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Clusters Meet Regions Slovenia 2025

10 September 2025 - 11 September 2025

Welcome to Clusters Meet Regions Ajdovščina 2025!

The European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), on behalf of the European Commission, in collaboration with the Regional Development Agency ROD Ajdovščina, is pleased to organise the Clusters Meet Regions event in Ajdovščina, Slovenia, on 10 and 11 September 2025. The event, titled AGORADA+ discusses the Knowledge Park as a catalyst for green and digital transition in the North Adriatic region, will take place in the heart of the Goriška region, adjacent to the twin cities of Nova Gorica and Gorizia, the joint European Capital of Culture in 2025. This Clusters Meet Regions edition will be joining forces with AGORADA+, the annual flagship event of EURADA - European Association of Development Agencies, bringing Regional Development Agencies and clusters on stage for a meaningful discussion.

Ajdovščina, located in western Slovenia near the Italian border, is home to the Knowledge Park – a vibrant innovation ecosystem integrating industrial, academic, and policy actors. With strong cluster activity in green technology, sustainable agriculture, and advanced manufacturing, the region offers a compelling backdrop for discussing how place-based innovation can support Europe’s twin transition.

This Clusters Meet Regions edition, will bring together regional and international actors to explore:

  • The strategic role of Knowledge Parks in regional development, innovation, and resilience.

  • Green and digital transition in the North Adriatic, including the development of the North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley and climate-smart agri-food systems.

  • Cross-border innovation collaboration between Slovenia and neighboring regions in Italy and the Western Balkans.

  • The role of regional development agencies and clusters in building strategic autonomy.

The event will also feature a cross-border cultural showcase and networking evening in the European Capital of Culture 2025, offering participants a unique opportunity to discover the vibrant GO!2025 program, connect with local culture, and enjoy authentic regional gastronomy in a special setting.

Finally, participants will have the chance to attend site visits in enterprises pioneering aviation, smart manufacturing and future-ready agri-food.

For more information regarding how to reach Ajdovščina and where to stay, check the Participants Booklet below.

Organisers

European Cluster Collaboration Platform