BUSINESS MEETINGS I CONFERENCES I GATHERINGS I BUSINESS BRUNCH
UPCOMING EVENTS
Defence Round Table at SIDEC 2025 🌐
Slovenia is hosting its first international defence exhibition, and the French-Slovenian Business Club is bringing two innovative nations together for meaningful dialogue.
On October 22nd at SIDEC 2025, we’re convening government officials and defence industry leaders from France and Slovenia for a focused discussion on what matters: industrial partnerships, cyber security, AI in defence applications, and NATO supply chain collaboration.
One room. Real conversations. Real opportunities.
Join us for the Defence Round Table – Industrial Partnership on October 22, 2025 at 14:00 in Hall C1, Celjski sejem, Celje.
This is bilateral cooperation done right. 🇫🇷🇸🇮
Register here: https://www.sidec.si/prijava-na-sejem/
(Please note FSBC/CAFS invitation in registration form)
Friday’s Wine & Dine Event – November🍷
The French-Slovenian Business Club is taking networking where it belongs – to the heart of Slovenian tradition.
November 28th, we’re heading to Guerila Wine Estate in Planina, Vipava Valley https://guerila.si/. A biodynamic winery where authentic wine meets authentic conversation.
Wine degustations showcasing local varieties. Homemade dinner featuring regional flavors. Members and friends gathered in one of Slovenia’s most inspiring settings.
📍 November 28 | Guerila Wine Estate, Planina pri Ajdovščini
Just good wine, good food, and good company. 🇫🇷🇸🇮
RSVP: https://fsbclub.com/events/, bellow on the form.
End of year celebration at the Managerial Concert 🎵
The French-Slovenian Business Club is closing out 2025 where culture meets philanthropy.
December 13th, we’re joining Slovenia’s premier business community event— Managerial Concert at Cankarjev dom. The RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra under Maestro Georg Pehlivanian. Young musical talents taking center stage. Over €500,000 raised for the next generation of artists since 2007.
This isn’t just a concert. It’s an exclusive evening reserved for sponsors and partners, supporting the Klasika Foundation’s mission to nurture exceptional young musicians.
📍 December 13, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Cankarjev dom, Gallusova dvorana
World-class music. Meaningful impact. Limited seats. 🇫🇷🇸🇮
RSVP
PAST EVENTS
Arburetum
Join us to celebrate the end of Mme Florence Lévy’s assignment and wish her well in her next chapter.
📅 Tuesday, 27 August
🕔 17:00
📍 Arboretum Volčji Potok
We’ll enjoy drinks, light bites, and the beautiful gardens—comfortable shoes recommended for strolling.
A casual, warm gathering to say thank you and goodbye.
Biz & Culture Night: French-Slovenian Comedy Premiere + Networking
Join us for an exclusive evening blending business and culture! On 19 June 2025, the French-Slovenian Business Club and SNG Kranj present the Slovenian premiere of One in a Million (Vendredi 13), a celebrated comedy by French playwright Jean-Pierrot Martinez. Enjoy a VIP reception with the author, embassy representatives, and industry leaders, plus a fireside talk on humor in branding. A rare opportunity for high-value networking in the stunning secessionist Russian Dacha.
https://sng-kr.com
60th Anniversary Adria Mobil
Member’s social gathering
Friday, May 30th, 2025
We congratulate Adria Mobil on 60 successful years!
Proud to have you as a member and inspired by your innovation. Here’s to many more milestones!
Link to Adria Mobil’s LinkedIn post
Link to Adria Mobil’s website post
How to Conduct Business in a More Uncertain World
Member’s discussion & networking gathering
Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 5 pm
@ GOSPODARSKA ZBORNICA SLOVENIJE / Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia in Ljubljana
Dimičeva ulica 13, 1504 Ljubljana
Speakers:
Hervé Ochsenbein
Head of the Regional Economic Service for Austria, Croatia and Slovenia
French Embassy in Vienna
Ivan Loizeau
Director Intermodal and logistics Services Central and South East Europe
CMA CGM Slovenija d.o.o.
