21 October 2026 · GR Ljubljana Congress & Convention Centre

Data. Decisions. Competitiveness. Future.

A conference, technology expo and business meeting with world-class speakers, humanoid robots and the most advanced AI and XR solutions, with one goal: to turn technologies into concrete business results.

Become a partner

Why is IMPULZ different?

More than a conference. More than an expo.

IMPULZ brings together world-class speakers, technology demonstrations and business networking in a one-day forum where advanced technologies create concrete business opportunities, partnerships and competitive advantages.

Will you lead the change, or will your competition? Give data and technology the chance to upgrade your business.

Event format

What awaits you at IMPULZ?

01

Main stage VISION with leading speakers and strategic discussions.

02

LAB stage with best practices and advanced solutions.

03

Tech showcase with AI, XR, humanoid robots and future technologies live.

04

Networking and connecting companies, investors and decision-makers.

Exclusive at IMPULZ

The first global gathering of different humanoid species

For the first time in the world, humanoid robots of different generations, systems and purposes will gather in one place.

Ljubljana · 21 October 2026

Key topics

Topics already reshaping business models.

Artificial intelligence and data

Data-driven decision-making, AI agents, decision intelligence and new forms of business efficiency.

Industry 5.0, humanoid robotics and virtual worlds

Physical intelligence, humanoid robots, digital twins, XR and new forms of collaboration between humans, machines and space.

Energy, e-mobility and circular transformation

New energy models, grid flexibility, e-mobility, circular business models and material flows.

Sustainable construction, materials and digitalization

Digital twins of buildings, material passports, low-carbon materials, timber construction and new building logics.

Future society, skills and innovation ecosystems

Ethics and AI, social innovation, smart cities and communities, jobs and the vision of the future.

Speakers

International and local speakers shaping the future

The list of speakers and guests is updated regularly.

Marco Sacco
Marco SaccoInstitute of Intelligent Industrial Technologies and Systems for Advanced Manufacturing
Paolo Ceccherini
Paolo CeccheriniSignify
Michael Barngrover
Michael BarngroverXR4Europe
Giulio Bonazzi
Giulio BonazziAquafil
Andrei Geica
Andrei GeicaSporos Platform
Rok Žnidaršič
doc. Rok ŽnidaršičLjubljana Deputy Mayor and Chief City Planner
Ivan Varko
Ivan VarkoDeo VR
Matej Golob
Matej GolobCorpohub

Programme

Programme by tracks

GR Ljubljana Congress & Convention Centre · Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Hall

Main stage VISION

  1. 08:00–11:45
    ☀️

    AI, data and decisions

    From data to trust, from decisions to competitiveness.

  2. 12:00–13:00

    Networking lunch

    Interactive AI and XR demonstrations in the exhibition area.

  3. 13:00–15:00
    🤖

    Robotics, virtual worlds and Industry 5.0

    When data enters physical space and technology starts collaborating with people.

  4. 15:00–17:00
    ♻️

    Circular transformation, mobility and energy

    Circularity as a business model, materials as data, energy as a strategic decision.

  5. 17:00–18:00
    🚀

    Future vision

    From ideas to commitments, from conversation to the next 365 impulses.

Hall

LAB stage

  1. 08:00–10:30
    🔬

    Society 5.0 – people, communities and technology for a better world

    Buildings, materials and digital twins as platforms of the new economy.

  2. 10:30–12:00
    🧭

    AI-Ready Leadership – trust and decision-making in the age of AI

    How leaders, boards and teams use data, AI and ethics to make faster, better and more responsible business decisions.

  3. 12:00–13:00

    Networking lunch

    Meetings, advisory sessions and networking in the exhibition area.

  4. 13:00–16:00
    🌍

    Building the Future: smart spaces, circular materials and digitalisation in construction

    How buildings, materials, digital twins and the New European Bauhaus create platforms for sustainable, data-driven and more beautiful built environments.

  5. 16:00–18:00

    Jobs and work of the future

    Jobs, competencies and new collaborators for a smart, green and human-centred future.

18:00–20:00
🤝 IMPULZ ConnectJoint closing session and networking reception at the Main stage VISION.

Choose. Structure. Decide. Enter the data game!

Participants

Who is IMPULZ for?

For everyone who decides, invests or develops.

IMPULZ welcomes:

  • companies, startups and scaleups developing or adopting advanced technologies and data and digital solutions;
  • industrial, energy, mobility and infrastructure companies seeking new development and business opportunities;
  • investors, development institutions, universities, the research community and systemic connectors;
  • the public sector, cities and organizations co-creating future development directions;
  • organizations with concrete projects, solutions and best-practice examples.

IMPULZ in numbers

What to expect at the event.

500+attendees
>80 %decision-makers and senior profiles
2,856 m²of programme, exhibition and networking space
16 hoursof conference and content programme

Parallel event

Technology Arena

The largest technology event for young people in Slovenia. It inspires future generations for science, technology, innovation and the professions of the future.

Partners

Become an IMPULZ 2026 partner.

Strategic partner

For leading companies that want to be among the key co-creators of the technological, industrial and sustainable transition.

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Innovation partner

For companies with advanced solutions that want to raise their visibility and connect with the decision-makers of the future.

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Data partner

For companies that want to link their brand with data, digitalization and business networking.

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Network partner

For companies building new partnerships and following the key development trends of the future.

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Registration

Secure your spot at IMPULZ.

Early bird

€319 + VAT

Registrations until 10 September 2026. Best price for early registrations.

€429 + VAT for registrations from 11 September 2026 onwards.

The registration includes

  • access to the VISION and LAB halls
  • tech showcases and demo content
  • networking with decision-makers and entrepreneurs
  • morning coffee, lunch and refreshments
  • admission to the closing event
Register

Startups and students

€90 + VAT

Registrations until 10 September 2026. Special price for startups, young companies and students.

The registration includes

  • access to the VISION and LAB halls
  • tech showcases and demo content
  • networking with decision-makers and entrepreneurs
  • morning coffee, lunch and refreshments
  • admission to the closing event
Register

Online access

€90 + VAT

Remote access to the streaming of key forum content.

The online registration includes

  • remote viewing of selected key content
  • access to the VISION programme stream
  • access to selected recordings or materials after the event
Register

Special offer for companies: for each additional participant from the same organization, we grant a 20% discount on the valid registration fee.

Organizers

IMPULZ is co-created by.

GR Ljubljana Technology Park Ljubljana Circular Change Institute for Civilization and Culture Slovenian national center for social innovation World Metaverse Council

Contact

Will you lead the change, or will your competition?

For any further questions about taking part in IMPULZ, contact us at any time.

impulz@gr.si

Enter the data game and give technology the chance to upgrade your business.