European Blockchain Week 2025

Converging technologies for a human-centric, sustainable, and resilient future.

23.–30. 11. 2025

Slovenia & Austria & Italy
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European Blockchain Week 2025 will unite global innovators, policymakers, industry leaders, and visionaries to explore how converging technologies—from Web 4.0 and blockchain to AI, quantum computing, virtual worlds, and humanoid robotics – are reshaping the economy and society for a human-centric, sustainable, and resilient future.

Over five dynamic days, EBCW 2025 will showcase pioneering projects, foster cross-border collaboration, and connect Europe’s innovation ecosystem with leading partners from Asia and beyond.

Why attend EBCW 2025?

Program

DAY 1

Monday, 24 November 2025

Game Changer Ljubljana 3.0

Why attend: Get inspired by pioneering thinkers, expand your network, and set the tone for a week of innovation.

DAY 1

Saturday, 22 November 2025

Visit to Nova Gorica - European Capital of Culture 2025

Guided visit of Nova Gorica and Gorizia region. Presentation of cross-border innovation and cultural cooperation projects.

DAY 2

Sunday, 23 November 2025

Visit to Bled and Kranjska Gora

Visit to Lake Bledand Postojna Cave. Sightseeing tour of Ljubljana and networking dinner.

DAY 3

Monday, 24 November 2025

Participation at Game Changer Conference, Ljubljana


Attendance at the Game Changer Conference 2025. Meetings with Slovenian startups, innovation ecosystems and industry representatives.

DAY 4

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Solana X Euro–Asian Business Festival

A unique bridge between European and Asian innovation ecosystems. Hear from Solana X Foundation leaders, meet delegations from China, Malaysia, Indonesia and Taiwan. Evening reception provides a relaxed networking atmosphere to connect with peers and prepare for the main summit.

Why attend: Gain access to high-growth Asian markets, discover Solana X’s strategic vision, and forge valuable cross-border partnerships.

Solana X Euro–Asian Business Summit

15:00 – 15:15 Opening keynote speeches

15.15 – 15.45 Presentation of the Asian delegation
Speakers from China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan

15.45 – 16.15 Introduction of Solana X Fundation future plans

16.15 – 17.00 Introductory speeches by business representatives from Slovenia and EU

17.00 – 19.00 Networking dinner

DAY 1

Tuesday, 25 November 2025

Solana X Euro–Asian Summit & EBCW Participant Reception

A unique bridge between European and Asian innovation ecosystems. Hear from Solana X Foundation leaders, meet delegations from China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and witness the signing of a strategic Letter of Intent with the Industry 5.0 Institute. Evening reception provides a relaxed networking atmosphere to connect with peers and prepare for the main summit.

Why attend: Gain access to high-growth Asian markets, discover Solana X’s strategic vision, and forge valuable cross-border partnerships.

Solana X Euro–Asian Summit

10:00 – 10:15 Opening keynote speeches

10.15 – 11.00 Presentation of the Asian delegation
Speakers from China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam

11.00 – 11.30 Introduction of Solana X Fundation future plans

11.30 – 12.00 Introductory speeches by representatives from Asia and Slovenia

12.00 – 12.15 Signing of the Letter of Intent (LOI) on future collaboration between Industry 5.0 Institute and Solana X Foundation

12.15 – 13.00 Asian show & Slovenian food

13.00 – 15.00 Visiting Noordung center (3D AI avatar, XR & space technlogies)

EBCW Reception

19.00 – 19.30 Welcome addresses from organizers and partners
19.30 – 21.00 Welocoming drink & Networking

DAY 5

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

European Industry 5.0 Summit 2025

 (Flagship Event)

Key Themes & Tracks:

  • Web 4.0 & Emerging Tech: AI, EU Stablecoin Initiative, Quantum Computing
  • Humanoid Robotics: Applications in industry, tourism, healthcare, and services with insights from EU, Japan, China, and USA
  • Blockchain for Europe: ORA, EBSI, DOME projects
  • Virtual Worlds: Industrial Metaverse, CityVerse digital twins

Why attend: Stay ahead of digital and industrial trends, learn from global experts, and connect with decision-makers shaping Europe’s innovation agenda.

