About us
The Fourth Industrial Revolution marks the global transformation of economic and social relations under the influence of new technologies that integrate the physical, digital, and biological worlds. It opens opportunities for significantly improving the quality of life, accelerating economic development, and addressing the world’s most significant challenges. However, its exponential pace also poses significant challenges to existing institutions, which are expected to safeguard society from risks and imbalances.
In this context, the World Economic Forum established the first Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in San Francisco (USA) in 2017 with the aim of supporting the smart application of new technologies worldwide. In February 2022, Serbia joined the global network, which currently comprises 18 Centres around the world, making it the first Centre in the region and only the third in Europe.
The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Serbia (C4IR Serbia) was jointly established by the Government of the Republic of Serbia and the World Economic Forum in February 2022 as a platform for the interaction and cooperation of various social actors to improve the environment for the application of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. The Centre began operating in March under the auspices of the Office for IT and eGovernment of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, with a specific focus on two priorities: biotechnology and the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The primary goal is to facilitate the rapid utilization of scientific knowledge in the economy and position Serbia as a global exporter of intelligent services and innovations.
C4IR Serbia will bring together scientists, researchers, representatives of the state, industry, and civil society to create conditions for the development, testing, and enhancement of new technologies for the benefit of society. In addition to fostering dialogue between these stakeholders, the Centre will propose regulations that facilitate the application of new technologies while protecting the rights and interests of citizens. It will also work on developing the necessary infrastructure and provide support to the biotechnological and bioinformatics ecosystem in Serbia.
We are part of the World Economic Forum’s global C4IR Network
The Global C4IR Network serves as a platform for multi-stakeholder collaboration, bringing together the public and private sectors to maximize the societal benefits of 4IR technologies while minimizing associated risks. These Centres are co-hosted and co-funded by national public or private entities, with the first established Centre in San Francisco being a Forum entity that functions as a catalyst and coordinator for the entire Network. The Forum provides operational support and leverages its contacts, initiatives, influence, digital infrastructure, and trusted status as an international organization to advance the Network’s mission and programs.
C4IR in Azerbaijan aims to support 4IR initiatives effectively and enable the country to become a leader in the application of new technologies. It was established under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and is operated by the Centre for Analysis and Coordination 4IR.
C4IR in Brazil is a public-private partnership between the Federal Government of Brazil, São Paulo, and private partners. Its primary goal is to encourage the application of new technologies and enhance the competitiveness of Brazilian companies.
C4IR in Colombia is engaged in the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet, robotics, smart cities, and Blockchain technology. It was founded by the Office of the Mayor of Medellín, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism of Colombia, and Ruta N.
HUB Ocean (June 2020 – December 2023) brought together global industry leaders and research organizations to collectively influence the health and productivity of the oceans. It was established as a joint initiative of Aker Group and the Forum.
C4IR in India supports India’s massive digital transformation and enables the country to harness the full potential of emerging 4IR technologies for global prosperity in the coming decades. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018, during the annual meeting of the Forum.
C4IR in Israel aims to create and share knowledge, experiences, and best practices related to the regulation of innovative technologies. It seeks to establish cooperation between governments, leading corporations, the private sector, and experts worldwide.
C4IR in Japan was established through the cooperation of the Forum, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Asia-Pacific Initiative. Its mission is to lead a new phase of human development, seamlessly integrating technology into everyday life and ensuring its benefits are shared by all.
C4IR in Kazakhstan serves as a global public-private platform for the development of technology governance and public policies in an inclusive and sustainable manner. It was created through a collaboration between Tech Hub and the World Economic Forum.
Established in 2023, C4IR in Malaysia has integrated the country into the global ecosystem of technology innovators and leaders. This Centre drives an advanced digital economy focused on sustainability, energy transition, and digital transformation.
C4IR in Rwanda brings together the public, private, and civil sectors to test and refine public policy frameworks and governance protocols that maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of 4IR technology. Its focus is on artificial intelligence and data policy.
C4IR in San Francisco serves as the hub for all 4IR Centres and projects, managed by the World Economic Forum. The Centre lunches new initiatives while supporting other Centres to establish and strengthen their influence at the global level.
C4IR in Saudi Arabia aims to become a platform for multi-stakeholder collaboration to maximize the technological benefits of society and minimize the risks of 4IR technology in the country. It is focused on smart cities, Blockchain technology, and other projects.
C4IR in South Africa (December 2019 – December 2023) supported industry transformation across sectors and government transformation in developing frameworks to raise awareness of new technology developments. It operated under the auspices of the South Africa Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
C4IR in Turkey (December 2020 – June 2023) worked on the operationalization of a new vision that would enable member companies to digitally transform into 4IR. The Centre played a vital role in helping to shape the national Fourth Industrial Revolution Strategy and public-private initiatives.
C4IR in the UAE serves as a global public-private platform for collaboration and the development of new technology management. It is focused on various projects related to new technologies and was created in cooperation between the Dubai Future Foundation and the Forum.
The US Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, located in Michigan, will drive state, regional and national initiatives that accelerate and strengthen advanced manufacturing in the US, while helping to inform the global manufacturing agenda.
This Centre aims to promote and facilitate safer and more reliable technology by improving the integrity of new technologies. It is a collaboration between Deloitte and the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation.
C4IR in Telangana is a health and life sciences centre established in collaboration with the state government. The Centre will facilitate, advance, and accelerate the development and adoption of new technologies, including genomics and personalized medicine.
Jelena Bojović
Jelena Bojović
Director
The Director of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution since its establishment, with 20+ years of experience in public policies, public-private partnerships, and digitalization.
