16th edition of the Ljubljana Forum – Oct. 8-9, 2026

The Ljubljana Forum 2026, organized by the City of Ljubljana and the GoForeSight (GFS) Institute, hosting the Slovenia Node of The Millennium Project, will gather city leaders, policymakers, researchers, and industry experts from across Europe and the globe on October 8–9, 2026 at Center Rog in Ljubljana. Celebrating its 16th edition, the Forum continues to explore strategies for the future development of cities, fostering cooperation and sharing best practices for sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban growth.

Over two days, participants will engage in keynote speeches, interactive sessions, and forward-looking discussions on “Futures for cities”. This year’s agenda centers around the theme “Resilient Cities through coherent governance” and explores topics ranging from strategic foresight, interdisciplinary urban planning, and Agrifood urban systems to digital & AI transformation, cyber resilience, road weather intelligence, and sustainable architecture.

The opening session will feature welcome speeches moderated by Jan Künne, CEO of Grundig Academy Nürnberg, with interventions by Mr. Zoran Janković, Mayor of Ljubljana, Simon Savšek, Director of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Slovenia, and Maja Towndrow, Project Manager at Center Rog. Mr. Blaž Golob, Chairman of the Ljubljana Forum and of the Slovenia Node, will introduce the 2026 Agenda, focusing on coherent urban governance.

Since its founding in 2011 by Blaž Golob of the GFS Institute and Miran Gajšek, the Ljubljana Forum has become a European and global platform connecting city mayors, international organizations, industry, R&D, universities, and civil society. Over the years, it has evolved into a dynamic space for shaping the vision of the City of the Future, promoting prosperity, resilience, and innovation in cities worldwide.

For more information and registrations, visit the official conference website.