| 10:30 – 11:10 | Rentistic: Shaping the future of property management by Iva Jurić, Travel Soft |
| 11:20 – 12:10 | More Than Just Nightly Rates: Smarter Revenue Strategies for Growing Property Managers by Yolanda Fabra, Pricelabs |
| 12:10 – 12:50 | Direct marketing 1on1 (2 part workshop) 1st workshop by Daniela Derin, Skol Apartments |
| 12:50 – 13:30 | Hostaway session |
| 13:40 – 14:20 | Chekin session |
| 15:30 – 16:10 | Gen Z and Short-Term Rentals: The Power of Personalization, Authenticity, and Technology by Jovana Drašković Kradija, Beerent |
| 16:20 – 17:10 | Navigating and winning in Croatia’s vacation rental market by Daniele Serapiglia, HomeToGo |
| 17:15 – 17:25 | VRM Days wrap up |
| 20:30 – | Dinner & Party @Wespa Spaces |
October 20 - 21, 2026 - Technology Park in Split, Croatia
CONFERENCE
VRMDays
We are staying in Zagreb for our 3rd edition of leading event in short term rentals in region, the biggest event for top experts, providers and professional property managers where they meet to exchange, debate and learn on how to be more efficient and increase rental income.
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The Conference Schedule
Day 1 - October 21, 2025
- 08:30 - 10:00Registration, welcome coffee & networking
powered by Julius Meinl
- 10:00 - 10:15VRM Days opening
Speakers: Frano Ridjan, Saša Bosanac
- 10:15 - 10:35Market trends & How to capture the demand in Croatia (EN)
Speaker: Antonio Laveneziana, Airbnb
- 10:35 - 10:55Croatia’s STR Market: Insights, Trends, and Outlook 2025 / 2026 (HR)
Speaker: Miro Blažević, Lighthouse
- 10:55 - 11:50Beyond Beds: additional & hidden revenue (HR)
Moderator: Miško Macolić, Markething
Speakers: Tomislav Cimerman, Krk Adria ; Josip Zurak, Authland ; Igor Popović, Adriagate - 11:50 - 12:20Coffee break and networking
powered by Julius Meinl
- 12:20 - 12:40Channel Management in the Age of Digital Natives: What the Next Generation Expects (HR)
Speaker: Silvana Cvek, Beerent
- 12:40 - 13:30From Order to Checkout: Integrated Payments for Hospitality Platforms (EN)
Moderator: Ivan Brezak Brkan, Netokracija
Speakers: Caterina Santuccione, SysPay ; Jasmin Memisevic, Worldline Payments ; Marko Mišulić, Rentlio ; Toni Hrelja, Villsy - 13:30 - 15:20Lunch break
- 15:20 - 16:20Scaling Smart: How Tech Will Empower the Next Era of Short-Term Rental Leaders (EN)
Moderator: Jessica Gillingham, Abode Worldwide
Speakers: Lea Bonvoisin, Hostaway ; Tomislav Zovko, Irundo ; Alexander Limpert, GuestReady ; Barbara Vincenzi, HomeToGo - 16:20 - 16:40The Social Media Marketing mix (EN)
Speaker: Daniela Derin, Skol Apartments
- 16:40 - 17:00Digital marketing in age of AI (HR)
Speaker: Dario Horvat, Arbona
- 17:00 - 17:10VRM Days wrap up
Speaker: Frano Ridjan
- 20:30 -Dinner & Party @Wespa Spaces
Day 2 - October 22, 2025
- 09:00 - 10:00Registration, welcome coffee and networking
powered by Julius Meinl
- 10:00 - 10:10Outlook Day 2
Speaker: Frano Ridjan
- 10:10 - 10:30Tech-Enabled Hospitality: The Forces Redefining the Modern STR Operator (EN)
Speaker: Jessica Gillingham, Abode Worldwide
- 10:30 - 10:50New trends in travels (HR)
Speaker: Vlatko Pavlović, Booking. com
- 10:50 - 11:50Croatia: 2026-2031 predictions Future of croatian tourism (HR)
Moderator: Goran Rihelj, hrturizam. hr
Speaker: Iva Bencun, Zadar Tourist Board; Oliver Kesar,, Faculty of Economy & Business; Dragan Šimac, Analitix. AI - 11:50 - 12:15Coffee break and networking
powered by Julius Meinl
- 12:15 - 12:50Ako prodaješ, a ne gradiš vlastiti brend - gradiš tuđi (HR)
Speaker: Barbara Slade Jagodić, Slade. hr
- 12:50 - 13:10Fireside chat with Josip Stulic (HR)
