Past TEDx event

TEDxLjubljana

Connected in ideas. United in action.

Took placeNovember 25, 2025
LocationLjubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
FormatStandard
For sixteen years, TEDxLjubljana has served as more than just a stage for ideas — it has been a space where people come together, where conversations turn into connections, and where inspiration is the starting point for impact. This year’s theme, “Connected in Ideas. United in Action,” captures the very heart of what our community represents. We believe that people don’t come to TEDxLjubljana just to listen — they come to connect. To exchange, to reflect, and to belong. Ideas have the power to unite us across backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences. That’s the first part of our theme — the moment of meeting, of being brought together through the shared belief in the power of knowledge, curiosity, and storytelling. But we also know that ideas alone are not enough. What truly defines change is what follows: action. That’s why the second part of our theme emphasizes unity in doing — because we believe the TEDx experience doesn’t end when the talks do. It’s in what we build together afterwards — collaborations sparked in the audience, projects launched over coffee, communities strengthened by shared vision. This year’s theme is both an invitation and a reminder. An invitation to show up — open, curious, and ready to connect. And a reminder that transformation begins not just with a thought, but with a step forward. Together.

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

  • Ali Žerdin

    Journalist, editor, and sociologist

    Ali Žerdin is a journalist and editor with over four decades of experience. He began his career in 1985 at Radio Študent, later wrote for Mladina, and edited Objektiv, the Saturday supplement of Dnevnik. For the past fifteen years, he has been the editor of Sobotna priloga, the Saturday supplement of Delo. He is the proud curator of a collection of old newspapers, which he calls “the Museum of Print.” Once an avid diver and long-distance runner, he is now a passionate cyclist.

  • Branka Bizjak Zabukovec

    Director of Content Marketing at Futura DDB, Lecturer at Gea College, and PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Management

    Branka Bizjak Zabukovec has been working in digital communication for more than twenty years – both in marketing and academia. As Director of Content Marketing at the agency Futura DDB, she oversees the development of digital strategies and content storytelling, and at GEA College she lectures future experts in digital marketing. At the same time, as a doctoral student at the Faculty of Management, she researches the relationships that develop on social media.

  • Dr. Ernest Ženko

    Professor

    Dr. Ernest Ženko is a full professor of philosophy of culture at the University of Primorska and the head of the Centre for Responsible Artificial Intelligence (CeResAI UP). His research and teaching connect philosophy, psychology, media, and art, while in recent years he has focused particularly on the ethical and epistemological aspects of artificial intelligence. He is a member of the European University Association’s (EUA) Working Group on Artificial Intelligence and of the Expert Council for advising on the implementation of the AI Act

  • Dr. Maša Hribar

    Researcher in the field of nutrition and public health

    Dr. Maša Hribar is a researcher in the field of nutrition and public health, employed at the Institute of Nutrition in Ljubljana. Her work focuses on studying food composition, the quality of dietary supplements, and the population’s micronutrient status, with particular emphasis on vitamin D. She actively participates in numerous national and international projects and is the co-author of more than thirty scientific articles published in renowned international journals.

  • Luka Jezeršek

    Chef, MasterChef Judge, Culinary Entrepreneur and Advocate for Food with Meaning

    Luka Jezeršek is a chef, entrepreneur, and one of Slovenia’s most recognizable culinary ambassadors. The wider public knows him as a judge on MasterChef Slovenia, where his charisma and expertise help shape the culinary scene. As co-owner of Jezeršek Gostinstvo, he continues the family story that has grown into one of the leading culinary companies in the region, creating exceptional dining experiences at renowned venues in Slovenia and abroad.

  • Manca Peskar

    PhD Candidate in Cognitive Neuroscience, Researcher at ZRS Koper

    Manca Peskar is a PhD candidate in Cognitive Neuroscience and a researcher at the Institute for Kinesiology Research, Science and Research Centre Koper (ZRS Koper). Her research focuses on patients with Parkinson’s disease. Using innovative approaches that study the brain during movement in natural conditions, she aims to develop advanced therapeutic methods to prolong autonomy and prevent injuries.

  • Samo Jeranko

    Professional freediver

    Samo Jeranko is a seven-time World Championship medalist in freediving and a coach to multiple world champions and record holders. After studying mechanical engineering, he turned his analytical mindset toward exploring the human body, breathing, and performance under pressure. Today, he shares this knowledge with beginners discovering the basics of safe freediving as well as with elite athletes seeking tools to overcome stress. He emphasizes the power of breath as a key to performing effectively in challenging situations.

  • Slavko Jerič

    Journalist

    Slavko Jerič is a mathematician and psychologist by education, with more than twenty-five years of experience in journalism. In his work, he consistently uses numbers and statistics, believing that a data-driven approach enables more accurate analysis. He is the author of two books — Čista desetka (A Perfect Ten), a sports book, and Statistika za začetnike (Statistics for Beginners), a popular science book that brings the understanding of data closer to the public.

Organizing team