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Edward Snowden | Whistleblower &amp; Cybersecurity Expert 



 "Everything we do now lasts forever. Not because we want to remember, but because we are no longer allowed to forget," asserts Edward Snowden, who risked everything when he exposed the system of mass surveillance and shocked the world in 2013, revealing that the U.S. government had the potential to collect every single phone call, text message and email of every person on the planet.



Former CIA officer and National Security Agency (NSA) contractor, Snowden is the subject of the Oscar-winning documentary Citizenfour and the critically acclaimed Oliver Stone film. As one of the world’s most passionate and authoritative voices on privacy, public interest and cybersecurity, he claims "Helping to create that system is my greatest regret," evoking the theme of his memoir, Permanent Record. He served as president of the Freedom of the Press Foundation from 2016 to 2022, acting as a tireless advocate for press freedom, which helped him find a way to redemption and focus on protecting public-interest journalism and educating about the challenges borne out of the interweaving of privacy and technology.



A champion of privacy, Edward Snowden remains in the headlines where he speaks out about technologies and practices (increasingly by nongovernmental entities) that have created "the most effective means of social control in the history of our species." This made Snowden a sought-after speaker who is&nbsp;featured&nbsp;only&nbsp;at some of the world's&nbsp;best&nbsp;communications, marketing and tech&nbsp;events such as&nbsp;Web Summit, The Next Web and most recently at the American platform Decrypt.&nbsp;Just be patient – you will get your chance to listen to him and make your own conclusions in Rovinj very soon at DK2023, where Snowden will address the audience live from Moscow where he gained asylum after being prosecuted by the USA ten years ago for his infamous state surveillance revelations that made him the most wanted man in the world and discuss Restoring Trust – How To Solve The Next Generation of Privacy &amp; Security Dilemmas.

Edward Snowden [VIRTUALLY ON STAGE]

Indoor/Outdoor



 Relax your body and mind and practice positive energy at DK2023 on Thursday at sunset and Friday at sunrise where you will have the opportunity to be part of a community which ends and starts the day in the best way possible – in gorgeous surroundings with a combination of relaxing exercises and meditation.



The classes by a yoga teacher Lorna Kijurko, who will alternate between exercises and meditation, are intended for groups of 30 people, and no prior knowledge is required to participate. Depending on the weather conditions, yoga will be held either in the spa area of ​​the Lone Hotel or outdoors. 



Yoga mats will be available and in order to ensure maximum quality of exercises, the number of participants is limited so it is necessary to pre-register by sending an email at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="info@danikomunikacija.com (opens in a new tab)" href="mailto:info@danikomunikacija.com" target="_blank">fran@danikomunikacija.com</a>. First come, first served.

Sunset & Sunrise Yoga

Srećko Horvat | Philosopher | Author (Croatia)



 "One of the most exciting voices of his generation." This is how the German weekly Der Freitag described Srećko Horvat, a Croatian philosopher and author who produced a blizzard of political works – with several books published when he was barely into his thirties.&nbsp;Nowadays he is known as a fiery voice of dissent in the Post-Yugoslav landscape.



If you aren't familiar with Horvat's work, you can probably recognise a lot of people who are. He is friends with the former Greek finance minister&nbsp;Yanis Varoufakis; had regular visits with Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, an organisation that publishes news leaks and classified media provided by anonymous sources. He is also a staunch friend of Slavoj Žižek, the maverick Slovenian celebrity academic with whom Horvat co-wrote a book in 2013 entitled "What Does Europe Want?".



His writings have appeared in&nbsp;The New York Times, The Guardian and Der Spiegel. Aside from co-founding DiEM25, which campaigns to reform the EU into a “realm of shared prosperity, peace and solidarity”, he is a founder of the&nbsp;Subversive festival, an annual jamboree in Zagreb of radical thought that has featured the likes of Oliver Stone and Antonio Negri.

Srećko Horvat

Finalists Spotlight



 Come over to DK2023 for some BalCannes &amp; chill! All the connotations aside, the creative works from 5 countries – Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia – that wowed the BalCannes juries really deserve a special (and cozy!) place at our festival. 



