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PRILOGA Dušica Todorovič T +386 1 24 17 124 E [email protected] Trženje Marketing Breda Pečovnik T +386 1 24 17 159 E [email protected] Direktorica Director Kongresno-prireditvena dejavnost CD Congress and Events Management T +386 1 24 17 122 F +386 1 24 17 296 E [email protected] [email protected] W www.cd-cc.si/kongres www.cd-cc.si/congress Mateja Novak T +386 1 24 17 126 E [email protected] Maja Vidergar T +386 1 24 17 128 E [email protected] Tina Kramberger T +386 1 24 17 141 E [email protected] Mateja Peric T +386 1 24 17 139 E [email protected] Alenka Kregar T +386 1 24 17 133 E [email protected] Teja Alič T +386 1 24 17 135 E [email protected] Izvedba Operations Mojca Juvančič T +386 1 24 17 125 E [email protected] Saša Škof T +386 1 24 17 140 E [email protected] Špela Hočevar T +386 1 24 17 122 F +386 1 24 17 296 E [email protected] Tajništvo Office Za reproduciranje vsebine je potrebno pisno soglasje uredništva. Any reproduction must be approved in writing by the editing board Izdajatelj, produkcija in trženje revije Kongres Issued, Produced and Marketed by GO Mice, Štihova 4, SI–1000 Ljubljana T +386 1 430 51 03, F +386 1 430 51 04 E [email protected] Izvršna urednica Executive Editor Jakica Jesih Glavni in odgovorni urednik revije Kongres Editor-in-chief Gorazd Čad Oblikovanje Design Jernej Stritar Uredniški odbor Board of Editors Breda Pečovnik, Maja Vidergar Damjana Kenda Hussu Priloga Kongresno-prireditvena dejavnost &'6XSSOHPHQW&'&RQJUHVVDQG (YHQWV0DQDJHPHQW Kulturni in kongresni center Cultural and Congress Centre Prešernova cesta 10 SI – 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenija www.cd-cc.si Izid Issued Pomlad 2008 Spring 2008 Število izvodov Copies 5000 Tisk Print Formatisk, d.o.o., Ljubljana Fotografije Photos Branko Cvetkovič, Dragan Arrigler, Tamino Petelinšek, Goran Antley, Žiga Živulović Lektoriranje Slovene Proof-reading Sonja Vesel Košmrlj Prevod Translation Anina Oblak, Tina Mušič beseda Prepoznavni obrazi kongresov Kongresno-prireditvena dejavnost v Cankarjevem domu si je s svojo dolgoletno tradicijo, znanjem in kakovostno izvedbo kongresov ustvarila sloves največjega profesionalnega kongresnega organizatorja v Sloveniji. S strokovno usposobljeno ekipo zagotavljamo izvedbo in trženje kongresov po najzahtevnejših standardih v lastnih in drugih dvoranah doma in v tujini. Zavedamo se svojih prednosti in priložnosti, ki se ponujajo. Za udeležence kongresov je Slovenija kot varna, gostoljubna in očarljiva majhna država z naravnimi in kulturnimi znamenitostmi ter urejenim in čistim okoljem nadvse zanimiva, njena geografska lega v srednjeevropskem prostoru pa ji daje še dodatno privlačnost. Vse to povečuje naše prednosti, ne smemo pa pozabiti na ljudi, ki kongresni dejavnosti dodajajo osebno noto in so obraz prireditve, jo poosebljajo. Prav ti so naš adut, na katerega lahko vedno stavimo. Potem ko je končana strma pot pridobivanja kongresa, so kot os, okoli katere se vrti in steka vse dogajanje. So odprti, prijazni, fleksibilni, požrtvovalni, zanesljivi in vedno profesionalni. Zavedajo se, da je pravočasna storitev najpomembnejša in da je enako pomembno tudi tesno, sprotno in složno sodelovanje z organizatorjem kongresa. Predvsem zaradi ljudi se partnerji vračajo k nam. Zato bomo tudi v prihodnje vlagali v ljudi, v izobraževanje, izpopolnjevanje, v razvoj in rast menedžmenta, iskanje vedno novih zamisli in znanja za prefinjene dodelave zelo kakovostnih storitev. Vrhunsko izvedbo podpiramo tudi z nenehnim posodabljanjem tehnične opremljenosti in prenavljanjem prostorov. Odločeni smo ostati najboljši profesionalni kongresni organizator, odločeni smo ostati v središču in na vrhu. Z našo ponudbo in delom so zadovoljni premnogi naročniki, zato – če nas še ne poznate – oglasite se. Z veseljem se vam bomo predstavili. Breda Pečovnik, direktorica Kongresno-prireditvene dejavnosti Cankarjevega doma Največji kongresi do najmanjše podrobnosti, najmanjše prireditve z največjo pozornostjo Ozrimo se v leto 1980, ko je v Cankarjevem domu kot enakovredna sopotnica kulturi zaživela tudi kongresna dejavnost. Takrat je bilo to pionirsko delo, utiranje poti na novo, obetavno področje, saj pravih izkušenj doma ni bilo. Tudi pričakovanja in zahteve naročnikov niso bili tako veliki, a kongresna ekipa Cankarjevega doma je bila od vsega začetka zazrta v prihodnost, k novim znanjem in priložnostim, k iskanju svežih zamisli, ostrenju posluha in občutka za naročnike ter v vsakem trenutku odprta in dojemljiva za izzive. Izkušnje in uspehi so ji vlivali samozavest in danes lahko pogumno rečemo, da je Kongresno-prireditvena dejavnost CD preizkušena in izjemno profesionalna organizatorka kongresnih in najrazličnejših drugih prireditev, ki ji organizacijo znanstvenih in strokovnih kongresov, simpozijev in seminarjev, gospodarsko-podjetniških, izobraževalno-sejemskih in najrazličnejših družabnih prireditev zaupajo številna domača in tuja znanstvena in strokovna združenja, podjetja, vladne in nevladne organizacije, društva, sejemski organizatorji in razstavljavci z različnih področij. Kongresno-prireditvena dejavnost CD se ponaša z