Talents in the Food Industry: What (or Who) Attracts Them?

The event will offer a unique insight into the world of food industry talents – what motivates them, how to attract them, and most importantly, how to create an environment where they can thrive and contribute to development.

Where?

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia - Chamber of Agricultural and Food Enterprises (CCIS - CAFE), Dimičeva 13, 1504 Ljubljana

Hall A (1st floor)

When?

8 May 2025 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

How can I sign up?

To register, click HERE

To learn more, follow this LINK

In what language?

Slovenian. 

What can you expect?

✔ Insights from leading experts in talent development and the food industry

✔ A discussion on the challenges and opportunities of talent development

✔ A special focus on the role of female talents in the agri-food sector

✔ Networking with stakeholders, driving innovation and progress

AGENDA

8.30 - 9:00 Arrival and registration

9.00 – 9.30 Opening of the event and opening greetings

• Dr Tatjana Zagorc, director, CCIS-CAFE
• Mateja Čalušić, Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food

9.30 – 9.45 Slovenia is the only European finalist in the NASA International Competition in Houston

• Mark Jeraj, student of Food Science and Nutrition and representative of the student winning team, BIC Ljubljana

9.45 – 10.30 Panel: From giftedness to talent and development

Participants:

• Prof. Dr Marina Pintar, Dean, Faculty of Biotechnology, University of Ljubljana
• Prof. Dr Mojca Juriševič, Head of the Centre for Research and Promotion of Talent, Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana
• Katarina Smole, lecturer and mentor, BIC Ljubljana
• Andrej Molk, lecturer and mentor, BIC Ljubljana
• Moderator: Dr Petra Medved Djurašinović, Associate Director CCIS-CAFE and Head of EIT Food Hub Slovenia

10.30 – 10.45 Break

10.45 – 11.15 Talent Ambassadors: Interactive group work

11.15 – 12.00 Panel: Circulation of practices - What does talent want and need?

Participants:

• Aleša Mižigoj, CEO, Medex Group d.o.o.
• Dr Rok Kopinč, Head of Research and Development, Medex d.o.o.
• Boštjan Jerončič, Director, INCOM d.o.o.
• Manca Kok Bevc, Quality Manager and nominated Women Engineer of the Year 2024, INCOM d.o.o.
• Moderator: Dr Petra Medved Djurašinović, Associate Director CCIS-CAFE and Head of EIT Food Hub Slovenia

12.00 – 12.10 Introduction to the EWA programme - Empowering Women in Agrifood

• Dr Ajda Marič, EWA Programme Coordinator

12.10 – 12.20 Closing thought

12.20– 13.00 Networking