The key management event of the year
The Management Congress 2026 will spotlight a bold and timely response to the defining challenges of our era of profound geopolitical, technological, and demographic shifts: a new intelligence of leadership.
Technological progress alone is no longer enough. The future belongs to leaders who can ambitiously combine artificial and human intelligence with responsibility, courage, and vision.
This new intelligence of leadership is built on trust, inclusion, and the understanding that, alongside technological advancement, a culture of collaboration and meaningful human connections has become one of the strongest competitive advantages. We will hear first-hand insights from outstanding Slovenian and international business leaders who demonstrate how to build organizations that are both stable and resilient, while continuously driving transformation and innovation.
Management Congress 2026 will serve as a platform for open and substantive dialogue, bringing together business, science, politics, and technology visionaries. Together, we will address the most complex questions shaping the future of work and society—from automation and sustainable transformation to talent shortages and the power of intergenerational collaboration.
We will seek clear and relevant guidance on how to create a predictable, development-oriented, and highly competitive business environment.
Our shared ambition is to strengthen Slovenia’s growth mindset and help shape a country that attracts top talent and provides the foundation for a high quality of life.
Save the date: October 1–2, 2026.
Join us at an event that is more than a source of new knowledge—it is the hub of the strongest leadership community in Slovenia. We will bring together different generations, industries, and perspectives, creating opportunities for new partnerships and breakthrough ideas.
General terms of MAS
In the case of paid events, the deadline for possible free cancellation is 7 working days before the event. Cancellation must be in writing.
If the applicant withdraws from the event from 6 to 3 working days before the event, MAS charges administrative costs in the amount of 30 percent of the registration fee.
If the registrant withdraws from the event less than 3 working days before the event, or does not attend the event for any reason and does not withdraw from the event in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph, MAAS will charge the full registration fee.
Sponsors
Thursday, 1 October 2026
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15:00 |
A development-driven future: the new intelligence of leadership for a competitive Slovenia Marko Lukić, President of Združenje Manager |
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15:15 |
Partnership in Slovenia's development ambition Janez Janša, Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia |
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15:30 |
From "inowaiters" to innovators. How to double innovation performance? Gijs van Wulfen, visionary leader in design thinking |
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16:00 |
Who leads when machines think? Turning human–AI collaboration into a competitive advantage Ádám Kotsis, Partner and Associate Director, BCG |
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16:20 |
BREAK |
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16:45 |
Small, open, exposed: what competitiveness means for Slovenia in a changing EU Andrea Dugo, Economist at the European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE) |
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16:55 |
Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe: a new phase of economic growth and structural change Dr Mario Holzner, Executive Director of the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) |
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17:05 |
MQ Forum: The new intelligence of leadership for a competitive Slovenia Dr Anže Logar, Minister of Economy, Labour and Sport Andrej Šircelj, MSc, Minister of Finance Gregor Makuc, CEO of Lek and President of Sandoz Slovenia Marko Lukić, President of Združenje Manager, Director of Lumar Mojca Kovač, President of the Management Board, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Beno Ceglar, General Manager of NIL, part of the Conscia group Moderated by Prof. Dr Maja Zalaznik, School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana |
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18:05 |
Close of the Day 1 programme and invitation to the evening ceremony |
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20:00 |
Evening ceremony with the presentation of the Manager of the Year and Vključi.Vse awards The guest of honour speaker will be Nataša Pirc Musar, President of the Republic of Slovenia. |
Evening reception to follow: dinner and networking on the terrace, with music provided by Labena.
Friday, 2 October 2026
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10:00 |
Morning breakthrough: One decision, two billion viewers Slavko Vinčić, former football referee and entrepreneur, Director of Latro Mont |
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10:15 |
Artificial intelligence in the business model: a precondition for long-term competitiveness Boštjan Ložar, business model transformation expert |
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10:35 |
AI is not a technology project. It is a test of leadership. Prof. Dr Gorazd Justinek, Dean of DOBA Business School |
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10:45 |
Reinventing business models in the automotive industry: how AI, sustainability and geopolitics are reshaping global industries Glenn Schmidt, Vice President Sustainability, BMW Group |
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11:00 |
When the robot becomes a colleague: the first steps of humanoid robotics in Slovenian manufacturing Dejan Kovačič, Director of Peruna Urban Pevnik, Director of Hiproject Dr Maša Jazbec, intermedia artist, academic researcher and curator working at the intersection of art, science and technology Moderated by Maruša Andrinek Kerec |
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11:20 |
The dark side of artificial intelligence Mitja Pavlič, IT expert, lecturer and consultant on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity |
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11:40 |
MQ Forum: Slovenia's AI quantum leap: can we reach the global top, or will we remain mere observers? Biljana Prinčič, MSc, Head of Information Technology, Riko Zlata Tavčar, Director of TaxFinLex Assist. Prof. Dr Vida Groznik, Scientific Director of the Competence Centre for Artificial Intelligence; Faculty of Computer and Information Science, University of Ljubljana Marko Perme, Director, Agilcon Matija Nendl, Director, Avtenta Mark Boris Andrijanič, Member of the Governing Board of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Moderated by Dr Žiga Vavpotič |
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12:45 |
Close of the congress |