najbogatejšo tradicijo prireditvenega menedžmenta v Sloveniji. Številne in pestre izkušnje, posluh za želje naročnikov, nenehno izobraževanje in svetovne izmenjave so trdna izhodišča za v vseh pogledih strokovno delo, uspešno načrtovanje in izvedbo vseh vrst prireditev. Lahko prevzamejo celotne projekte, od začetne zamisli do končne razčlembe dogodka, ali pa samo posamezne storitve, kot so: Ω splošno kongresno vodenje Ω urejanje plačil prek spleta (on-line) Ω razpis in zbiranje povzetkov in referatov na spletu (on-line) Ω svetovanje pri upravljanju proračuna prireditve in/ali finančno vodenje prireditve Ω uredništvo in tisk strokovnih publikacij Ω tehnična organizacija in izvedba prireditve (lastna ekipa strokov nih sodelavcev) Ω najem tehnične opreme in raznovrstnih storitev, potrebnih za vrhunsko izvedbo prireditve Ω trženje prireditve Ω organizacija prevozov in spremlje- valnih turističnih storitev Ω promocija prireditve in odnosi z javnostmi Ω registracija in hotelska namesti tev udeležencev, podprti z zelo kakovostno interaktivno pro gramsko opremo Ω registracija udeležencev na spletu (on-line) in na kraju dogodka Ω načrtovanje udeležbe in obveščanje udeležencev Ω organizacija in izvedba razstav Ω organizacija družabnega programa in gostinskih storitev Z zavzetostjo, enako največjim svetovnim kongresom, se Kongresno-prireditvena dejavnost CD loteva tudi drugih prireditev. Ponudba je resnično velika in pestra, saj gre za najrazličnejše dogodke tako po vsebini kot obsegu in številu udeležencev. Že z naštevanjem le nekaterih dogod- zamisel, poslanstvo, delovanje kov se razkrije pestrost dogajanja na tem področju: Ω trženje in promocijo prireditve ter odnose z javnostmi Ω strokovna, poslovna in družabna srečanja Ω uredništvo, oblikovanje in tisk publikacij za prireditev Ω simpoziji, seminarji, predavanja, delavnice Ω finančno svetovanje in/ali vodenje prireditve Ω poslovne razstave in sejmi Kongresno-prireditvena dejavnost CD vsako leto izvede več kot 200 prireditev in v okviru teh več kot 1000 manjših dogodkov; gre za izjemno bero raznolikih referenčnih prireditev od mednarodnega do krajevnega pomena. Vsaka uresničena prireditev je izkušnja več, vsaka prihodnja je nova priložnost. Ω novinarske konference, promocij- ske prireditve Ω proslave, obletnice, slovesne akade- mije, podelitve nagrad Ω sprejemi, poslovne večerje, zabave, plesi, koncerti in prireditve raznih organizatorjev Tudi na tem področju lahko Kongresno-prireditvena dejavnost CD ponudi prireditev »na ključ« ali pa na željo naročnika le posamezne storitve, na primer: Vedno najbližje naročniku Kongresno-prireditvena dejavnost CD ne deluje le v domačem Cankarjevem domu, ki lahko ponudi primerne prostore za vse vrste prireditev, ampak se približa svojim naročnikom. Za popolno izvedbo vsake prireditve z enako zavzetostjo poskrbijo v najetih prostorih kjer koli v Ljubljani ali prireditvenih središčih po vsej Sloveniji, denimo na Bledu, v Portorožu, Mariboru ali drugje. Edinstvena ponudba Samo v Cankarjevem domu lahko strokovno, poslovno ali družabno srečanje združite z vrhunskimi umetniškimi dogodki. V njegovih dvoranah se vsako sezono zvrsti najmanj 500 večjih kulturno-umetniških prireditev od koncertov vseh zvrsti do plesnih, gledaliških in filmskih predstav. Izbira, ki zadovolji še tako zahteven okus vaših gostov, je neprekosljivo velika. Ω najem prostorov in dvoran različnih velikosti in namembnosti v Cankar- jevem domu ali kjer koli v Sloveniji Ω najem najsodobnejše tehnične opreme (tonske, video in lučne) tudi za najzahtevnejše projekte Ω storitve vrhunskega tehničnega osebja Ω zamisel, scenarij, postavitev scene, lučno in tonsko oblikovanje Ω spremljevalni umetniški ali zabavni program ter turistične oglede Ω izbrano gostinsko ponudbo Ibrahim Ferrer Umetniki tehnike Tehnično osebje Cankarjevega doma je prekaljeno v nenehnih izzivih, saj se spoprijema tudi z enkratnimi gostovanji najzahtevnejših večmedijskih odrskih projektov najvidnejših svetovnih ustvarjalcev. Pohvale prejema od zvenečih imen, kot so zdaj že pokojni, legendarni pevec Ibrahim Ferrer (Buena Vista Social Club), sloviti gledališki režiser in vsestranski umetnik Robert Willson, koreograf Jan Fabre, igralka in pevka Jane Birkin ter mnogi drugi. Tako pridobljeno znanje in izkušnje iz umetnosti prenaša tudi na kongresno področje; na slavnostnih odprtjih in drugih slovesnostih poskrbi za potek brez vsakih zatikanj ter pričara sijoče, nepozabne prizore. potrditve Že vrsto let na Očesni kliniki v Ljubljani sodelujemo s Cankarjevim domom pri organiziranju domačih in mednarodnih strokovnih srečanj, ki večinoma potekajo v organizaciji Združenja oftalmologov Slovenije. V letu 2007 sem v sodelovanju s Cankarjevim domom organizirala 25. srečanje Evropskega združenja za očesno, plastično in rekonstruktivno kirurgijo, ki se ga je udeležilo več kot 450 udeležencev iz 37 držav z vsega sveta. Organizacija je v celoti potekala nemoteno in v prijetnem vzdušju, za kar so poskrbeli zaposleni v Cankarjevem domu. Vse detajle smo predebatirali skupaj in vedno poiskali najboljšo mogočo rešitev. Tudi izvedba tega tridnevnega kongresa je bila popolnoma brezhibna tako glede prostorov kot tehničnih