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We would like to kindly remind you that registrations are still open to attend our upcoming annual event, AGORADA+, scheduled to take place in Ajdovščina, Slovenia on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 September!. As was the case in previous editions, AGORADA+ will create synergies with the Clusters Meet Regions event organised by the European Cluster Collaboration Platform and the European Commission, and taking place in Ajdovščina, Slovenia. 

EURADA, in partnership with Regional Development Agency ROD Ajdovščina, the European Cluster Collaboration Platform, and the European Commission, is organising the event AGORADA+ 2025. Scheduled for 10 and 11 September 2025, the event 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.

Held under the motto "AGORADA+ discusses the Knowledge Park as a catalyst for green and digital transition in the North Adriatic region", the event will explore the strategic role of Knowledge Parks in regional development, innovation, and resilience, as well as the green and digital transition in the North Adriatic region, including the development of the North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley and climate smart agri-food systems. Cross-border innovation collaboration between Slovenia and neighbouring regions in Italy and the Western Balkans will be a driver in understanding the role of regional development agencies and clusters in building strategic autonomy.

Agenda Overview:

10 September 2025: Day 1 will focus on regional innovation and cross-border collaboration. Following a welcome session featuring key representatives from local and European institutions, the day will begin with a presentation on Slovenia's innovation landscape. A high-level panel will then explore the Knowledge Park of Ajdovščina as a catalyst for regional development, highlighting the role of clusters in driving smart specialisation. Subsequent panels will also address cutting-edge topics such as hydrogen solutions for the green transition and innovations in sustainable food systems. The afternoon will feature a co-creation workshop focused on building smart innovation ecosystems aligned with the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP). Lastly, the day will conclude with a cultural evening showcasing the GO!2025 European Capital of Culture program and regional gastronomy, providing a platform for informal networking and cross-border engagement.

11 September 2025: Day 2 will shift focus to the role of RDAs and clusters in advancing Europe’s twin green and digital transitions and strategic autonomy. A roundtable discussion will explore how RDAs are acting as agents of change through best practices and interregional cooperation in the North Adriatic. A subsequent panel will delve into the role of RDAs and clusters in fostering place-based innovation and strategic autonomy, emphasising local strengths and tailored approaches. The second day of the event will wrap up with site visits to regional innovation leaders: Pipistrel (electric aviation), Incom (innovative ice cream production), and the Municipality of Ajdovščina (smart farming and digital solutions). These visits will provide participants with a first-hand look at sustainable, future-ready initiatives rooted in the region.

To check the draft agenda for the event, click here. 

For more detailed information about the event, click here.

To facilitate your stay, ROD Ajdovščina has prepared detailed information on how to get and where to stay in Ajdovščina. Consult the booklet here. The local host of the event would also like to inform you that all accommodation options included in the participant's booklet aside from the Gold Club Hotel, are reserved for participants and will remain available until the first week of September.

Do not miss this opportunity! Register now to attend AGORADA+ 2025, and join us in Slovenia in less than two weeks by clicking here!