Plenary Hall A – Plečnik 1

 
08:00 – 09:00 | Registration
 
09:00 – 09:15 | Welcome speeches

Tadej Slapnik, Industry 5.0 Institute
dr. Jerenj Pintar, Technology Park Ljubljana
Karel Herman Haegeman, European Commission

 

 
09:15 – 9:30 | Keynote Speech: Industry 5.0 – The next European leap

dr. Ernest Vlačić, FEFA Faculty / NOVAMINA CIT

 

 
09:30 – 9:45 | Introductory Speech – Slovenia towards Web 4.0 – 10 years retrospective

Tanja Bivic Plankar, European Blockchain Alliance

 

 
9:45 – 10:30 | Plenary Roundtable – EU Industry 5.0 actions for the next decade

Karel Herman Haegeman, I5 Cop – EU Industry 5.0 Community of Practice, European Commision
Strahinja Vukoičić, Moontruck
Tadej Slapnik, Industry 5.0 Institute and Hashnet
dr. Peter Wostner, The Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development of the Republic of Slovenia

dr. Ernest Vlačić, FEFA Faculty / NOVAMINA CIT
Representative of SRIP TOP/EDIH DIGSI
Moderator: Aleš Živanovič

 

 
10:30 – 11:00 | Keynote Speech – Potentials of Web 4.0 and Virtual worlds

dr. Christina Yan Zhang, The Metaverse Institute (Video)

 

 
11:00 – 11:45 | Plenary Roundtable – Virtual worlds and Web4.0 for society, education and industry 5.0

Anne BAJART, PhD Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission – DG CONNECT (video)
Tonia Damvakeraki, University of Nicosia
Michael Barngrover, XR4Europe
Lea Škrubej, Industry 5.0 Institute and Metabees agency
Gregor Novak, Suncontract
Polonca Blaznik, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Republic of Slovenia
Dr. Marco Sacco, Virtual World Association, CNR-STIIMA
Moderator: Aleš Živanovič

 

 
11:45 – 12:00 | Coffee Break and Networking
 
12:00 – 12:15 | Keynote Speech – The rise of the Humanoid Robots

Prof. dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, Industry 5.0 Institute (Video)

 

 
12:15 – 13:00 | Plenary Roundtable – Humanoid robots in Industry 5.0 mode

Luka Slapnik, Vandri Robotics and Industry 5.0 Institute
Bojan Goluh, Hiproject and Industry 5.0 Institute
Mario Čelan, Educatorium
Moderator: Aleš Živanovič

 

 
13:00 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch and Exhibition Tours
 
14:00 – 14:45 | Plenary Roundtable; presentation- I5 Education – Competences for the Future

Jasmina Mihelak Zupančič, School center Slovenske Konjice Zreče
dr. Matjaž Pesek, Representative of Universitiy of Ljubljana
Mario Čelan, Educatorium
Lorenzo Giacomini, Lean Factory
Robert Pasičko, United Natios Development Program Alternative finance
Moderator: Aleš Živanovič

 

 
14:45 – 15:00 I Keynote Speech – AI Factory Slovenia

Dr. Dragi Kocev, Jozef Stefan Institute

 

 
15: 00 – 15.30 | Presentations – Showcasing Industry 5.0 good practice companies
 
15:30 – 16:15 | Plenary Roundtable – Industry 5.0 – What’s there for companies?

Introductory speech: Aleš Pevc, Technology park Ljubljana, Recenter
Stanko Kolar, Aquafil SLO
Urban Pevnik, Hiproject
Amadej Pozelnik, Vandri AI
Klemen Gradišar, Toka
Representatives of SRIP TOP/EDIH DIGISI (TBC)
Moderator: Aleš Živanovič

 

 
16:15 – 17:00 Plenary Roundtable – I5.0 Tomorrowland

Tadej Slapnik – Industry 5.0 Institute and Hashnet
Boštjan Ložar – Institut Institute Naprej
Tanja Bivic Plankar, Blockchain Alliance Europe
Moderator: Aleš Pevc, Technology park Ljubljana

 

Hall B – Šubic 1

 
8:00 – 9:45 | Workshop: HighTech Lab – AI & I5.0 in construction and circular economy

Boris Cergola – Comtrade
Gašper Juvančič – Technology park Ljubljana
Luka Butino – easy.bi (TBC)

 

 
9:45 – 10:30 | Roundtable: Social Innovation in 5th industrial revolution powered by National strategies of Social Innovation