storitev. Spremljevalni program, v katerega sta sodila sprejem na Tivolskem gradu s ponudbo domače kulinarike in gala večerja v Unionski dvorani z nastopom folklorne skupine, je bil odličen in je požel mnogo pohval. Kot organizatorka sem prejela veliko ustnih in pisnih pohval o srečanju, ki je bilo gotovo eno najboljših, kar jih je imel ESOPRS doslej. Tudi tiskano gradivo, ki so ga prejeli udeleženci, je bilo zelo kakovostno in prepoznavno. Čeprav se mi je zdela organizacija tako velikega srečanja na začetku zelo velik zalogaj, moram ob zaključku poudariti, da je vse potekalo izredno gladko in v profesionalno prijateljskem razpoloženju. Prof. dr. Brigita Drnovšek - Olup predsednica organizacijskega odbora 25. srečanja ESOPRS Pripraviti in organizirati Slovenski knjižni sejem je vsakoletni dogodek, ki pomeni vrhunec založniške in knjigotrške dejavnosti v naši državi. Okoli 100 razstavljavcev in skoraj 30.000 obiskovalcev zahteva temeljit razmislek in dobro organizacijo sejma, ki se začne z arhitektovo razporeditvijo, zarisano v tloris. Kljub začetnim pomislekom o primernosti kulturnega hrama (s tremi nadstropji), kakršen je Cankarjev dom, se je Strokovno združenje knjižnih založnikov pri GZS odločilo, da Slovenski knjižni sejem postane več kot sejem, širši kulturni dogodek v vsakoletnem programu Cankarjevega doma. Sodelovanje z usposobljeno programsko in tehnično ekipo z znanjem in izkušnjami, hkrati pa tudi z vso tehnično podporo, prinaša najboljše rezultate, srečne in zadovoljne obiskovalce ter pozitivno odmevnost v javnosti. Celo nadstropja je mogoče pametno izkoristiti, saj jih lahko prostorsko zaokrožiš v zanimive programske celote. Redni kulturni program v sejemskih dneh pa dodatno bogati in privablja obiskovalce. Nove prostorske zmožnosti, ki jih je v zadnjih dveh letih pridobil Cankarjev dom: Drugo preddverje in Klub CD, pa nam s čudovito arhitekturo in dizajnom ter zmožnostmi premičnega postavljanja sten in preoblikovanja prostora vzbujajo željo po novem sodelovanju v smislu organiziranja literarnih večerov, izobraževanj, mednarodnih simpozijev, založniškega plesa in morda še česa. Mitja Zupančič, predsednik upravnega odbora Zbornice založništva, knjigotrštva, grafične dejavnosti in radiodifuznih medijev potrditve Pri organizaciji strokovnih srečanj sodelujemo s Cankarjevim domom že od leta 1998. Maja leta 2000 smo skupaj organizirali Centralni evropski kongres ortopedov v Portorožu, leta 2003 in 2005 prav tam mednarodna simpozija o poškodbah pri športu, junija 2007 pa enak simpozij na Bledu. Sodelovanje je bilo vselej izjemno uspešno, strokovna srečanja pa izvedena v zadovoljstvo nas, organizatorjev, in vseh udeležencev. Tudi v prihodnje nameravamo sodelovati s Kongresno-prireditveno dejavnostjo CD, prepričani, da bo kakovost storitev ostala na taki ravni, kot smo je vajeni. prof. dr. Vinko Pavlovčič, dr. med., predstojnik Ortopedske klinike, Klinični center Ljubljana Zvestoba je zvestoba! Založba Kapital že petnajst let organizira finančne dneve Kapital v Cankarjevem domu, ki se jih je skupaj udeležilo okoli 60.000 obiskovalcev, sklenjene pa so bile tudi številne dobre in tudi trajne poslovne zveze. Ekipa Kapitala se je s Cankarjevim domom v vseh teh letih zares dobro ujela, prilagodili smo se eden drugemu in zato se v Cankarjevem domu vsako leto dva dni počutimo kot doma, sploh sedaj, ko je prenovljeno Drugo preddverje. Kot organizatorji finančnih dni se srečujemo s problemom majhnosti Slovenije, kar še posebej velja za organizacijo ozko specializiranih dogodkov. V sosednji Avstriji je 10-krat več ponudnikov finančnih storitev, v Nemčiji 100-krat več. In temu primeren je tudi obisk. Vodilni avstrijski finančni sejem vsako leto v treh dneh obišče 12.000 investicij željnih obiskovalcev, v Sloveniji je obiska pol manj, glede na število prebivalcev in predvsem tradicijo investiranja pa je tudi to vse pohvale vreden dosežek. Srečko Pirtovšek, glavni in odgovorni urednik revije Kapital, Založba Kapital, d.o.o. Sodelovanje s Cankarjevim domom se je začelo pred skoraj 25 leti. Zveza za tehnično kulturo Slovenije je s CD že leta 1984 pripravila prvi skupni projekt Računalnica – mikroračunalniški sejem, ki je pozneje prerasel v izobraževalno-sejemsko prireditev Infos. Sodelovanje se je nadaljevalo z izvedbo drugih prireditev, in sicer: Internet v Sloveniji, Datawerhousing, Kapital, Bits & fun, Dnevi slovenskega izobraževanja, Slovenski festival vin, Teleinfos, državna srečanja mladih raziskovalcev Slovenije, Festival za tretje življenjsko obdobje, Hevreka in nenazadnje evropski kongres Eurag. Omenim naj še številne tiskovne konference, sprejeme, bankete in klubske večere. Več let zapored je ekipa CD pomagala postaviti in opremiti montažne objekte ter jih spretno povezati in neopazno združiti z matično stavbo. Leta 2007 smo v okviru Zveze za tehnično kulturo Slovenije in Zveze društev upokojencev Slovenije v CD uspešno izvedli Festival za tretje življenjsko obdobje, ki je edinstvena kombinacija razstave, konferenc, kulturnih dogodkov, izobraževanja, predstavitev in nastopov ter protokola. V dveh dneh je festival privabil skoraj 10.000 obiskovalcev ter gostil številne ugledne kulturne, politične