading. Her theme "mind over market" will explore how mastering one's own mental state is the first and most important step towards overcoming market challenges. The younger generation of traders will be represented by Marko Gregurić, an educator who will openly share the "secrets of trading" and his personal journey from beginner mistakes to a profitable and sustainable investment strategy.

Global Perspective and Specialized Strategies

As a special guest from abroad, Eddie Tofpik is coming to Zagreb, a true British market veteran with more than four decades of experience in trading various asset classes. Tofpik, who currently serves as the chairman of the British Society of Technical Analysts (STA), one of the oldest and most respected institutions of its kind in the world, will give a lecture titled “Wisdom and Strategy: Lessons from the Year of the Snake”. Through it, he will convey invaluable lessons learned during his rich career in the world's financial arenas. The program is also joined by Ivan Orehovec, founder of the QuantWheel.com platform and an expert in options strategies. He will reveal to participants how optimizing the use of options can serve as a powerful tool for capital preservation and generating stable returns, even in unpredictable market conditions.

Attractive Panel Discussions: From Prop-Trading to an Epic Battle of Giants

The afternoon part of the conference is reserved for dynamic panel discussions that will address the most current challenges and opportunities in the world of modern trading, opening up space for an interactive discussion between experts and the audience.

The Future of Trading: Education and Proprietary Trading

One of the panels will be dedicated to the increasingly popular concept of proprietary trading – a model in which an individual trades with the capital of a trading firm, rather than their own funds. The emphasis will be on education as the key path to success in this competitive environment. Sharing his experience will be Fran Karažija, a young and successful professional trader who recently opened his own prop-trading office in Croatia, with a focus on developing new talent in the era of algorithmic trading. He will be joined by Petar Jačimović, an experienced trader and educator with more than 20 years of experience, a former hedge fund manager, and the founder of a renowned educational platform for traders. Their discussion will provide insight into how to become a professional trader and what skills are needed for success.

Main Panel: Smart Money vs. Dumb Money

The culmination of the program will be the main panel discussion with the provocative title: “Epic Battle in the Global Arena: Smart Money vs. Dumb Money?”. This debate will bring together top experts around the eternal theme of the relationship between institutional investors ("smart money") and small, individual investors ("dumb money"). The panelists will try to shed light on how "smart money" thinks, what strategies it uses, and what small investors can learn from this dynamic to avoid common pitfalls. Among the participants are Hrvoje Fajdetić, one of the most prominent Croatian stock investors and former CEO of a large fund management company; Admir Ademović, CEO of TF Capital, a licensed broker and portfolio manager; Dominik Jukić, a trader from the company Positive Equity specializing in futures trading; and Marko Perožić, deputy content director at the prestigious Bloomberg Adria platform and an experienced financial journalist, who will offer a broader media and market context to this ongoing battle in the financial market. The gathering of such names guarantees a deep and informative discussion about who really wins in the market game and how an individual can position themselves more smartly.

Thanks to its hybrid format, Trading Fest With the Best Vol. 3 transcends geographical boundaries. The organizers, with the support of sponsors, have ensured a symbolic price for virtual tickets, making the knowledge and experience of top experts accessible to everyone. This positions this unique event in Zagreb as an unmissable stop for all members of the business community and investors across the region who wish to improve their skills and manage their financial future in an informed way.