For the seventeenth consecutive year, Bled Strategic Forum, which has become a leading conference in Central and South-East Europe, represents an inclusive platform that combines a varied range of participants from the fields of diplomacy, politics, economics, the private and public sector and the academic sphere, who discuss the key challenges of the 21st century. The purpose of the Forum is to encourage the participants to discuss and exchange their views and seek innovative solutions to regional and global challenges. This year’s Bled Strategic Forum, taking place between 29 and 30 August under the title "The Rule of Power or the Power of Rules?", will focus on discussions regarding the consequences of the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the crisis of multilateralism.
Slovenia is also anticipating another great event. We have been waiting and preparing for it for a long time, and now it is finally here. The Volleyball Men’s World Championship co-hosted by Slovenia and Poland. The trust shown by the International Volleyball Federation in inviting Slovenia to be the co-host is a great acknowledgement and a tremendous opportunity for Slovenia’s promotion as a sustainable and sports destination that successfully combines green tourism with sport to facilitate economic and social development. In the short- and long-term, large sporting events generate numerous new possibilities to promote the country and its economy. What is more, they connect the international community and encourage young people to choose a healthy and active way of life. By co-hosting the world volleyball championship, Slovenia has been given a golden opportunity to show the world the diversity of its natural attractions, the uniqueness of its experiences, and its traditional and social dedication to sport as one of the most important values of Slovenian society.
