We don’t overthink too much in this area. We have so many reasons to celebrate, and so many topics to talk about that not one week can pass without some kind of Mistral event. One could say that our frequent get-togethers are the main reason our size never trumps our “wolf pack” spirit.
External events
This is how we classify all events open to the external audience. We always promote such events through social media channels and invite all interested to register prior to attending. This type of event is a little less frequent but definitely worthwhile. If you have an idea for an event or meetup, we’re also up for co-hosting, so don’t be a stranger. Drop us a line via the Contact page.
SFF Mistral Party: It’s Showtime!
16
August
Tuesday, 9PM
It’s time for some crazy summer dance with DJ Soul! As a digital partner of the 28th Sarajevo Film Festival, we are organizing a very special SFF Mistral Party. This festival gathers and unites people from all over the world, and Mistral is joining the celebration of love and film – with all of us in the leading role.
Quiz Night: Sarajevo Rooftop Edition
21
July
Thursday, 8PM
Tech Meetup: Debunking High Scalability on a Complex Project
09
June
Thursday, 6PM
What does it take to achieve high scalability on a complex project with a short deadline? Over 50 people in Mostar heard it firsthand from our senior developer Amel Spahić on June 9. He presented the scope and architecture of the project from the film industry and spoke candidly about the challenges the team faced. The audience had many questions about the tools and techniques that they used, which Amel gladly answered. Sharing our experiences really gets us going, and we’re planning more tech meetups soon. Stay tuned!
Afterwork Hangout in Tuzla
19
May
Thursday, 6PM
Ters Tech Talks: Hot Topics in React
11
May
Wednesday, 6PM
We teamed up with Ters House to bring you the first Tech Talk of the season. On May 11, our own Enis Jahić brought his A-game and spoke about full stack web framework Remix, while Ali Husić from Tershouse focused on reusable React logic.
Emir Peštelić x EESTEC Tuzla: Cyber Security & Digital Lifestyle
09
May
Monday, 5PM
U maju smo se družili u Tuzli! U saradnji sa EESTEC LC Tuzla, naš Security Analyst Emir Peštelić pričao je o uticaju tehnologije na način življenja, izazovima koje digitalni stil života donosi, te o principima zaštite i sigurnosti.
The Power of Difference – Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace with Ana Kotur-Erkić
06
April
Wednesday, 12PM
A diverse workplace where inclusion is at its core means more access to different skill sets and creative visions, which is more likely to result in more innovative products and services for users and clients. To explore the power of difference in the IT industry, we teamed up with Ana Kotur-Erkić, a lawyer and human rights activist. Ana will speak about the inclusion opportunities on Wednesday, April 6 at 12 pm. To attend the session, register here.
Rooftop Hangout in Banja Luka
05
April
Tuesday, 6PM
Let’s socialize and get to know one another while enjoying the best view of the city. Prepare your questions and good energy. Find out how it feels to work in Mistral, where we are currently located in Banja Luka and what our future plans are, what conditions and projects we offer, and what it means to be a part of our community of 260+ people from all over BiH.
Mersed Čamdžić, CEO, Emir Slatina, Talent Acquisition Specialist, and our Banja Luka crew will tell you everything you need to know about Mistral. Register here to attend the event.
Mistral at HackAtHome
03
April
Sunday, 12AM
FuckUp Nights Mostar with our CEO Mersed
09
February
Wednesday, 7PM
Not a single success story is complete without the ‘behind the scenes’ stories of failure. As someone who envisioned and created Mistral a decade ago, together with his co-founder Sanin, our CEO Mersed had his fair share of triumphant moments, but tough ones as well. And you know what’s the best part? His honesty about it all. He insists on transparency, open conversations, and authenticity in all life spheres. Who better to tell a tale of the importance of not fearing failure at Fuckup Nights Mostar than the man himself? Bravo to the organizing team Intera Technology Park for creating spaces of important stories and inspiring speakers.
Internal events
Only for employees. We’ve decided to showcase some of our internal happenings so all interested in joining our crew can get a better insight into our affairs. Most of our internal events are non-mandatory, meaning everyone gets to choose which one they want to attend based on their preference. For more awesome features of Mistral life, check out our Perks page.
Break the Week: HTEC 101
14
September
Wednesday, 12PM
The HTEC Story: Meet the Founders
06
September
Tuesday, 4PM
Team-Building: A Fun Weekend in Dubrovnik
01
September
Thursday, 5PM
What better way to mark the start of a new chapter than a weekend trip to Dubrovnik with our team? With hybrid work being ever so present, seeing more than 200 of our team members in one place was a sight to behold, and we are grateful for the chance to create some memories together.
Coffee with the Founders: Special Edition
31
August
Wednesday, 9AM
This session like no other in the history of Mistral. Coffee with the Founders: Special Edition marked the start of a much bigger journey aboard a larger ship—the HTEC Group. By joining forces with HTEC we’re moving to the Champions League fully believing that the integration will result in us all becoming stronger. Cheers to new beginnings!
Gigi’s Retirement Party
14
July
Thursday, 7PM
Sulejman Ćatibušić a.k.a. Gigi, Mistral’s first #CTO and the creator of our first educational program, Gigi School of Coding, has been a key member of the company since 2013. Gigi retired in July, but not before we made sure he knew how much he and his legacy meant to all of us. More than 150 of us gathered in Mala Pivnica in Sarajevo to bid him farewell. You can read more about his life and career here. Thank you, Gigi. Rest assured that your legacy will be continued.
Sharing Experience in Global Project Deliveries
13
April
Wednesday, 12PM
Introverts and Extraverts at Work: A Guide to Peaceful Coexistence
23
February
Wednesday, 12PM
Data Privacy Day: Meet our Security Team!
28
January
Friday, 1PM
- Our company approach to security
- The rationale behind internal security surveys (and how do we use that data to improve our policies)
Team-Building: We’re Going to the Coast!
24
September
Friday, 12AM
We’re going to the coast! Our team-building weekend (24.9 to 26.9) will be in Plat, a village near Dubrovnik, in Villas Plat resort. Fun times ahead!
The Ultimate Framework with Amr
04
January
Monday, 12PM
Amr will present a powerful framework he built, that embodies the new concept of testing with many new features and benefits. The framework will allow mobile, web, and desktop testing in just one click. Here’s a great way to start off our 2021 with a fresh and interesting tool. See you on Monday, the first one in 2021!
Code of Conduct
SHORT VERSION
We expect cooperation from all event participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody. Mistral events are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion.
We do not tolerate harassment of event participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate at any event venue, including hackathons, talks, workshops, parties, and online media. Event participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event at our discretion. Read the full version here.