in javne osebnosti. Vsi so bili enotnega mnenja, da je prireditev odlična tudi zaradi tega, ker gostuje v tako eminentni instituciji z vrhunsko infrastrukturo in odličnimi sodelavci. Rado Stojanovič, Zveza za tehnično kulturo Slovenije Prvo veliko srečanje Evropske zveze za zdravljenje odvisnosti smo v Cankarjevem domu pripravili leta 1997. Odločili smo se, da mora konferenco, ki jo organizira ustanova Odsev se sliši (The Sound of Reflection Foundation), slišati oz. začutiti vsa Ljubljana, če že ne vsa Slovenija. Tako smo na Gradu na treh odrih priredili »rave party«, da se je treslo mesto, na ploščadi pred CD je bilo veliko dogajanja, izložbe trgovin pa so seznanjale ljudi o nevarnostih uživanja drog in možnostih pomoči. Zelo profesionalno osebje CD se je čudilo takšni organizaciji konference, a z velikansko prožnostjo in pripravljenostjo nadgrajevalo naše, včasih že kar nore zamisli. Po nekaj slovenskih konferencah smo leta 2002 organizirali Mednarodno konferenco o zmanjševanju škode zaradi uživanja drog. Spet smo želeli biti opaženi in s konferenco Ženske in droge smo vstopili kar v parlament. Velika prožnost naših soorganizatorjev iz CD je navdušila udeležence, ki še danes ob konkurenci iz največjih svetovnih prestolnic Ob vsem tem smo se od domačih in tujih udeležencev veliko naučili, izmenjali izkušnje in navezali prijateljstva. Pa ne le z njimi, temveč tudi s čudovitim osebjem CD. povezave ljubljansko konferenco omenjajo kot najbolje organizirano. Verjetno smo bili ravno zato leta 2007 izbrani za izvedbo prve Svetovne konference o zdravljenju odvisnosti. Raznolike prostorske možnosti CD ob odlično pripravljenem kulturnem in družabnem delu, dobri jedači in pijači ter zanimivih turističnih ogledih so prepričale naše prijatelje in goste, da so nas nato zaprosili tudi za organizacijo velike evropske konference s področja vseh kemičnih in nekemičnih odvisnosti in ne le drog. Povezani s svetom Andrej Kastelic, dr. med., spec. psih., predstojnik Center za zdravljenje odvisnih od prepovedanih drog S Cankarjevi m domom sem začel sodelovati še pred nastankom države Slovenije. Takrat je bila to glavna lokacijska atrakcija v Ljubljani pa tudi skoraj edina kongresna agencija. Prav osamosvojitev Slovenije, priprave nanjo in organizacija tiskovnega središča (za katero sem bil odgovoren) so še izostrile zmožnosti in sposobnosti CD za velike mednarodne dogodke te vrste, čeprav so mednarodne kongrese delali že prej. Od leta 1991 sem s CD in v njem še velikokrat sodeloval kot naročnik bodisi pri organizaciji tiskovnih središč za velike mednarodne dogodke, ki so potekali v prostorih CD, bodisi s kongresno agencijo na drugih lokacijah ter pri organizaciji državnih proslav in državnih sprejemov. Celo pri promociji Slovenije, Ljubljane in CD kot nove zanimive kongresne lokacije smo sodelovali – doma in v tujini. Postopno preurejanje CD, ki poleg prilagajanja notranje ureditve in opreme potrebam kulturnega programa vedno bolj sledi tudi smernicam opremljenosti modernega kongresnega središča, jasnejše profiliranje in trženje storitev kongresne dejavnosti bodo gotovo vplivali na še uspešnejše pridobivanje in izvajanje mednarodnih konferenc, kongresov in drugih podobnih dogodkov. Ljudje, ki jih poznaš, s katerimi si že nekaj doživel, so tudi jamstvo za izvrstno izpeljavo mednarodnih dogodkov, ki jih bo po koncu slovenskega predsedovanja EU na dolgi rok gotovo še več in bodo tuji udeleženci v CD ali s CD prav gotovo neposredno »začutili Slovenijo«. Matjaž Kek, Urad vlade Republike Slovenije za komuniciranje Kot profesionalni kongresni organizator je Kongresno-prireditvena dejavnost CD včlanjena v najuglednejša svetovna združenja svojega področja. V družbi največjih Kongresno-prireditvena dejavnost CD je članica najpomembnejše mednarodne kongresne zveze ICCA že več kot dvajset let, kar je zavidljiva doba za stroko, ki je tudi v svetu še razmeroma mlada. Nepridobitna organizacija ICCA, ustanovljena v šestdesetih letih, se ukvarja s trženjem in bazo podatkov mednarodnih prireditev. Njeni člani so vodilni ponudniki raznovrstnih storitev, tako organizacije kongresnih prireditev kot raznolikih podpornih in spremljajočih storitev. Med profesionalnimi kongresnimi organizatorji Kongresno-prireditvena dejavnost CD je članica Mednarodne zveze profesionalnih kongresnih organizatorjev IAPCO. Zveza je bila ustanovljena leta 1968, njeno poslanstvo pa je usmerjeno v izobraževanje, razvoj kongresnih standardov in medsebojno sodelovanje, ki pripomorejo k še večji strokovnosti in odličnosti kongresnih organizatorjev. Zveza združuje manjše in večje organizacije, katerih glavna dejavnost je osredotočena na pripravo kongresnih prireditev. dejstva 9. evropski kongres družinske medicine – WONCA Europe 2003 6. evropski kongres o kontracepciji Referenčne prireditve 54. letna skupščina Mednarodnega inštituta za varilstvo Kulturno-umetniški program Na odrih Cankarjevega doma se v okviru kulturno-umetniškega programa vsako leto zvrsti okrog 1000 prireditev vseh umetnostnih zvrsti. 