NO MORE BORING MEETINGS since 2016
A meeting is not a schedule, it’s a journey.
The “No More Boring Meetings” philosophy
We ENGAGE minds through CO-CREATION
CO-CREATION stimulates the SENSES
SENSES open the heart and ignite EMOTIONS
Engagement fuels co-creation → Co-creation activates the senses → The senses evoke emotion.
And when emotion takes over, boring becomes impossible.
THE PERFECT PITCH
Learn how to craft and deliver winning event proposals. This session explores the neuroscience of persuasion, storytelling, decision-making, and stage presence, backed by real examples of best and worst practices. A timeless topic, tackled from new angles.
THE MEDITERRANEAN CRADLE
Timeless wisdom from the cradle of civilisation, reimagined for today’s event industry. This bespoke session features a select few voices offering personal insight, guided by the principle: less is more.
BEST EVENT AWARD LIVE PRESENTATIONS |
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| Venue: Ljubljana Castle, Palacij Hall | |
MONDAY, 8 September 2025 |
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| 08:00 – 08:45 | Registration & morning coffee |
| 08:45 – 9:00 | Conventa Best Event Award 2025 debrief |
| 9:00 – 9:56 | Finalists in the B2B Events category |
| 9:56 – 10:00 | Change of jury |
| 10:00 – 11:03 | Finalists in the B2B Events category |
| 11:05 – 11:15 | Coffee break & Change of jury |
| 11:15 – 12:11 | Finalists in the B2C Events category |
| 12:18 – 12:22 | Change of jury |
| 12:22 – 13:18 | Finalists in the B2C Events category |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Networking Lunch & Change of jury |
| 14:30 – 15:47 | Finalists in the B2E Events category |
| 15:55 – 16:10 | Coffee Break & Change of jury |
| 16:10 – 16:59 | Finalists in the CROSSOVER Events category |
| 17:30 – 19:00 | Closed jury meeting and selection of winners |
| 20:00 | DINE AROUND LJUBLJANA |
| Venue: Ljubljana Castle, Palacij Hall | |
TUESDAY, 9 September 2025 |
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| 08:00 – 08:45 | Registration & morning coffee |
| 08:45 – 09:00 | Introduction |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | PITCH YOUR LIFE IN ONE MINUTE A high-energy icebreaker session |
| 09:15 – 10:00 | CENTRE STAGE: Co-creation Fire Talk 1: New Europe´s Live Experience Frontier: Creativity, Engagement, and Strategic Partnerships, by Lana BEDEKOVIĆ ROSANDIĆ, Boštjan PRIJANOVIČ and Ivo J FRANSCHITZ CENTRE STAGE: Fire Talk 2: In the Age of AI, Authentic Intelligence will win by Gerd de BRUYCKER Format Crossover Talk / 18 minutes + discussion |
| 10:00 – 10:05 | Time to create the groups |
| 10:05 – 10:30 | THE PITCH ARENAPart 1: CLASH OF CREATIVITY Agencies vs Clients |
| 10:30 – 10:50 | THE PITCH ARENAPart 2: STRATEGIC MATCH Destinations vs Associations |
| 10:50 – 11:10 | THE PITCH ARENAPart 3: THE PITCH BATTLEFIELD |
| 11:10 – 11:30 | Short break |
| 11:30 – 12:15 | CASTLE EXPERIENCE |
| 12:15 – 14:00 | CREATIVE LUNCH |
| 14:00 – 14:25 | CENTRE STAGE: EmotionsFire Talk 3: Why Experiences Matter by Goc O’CALLAGHAN / Format Crossover Talk 18 minutes + discussion |
| 14:25 – 14:50 | CENTRE STAGE: The knowledge of neuroscience Fire Talk 4: A neuroscience of Persuasion by Carmen SIMON / Format Crossover Talk 18 minutes + discussion |
| 14:50 – 15:30 | F*!#UPS AT EVENTS – ANYTHING THAT CAN GO WRONG WILL GO WRONG Interviews with four amazing Conventa Best Event Award Finalists 2025 and Event Disaster Bingo |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Short break |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | CENTRE STAGE: The mediterranean cradle Fire Talk 5: Losing our World – is There Anything We Can Still Learn from the Ancients? by Dr. Gregor POBEŽIN / Format Crossover Talk 25 minutes + discussion |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | CENTRE STAGE: The mediterranean cradle Fire Talk 6: Tourists and Tourism Workers in the Mediterranean, Unite! by Nejc POHAR / Format Crossover Talk 25 minutes + discussion |
| 16:00 – 17:30 | “Socrates Says” / End on a high. Question everything. Move like a Greek philosopher |
CONVENTA BEST EVENT AWARD |
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| Venue: Ljubljana Castle | |
TUESDAY, 9 September 2025 |
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| 19.30 – 19:50 | WELCOME DRINK AT THE CASTLE COURTYARD |
| 19:50 – 22:00 | CONVENTA BEST EVENT AWARD CEREMONY |
| 22:00 – 24:00 | CONVENTA BEST EVENT AWARD PARTY |
WORKSHOP DAY |
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| Venue: Centre Rog | |
WEDNESDAY, 10 September 2025 |
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| 09:00 – 12:00 | WORKSHOP 2 Become Master of Moderation with Juraj HOLUB |
| 09:00 – 12:00 | WORKSHOP 3 Meetovation with Bo KRUGER |
By attending the event, you will become a member of the Crossover family, helping us chart the future of the
meetings industry. Our conference will help you keep abreast of trends and discover best practice cases. The
Zero Bullshit and No More Boring Meetings approach are part of Conventa Crossover’s DNA.
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