The 2025 edition of AGORADA+ will take place in Ajdovščina, Slovenia, hosted by our member ROD Ajdovščina. As a well-established tradition, AGORADA+ will once again create synergies with the Clusters Meet Regions initiative, as in previous years.
The title of this year’s edition is: "AGORADA+: Knowledge Park as a Catalyst for Green and Digital Transition in the North Adriatic."
The event will be held in the heart of the Goriška region, adjacent to the twin cities of Nova Gorica and Gorizia, the joint European Capital of Culture 2025. This setting offers a unique opportunity to connect innovation with cultural development and to promote cross-border cooperation in an evolving regional context.
Ajdovščina, located in western Slovenia near the Italian border, is home to the Knowledge Park – a vibrant innovation ecosystem integrating industrial, academic, and policy actors. With strong cluster activity in green technology, sustainable agriculture, and advanced manufacturing, the region provides an inspiring backdrop for discussions on how place-based innovation can support Europe’s twin transition.
This Clusters Meet Regions edition will bring together regional and international stakeholders to explore:
The strategic role of Knowledge Parks in regional development, innovation, and resilience
Green and digital transition in the North Adriatic, 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
The role of regional development agencies and clusters in building strategic autonomy
More information about the agenda and registration will be released soon. Stay tuned.