Jan Peloza, Slovenian National competence canter for social innovation and Impact Hub Slovenia
Urška Bitenc, Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport Republic of Slovenia (TBC)
Klemen Balanč, Ministry of Digital Transformation Republic of Slovenia
dr. Kosjenka Dumančić, Croatian National competence canter for social innovation and Faculty of
Economics and Business, University of Zagreb
Moderator: Rebeka Žerovnik, Technology park Ljubljana

 

 
10:30 – 11:00 | Roundtable: Financing I5.0 transformation

Nina Strajnar – Fliga (TBC)
Boris Šajnovič, Industry 5.0 Institute
Mario Čelan, Educatorium
Niko Klanjšek (TBC)
Robert Pasičko, United Natios Development Program Alternative finance Lab
representative of Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport Republic of Slovenia (TBC)
Moderator: Aleš Pevc

 

 
11.00 – 11.45 | Roundtable: EU and Slovenian Crypto regulation in global perspective

Toni Čepon, Bitcoin Slovenia
Magnus Jones, Nordic Blockchain Association
Representative of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Slovenia (TBC)
Moderator: Tanja Bivic Plankar, Blockchain Alliance Europe

 

 
11:45 – 12:00 | Coffee Break and Networking
 
12:00 – 12:45 | Plenary roundtable: Industry 5.0 powered by European cloud & blockchain infrastructure and services

Giovanni Frattini, Engineering and 8ra, representative of IPCEI CIS
Steffen Schwalm, msg
Dražen Kapusta, Hashnet & 8ra
Giuseppe Cafiso, DOME & Engineering (TBC)
Nenad Šutanovac, Representative of SRIP GO Digital
Nemanja Petrović, Moontruck
representatitve of Europeaum EDIC (TBC)
Moderator: Tonia Damvakeraki, University of Nicosia

 

 
13:00 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch and Exhibition Tours
 
14:00 – 14.45 | Workshop Developing competences – steps towards I5 companies

Rubina Romanello, PhD, University of Trieste
representatives Technology park Ljubljana
representatives of School Center Slovenske Konjice – Zreče, VLF4EU

 

 
14:45 – 15.30 | Workshop Humanoid robots in action

Luka Slapnik, Vandri Robotics
Bojan Goluh, Hiproject Hiproject and Industry 5.0 Institute
Amadej Pozelnik, Vandri Robotics
Representative of Ubtech company (TBC)
Representative of Unitree company (TBC)

 

 
15:30 – 17:00 | Workshop: 8ra and Lab8ra pilots and presentations

Giovanni Frattini, intorduction of Lab8ra
Dražen Kapusta, Hashnet’ SIChain network pilot

 

 
17:00 – 19:00 | Cotrugli Masterclass – Vanguard Leadership and The Hult Prize 1M USD Global Competition presentation

Dražen Kapusta, Cotrugli Business School
Zrinka Petener, Cotrugli Business School
dr. Tali Režun, Cotrugli Business School

DAY 5

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

European Industry 5.0 Summit 2025

 (Flagship Event)

Key Themes & Tracks:

  • Web 4.0 & Emerging Tech: AI, EU Stablecoin Initiative, Quantum Computing
  • Humanoid Robotics: Applications in industry, tourism, healthcare, and services with insights from EU, Japan, China, and USA
  • Blockchain for Europe: ORA, EBSI, DOME projects
  • Virtual Worlds: Industrial Metaverse, CityVerse digital twins

Why attend: Stay ahead of digital and industrial trends, learn from global experts, and connect with decision-makers shaping Europe’s innovation agenda.

08:30 – 09:30 | Registration & Networking Coffee
Delegate check-in, badge collection, welcome coffee & networking in exhibition area.

09:30 – 09:45 | Welcome Address (Main Plenary Hall A)
Host introduction – Overview of EBCW 2025 & Industry 5.0 relevance
Greetings from local and EU representatives

09:45 – 10:15 | Opening Keynote (Main Plenary Hall A)
“Industry 5.0 and Digital Transformation – The Next European Leap”
Delivered by a high-level policymaker and global thought leader in Industry 5.0.

