About the event
On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, the Central Bank of Montenegro is hosting a high-level international conference dedicated to the evolving role of central banks in an increasingly complex and high-risk global environment.
Held under the title “Central Banking in a High-Risk Environment: Stability, Infrastructure and Trust”, the conference will bring together central bank governors, senior policymakers, representatives of international financial institutions and distinguished experts from the financial sector.
Over the course of three days, the event will provide a platform for strategic dialogue and the exchange of experiences on the key issues shaping modern central banking — from safeguarding financial stability and strengthening institutional resilience, to developing robust financial infrastructure and preserving public trust.
For the Central Bank of Montenegro, this anniversary conference represents not only an opportunity to reflect on 25 years of institutional development, but also a strong affirmation of its commitment to credible policymaking, European integration and alignment with the standards and values of the European institutional framework.
Agenda
Three high-level panels will bring together central bank governors and senior experts to discuss complementary aspects of central banking in a challenging and high-risk environment.
Lobby of the The Chedi Hotel, Luštica Bay
The Ballroom
Governor, Central Bank of Montenegro Opening address Kristalina Georgieva,
Managing Director, International Monetary Fund Welcoming remarks Jakov Milatović, President of Montenegro
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Financial Stability Policy Under Pressure: The Role of Macroprudential Tools, Supervisory Judgment and Political Economy Constraints
Panelists:
Boris Vujčić TBC
Vice President, European Central Bank
Pierre Wunsch
Governor, National Bank of Belgium
Dimitar Radev TBC
Governor, Bulgarian National Bank
Klaas Knot
Former Governor, De Nederlandsche Bank
Janet Yellen TBC
Former Secretary, US Treasury
Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas TBC
Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department,
International Monetary Fund
Francesco Mazzaferro
Head of the Secretariat, European Systemic Risk Board
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Financial Fragmentation, Cross-Border Spillovers and the Re-Pricing of Global Interdependence
Primož Dolenc
Governor, Bank of Slovenia
Ásgeir Jónsson
Governor, Central Bank of Iceland
Peter Kažimír
Governor, Národná banka Slovenska
Gita Gopinath TBC
Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics, Harvard University
Hélène Rey TBC
Professor of Economics, London Business School
Stijn Claessens TBC
Professor of International Macroeconomics and Finance,
and Capital Markets
Department,
European University Institute
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Credibility, Policy Space and EU Alignment in a High-Risk Context
Gent Sejko
Governor, Bank of Albania
Jasmina Selimović
Governor, Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ahmet Ismaili
Governor, Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
Irena Radović
Governor, Central Bank of Montenegro
Trajko Slaveski TBC
Governor, National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia
Jorgovanka Tabaković TBC
Governor, National Bank of Serbia
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The Lighthouse, Luštica Bay
Bruna Szegö, Chair, Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
The Lighthouse, Luštica Bay
Irena Radović Governor, Central Bank of Montenegro
The Lighthouse, Luštica Bay
The Lighthouse, Luštica Bay
The Lighthouse, Luštica Bay
Venue: The Lighthouse Restaurant, a striking landmark with a sophisticated ambiance, embodying refined elegance and an exclusive Adriatic allure
The Lighthouse, Luštica Bay
Exclusive Cruise of Boka Kotorska Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Practical Information
A valid passport is required to enter Montenegro. For visa requirements and application procedures, please consult the following link: Visas and Entry Requirements – Government of Montenegro. If required, the Central Bank of Montenegro can issue an official invitation letter and liaise with the relevant Montenegrin authorities to assist with visa processing.
- Tivat Airport (TIV), Montenegro - closest, approximately 30 minutes by car.
- Podgorica Airport (TGD), Montenegro – approximately 1.5–2 hours by car.
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), Croatia – approximately 1 hour 45 minutes by car; border crossing required.
- International dialing code for Montenegro: +382.
- In September, Tivat typically enjoys warm daytime temperatures (approximately 24–27 °C), with abundant sunshine and mild evenings (~14–19 °C). The Adriatic remains pleasant for swimming, with sea temperatures around 23–25 °C. Please check a short-range forecast immediately before travel for exact conditions.
- Montenegro observes Central European Time (CET; UTC+01:00).