As an expert in regulatory reform and implementation of local economic development policies, Jelena has worked since 2000 on reforming the legislative process for businesses, attracting investments, programs supporting the economy and building partnerships between the public and private sector.
She started her career in the International Republican Institute (IRI), after which she worked for five years as the team leader for local economic development in the USAID Programme for Support to Economic Municipal Development. During that appointment Jelena engaged in the development of more than 50 economic development strategies and institutional capacities for dealing with economic issues in more than 30 local governments. She worked at similar programs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine, Slovakia, Kyrgyzstan, and Jordan. Since 2010, Jelena joined NALED, first as the Program Director and then as Policy Director. In recent years, she was engaged by the Government to manage development and implementation of Government digitalization policies and programs related to health care, including the national program for health and health care digitalization. She is a member of more than 10 Government’s working groups, working on tax legislation, public procurement, shadow economy, and other business environment issues.
In March 2022, in addition to overseeing strategy for programme development in NALED, she was appointed director of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Branislava Gemović
Branislava Gemović
Data and Bioconvergence Program Manager
Data and Bioconvergence Program Manager of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, having many years of scientific experience in the field of bioinformatics, oversees preparing and coordinating projects in the field of artificial intelligence and biotechnology.
Branislava has a Ph.D. in biology and more than ten years of experience in scientific research in the field of bioinformatics and has numerous important publications in leading international journals. She has participated in several research efforts focused on the use of machine learning in biomedicine, resulting in bioinformatics software tools.
Branislava started her career in the Institute of Nuclear Sciences Vinča, and since 2021 she lectured at the Faculty of Stomatology Pančevo. At the Vinca Institute she managed project tasks within the national project of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, and within the CAFA consortium she oversaw managing international cooperation with the United States of America. Until 2021 she was member of the managing board of the COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) action GREEKC. As a member of the Committee for Promotion of the Scientific Work of the Vinča Institute, Branislava participated actively in promoting science and raising awareness of the general public by mentoring secondary school students, organizing the „Vinča Open Doors“and coordinating scientific workshops for the general public. She participated in organizing a great number of international scientific meetings and workshops and was the main organizer of the Belgrade Bioinformatics Conference 2021. Branislava joined the Centre in May 2022.
Dragana Šutović Ilić
Dragana Šutović Ilić
Project manager
Project Manager of the Centre with senior experience with more than 18 years of experience in the non-governmental sector, who participates in the implementation and coordination of the Centre’s projects in the field of health.
Dragana is a master of the second degree of study at the Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Belgrade. From 2005, she dedicated her career to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Serbia as a coordinator of several projects that were aimed at improving the quality of life of people suffering from MS in Serbia. During her career, she gained extensive experience in cooperation with the domestic health care system, pharmaceutical companies, and patient associations.
She has implemented several successful projects, including the mobile application “My MS World”, which is designed as a form of support for people affected by MS, as well as “Virtual MS Room” and “Patient in Focus”. She is a member of the Council of the International Platform for MS (EMSP) and the managing and executive board of the national organization Patients’ Association of Serbia. In addition, Dragana is the editor-in-chief of the magazine “Moj MS Svet”. She joined the Centre in October 2022.
Mirjana Jovanović
Mirjana Jovanović
Communications manager
Communications manager of the Centre who participates in preparation, organization and implementation of project activities and the overall operation of the Centre.
Mirjana completed her graduate studies in International Relations at the Faculty of Political Sciences in 2018, and afterwards she received a master’s degree from the University of Belgrade from the study programme European Policy and Crisis Management, where she received the title of master of European studies. As a student, she was a member of students’ organizations and attended numerous seminars and training courses on the topics of diplomacy, human rights, youth policy, gender equality and the like.
She did internships in the Centre for Research, Transparency and Accountability (CRTA) and the UN Women. She acquired her first work experience in 2019 working in a youth organization as a project assistant, subsequently joining the Belgrade Open School (BOS), working on a project of the Delegation of the EU to Serbia. She is an alumnus of the Serbian American Academy for Leaders and the regional programme Dialogue for the Future implemented by the UNDP, UNICEF, and UNESCO. Mirjana joined the Centre in April 2022.
Nemanja Bogavac
Nemanja Bogavac
Project analyst
Project analyst of the Centre which contributes to the successful preparation, organization, and realization of current projects of the Centre.
Nemanja completed his graduate studies at the Faculty of Organizational Sciences of the University of Belgrade in 2021, department of Management and Organization, earning the title of Engineer of Organizational Sciences. He is a master student at the same faculty, on the module Management of Business Processes. Nemanja is a participant in numerous case studies, seminars, and conferences in the fields of business management, business, and management theory.
He gained professional practice and first work experience in 2021 in JAI Development &Consulting, in the position of project assistant, and then in the Office for Information Technologies and eGovernment of the Government of the Republic of Serbia. In parallel with work in the Office, Nemanja joined the Centre in June 2022.
Danijela Đukić
Danijela Đukić
Administrative Assistant
Assistant at the Centre who participates in the development of communication plans, activities and materials, and organization of events and other project activities of the Centre.
Danijela completed her graduate studies in Journalism and Communication at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade in 2020, earning the title of BA in Journalism. She is a master student on the module – International Security, at the same University. During her undergraduate studies, she was the deputy editor in the official journal of the Faculty of Political Sciences “Politikolog”, and during her master’s studies, she became part of the mentoring program “Women in International Security Austria” (2021-2022).
She gained professional and work experience in a daily newspaper in Serbia, and at the same time she attended numerous seminars and training courses on the topics of journalism, democracy, social responsibility and activism, youth policy, etc. Danijela joined the Centre in May 2023.
