Bled Strategic Forum International Conference
2 – 3 September 2024
BLED, SLOVENIA
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The Bled Strategic Forum International Conference is the leading conference in Central and South-Eastern Europe. It takes place annually at the end of summer in the picturesque Alpine setting of Lake Bled, Slovenia.
The conference is a gathering of participants from various fields with diverse knowledge, encouraging them to exchange views and generate ideas to address present and future challenges. In addition, the conference also offers a unique opportunity for tailored meetings and networking with regional and global stakeholders.
The Bled Strategic Forum International Conference is the central event of the Bled Strategic Forum.
Concept Note
Press Release
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bled Strategic Forum International Conference?
The Bled Strategic Forum International Conference is the leading conference in Central and South-Eastern Europe. It takes place annually at the end of summer in the picturesque Alpine setting of Lake Bled, Slovenia.
The conference is a gathering of participants from various fields with diverse knowledge, encouraging them to exchange views and generate ideas to address present and future challenges. In addition, the conference also offers a unique opportunity for tailored meetings and networking with regional and global stakeholders.
The Bled Strategic Forum International Conference is the central event of the Bled Strategic Forum.
What is the topic of the Bled Strategic Forum International Conference 2024?
This year’s event will be held under the title “A World of Parallel Realities”. The aim of this year’s conference will be to bring new innovative approaches to the programme and for young people to play a bigger part.
Find the Concept Note (English only) and Press Release (English, Slovene) here.
Is Bled Strategic Forum an invite-only event?
The BSF is an invite-only event and access is only possible through the possession of an official invitation.
Why do I need accreditation and where can I pick it up?
BSF is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of all participants and accompanying staff. In order to ensure this, a range of security measures will be in effect.
Participants will be requested to undergo a security check as access to the venues shall be limited. A colour-coded badge system will be in effect during the event and we kindly ask you to wear your badge visibly at all times when accessing the Forum venues.
Please note you will not gain access to the main conference venue without first collecting your badge at the accreditation centre.
ACCREDITATION PICK-UP
Pick up your accreditation at Rikli Balance Hotel on the following dates:
Sunday 1.9., 18:00- 20:00
Monday 2.9., 8:00 -22:00
Tuesday 3.9., 7:00 – 16:15
Where does the Bled Strategic Forum take place?
The Bled Strategic Forum takes place at Bled, Slovenia. The main Forum venues are the Bled Festival Hall and Rikli Balance Hotel.
What language will be used during the Bled Strategic Forum?
The working language of the event is English.
Is there a dress code at the Bled Strategic Forum?
Dress code is business formal.
Accommodation and travel costs
Participation at the Bled Strategic Forum is free of charge, while the costs of hotel accommodation and the travel (to Slovenia) are covered by Forum participants themselves.
With the hope of making your stay at Bled as smooth as possible, we are happy to offer some ideas for accommodation, which can be found here: https://www.bled.si/en/accommodation/list-of-accommodations/
Hotels in the vicinity of the Forum venues are Lovec Hotel, Rikli Balance Hotel, Astoria Hotel, Savica Hotel, Park Hotel and Grand Hotel Toplice.
How to travel to Bled?
We wish to provide a fast and comfortable journey between Ljubljana Airport and Bled for all Bled Strategic Forum participants.
For this reason, we will provide free shuttle services between Ljubljana Airport and Bled.
The shuttle service will be running at 30-45 minute intervals.
The shuttle pick-up point at Ljubljana Airport is next to the Arrivals area. Upon arrival at the airport, please visit the BSF Info Desk for more information.
The main drop-off point (and pick-up for departures) in Bled is in front of the Hotel Savica Garni (the point will be flagged) – see attached.
Upon returning to the airport, please note that during rush hours, service pick-up times could vary, and delays are possible. Nevertheless, our team will try to ensure the wait times are not too long.
The free shuttle service on the Ljubljana Airport-Bled line will be available from August 31st to September 4th, 2024.
Coming to Bled: LJUBLJANA AIRPORT ARRIVALS
Upon your arrival at Ljubljana Airport, there will be a »BSF Info Desk« in the Arrivals section. Bled Strategic Forum volunteers will be there to offer assistance if needed.
The staff of the Info Desk will direct you to the BSF shuttle pick-up point in front of the Airport.
Once a shuttle arrives, registered panellists will be given priority boarding.
As mentioned, the shuttle service will be running at 30-45 minute intervals.
Going back home: BLED DEPARTURES
The pick-up point for Ljubljana Airport Departures is in front of the Hotel Savica Garni (flagged location).
For departures, keep in mind your flight times. It is advisable to be at Ljubljana Airport at least 2 hours before your flight—planning ahead is crucial. For example, if your flight leaves at rush hour (i.e., 7-9 hours, 15-18 hours), plan your shuttle boarding accordingly due to heavier traffic on the road.
The shuttle service will run at approximately 30-45 minute intervals.
Where can I park my car?
No special parking options will be provided for participants. Public parking spaces can be found on this interactive map.
Here you can find the list of public parking areas at Bled – with the map added (the list of e-charging places is also included). Do keep in mind that public private places are also very limited.
How can I come to Bled in a sustainable way?
Bled Strategic Forum participants can travel for free by train to the Bled Strategic Forum. Participants can take a train to Lesce. From Lesce train station to Bled, shuttles will be provided to the conference venues.
Trains will be operating according to the official schedule accessible on the website of Slovenske železnice https://potniski.sz.si/en/
This offer and similar actions during the international conference are part of a joint effort from the Bled Strategic Forum and Petrol d.d. to achieve a sustainable and environment-friendly event.
STA Partnership: where can I read about Bled Strategic Forum 2024?
Use the service by the Slovenian Press Agency https://sta.si/ with the following login information:
Username: bsf
Password: 2024
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