PROGRAMME LJUBLJANA FORUM 2025
The preparations for the Ljubljana Forum programme are well underway.
Our team is diligently working to curate a lineup of insightful sessions, distinguished speakers, and engaging discussions. Stay tuned as we finalize the details and get ready to share the full programme with you soon.
We appreciate your patience and enthusiasm as we ensure this year’s forum is both impactful and inspiring. Keep an eye on our updates – more information is coming your way!
thursday
Mr. Zoran Janković, Mayor of the City of Ljubljana
Mr. dr. Robert Golob, Prime minister of the Republic of Slovenia
Ms. Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement
Ms. Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB)
Mr. Michael Ludwig, Mayor and Governor of the City of Vienna
Mr. Blaž Golob, GFS Institute
Arhitect Peter Lorenz / Innsbruck – Trieste – Vienna – Ljubljana
To be defined
Anticipating the City of Well-being
Futurist Mathias Behn Bjørnhof – Copenhagen
Future of Wellbeing – Reducing inequalities
Futurist Ibon Zugasti – San Sebastian
Sport & Recreation for Wellbeing
Director Tatjana Polajnar – Sport Ljubljana
Smart infrastructure & Mobility – Sport Arena Wien
Representative of Vienna
Affordable Housing
Architect Aleksander Vujović – Ljubljana
Energy trends
Sproule – Erce – Calgary
KEYNOTE: Governance of Cities to Become Smart Cities
Lorenzo Madrid – Miami
T – 2 Smart City Platform
Gašper Žerovnik – Ljubljana
Libelium – Digital Twins
Africa Arevalo Gomes – Cadiz
Industry 3: TBD
To be defined
Moderator of the session: To be defined
KEYNOTE: Bankability of City Projects – European Investment Bank
European Investment Bank
Industry 1: TBD
To be defined
Industry 2: TBD
To be defined
Industry 3: TBD
To be defined
Moderator of the session: To be defined
Special guest / Keynote speech on Sport & Recreation for Cities for the Future
Friday
Business breakfast – Strategic Foresight for Cities
Tijs Beek – Roterdam & Jonathan Buhl – Berlin
Session V: Knowledge & NGOs & International Platforms for development of cities
Management of Sport Facilities
Dr Marta Bon, City Councilor of the City of Ljubljana
Circular Economy for the futures for cities
Ladeja Godina Košir
Affordable housing
Sašo Rink, Director, Public Housing Fund of the City of Ljubljana
International platforms – India & Europe cooperation
Jose Jacob Kayil
Prostorož / Umanotera / Center for eParticipation / selected NGO
Session VI: Financial instruments & Business models for development of cities
EIB Financial instruments for Cities
EIB Slovenia
Business development eco-systems – Zagreb & Split
Frane Šesnić
Financing Digital transition & Sustainability projects
CHG Meridien
ALFI FUNDS &/ Bosqar Invest / Bancard / Visa
Coffee break
Session VII: Presentation of 5 city projects
Round table on digital entrepreneurship & Development of City of Well-being
Conclusions of Ljubljana Forum 2025
Ta Bar in Graskha Deli (Rog Center)
Study visits
Ilirija Swimming Pools & Recreational Facilities
New facilities opening in March 2025, seamlessly connecting the city center with the Tivoli Park (By Architect Peter Lorenz)
Center Rog
One of European largest innovative makerspaces on the riverbank of Ljubljanica – dedicated hub to foster cultural and creative industries (By CEO Renata Zamida)