13. svetovna konferenca o zmanjševanju škode zaradi drog Najpomembnejša imena in prireditve 1. evropski kongres mikrobiologov – FEMS Resna glasba 18. svetovni kongres mednarodne zveze gozdarskih strokovnjakov – IUFRO 14. evropski kongres veterinarske stomatologije 18. kongres Evropske federacije biokemijskih društev – FEBS 7. evropski travmatološki kongres Luciano Pavarotti, Carlos Kleiber, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Masur, Ivo Pogorelić, Miša Majski, Radu Lupu, Grigorij Sokolov, Lang Lang, Midori, Joshua Bell, Lorin Maazel, Mariss Jansons, sir Simon Rattle, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Marjana Lipovšek, Irena Grafenauer, Mate Bekavac, Dunajski filharmoniki, Izraelska filharmonija, Kraljevi orkester Concertgebouw, Kraljevi filharmonični orkester iz Londona, Saška državna kapela Dresden 15. mednarodni simpozij o visokonapetostnem inženiringu Druge glasbene zvrsti V dveh desetletjih in pol več kot 4000 uspešno izvedenih prireditev mednarodnega in krajevnega pomena, med njimi: 2. kongres Evropske zveze endokrinologov 17. mednarodni kongres o industrijskem oblikovanju – ICSID 14. svetovni kongres o biometeorologiji 9. evropski kongres o klinični nevrofiziologiji 14. svetovni kongres o projektnem menedžmentu 38. svetovni čebelarski kongres – APIMONDIA 2003 19. evropski kongres patologov 18. mednarodni kongres o trombozi 3. srednjeevropsko srečanje Združenja nevrokirurgov – CENS 6. kongres o simulaciji in modeliranju – EUROSIM 25. kongres evropskega združenja okuplastične in rekonstruktivne kirurgije – ESOPRS 4. mednarodna konferenca o gojenih in zdravilnih gobah – IMMC4 14. svetovni kongres o estetiki Velike mednarodne kulturno-umetniške prireditve 8. svetovni kongres o otroški nevrologiji Svetovni festival lutkarjev UNIMA 92 50. generalna skupščina CEA – Kongres evropskega kmetijstva 16. evropski kongres o medicinski informatiki Evropski simpozij o zborovski glasbi Evropski bienale sodobne umetnosti MANIFESTA 3 Svetovni glasbeni dnevi 2003 14. svetovni kongres saksofonistov Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Al Di Meolla, Tito Puente, McCoy Tyner, Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny, John Zorn, Omara Portuondo, Cesaria Evora, Esma Redžepova, Habib Koite & Bamada, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Vlatko Stefanovski, Madredeus Gledališče, ples Robert Wilson, Josef Nadj, Édouard Lock, Jan Fabre, Angelin Preljocaj, Wim Vandekeybus, Alain Platel, Robert Lepage, Burgtheater, Peeping Tom, Kraljevi balet iz Kambodže, Gulbenkian balet, Pekinška opera, Kraljevi flamski balet Literatura Paulo Coelho, Richard Flanagan, David Brooks, Niyi Osundare, Amma Darko, Ryu Murakami, Dacia Maraini, Arto Paasilinna, Umberto Eco, Alaa Al Aswany Razstave Picasso, Rembrandt, Egon Schiele, Giorgio de Chirico, Hundertwasser, Chagall, Spazzapan, Morandi, Hodler, Faraonska renesansa hiša Zgodba in zgradba Cankarjevega doma sta razgibani in zanimivi. Začetek živahnega dogajanja sega v leto 1980, ko so bile v najprej dokončani, Linhartovi dvorani prve umetniške in kongresne prireditve. Cankarjev dom – hiša za 1001 namen Cankarjev dom je bil od vsega začetka načrtovan kot kulturni in kongresni center, v katerem je mogoče uresničiti vse vrste umetniških uprizoritev ter vse želje in potrebe naročnikov oziroma soorganizatorjev kongresnih prireditev. To razgibano dejavnost Cankarjev dom odseva že navzven: silhueta stavbe se spreminja glede na zorni kot opazovalca. Notranjost je premišljeno in domišljeno zasnovana tako po funkcionalnih kot estetskih merilih; z udobjem in prijetno gostoljubnostjo lahko na raznovrstnih prireditvah v dvoranah sprejema od 20 do 1500 udeležencev, naenkrat pa 5000 obiskovalcev. S površino 36.000 kvadratnih metrov je Cankarjev dom največji kulturni in kongresni center v državi. Ponaša se z izjemno akustiko, velikim in tehnično vsezmogljivim odrom največje, Gallusove dvorane, v kateri so tudi vrhunske Schukejeve orgle. Velika sprejemna dvorana in Klub CD, ki je bil temeljito prenovljen v začetku leta 2008, pa veljata za najlepši prizorišči v Sloveniji. Zgradba Cankarjevega doma je biser, ki s časom ne izgublja niti iskrice svojega sijaja. Zasnoval jo je prof. Edo Ravnikar, učenec slovitega mojstra arhitekture Jožeta Plečnika, za prenovitvene posege v skladu s tradicijo prvotnih zamisli pa skrbi arhitekt Andrej Kasal, član Ravnikarjeve skupine pri gradnji Cankarjevega doma. Vpetost v širši prostor Cankarjevemu domu daje dodatne prednosti. Čeprav je v Sloveniji vse blizu, je sedež v Ljubljani, prestolnici države, kakor srčika. V Ljubljano vodijo vse poti. Je stičišče hitrih cest in železnice, osrednje slovensko Letališče Jožeta Pučnika je oddaljeno le dobrih 20 kilometrov. Lahko pridrvite, lahko priletite, in ko ste enkrat v Ljubljani, ste v Cankarjevem domu, saj se nahaja v njenem neposrednem središču med predsedstvom in parlamentom. Vse je na dosegu roke. V Cankarjev dom se lahko dobesedno pripeljete z avtomobilom. Garažna hiša je streljaj proč in od tam so dvorane dostopne skozi podhod; tudi če dežuje ali sneži, ne potrebujete dežnika. Poskrbljeno je tudi za invalidom prilagojen vhod in dostop do dvoran. Od hotelov v mestu imate bodisi lep sprehod ali pa dobre povezave z mestnim avtobusom. Potem si lahko, če sta čas in volja, ogledate znamenitosti, si dovolite, da