Conventa Meet 2023
Returning to its winter dates, the 15th edition of Conventa was held from 1 to 2 February 2023 in Ljubljana, transforming the Slovenian capital into a vibrant hub for the regional meetings industry. After two pandemic-era editions in August, Conventa returned to its traditional timing, bringing together 90 exhibitors from 15 countries and 146 hosted buyers from 36 destinations.
Over two days, more than 2,500 business meetings took place, reinforcing Conventa’s status as the key marketplace for events, congresses, and incentive travel in New Europe.
The 2023 edition also marked a proud milestone, as Conventa celebrated its 15th anniversary and its recent international recognition for sustainability, highlighted by the prestigious BEA World Award for the best sustainable event.
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Conventa Trend Bar
In 2023, the Conventa Trend Bar returned as a dynamic hub for sharing innovative ideas and best practices in event organising. Over two days, experts led engaging sessions on sustainability, marketing, and emerging trends, providing attendees with valuable insights to enhance their work. Its relaxed yet inspiring atmosphere made it a key destination for learning and networking during the event.
Building connections
Conventa brought together professionals for thousands of one-on-one meetings, turning introductions into strong business and personal connections. These interactions created lasting networks that support growth and collaboration beyond the event itself.
Green innovations
The event introduced the Conventa Green Island, an interactive zone developed in collaboration with key partners including the Slovenian Tourist Board and Climate Partner. Here, attendees explored innovative solutions for reducing environmental impact and learned how to integrate sustainability into every stage of event planning. Complementing this, precise carbon footprint measurements guided the event’s ongoing strategy for sustainable growth.
Conventa Best Event Award competition
CBEA 2023 spotlighted the region’s most impactful and creative event projects. An international jury awarded events that stood out for their originality, effectiveness and purpose – proving that a great event is not about the biggest budget, but about bold ideas and meaningful execution.
