Ljubljana Ambassador Club
In 2019 the Ljubljana Convention Bureau, which operates as part of Ljubljana Tourism, founded the Ljubljana Ambassador Club.
The club’s purpose is to enhance the promotion of Ljubljana in the international meetings field and support Slovenian scientists, experts, doctors, professors, researchers, businesspeople, athletes and other individuals who are members of international associations in their own field and are endeavouring to bring international events to Ljubljana.
Its members are those experts who have done most to bring major international events to Ljubljana in the past.
The experience of the club’s members is a priceless source of inspiration, and also of entirely practical advice on how to obtain and successfully organise a major event at the international level. Stories about successfully realised events contribute to the understanding of the forms of support available to meetings organisers and raise awareness of the importance of conventions for the city and for Slovenia’s scientific and academic community.
The Ljubljana Ambassador Club is affiliated to the Slovenian Ambassador Programme, which is run by the Slovenian Convention Bureau with the support of the Slovenian Tourist Board in close cooperation with Ljubljana Convention Burau.
Congress ambassadors offer a model which we hope will encourage young people to participate actively in international associations.
Find out more about the services offered by Ljubljana Convention Bureau completely free of charge.
Titles of Slovenian Congress Ambassadors 2021 awarded to 17 exceptional individuals
In 2021, 17 individuals were awarded the title of Slovenia's Congress Ambasssadors, among which 12 work in Ljubljana.
Titles of Slovenia's Congress Ambassadors 2020 awarded to 25 individuals, 16 from Ljubljana
The 2020 titles were awarded during an online ceremony. The awards honour dedication, hard-work, international links and perseverance of exceptional individuals, who have helped Ljubljana and Slovenia to host numerous international scientific, business and sports events.
THE FIRST CONGRESS AMBASSADORS OF SLOVENIA INAUGURATED AT LJUBLJANA CASTLE
2019 marks an important year for the Slovenian congress industry as the Slovenian Ambassador Program was launched by the Slovenian Convention Bureau in collaboration with the Slovenian Tourist Board and Ljubljana Convention Bureau, and sixteen joining partners.
Interview with Prof. Aleš Kuhar, PhD
Prof. Aleš Kuhar, PhD, Biotechnical faculty, University of Ljubljana, was awarded the title of Congress Ambassador of Slovenia 2019 for organizing the '14th Congress of the European Association of Agricultural Economists 2014: Agri-Food and Rural Innovations for Healthier Societies'.
Interview with Sabina Otoničar, University of Ljubljana
Sabina Otoničar, Head of Quality Assurance Department, Office for Quality Assurance, Analyses and Reporting, University of Ljubljana was awarded the title of Congress Ambassador of Slovenia 2019 for organizing the international 'Summer school in Methods and Techniques' (2007-2015).
Interview with Prof. Marija Bešter Rogač, PhD
Prof. Marija Bešter Rogač, phD, Faculty of chemistry and chemical technology, University of Ljubljana, was awarded the title of Congress ambassador of Slovenia 2019 for organizing the '32nd Conference of European Colloid and Interface Society, ECIS 2018'.
Interview with Prof. Anja Podlesek, PhD
Prof. Anja Podlesek, phD, Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana, was awarded the title of Congress ambassador of Slovenia 2019 for having organized the '13th Alps Adria Psychology Conference'.
Interview with Prof. Alenka Fikfak, PhD
Prof. Alenka Fikfak, PhD, Faculty of architecture, University of Ljubljana, was awarded the title of Congress ambassador of Slovenia 2019 for organizing the international meeting 'Public spaces for local life / A joint event of EU Human Cities and AESOP Thematic Group Public Spaces and Urban Cultures'.
THIRTEEN RECIPIENTS OF THE SLOVENIAN CONGRESS AMBASSADOR TITLE 2023
In 2023, 13 individuals were the recipients of the honorary title of the Congress Ambassador of Slovenia. The gala event took place at Cukrana venue.