vas očara staro mestno jedro, se naužijete zelenja v Tivoliju, največjem mestnem parku, skočite po nakupih in opravkih – vse je zelo blizu. Cankarjev dom je v središču vsega in sam vam ponuja vse, kar potrebujete. Tudi kavico, prigrizek ali ogled razstave med odmori. Ali pa prepovedani užitek ob cigareti, saj je zagotovljen tudi prostor za kadilce. Cankarjev dom je gostoljubno okolje vseh doživetij – poslovnih, kulturnih, zabavnih, kratkočasnih in prostočasnih. Omogoča dobre pogoje za delo in spremljanje prireditev, obenem pa tudi vse udobje za sproščeno počutje. Gallusova dvorana *DOOXV+DOO The largest hall of Cankarjev dom is superbly equipped with technology that can serve various purposes; symphonic and chamber music, opera and ballet, drama, dance, jazz, entertainment, recitals, multi-media events and conventions. The hall is supplied with broadcast transmission. Stage floor: 18 x 18 m; Proscenium: orchestra pit 6 x 17 m; Proscenium opening: 12.5 m x 20 m width, 7.5 - 10 m height. Največja dvorana CD omogoča izvedbo najzahtevnejših prireditev: kongresov, koncertov simfonične, komorne, orgelske, jazz in druge glasbe, opere in baleta, drame, plesa, zabavnega programa, večmedijskih predstav. Tehnično vrhunsko opremljena, z možnostjo televizijskih in radijskih prenosov. Gledališki oder meri 18 x 18 m, sprednji del odra za orkester 6 x 17 m, odprti del odra pa 12,5–20 m v širino in 7,5–10 m v višino. GD Linhartova dvorana /LQKDUW+DOO Kosovelova dvorana .RVRYHO+DOO It caters for concerts, theatre, contemporary dance, cinema, video screenings and congress events. Stage floor: 12 x 4 m; Simultaneous interpretation facilities: into/from 4 languages; Audio-visual equipment. Oder meri 12 x 4 m. Na voljo sta avdio-vizualna oprema in tehnika za hkratno prevajanje v/iz 4 jezikov. Primerna je za koncerte, sodobni ples in gledališče, filmske predstave, video, kongrese itn. KD Stage floor: 13 x 15 m; Proscenium: orchestra pit 3 x 13 m; Proscenium opening: 8 - 13 m width, 6 m height; Simultaneous interpretation facilities: into/from 6 languages; Audio-visual equipment: film projections; Audio and video recording, broadcast transmission. It hosts concerts of symphonic and chamber music, opera and ballet, drama, dance, film, jazz, entertainment, multi-media events, poetry readings, conventions and lectures. V njej se vrstijo koncerti različnih glasbenih zvrsti, gledališke predstave, sodobni ples, razvedrilni program, kongresi. Oder meri 13 x 15 m, sprednji del odra za orkester 3 x 13 m, odprti del odra 8–13 m v širino in 6 m v višino. Tehnična opremljenost omogoča hkratno prevajanje v/iz 6 jezikov, kinoprojekcije, projekcije videa in diapozitivov, avdio in video snemanje ter televizijske in radijske prenose. LD dvorane halls Štihova dvorana 6WLK+DOO Klub Lili Novy /LOL1RY\&OXE Regarded as one of the most beautiful Slovenian halls, it caters for art exhibitions, receptions, social gatherings, fairs, balls and concerts. Po mnenju mnogih najlepša dvorana v Sloveniji. Zlasti je primerna za razstave, sprejeme, družabna srečanja, sejme, recepcije, plese in koncerte. VS Velika sprejemna dvorana 7KH*UDQG5HFHSWLRQ+DOO It plays host to literary events, book launches, discussions, lectures, press conferences, social events and congresses. V njem so najpogostejši literarni večeri, predstavitve novih knjižnih izdaj, različni pogovori, novinarske konference, družabni dogodki in kongresne prireditve. LN The amphitheatric shape of the hall offers a special atmosphere for concerts, theatre and literary events. It is also appropriate for workshops, public discussions and congresses. Round stage floor: 5.4 m in diameter; Audio-visual equipment. S svojo amfiteatrsko arhitekturo ponuja svojsko doživljanje koncertov, gledaliških predstav, literarnih večerov, primerna pa je tudi za različne strokovne delavnice, javne tribune in kongrese. Okrogli oder s premerom 5,4 m je opremljen z avdio-vizualno tehniko. ŠD Prvo preddverje )R\HU, Drugo preddverje )R\HU,, Galerija CD &'*DOOHU\ Dvorana Duše Počkaj 'XVD3RFNDM+DOO It is appropriate predominantly for contemporary theatre and dance. Namenjena je predvsem sodobnemu gledališču in plesu. DP It hosts art and other exhibitions. It has special lighting systems, air humidity control and security systems. V njej so umetniške in druge razstave. Tehnično je opremljena s posebnimi osvetlitvami, nadzorom vlažnosti (klimatizacijo) in varnostnimi sistemi. GC Recently refurbished and on extremely cosy venue for educational, corporate and social gatherings, ceremonies, parties and exhibitions. In view of the number of delegates and nature of event, the space can be divided into two or four smaller halls by means of partitioning walls. Pred kratkim prenovljeno, nadvse prijetno prizorišče izobraževalnih, poslovnih in družabnih srečanj, svečanosti, zabav in razstav. Glede na število udeležencev in značaj prireditve je prostor s premičnimi stenami mogoče pregraditi v dve ali štiri manjše dvorane. P2 Programme: art exhibitions, receptions, social gatherings, fairs, reception desks. Namenjeno je razstavam, sprejemom, družabnim srečanjem, sejmom in recepcijam. P1 dvorane halls Mala galerija 6PDOO*DOOHU\ Klub CD &'&OXE The Club is an ideal venue for concerts, chanson evenings, cabarets, congress or corporate events, parties, social gatherings, receptions as well as business lunches. Sporting a spacious terrace and an open view of the Ljubljana Castle Hill and Tivoli Park, the Club has recently been completely renovated and innovatively refurbished, which has enhanced both atmosphere and comfort. Cloakroom and a direct access from the CD Small Gallery. Odlično prizorišče za koncerte, šansone, kabaret, kongresne prireditve, zabave, družabna srečanja, sprejeme in poslovna kosila. Popolnoma nov in moderno zasnovan ambient dopolnjuje velika terasa s prelepim razgledom proti grajskemu griču in parku Tivoli. Lastna garderoba in neposreden dostop z dvigalom iz Male galerije. KC Photo and various other art exhibitions are set up here. Na ogled ponuja predvsem fotografske in druge razstave. MG Their seating capacity ranges from 50 to 250, surface area 60 sq. m to 120 sq. m, number of desks 30 to 120. The halls are designed and equipped to host panel discussions, lectures and congress events. E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, M1, M2, M3, M4 Namenjene so okroglim mizam, predavanjem, strokovnim delavnicam in kongresom ter so za tovrstne prireditve tudi ustrezno tehnično opremljene. Njihova površina meri od 60 do 120 m2, število sedežev je od 50 do 250, z mizami pa od 30 do 120. E M Konferenčni prostori &RQIHUHQFH5RRPV dvorane halls površina m2 area sq. m nadstropje level ime dvorane name of hall/room *' /' ' .' ( ( ( ( ( ( 0 0 0 0 0 '3 /1 .& 96 3 3 *& 0* gledališče2 theatre razred2 classroom pravokotnik hollow square U-postavitev U shape dvojna U-postavitev double U shape sprejem2 reception banket2 banquet * Sejna soba Boardroom -2 Foyer 2 Drugo predverje dvorane halls -1 Foyer 1 Prvo predverje O Ground Floor Pritličje 6 Cd Club Klub CD CANKARJEV DOM – SERVING 1001 PURPOSES venue Cankarjev dom sports a diversified as well as compelling history and architecture. The beginnings of its vigorous existence go back as far as 1980, when the first artistic and congress events were organised in Linhart Hall, the first hall to be completed. Since the very beginning, Cankarjev dom has been destined to play the role of a cultural and congress centre, facilitating all kinds of artistic performances as well as fulfilling all wishes and satisfying every need of our clients or congress event co-organisers. The variegated aspect of Cankarjev dom’s activity is reflected also in its exterior: the building’s architecture changes with regard to the beholder’s viewpoint. The interior boasts an imaginative and well-conceived design meeting the criteria of expedience as well as aesthetics. Providing comfort and hospitality, CD’s halls will admit from 20 to 1500 delegates, and as many as 5000 visitors simultaneously. The area of 36,000 square metres has conferred on Cankarjev dom the envious title of the largest cultural and congress centre of Slovenia. It boasts extraordinary acoustical properties of its halls, capacious and technically omnipotent stage of its largest hall, the Gallus Hall that also features a stateof-the-art Schuke pipe organ. The Grand Reception Hall and CD Club, which was thoroughly renovated at the beginning of 2008, are considered to be two of the most beautiful venues of Slovenia. Cankarjev dom is an architectural gem whose splendour has not been diminished with time. It was designed by Prof. Edo Ravnikar, student of the notable master of architecture Jože Plečnik, while the renovation – executed in accordance with original plans – has been supervised by architect Andrej Kasal, member of the Ravnikar’s team. Its central position affords Cankarjev dom lots of advantages. Notwithstanding the fact that nothing is remote in Slovenia, having a base in Ljubljana, the country’s capital, puts Cankarjev dom at the centre of attention. All paths lead to Ljubljana. It stands at the crossroads of highways and the railroad, while the central Slovene airport Jože Pučnik lies only 20 kilometres Northway. Whether you come by car or plane, once you are in Ljubljana, you are in Cankarjev dom. Namely, it is situated in the very centre of Ljubljana, located between the Presidential Palace and the National Assembly. Here, everything is within reach. It is literally possible to drive into Cankarjev dom. The multi-storey car park is only a stone’s throw away and allows direct underground access to Cankarjev dom; even if it’s raining or snowing, you will not get your feet wet. The building’s entrances and accesses to halls have been adjusted to accommodate disabled persons. The city hotels are either within walking distance or a short bus ride away. If you feel like it, you can see the sights, allow yourself to be enchanted by the Old City, wallow in the greenery of the Tivoli Park, go on a shopping spree or run some errands – everything is within reach. In the heart of Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom is the focal point around which events revolve and can provide everything to your heart’s desire. During breaks, one can have a cup of coffee, a snack or see an exhibition. Since a