The main objectives of the Summit were to present hydro potentials and innovative investment projects in the Balkans countries and to discuss the limitations faced by domestic and foreign owners of existing hydroelectric power plants as well as potential investors in the process of issuing the necessary permits for the construction of new hydro power plants.

The Summit brought together representatives of state institutions, regulators, investor operators and international companies that produce equipment for hydroelectric power plants, from 15 countries around the world.

Speakers from various European countries presented the development of the hydropower sector by best practice examples and the latest innovations. In addition, common tasks and challenges in the further improvement of hydropower were also discussed.

At the plenary session devoted to the development of the hydroelectric sector of the Balkans, the FIPA Director Milinić talked about hydroelectric potentials of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as investment opportunities and currently available projects.

Mr Kazić was the moderator of the sixth session "Construction of new and reconstruction projects for existing hydroelectric power plants in the Balkans", where he presented attractive investment projects of hydropower plants in BiH, long-term development plan for the existing transmission network, procedures for project implementation, regimes for obtaining permits and approvals.

After the presentations at the mentioned sessions, panel discussions on the presented topics were opened.