Invitation to NATIONAL FORUM: SLOVENIA IN THE 5TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

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As a community partner of the event, Blockchain Alliance Europe is inviting the Slovenian blockchain community to the NATIONAL FORUM: SLOVENIA IN THE 5TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION.

The event will take place on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, from 9:00 to 14:00 at Zois Hall, Zorn Business Center, Stegne 23a, Ljubljana.

The forum’s main topic will be Industry 5.0, prioritising humans, sustainability, and the economy’s resilience. The event will present the European Union’s measures and activities in implementing Industry 5.0, a key strategic step towards a future economy based on innovation, a circular economy, and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital twins, and IoT.

Visitors will have the opportunity to try out VR glasses, interact with an AI chatbot on Industry 5.0 topics, see HIProject projects, and get a closer look at the world of robotics.

The forum will feature opening addresses from representatives of ministries, business associations, and research organisations, which will highlight Industry 5.0’s potential for Slovenia’s economy and society. The event will be held in Slovenian language.

Key Speakers:

• Mag. Ksenija Klampfer, Minister of Digital Transformation of the Republic of Slovenia
• Marko Lotrič, President of the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia
• Dr. Jernej Štromajer, Secretary of the Strategic Council for the Economy, Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport
• Anton Horvatič, Director, Institute NAPREJ
• Aleš Pevc, Chair of the Forum, Institute NAPREJ, Technology Park Ljubljana
• Tadej Slapnik, Chair of the Forum, Institute NAPREJ, CEO of Hashnest
• Dr. Janez Povh, Director, Rudolfovo Institute
• Dr. Bojan Cestnik, Jožef Stefan Institute
• Iztok Seljak, President of the Managers’ Association, Board Member at Hidria
• Andraž Logar, President of the Slovenian Technology Forum, CEO of 3fs
• Urban Pevnik, Director of the Institute for Industry
• Aleksander Bastl, Deputy President of SBC – Slovenian Business Club
• Andreja Lampe, Director of SRIP GO Digital
• Vladan Mladenović, Director of the Dr. Peter Novak Institute
• Tanja Bivic Plankar, President of Blockchain Alliance Europe
• Klemen Furlan, AI Institute
• Representative of SRIP Circular Economy

11.15 – 11.30: Coffee break

11.30 – 12.30: 3-minute presentations by forum participants

• Boris Šajnović, Director, Skozi
• Stanko Kolar, Director at Aquafil Group s.p.a.
• Damjan Seme, Director, Dravske Elektrarne Maribor
• Tomaž Marovt, Director, Marovt Group
• Dr. Rok Cajzek, Director, GIC Gradnje
• David Kvaternik, Director, Tovarna Tech
• Elina Komlanc, Vandri
• Lea Škrubej, Director, Metabees Agency
• Vlado Gobec, Director, Pro-Bit
• Representative of Telekom Slovenije

12.30 – 13.30: Workshops to develop proposals for further activities in the implementation of Industry 5.0 in Slovenia (moderated group work)

Agile approach – 4 different tables:
• Business needs
• Challenges
• Opportunities
• Project cooperation

13.30 – 13.45: Presentation of forum conclusions and adoption of the declaration calling for Slovenia’s active involvement in the development of Industry 5.0

Tadej Slapnik, Chair of the Forum, Institute Naprej, CEO of Hashnest
Aleš Pevc, Chair of the Forum, Institute Naprej, Technology Park Ljubljana
Marko Lotrič, President of the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia

13.45 – 14.30: Closing gathering with refreshments

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