Discussions on how Slovenia can keep pace with global trends while ensuring the ethical and sustainable use of artificial intelligence will be central to the AI-phoria event, organised by Zavod AI-D. The domestic ecosystem is strengthening, connecting, and finally gaining a more aligned direction, which is why the organiser sees the event as a meeting point for all those who believe that Slovenian citizens must play a more active role in AI development. This year’s event slogan is direct: “This time, Slovenians will not miss the train.”
The event will gather participants who are currently pushing the boundaries of what is possible in Slovenia; among them will be representatives of state institutions, lawyers, professors, researchers, developers, entrepreneurs, experts in AI development, ethics, and implementation, as well as authors. This diversity will open space for discussion on what Slovenia needs to do to become more competitive and confident in the development of artificial intelligence.
Speakers will include: Klemen Balanč, Secretary in the Office of the Minister at the Ministry of Digital Transformation; Daniel Fazlić, AI and digital development expert and Advisor for Digital Development at the media company Delo; Kaja Kovič, Director of Zavod AI-D; Matej Kristan, Professor at the Faculty of Computer and Information Science; Peter Mesarec, AI Advisor and Director of SEOS; Lara Nemec, author of the book Artificial Intelligence and Labour Law from the law firm Jadek & Pensa; Igor Pauletič, Founder and Director of FrodX; Klemen Selakovič, Co-founder of the start-up Astra AI and host of the AIDEA podcast; Anita Srac, expert in marketing and the Arab business world; Luka Tišler, owner of an AI production studio and Founder of Lighthouse AI Academy; and Igor Verstovšek, CIAO (Chief AI Officer) at Cosylab.
Zavod AI-D emphasises that it aims to become a central, independent pillar connecting knowledge, research, industry, and the state. Its vision is based on fostering innovation, the responsible use of technology, talent development, and creating conditions for good ideas to transform more quickly into concrete solutions.
The AI-phoria conference will take place on 3 December 2025 at 13:30 at the Edvard venue in Ljubljana. The event is organised by Zavod AI-D. For additional information, statements, or accreditation requests, you may contact: info@ai-d.si
