Round Table Discussions – UL SEB Sustainability Week

Challenges of Balancing Work and Private Obligations: Towards Sustainability

Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 11 a.m.

At the round table discussion “Challenges of Balancing Work and Private Obligations: Towards Sustainability,” we will engage in a conversation with interesting guests, focusing on the complexity of balancing professional and private obligations in different stages of life. We will discuss our own expectations and societal expectations, as well as the challenges we face in managing the demands of various life roles.

We will explore approaches that lead to a satisfying balance between work and personal life. The aim of the round table is to encourage the exchange of ideas, experiences and best practices, and to enable participants to gain new perspectives and strategies to better manage the challenges of everyday life.

Guests:

• Katja Goljar, entrepreneur, Relove label
• Klemen Šalamon, Director of Technological Solutions Development and Data Preparation, Generali d.d.
• Lea Smrkolj, MSc in Marketing Communications and MSc in Business Studies
• Julia Vulić, student of the Master’s program in IMB, EF UL

The conversation will be moderated by Katja Mihelič, Associate Professor in Management, EF UL.

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Sustainability of Major Sporting Events

Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 3 p.m.

Sustainability principles and goals are also becoming incredibly important in the field of sports, especially major sporting events. The latter usually have a significant social and economic impact, so it is necessary to carefully and purposefully plan all activities related to sustainability. How proactive are Slovenian organizers in this regard, what can we learn from past events and best practices from abroad, how can we connect sustainability, tourism, and sports? We will discuss all of this with interesting speakers from the fields of tourism, sports, and sports agencies. We will also present the challenges and objectives of the target research project from this area of study that we are conducting at EF. Welcome!

The round table is part of the project V5-2344, financed by ARIS and MGTŠ.

Guests:

• Maša Klemenčič, Slovenian Tourist Board
• mag. Dejan Plastovski, Director-General of Sport Directorate
• Gašper Pavli, Sport Media Focus

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Maja Zalaznik

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Building sustainable business models

Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 11 a.m.

You are invited to a roundtable discussion where leading representatives of companies will share their experiences and responses to ESG (environmental, social, governance) challenges. We will explore their perspectives, knowledge, and experiences on how business models are changing in pursuit of sustainability goals, how business culture is evolving and how to keep up with current developmental trends across various business sectors while ensuring sustainability. Most importantly, we will talk about how to effectively manage all risks – both today and in the future. The latter topic is also a topic of conversation among global managers. Therefore, welcome to the discussion on key issues for sustainable business development.

Guests:

• Teodor Prosen, Head of Sustainable Business and Business Excellence at Telekom Slovenije d.d.
• Dóra Barbara Balog, Director of the ESG Sector at Nova KBM d.d.
• Representative of Unija Smart Accounting d.o.o.

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Maja Zalaznik

The roundtable will be held in English.

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Climate Dialogue: Circular Future

Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 11 a.m.

The world is changing and now is the time to get involved! Important topics to be addressed through discussions include sustainability in companies and best practices for reducing negative environmental impact, the importance of setting climate goals and monitoring progress, and participation in the COP climate conference with the aim to achieve these goals. We will also discuss the transition to a circular economy for a more sustainable future.

The event will take place in the form of relaxed 30-minute discussions moderated by EF alumna, Petrisa Čanji.

Guests:

• Samo Pergar, Lidl Slovenia
• Larissa Muzica, Deloitte
• Ana Klemen , Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy

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