Bojan Ivanc
Chief Economist at the Analytical Department of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia
We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging discussion and networking opportunity.
Welcome 2025 & Galette des Rois
Member’s social gathering
Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 5:30 pm
@ Wine bar Šuklje, Breg 10, Ljubljana
As the new year begins, we are pleased to invite you to our first gathering of the year, themed around the French tradition of Galette des Rois.
Join us for an evening of drinks and networking, where Galette des Rois will be shared with all attendees as we kick off the year together.
Wine and Dine
Member’s social gathering
Friday, November 29, 2024, at 5 pm
@ Wine cellar Sanctum, Lipoglav 71, Loče.
As part of the French-Slovenian Business Club, we traditionally organize a wine-inspired evening in November, blending the Slovenian tradition of Martinovanje with the French tradition of Beaujolais Nouveau.
This year, we invite you to join us for a memorable event on Friday, 29th November 2024, with departure from Ljubljana at 5 PM (organised transportation provided).
The event will be hosted by the boutique family wine cellar Sanctum, located in the heart of Slovenian Styria. In this hidden and sacred setting, you will savor exceptional hand-crafted wines and indulge in exquisite cuisine in Sanctum’s exclusive private premises. Your host, Mr. Marko Podkubovšek, a worldly wine enthusiast, will share his passion for tradition and fascinating life stories.
Due to the exclusivity of this event, attendance is limited to 20 guests, so we encourage you to register promptly.
We look forward to sharing this unique evening of fine wine, tradition, and unforgettable flavours with you!
End of year celebration at the 31. Managerial Concert
Member’s social gathering
Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 7:30 pm
@ CANKARJEV DOM, GALLUSOVA DVORANA
As December approaches, we are excited to invite you to the 31st Managerial Concert, a key cultural event for the Slovenian business community, supported each year by more than 100 companies.
The Managerial Concert also carries a significant philanthropic mission, as a large portion of the proceeds will be directed towards the development of young musical talents.
This unforgettable event will feature the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra, led by the esteemed Maestro Georg Pehlivanian, accompanied by exceptional young soloists, all protégés of the Klasika Foundation. Their passion and skill are a testament to the importance of nurturing emerging talent.
This concert is an exclusive occasion, with tickets reserved solely for sponsors and partners of the event. It is our pleasure to offer you the opportunity to join us for this inspiring evening.
Seats are limited, so we kindly ask you to confirm your attendance as soon as possible.
Let us come together to celebrate the power of music, support young talents, and embrace the spirit of giving during this festive season.
We look forward to sharing this memorable evening with you!
Economic Diplomacy – Current Status and Future Development in the EU Region
Round table event
Friday, October 10, 2024, at 3 pm
@ Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije, Dimičeva ulica 13, 1000 Ljubljana
🌍 Join Us for an Engaging Discussion on Economic Diplomacy!
We are excited to announce our upcoming event hosted by the French-Slovenian Business Club (FSBC) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, titled:
“Economic Diplomacy – Current Status and Future Development in the EU Region.”
🗓 Date: October 11, 2024
⏰ Time: 3 PM
📍 Location: GZS, Ljubljana
This event will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, including:
- Dr. Slobodan Šešum, General Director of the Directorate for Economic and Public Diplomacy (Keynote Speaker)
- Anton Papež, Global Manager and Co-Founder of Interenergo
- Janez Škrabec, General Manager at Riko d.o.o.
- Radovan Bolko, Member of the Supervisory Board at Kolektor d.d.
- H.E. Florence Lévy, French Ambassador to Slovenia
- H.E. Giuseppe Cavagna, Italian Ambassador to Slovenia
- H.E. Boris Grigič, Slovenian Ambassador to France
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with diplomats, policymakers, and business leaders on the future of economic diplomacy and the EU’s efforts to enhance competitiveness.
Please RSVP by October 6th to secure your spot.
🔗Link here.
We look forward to welcoming you!
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