10:15 – 11:00 | Plenary Panel Discussion (Main Plenary Hall A)
“EU Industrial & Innovation Strategies for the Next Decade”
Focus on: Digital sovereignty, Sustainable re-industrialisation, Integrating Industry 5.0 into EU Green Deal objectives

11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee & Networking Break

11:15 – 12:45 | Parallel Sessions – Morning Tracks

Hall A – Web 4.0 & Emerging Tech
Artificial Intelligence in European Industry 5.0
EU Stablecoin Initiative – Building Trusted Digital Economies
Quantum Computing – Accelerating Industrial Innovation

Hall B – Humanoid Robots
Humanoid Robots in Industry: Automation Meets Human-Centric Design
Humanoid Robots in Tourism, Health & Service Sectors

Hall C – Virtual Worlds
Industrial Metaverse: From Concept to Deployment
CityVerse – Digital Twins for Smarter Cities

12:45 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch & Exhibition Visits

14:00 – 15:30 | Parallel Sessions – Afternoon Tracks

Hall A – Web4.0 implications
European Clound Infrastructure and Services – 8RA, SIChain EIPS
Cross-border DLT Applications – EBSI, DOME, EUChain, Lab8ra

Hall B – Humanoid Robots Global Insights and Expo
Industry 5.0 and humanoid robots
Market Leaders’ Showcase – EU, Japan, China, USA Innovations

Hall C – Advanced Virtual Worlds
Industrial Metaverse (Omniverse, Siemans,..)
Digital twins of Cities (CityVerse, ..)

15:30 – 15:45 | Coffee Break & Networking

15:45 – 17:00 | Closing Plenary & Joint Session (Main Plenary Hall A)

“Shaping the Future of Industry 5.0 – Collaborative Roadmap 2030”
Cross-sector panel with representatives from all tracks
Audience Q&A and interactive input via live polls

19.00 – 21.00 Closing Session and Reflection
Location: Ljubljana Castle (TBC)
Summary of key insights and outcomes from EBCW 2025
Signing of Ljubljana Declaration on Industry 5.0
Informal brunch and networking
Official closing of the event

DAY 6

Thursday, 27 November 2025

European Industry 5.0 Summit 2025

Company Visits

Discover Slovenia’s innovation ecosystem first-hand with visits to leading companies in blockchain, AI, and Industry 5.0 in BTC City.

Why attend: See technology in action, meet the teams driving innovation, and develop strategic partnerships.

Program:
9.00 – 12.00 Visits to AI, blockchain, XR and Industry 5.0 companies and institutions in BTC City

12.00 Departure to Vienna.

Location: BTC City

DAY 7

Friday, 28 November 2025

Visit to UNIDO Office, Vienna, Austria


Visit to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Discussion on cooperation opportunities in sustainable industry and innovation.

DAY 8

Saturday, 29 November 2025

Guided tour in Vienna, Austria


DAY 7

Friday, 28 November 2025

Sustainable Tourism & Technology Day

Experience Slovenia’s iconic destinations – Bled, Goriška Brda, Postojna Cave & Castle – through the lens of sustainable and smart tourism. Witness XR and AI demonstrations, explore green tourism solutions, and participate in thematic networking.
The Closing Session at Ljubljana Castle will summarise the week’s insights, feature the signing of the Ljubljana Declaration on Industry 5.0, and provide final networking opportunities.

Why attend: Combine cultural exploration with business insight, discover real-world sustainability innovations, and leave with actionable ideas for future projects.

Program:
08.00 – 21.00 Visitng top Slovenian tourist destinations

  • Visits to destinations: Bled, Goriška Brda (Alis Marinič), Postojna cawe and castle using innovative and sustainable tourism technologies
  • Demonstration of XR and AI tools
  • Presentations on green and smart tourism solutions
  • Thematic networking opportunities

partners & sponsors

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We invite organizations to support the European Industry 5.0 Summit by becoming a sponsor. Your sponsorship will help facilitate discussions at the forefront of industrial transformation, digital innovation, blockchain technology, AI, and sustainable development.

Our sponsorship packages offer unique opportunities for visibility and engagement with industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers. Detailed information about the sponsorship offerings, including benefits and pricing, is available in the full Sponsorship Proposal document.

Exhibition Package:

  • Includes: 1 Power Outlet, 1 Table, 2 Chairs
  • Pricing: One-day €300 | Two-day €500

If you are interested in shaping the green and digital future together with us — as a contributor, co-organizer, sponsor, or visitor — please contact us by email: info@i5-institute.com.

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