Conventa Meet 2027
9 – 11 February 2027, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Free for hosted buyers
Following a successful rebranding and redesign, the premier regional trade show is returning to Ljubljana in 2027. Celebrating the art of new connections and driving new business, Conventa Meet is beckoning leading event professionals, agency heads, and business leaders across Europe to meet in Ljubljana in February 2027. The next edition is poised to bring even more innovations, imbued with creativity and regenerative practices unique to Ljubljana. We invite you to join Conventa Meet and help us make a difference together.
We believe curating meetings is similar to art. That is why we chose the theme The Art of Meetings for our upcoming edition. To see how meetings transform into art, register for our flagship event.
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Experience unmatched networking
No other trade show in the world offers as many networking opportunities as Conventa Meet. Whether during relaxed coffee breaks, elegant evening receptions or during one-to-one meetings, you have countless opportunities to meet industry colleagues and create new partnerships.
A regional showcase of excellence
Every year, Conventa Meet gathers the finest suppliers and hosted buyers, who help advance the events industry and bring sustainability to the fore. Join us in Ljubljana to see the industry's trajectory and stay abreast of the latest trends.
Regenerative practices par excellence
Ljubljana was one of the first global cities to integrate regenerative practices into its development strategy. This approach transcends ordinary sustainable practices and brings tangible benefits for event organisers and attendees. Conventa Meet, an award-winning trade show, follows this philosophy with the help of Planet Positive Event, one of the leading tools for measuring event sustainability ratings.
Legendary regional FAM trips
Nearly a dozen pre- and post-FAM trips are available by Conventa Meet annually. This curated, tailored FAM trips bring hosted buyers close to regional destinations and offer a window into the landscape of the regional events industry.
Programme Conventa Meet 2027
7–9 or 8–9 February 2027
FAM trips BEFORE Conventa Meet
Online fam trip presentation: 10 November 2026, 10:00 CET. All hosts will present their programmes live. Applications open right after the presentation for approved hosted and invited buyers of Conventa Meet 2027, first come, first served.
Bled & Radovljica (Slovenia)
An island in the lake, a castle on a cliff and a medieval old town just around the corner. In Bled and Radovljica, you can host memorable boutique events.
Kranjska Gora (Slovenia)
This Alpine destination is home to Planica and Alpine skiing and also serves as a natural stage for adrenaline-inducing activities and sports events.
Portorož & Piran (Slovenian coast)
Venetian Piran, the Sečovlje salt pans and seaside congress and resort hotels. Slovenia’s coast welcomes guests year-round, even in February.
Drive Adriatic for automotive planners (Slovenia)
Two days behind the wheel over Alpine passes, the Karst, Friulian vineyards and the Istrian coast, finishing in Ljubljana.
MS Preferred Partners, exclusive, by invitation (Adriatic; Slovenia)
Attendees will have personal contact with a destination and its key suppliers before Conventa Meet opens its doors.
Tuesday, 9 February 2027
Welcome reception
Conventa Meet 2027 opens with a welcome reception the evening before the meetings begin. It’s the first chance for hosted buyers, exhibitors and partners to meet, reconnect and set the tone for the days ahead.
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| 19:00 – 21:30 | Welcome reception dinner Start the first day in style at the Welcome Reception Dinner in a relaxed evening designed for networking, reconnecting with colleagues, and celebrating the start of Conventa Meet. |
Wednesday, 10 February 2027
Conventa Meet 2027 – Day 1
A full morning of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings at Grand Hotel Union Eurostars. In the afternoon comes the Conventa Experience Crawl 2.0 through venues in Ljubljana’s centre. The evening brings the Meetings Star Awards and the Conventa Networking dinner.
Grand Hotel Union Eurostars
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Arrival to the venue Collect your badge and meetings schedule, grab a coffee and get ready for a day of meetings. |
| 9:00 – 12:20 | One-to-one meetings Pre-scheduled meetings between hosted buyers and exhibitors, matched to your business needs. Each meeting is a focused conversation with a partner selected for you. |
| 12:20 – 13:30 | Lunch A relaxed lunch where conversations from the morning can continue and new connections begin. |
Locations in Ljubljana centre
| 14:00 – 17:30 | Conventa Experience Crawl 2.0 An afternoon of networking and destination discovery in the heart of Ljubljana. Buyers and exhibitors move between unique venues, where participating countries present themselves in an interactive, artistic and relaxed way. |
Return to hotels
| 17:30 – 19:00 | Break Time to return to your hotel, rest and get ready for the evening. |
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| 19:00 – 20:30 | Meetings Star Awards An evening celebrating the best of the meetings industry in New Europe, as the winners of the Meetings Star Awards take the stage. |
| 20:30 – 23:00 | Conventa Networking dinner The day ends with dinner and an evening of good food, conversation and new friendships with buyers, exhibitors and partners. |
Thursday, 11 February 2027
Conventa Meet 2027 – Day 2
The second day is dedicated to business, with two rounds of one-to-one meetings at Grand Hotel Union Eurostars. It’s the time to follow up on first conversations, meet the rest of your matched partners and agree on next steps.
Grand Hotel Union Eurostars
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Arrival to the venue Morning coffee and a last look at your meetings schedule before day two begins. |
| 9:00 – 12:20 | One-to-one meetings The second day of pre-scheduled meetings with partners selected for your business, to build on the contacts you made on day one. |
| 12:20 – 13:30 | Lunch A chance to catch up with the people you met yesterday and compare notes over lunch. |
| 13:30 – 17:10 | One-to-one meetings The final round of one-to-one meetings at Conventa Meet 2027. Use it to close the conversations you started and agree on next steps. |
11–12 or 11–13 February 2027
FAM trips AFTER Conventa Meet
Online fam trip presentation: 10 November 2026, 10:00 CET. All hosts will present their programmes live. Applications open right after the presentation for approved hosted and invited buyers of Conventa Meet 2027, first come, first served.
Ljubljana (Slovenia)
A university city with professional networks, congress ambassadors and venues for events of every size, Ljubljana is a capital introducing regeneration to the world.
Zagreb (Croatia)
The Croatian capital is set just two hours from Ljubljana, with strong hotel and congress capacity and a lively urban culture.
Istria (Croatia)
This peninsula is famed for the UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica, Istrian truffles and modern seaside resorts.
Niš (Serbia)
Niš is the birthplace of Constantine the Great. An authentic destination with strong flight connections and excellent value, it also offers friendly locals.
Maribor (Slovenia)
The official home of the world’s oldest vine is protected by the imposing Pohorje hills above the city. This city offers wine, food and nature unlike any other.
Bohinj (Slovenia)
The heart of Triglav National Park is a place for sustainable events, team-building programmes and events that slow the pace in a zen-like environment.
Belgrade (Serbia)
Discover a capital where world-class meetings, vibrant culture and EXPO 2027 welcome the world.
A selection of Slovenia’s hidden gems (Slovenia)
Venture off the beaten track and discover Slovenia’s best-kept secrets, presented by the Slovenian Convention Bureau. You are bound to be surprised by the diversity.
Partners at Conventa Meet 2026
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