Speakers: Ana Klancir, Epic Advice & secret person
- 13:10 - 13:30Service or Experience? How AI is Changing the Rules of Hospitality (HR)
Speakers: Vedran Bajer, Wonderful
- 13:30 - 15:10Lunch break
- 15:10 - 15:30Zašto AI neće učiniti vašu digitalnu transformaciju uspješnom, ali osobni razvoj bi mogao
Speaker: Andreja Fazlić, digital business arhitect
- 15:30 - 15:50Survival Kit for Vacation Rentals: How to steer your VR business under uncertain times (EN)
Speaker: Enrique Planas, Holidu
- 15:50 - 16:50How to choose the right one? And why are there so many tech issues? (EN)
Moderator: Ivan Brezak Brkan, Netokracija
Speakers: Dario Alfirević, Nokumo; Giovanna Conte, Pricelabs; Marco Magnanelli, Avantio; Bojan Pesic, Tokeet - 16:50 - 17:10VRM Days closing session
Speakers: Frano Ridjan, Saša Bosanac
VRM Days 2025 sessions
| 10:10 – 10:50 | How to Catch the Eye of Every Traveller Online: The Power of Great Property Marketing by Alannah Silva, Boxbrownie |
| 11:00 – 11:40 | Direct marketing 1on1 (2 part workshop) 2nd workshop by Daniela Derin, Skol Apartments |
| 11:40 – 12:20 | White Label Strategies: Building a Strong Brand in Short-Term Rentals by Jovana Drašković Kradija, Beerent |
| 12:30 – 13:10 | AI Readiness of Accommodation Websites in DACH, Slovenia & Croatia: Research Insights and Impact on Direct Bookings by Dario Alfirević, Nokumo |
| 13:20 – 14:00 | Samo KLIK – digitalna transformacija operative by Neven Palčec, MyRent |
| 15:10 – 15:50 | Meet Sugestio, your digital host by Antonia Kovačić, Travel Soft |
| 16:00 – 16:40 | Prednosti Advance CM platforme by Igor Balnožan, Tokeet |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Special: AI radionica s Arbonom by Andrej Tonković |
| 16:50 – 17:10 | VRM Days closing session |
"VRM Days was an absolute success and are defintely part of next one."
"I didn’t know what to expect but I wasn’t expecting this, its overwhelming and very professional. I’m defintely coming next year."
"VRM Days is an event which from now on defines my season."
"Countless informations and learnings, true experience and networking are priceless.
I hope this becomes regular event."
"What a truly terrific event. The opportunity to network with lots of passionate people and learn about the Croatian market was 100% worth it. Not to mention Sasa ran the entire event with a relaxed, informal vibe in a stunning location. We'll be back in 2024!"
"Wow, just wow! What a first event! A massive thank you!"
"This is definitely not a small thing, a beautiful conference. Exactly what Croatian short term rental industry needs and deserves!"
Join VRM Days NOW
Depending on the ticket type, you gain access to 2 full-day discussions and presentations from industry experts, networking with industry professionals, exchanging with colleagues from the region, coffee breaks, lunch, and gala dinner.
What is VRM Days all about?
Agenda that matters
Topics that matters to the professional property managers and agencies. NOTHING ELSE!
Industry experts
We are bringing top industry experts from all over the world to talk only about one thing – property management!
Property Managers
These two days are reserved only for property managers, agencies and professionals from the industry.
Networking
During VRM Days you have the opportunity to meet professionals and colleagues from all over the world in one place.
Meet them
Use the opportunity to talk to upper managements, CEOs and company founders and talk about challenges in order to find solutions.
Tech solutions
Place where technology meets short term rental, see innovative solutions and use it to excel!
