Ljubljana talks
Ljubljana talks is a thought-provoking talk show addressing hot topics from the global meetings industry. Created by Jan Oršič, Head of the Ljubljana Convention Bureau, and Gorazd Čad, editor-in-chief of Kongres Magazine, the first episode aired in 2021 in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic. What started as a hybrid micro-campaign with no budget, two co-hosts, one camera and a microphone was soon to become an award-winning podcast (Outstanding recognition in Innovation and Creativity at the ICCA Best Marketing Award 2021) featuring prominent guests from around the globe.
Below is a list of all episodes in 2023, including a special series recorded at IMEX Frankfurt. Older episodes are available here.
Why did SITE choose Slovenia? - LJUBLJANA TALKS #24 (Kevin Edmunds)
Guest: Kevin Edmunds, Director of the SITE Association.
IMEX Wrap-up with Padraic Gilligan & Boštjan Horjak | LJ TALKS at IMEX 2023
Closing episode at Imex Frankfurt 2023. Guests: Padraic Gilligan (CMO SITE) and Boštjan Horjak (CEO Liberty Adriatic).
The current landscape of Events in Ukraine: Yuliia Katynska, Olena Pavlyuk | LJ TALKS at IMEX 2023
Guests: Yuliia Katynska and Olena Pavlyuk (Lviv Convention Bureau).
Where the Industry Stands and What's Next? Steve O'Malley | LJ TALKS at IMEX 2023
Guest: Steve O'Malley (COO Maritz Global Events).
How to achieve sustainable success? Christopher Salem | LJ TALKS at IMEX 2023
Guest: Christopher Salem (CRS Group Holdings LLC).
Human nature of kindness: Hard science behind the soft skill: Janet Sperstad | LJ TALKS at IMEX 2023
Guest: Janet Sperstad (CMP, Madison College).
CEE Insights by Kadri Karu, Estonian Convention Bureau | LJ TALKS at IMEX 2023
Guest: Kadri Kanu (Estonian Convention Bureau).
Elevate Your Business to New Horizons by Hosting Events at Sea: Shawn Sawyer | LJ TALKS at IMEX 2023
Guest: Shawn M. Sawyer, President and Creative Director of Cacique International Ltd.
Crafting Compelling Narratives with Story-based Leadership: Christopher Kai | LJ TALKS at IMEX 2023
Guest: Christopher Kai, CEO The Mathem Group.
The Art & Science of Designing Experiences: Pigalle Tavakkoli | LJ TALKS at IMEX 2023
Guest: Pigalle Tavakkoli (School of Experience Design).
IMEX Wrap-up with Carina Bauer, IMEX and Petra Stušek, Ljubljana Tourism | LJ TALKS at IMEX 2023
Guests: Carina Bauer (CEO, IMEX) and Petra Stušek (Director, Ljubljana Tourism).
The Game-Changing Power of the Latest Event Tech: Amy Kramer and Nick Fagan | LJ TALKS at IMEX 2023
Guests: Amy Kramer and Nick Fagan, DRP Group.
Harness the Power of Group Singing for you Business: Brian Allan | LJ TALKS at IMEX 2023
Guest: Brian Allan (CEO, Rock Your Business).
Growth strategies for associations: Brad Weaber and Bill McGlade | LJ TALKS at IMEX 2023
Guests: Brad Weaber and William McGlade (Weaber Consulting Group, LLC).
The Future of the Incentive Travel Industry: Annette Gregg | LJ TALKS at IMEX 2023
Guest: Annette Gregg (CMM MBA, CEO SITE).
The changing needs of association meetings - LJUBLJANA TALKS #23
Topic: Changing needs and strategic priorities in the association segment.
The success of IBTM World - LJUBLJANA TALKS #22 (Vasyl Zhygalo)
Guest: Vasyl Zhygalo, Portfolio Director of WTM and IBTM.
Sustainable transformation of the meetings industry - LJUBLJANA TALKS #21 (LIVE from Conventa 2023)
Guests: Karmen Novarlič (Slovenian Tourist Board), Petra Stušek (Ljubljana Tourism), and Fredi Fontanot (Slovenian Convention Bureau).
The legacy of the 61st ICCA Congress - LJUBLJANA TALKS #20 (Aneta Książek)
Guest: Aneta Książek, Poland Convention Bureau.
LJUBLJANA TALKS at IBTM WORLD 2023 | DAY 1
Guests on the first day of the IBTM World trade show included, among others, Jimena Gomez De La Flor from the European Flavour Association, Martin Boyle from IAPCO, Janos F. Fazakas from Visual Europe, Sherrif Karamat from PCMA, Kai Hattendorf and "Baltic Tigers," and Petra Stušek from Ljubljana Tourism and CityDNA.
LJUBLJANA TALKS at IBTM WORLD 2023 | DAY 2
Guests on the second day of IBTM World included, among others, Zsuzso Szegner from Visit Hungary/Convention Bureau, Drew S. Holmgreen from MPI, Gemmeke De Jongh from Visit Flanders Convention Bureau, Dejan Bogdanov from Vekol DMC, Sharon Ashton-Sirot from Eurordis Association, and the renowned MICE industry expert Julius Solaris.
LJUBLJANA TALKS at IBTM WORLD 2023 | DAY 3
Guests on the last day of IBTM World included, among others, Vasyl Zhygalo from RX Middle East, Alistair Turner, responsible for the IBTM World Trends Report, and Petra Stušek from Ljubljana Tourism and CityDNA.
The future of the meetings industry - Senthil Gopinath & Petra Stušek | LJ TALKS at IBTM World 2023
Sentil Gopinath from ICCE and Petra Stušek from Ljubljana Tourism and City DNA discuss the future of the meetings industry.