The most important economic and business event in Slovenia, where managers discuss the most relevant economic and social topics.

This year’s Management Congress will be dedicated to the key challenges shaping our economic and social reality.

Join us at the most important business event – a congress of intense debates, inspiring speakers from Slovenia and abroad, and open dialogue that will not only seek answers but co-create pathways forward.

We will focus on questions that are more relevant today than ever before:

• How can Slovenia make a strategic breakthrough, moving from mediocrity to the top of global competitiveness?
• How can we create an environment where our best talents want to stay, innovate, and grow?
• How can we lead with vision, courage, and responsibility in an era of artificial intelligence, global change, and social uncertainty?

This year, the congress will place special emphasis on a new dimension of leadership – leadership based on collaboration, long-term thinking, and sustainable decision-making.
It is time for leaders who don’t just follow the future, but actively create it.

Save the date: October 2–3, 2025.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this unique experience where networks are strengthened, ideas are born, and the future is built.

We look forward to welcoming you to the congress, where together we will push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Keynote Speakers

Claudia Olsson
One of the keynote speakers will be Claudia Olsson, named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
As an expert on digital transformation and the founder of Stellar Capacity and SpeakCharlie, she will discuss the impact of advanced technologies, especially artificial intelligence, on leadership, learning, and decision-making.

Dr. Jonathan Terra
Joining us on the main stage will be Dr. Jonathan Terra, a political analyst, former diplomat, and security policy expert.
In his keynote, he will reveal how global political tensions and information warfare are shaping the economy and influencing business strategies and leadership.

Thursday, October 2, 2025

PROGRAM:

15:00
Official Opening of the Congress

15:00 – 15:15
Achievement – Yesterday. Development – Every Day. Breakthrough – When?
Dr. Iztok Seljak, President of the Managers’ Association of Slovenia

15:15 – 15:30
Address by the Congress Keynote Guest:
Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement

15:30 – 16:00
Earthquake or Tremor?
Our perception of change and uncertainty in the international system shapes our response
Dr. Jonathan Terra, Political Analyst, Former Diplomat, and Expert on Transatlantic Relations and Security Policy

16:00 – 16:20
Leading in a New World: Building Organizations for the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Claudia Olsson, Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum; CEO of Stellar Capacity

16:20 – 16:50
Break

16:50 – 17:10
Responsible Leadership for a Breakthrough Future
Dr. Kristijan Musek Lešnik, Psychologist

17:10 – 18:00
Us Today. Us Tomorrow. All of Us Together: The Developmental XYZ of Leadership

• Boštjan Jerončič, Incom Leone
• Blaž Strle, BE-Terna Group
• Maja Strnad Cestar, Medis
• Petra Parovel, SWY Brand
• Martin Jezeršek, Jezeršek Catering

Discussion moderated by: Dr. Žiga Vavpotič

18:00
Break

20:00 – 21:00
EVENING CEREMONY WITH THE PRESENTATION OF THE MANAGER OF THE YEAR 2025 AND "Include.All" AWARD

A ceremonial presentation of the traditional Manager of the Year 2025 award, through which the Managers’ Association of Slovenia highlights best practices of managers and business leaders.
Award recipients serve as beacons guiding the development of future generations, builders of our public image and reputation, and ambassadors of our commitments and values.
The Vključi.Vse 2025 Award will be presented to a company committed to diverse and balanced leadership teams.

Friday, October 3, 2025

10:00 – 10:20
Slovenia 2050: How to Achieve a Breakthrough?
Guests:

• Gregor Makuc, CEO of Lek and President of Sandoz Slovenia
• Melanie Seier Larsen, Partner and Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group

10:20 – 12:30
MQ Forum: Slovenia’s Future Lies in the Ability to Cooperate
Interactive discussion with representatives of political decision-makers.
Moderators: Petra Juvančič, Dr. Žiga Vavpotič

Discussion will be based on the following presentations:

• Investments, Innovation, and Business Transformation: Which, How, and What Else?
  Dr. Peter Wostner, Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development
• Slovenia at a Crossroads: How to Keep the Timid Birds?
  Prof. Dr. Andreja Jaklič, Faculty of Social Sciences

12:30 – 12:45
Breakthrough with a Vision for the Future
Dr. Iztok Seljak, President of the Managers’ Association of Slovenia

12:45 – 13:00
Closing of the Congress with Group Photograph