Grab some popcorn, sit back and relax – and you are ready to watch the screening of video summaries of BalCannes 2023 finalists and enjoy this screening matinée featuring the best of the best of the region's creativity! And when this viewing party finishes, we are revealing the winners at the grand <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/balcannes-2023" target="_blank">BalCannes Awards Show</a>, who will earn their spot in the BalCannes Report, the definitive outline and an important overview of the industry activity in the region.

BalCannes & Popcorn Viewing Party

You have just listened to Edward Snowden, the privacy icon and whistleblower of our generation, at DK2023 and you still have some thoughts, questions and concerns? Don’t just share them with your colleagues over a coffee, we want to hear them too! Join us at the Piva Poslije Programa or PPP – Post Program Pint: The Snowden Report powered by Ožujsko pivo discussion, where we will explore everything Snowden talked about and put it in a new context relevant to everybody concerned with privacy, data protection, freedom of speech and communication. The host of this PPP powered by Ožujsko pivo will be Kristina Laco (HURA Board Member and Managing Partner at Communications Office Colić, Laco &amp; Partners), an expert strategic communications advisor, who will dissect Snowden’s talk with you and some guests, among them privacy and online security expert Alen Delić (Vice President, Croatian Association of Security Managers and Chief Information Security Officer, SpotMe), and Danijel Lijović (Deputy Editor in Chief at Vecernji.hr, Večernji list).



And remember, this is your chance to chime in and voice your opinion. Post Program Pint powered by Ožujsko pivo is a unique forum that encourages the audience to engage in the conversation while being as formal or informal as you’d like. It is not a lecture, it is not a presentation, it is not a panel. It is created for you. There are no stupid questions and no wrong answers at our PPPs. Let’s navigate this topic together in a relaxed environment with a free (yes, we give them out like candy) cold Ožujsko beer in our hands and just have fun! And some friendly advice: PPP always attracts a big crowd, so make sure to be there on time to reserve your seat.

PPP: The Snowden Report

Beach Stream



 Get your vitamin sea! Watch the Main Hall talks from the seaside in this unique festival experience with an unforgettable view and pearly pebbles! 



If there ever was an opportunity for a unique educational experience - this is it. Head down to the Lone beach to soak up the sun and get that perfect bronze tan while watching the best speakers the communications industry has to offer.

Main Hall Stream with a View

Indoor Stream



 Watch the live streaming of the Main Hall talks under the faux trees in Shumica powered by Addiko bank. Listen to some of the greatest industry leaders and experts giving inspirational talks while hanging out with your colleagues and chilling in these super comfortable surroundings.



Plan ahead and make sure to secure your spot in this desired location because reservations won’t be possible.

Main Hall Stream Under the Faux Trees powered by Addiko bank

Garden Stream



 Can you feel the spring breeze? In a perfect combination of sun and shadow, watch the Main Hall talks from the terrace and enjoy the sublime exterior of Hotel Lone! 



Step outside and see the talks surrounded by lush greenery and get fully engaged in everything that the top communication leaders around the world have to share to with you.

Main Hall Stream in the Sun powered by Somersby

The first party of the festival is a celebration of freedom, unity, and good vibes of our region where we ditch a theme and just enjoy being reunited again. As you enter our night zone, you will be welcomed by three floors at the Lone ground level: Lone Club, Tekka reimagined and the Shumica area. Whether you're into clubbing, listening to a funky band or just hanging out with your crush in the dark, we’ll have you covered.



The BalCannes creativity will be celebrated long into the night with the groovy tunes of St. Louis Band joining us from Belgrade with their brass section and beats to remember. If you're more into the club scene, just grab your colleagues and dance the night away with DJ Leggiero and DJ Rea, who will make sure the celebration of your shiny BalCannes trophies will be all the rage the whole night. 



Don’t celebrate with style. The dress code is simple: come as you are, wear what you want, let go and enjoy yourself with colleagues, business partners and in good company. Just have fun.