Management Congress 2020
The economy in a new reality
Unconference:
1. Strategic digitalization within companies
How to set up a successful strategy within the company for management and teleworking? What tools to use, how to prepare, how to motivate people?
Daniela B. Kotolenko, CorpoHub, will talk to Telemach CEO Adrian Ježina.
2. HR of the future and the future of work
How should companies prepare for the new needs dictated by the digitalization and the new way of thinking of the generation coming to the labor market? What is the role of HR in this?
HR challengers will be Jani Zupan and Primož Klemen, Profil.
3. New leadership competencies and remote management
The new normality requires leaders to enrich their competencies. Remote control is more complex and demanding.
Moderator: Danijela Brečko, Sofos
4. Diversity of teams in the new reality
Diversity, inclusion, balance, (non) bias. Through an interactive exercise, we will encourage how to incorporate all of this into leadership and how to counteract ingrained patterns.
Provocative questions will be asked by Natalija Zupan, EOS KSI.
5. Change as a result of the crisis - what have we learned?
With the help of the design thinking method, you will exchange good practices, experiences and innovations that have emerged in companies as a result of the crisis.
Enej Gradišek, CorpoHub, will guide you through the method.
6. Back to business self-sufficiency
How to achieve the lowest possible dependence, optimize the use of resources in the broadest sense and ensure the smooth operation of the company?
#EUwomen4future Ladeja Godina Košir, Circular Change, will talk to Luka Rutar, Danfoss Trata.
Keynote Speaker of the Management Congress 2020
| 13.00 |
PRE-PROGRAM
Unconference – connecting in times of distancing |
| 13.00–14.30 |
An innovative networking part of the program with excellent facilitators and guests that will address the time after COVID-19 and the new reality. We will incorporate new knowledge, experience, and good practices and connect for the future. Networking and content sessions will be held on the following topics: |
| 15.00 |
OPENING
Welcoming speeches by MAS President Medeja Lončar and MAS Executive Director Petra Juvančič. Address: Zdravko Počivalšek, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Technology Address: Janez Lenarčič, European Commissioner Keynote Address: Borut Pahor, President of the Republic of Slovenia, Honorary Guest of the Congress |
HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY FOR HIGHER PROSPERITY |
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| 15.25–15.55 | Presentation of the action plan for higher productivity growth: Dušan Mramor, full professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana and head of the MAS Observatory, within the action plan was prepared. |
| 15.55–16.35 |
Participants of the discussion on higher productivity growth: • Zdravko Počivalšek, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Technology; The discussion will be moderated by Polona Domadenik, full professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana. |
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ADAPTING BUSINESS AFTER COVID-19 |
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17.00–17.30 |
Keynote speaker: Martin Reeves, Managing Director & Senior Partner, Chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute In his speech, Martin Reeves will focus on the capabilities and modes of operation that are key to successfully identifying, managing, and shaping an emerging new reality. |
| 17.30–18.20 |
We will talk about the new reality brought by COVID-19 with leading Slovenian managers: • Tomislav Čizmić, CEO of Mercator;• Marta Kelvišar, CEO of Adria Dom; • Iztok Seljak, CEO of Hidria Holding; • Enzo Smrekar, Atlantic Group Vice President for Savoury spreads, Donat Mg and international expansion; • Valerija Špacapan Friš, CEO of DB Schenker. The discussion will be moderated by Igor E. Bergant. |
| 19.30 |
EVENING EVENT WITH AWARD CEREMONYWith our awards, we present the excellent practices of managers and leaders. The winners are a beacon that guides the path of development of future generations and are building blocks of our image and public reputation. They are messengers of our commitments and values. |
Sustainable leadership, people and new business models
| 9.00–9.20 |
THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT OF THE FUTUREElisa Rönkä, Head of Digital Market Development for Europe, Siemens |
| 9.20–10.00 |
When the future speaks of the present: a conversation with the young: • Elizabeta Zalar, master student of Economics, current CEO for one month; The discussion will be moderated by Žiga Vavpotič, member of the MAS Management Board, Non-executive Director of Outfit7 and Co-founder of the Ypsilon Institute |
| 10.00–10.20 |
SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIPDeepening the understanding of sustainable leadership Adriana Rejc Buhovac, full professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana |
| 10.20–10.30 |
Sustainanble leadership among European managers Ludger Ramme, President of CEC European Managers |
| RECESS | |
| 11.00–11.15 |
Circular Economy Index – Top priorities of top European CEO’s Lorenzo Tavazzi, Partner, The European house Ambrosetti |
| 11.15–12.00 | Integrating sustainable leadership into social consciousness Managers about good practices. Our guests will be: • Marko Lukić, CEO of Lumar; The discussion will be moderated by Ladeja Godina Košir, founder and Executive Director of Circular Change. |
NEW BUSINESS MODELS |
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12.00–12.15 |
Management Alignment – a CEO Challenge Michel Deleuran, Partner, Better Organizations |
| 12.15–13.00 |
Jure Leskovec, Stanford University, Pinterest |
The main meeting of managers in Slovenia
Vanja Hrovat, CEO of insuance company Generali
"We have faced crisis situations in the past, but the latest crisis is an unprecedented event. It has had a major impact on one of our greatest values – health. Its economic consequences, which we initially predicted, are already materializing. Nevertheless, I am convinced that positive business can be maintained - if it is sustainable and if the environment in which we operate recognizes us as its true partner."
Adrian Ježina, CEO of Telemach
"If anyone had not been aware of the paramount importance of telecommunications so far, they no doubt came to this realization during the coronavirus disease pandemic. Without telecommunications, society would have fully stopped during complete closure, but with them, the world was normally spinning forward."
The Management Congress is a unique space that critically and in depth addresses the key challenges and opportunities that create the image of a modern business environment. It brings professional experience, reflections, and insights from abroad. In varied and dynamic discussions, it encourages reflection on the future steps of the Slovenian management and the economy as a whole. It takes the initiative for broad social debates about what kind of country we want to live in and what role we as individuals or a community are willing to take on in shaping the future of Slovenia. It creates initiatives and proposes concrete measures for the creation of a business environment that will ensure long-term progress and prosperity.
The two-day event, which traditionally takes place in Portorož, is therefore one of the most resounding and important business meetings in Slovenia. It serves the participants with a diverse selection of lectures on current professional content. It is a solemn moment when we present the most prestigious managerial award Manager of the Year and the Include.All (Vkjuči.Vse) award. With a meeting of all key managers in one place, the Management Congress is also a unique opportunity for socializing and business networking.
The Management Congress is an event that is a must for every manager who responsibly accepts the role he plays both within his organization and in the society.
This year's congress will focus on the world during and after covid-19, challenges and, above all, opportunities that we must seize together to strengthen the resilience of companies to new crises and to chart the direction of economic growth and development and social welfare. In doing so, we will focus on three main themes: people; new business models alongside even faster digitization, new technologies and sustainable leadership; and new strategic activities and changed conditions.
Traditionally, the congress is also an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the political leadership and Slovenian managers. We want to continue the constructive dialogue, as we believe that it is crucial for a more productive, more competitive and sustainable Slovenia, for a country of prosperity, development, and opportunities for its people.
We are closely monitoring the situation regarding covid-19 – we will announce the congress's final form in due time. Of course, we want to meet live on 24 and 25 September in Grand Hotel Bernardin in Portorož, but if ever, this year we learned how important flexibility is. No matter where we meet, we believe that you will be impressed by the exceptional content, top experts, and great company.
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