Hearth Summit starts today
17 Jun 2025
The Hearth Summit, an international summit hosted by The Wellbeing Project Foundation, is taking place at CD Congress Centre, June 17-20 2025. More than 1,000 leaders from over 80 countries are coming to Ljubljana to address together the key challenges of our time.
The Summit will address political, economic and social issues in an innovative way - focusing on inner well-being as the foundation for systemic change. Among the main themes of this year's Summit are:
- peace and reconciliation
- democracy and social polarisation
- food security and sustainable agriculture
- artificial intelligence and the future of technology
- a sense of belonging in cities
- a just economy.
For more information about the programme and speakers: HERE .
The Hearth Summit is not closed to conference rooms. During the conference, Ljubljana will host cutting-edge artworks and installations that explore the themes of the Summit in a direct, experiential way:
Dragon's Nest - Cheng Tsung Feng
Deleted Park in front of the Rog Centre
On view 24/7 from 17 June to 10 September
Taiwanese artist Cheng Tsung Feng connects the past with the present through an in-depth exploration of traditional crafts. Drawing inspiration from ancient cultures, his works tell stories of handmade memories while using contemporary techniques to push the boundaries of creativity. In honour of Ljubljana's traditions and stories, Feng has created a nest for a mythical dragon - a creature that is at once nurturing and protective, fiery and gentle. Visit the nest, sit in it and be renewed.
Mirror of Peace - Renee van Bavel
Council of Europe Park
On view 24/7 from 15-27 June
Berlin-Dutch artist Renee van Bavel's work explores peace, freedom and human connection. Her spatial installation Mirror of Peace offers the viewer their own reflection and the phrase: “This is what people living in peace look like.” The work opens a space for quiet reflection - on the fragility of peace and the responsibility we bear to preserve it. Van Bavel builds his work on personal experience and shared memory - with the intention of reconnecting us.
Tent - Chiara Camoni
Križanke
17 June (10.00-21.00), 18 and 19 June (10.00-19.30), 20 June (10.00-14.00)
Chiara Camoni (1974) lives and works in Tuscany. She uses drawing, video, plant prints and ceramics, often in collaboration with the community. Her works are based on spontaneity, proximity and co-creation.
The public is also invited to co-create and experience the artistic process:
Creative workshops with Chiara Camoni
15 and 16 June, 9:00-16:00
The Crater
Places are limited, registration is required.
Open Studio: observe the creation of a work of art and unveil the silk
15 and 16 June, 13:30-17:00
The Krater
No registration required.