Slovenian Global Forum
Slovenia on the global stage
Save the date: 9 June 2026 in Maribor. Pre-register now to be the first to know when conference places open.
A winning momentum
The outstanding achievements of Slovenian athletes are consistently strengthening Slovenia’s visibility on the world map. At this year’s Slovenian Global Forum, titled Slovenia on the Global Stage, we reveal how Slovenian companies can sharpen their position by leveraging the visibility of high-profile sporting success.
The global reputation of Slovenian sport is an opportunity for a boost in international markets. Through discussions and meetings, create your winning formula for business success on a global scale.
SGF builds a strong ecosystem
Direct access to a network of 42 economic counsellors, 10 business clubs and other institutions.
Last year, we held 162 individual meetings with one goal: to turn a conversation into an opportunity.
The wealth of experience from speakers who know how to translate the discipline of elite sport and the boldness of innovation into a long-term economic advantage.
Luka Sinček, CEO Juicy Marbles
A launching pad for your global breakthrough
The Slovenian Global Forum is a launching pad to the global market with the advantage of home turf. This is a unique opportunity to open doors to foreign markets in a single day through discussions with decision-makers and economic advisors from Slovenian embassies around the world, business clubs in foreign markets, and representatives of SPIRIT, SPS, SID Banka, GZS and OZS and enter the circle of decision-makers.
With the world-class expertise of speakers from the most prestigious institutions and the unstoppable energy of our panellists, you will refine your path to success into a winning formula.
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Previous speakers
Meet experts and businesspeople who shared their experiences for international success on our stage.
dr. Jure Leskovec
Professor at Stanford University
Melanie Seier Larsen
Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group
prof. dr. Stjepan Orešković
Entrepreneur, scientist, Founder of the investment company Bosqar Invest, and President of the Supervisory Board of IEDC – Bled School of Management
dr. Urška Starc Peceny
Chief Innovation Officer and Head of Tourism 4.0, ARCTUR
Igor Akrapovič
Owner of Akrapovič Group
dr. Petra Štefanič Anderluh
General Manager Novartis LLC
dr. Jure Knez
President and Co Founder of Dewesoft
Gregor Makuc
Head Corporate Affairs and CEO Sandoz Slovenia
Luka Sinček
CEO Juicy Marbles
Dušan Olaj
Founder and CEO of DUOL d.o.o.
Uroš Mlakar
Founder of Naturalica Foods
dr. Boštjan Pečnik
Hisense Europe Executive Vice-President
dr. Peter Wostner
Editor of the National Productivity Report, Institute for Macroeconomic Analysis and Development
prof. dr. Maks Tajnikar
Professor Emeritus, University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business
dr. Hubert Kosler
President & Managing director, YASKAWA Europe Robotics d.o.o., YASKAWA Slovenija d.o.o
mag. Nina Dremelj
Managing Partner Vesna deep tech VC fund & President Business angels of Slovenia
Meetings that open doors to the world
Prearranged business meetings are designed to achieve tangible results. Instead of spending months searching for the right paths and contacts, we provide you with direct access to 42 economic advisors from Slovenian embassies around the world, 10 business clubs in foreign markets, and representatives of SPIRIT, SPS, SID Banka, GZS and OZS who open doors to new markets in one place.
Slovenian Global forum goes beyond the scope of ordinary networking and creates a highly efficient environment for achieving business goals.
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Networking with a view
Maribor is once again the venue for the Slovenian Global Forum. With its tradition of world-class sporting events and the oldest vine in the world, the city symbolises success and resilience, which are key foundations for entrepreneurship and penetration into foreign markets. The venue provides an excellent environment for networking and establishing long-term business partnerships.
In accordance with our green commitment, we invite you to choose more eco-friendly modes of transport to attend the forum.
Join forces on the way
By choosing environmentally friendly transport, we not only reduce our carbon footprint but also demonstrate that modern entrepreneurship and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. We invite you to choose public transport, a bicycle, or arrive on foot. Take advantage of the comfort of the train, which brings you almost to the doorstep of the venue, or opt for a carpool with other participants.
Become part of the green change. Choose a sustainable way to reach the event, say no to plastic, and help us plan for zero waste. Together, we are building an environmentally responsible conference.