smoking area is provided for, one can also enjoy the forbidden fruit – having a cigarette. Cankarjev dom supplies a hospitable environment for every kind of experience – business, cultural, entertaining, amusing and leisured. Its premises meet the requirements of good working conditions and its halls facilitate undisturbed event attendance, at the same time providing all the comfort necessary for a relaxed wellbeing. global BOUND IN INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS CD Congress and Events Management has proven its professional expertise with long-standing partnership in some of the most prestigious world congress associations. In the Company of the Greatest The CD Congress and Events Management has been a member of the leading international congress association, ICCA, for over 20 years. This is an enviable age for a branch of activity that is relatively new in the world. A non-profit organisation established in the 1960s, this Association is involved in marketing and maintaining a database of international events. Its members are leading providers of diverse services, organisation of congress events, as well as various support and accompanying services. Among Professional Congress Organisers The CD Congress and Events Management is also the only Slovene member of IAPCO, the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers. The Association was established in 1968 and is oriented towards education, raising congress standards and mutual cooperation, which helps to raise the professional criteria of congress organisers. The Association brings together small and larger organisations primarily engaged in the organisation of congress events. PROMINENT AND DIVERSE Over four thousand events realised over the last two decades and a half stand as indisputable proof of the CD Congress and Events Management’s rich experience. Particularly worth mentioning among these numerous events, implemented with the help of our experts, are: facts jev dom annually host approximately 1000 events of all artistic genres or forms. Most Prominent Names and Events Classical Music 18th IUFRO World Congress 18th FEBS Meeting (Federation of European Biochemical Societies) 11th International Congress on Thrombosis 17th World Design Congress – ICSID 14th International Congress of Biometeorology 14th World Congress of IPMA (International Project Management Association) 14th International Congress of Aesthetics 8th International Child Neurology Congress - ICNA 50th General Assembly of the CEA Congress of European Agriculture 16th International Congress for Medical Informatics - MIE ‘99 6th Congress of the European Society of Contraception 54th Annual Assembly of the International Institute of Welding 3rd Central European Neurosurgical Society Meeting - CENS Meeting 14th European Veterinary Dental Society Congress 7th European Trauma Congress 15th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering 6th Congress on Modelling and Simulation – EUROSIM 25th Meeting of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – ESOPRS 4th International Medicinal Mushroom Conference – IMMC4 Important International Arts Events: World Puppet Festival – UNIMA 92 European Symposium on Choir Music European Biennial of Contemporary Arts - Manifesta 3 Luciano Pavarotti, Carlos Kleiber, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Masur, Ivo Pogorelich, Misha Maiski, Radu Lupu, Grigory Sokolov, Lang Lang, Midori, Joshua Bell, Lorin Maazel, Mariss Jansons, Sir Simon Rattle, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Marjana Lipovšek, Irena Grafenauer, Mate Bekavac, The Vienna Philharmonic, The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra London, Saxon State Orchestra Dresden. Other Music Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Al Di Meolla, Tito Puente, McCoy Tyner, Wayne Shorter, Pat Metheny, John Zorn, Omara Portuondo, Cesaria Evora, Esma Redžepova, Habib Koite & Bamada, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Vlatko Stefanovski, Madredeus Robert Wilson, Josef Nadj, Édouard Lock, Jan Fabre, Angelin Preljocaj, Wim Vandekeybus, Alain Platel, Robert Lepage, Burgtheater, Peeping Tom, Cambodian Royal Ballet, Ballet Gulbenkian, The Peking Opera, Royal Ballet of Flanders 14th World Saxophone Congress Theatre, Dance World Music Days 2003 13th International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm 17th World Conference of Family Doctors – WONCA Europe Paulo Coelho, Richard Flanagan, David Brooks, Niyi Osundare, Amma Darko, Ryu Murakami, Dacia Maraini, Arto Paasilinna, Umberto Eco, Alaa Al Aswany. 2nd European Congress on Endocrinology Literature 1st Congress of European Microbiologists – FEMS 2003 38th World Congress of Beekeepers – APIMONDIA 2003 19th European Congress of Pathology 9th European Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology Exhibitions Within the scope of the Culture and the Arts Department, the stages of Cankar- 18th International Congress on Thrombosis Culture and Arts Programme 16th International Congress for Medical Informatics - MIE ‘99 Picasso, Rembrandt, Egon Schiele, Giorgio de Chirico, Hundertwasser, Chagall, Spazzapan, Morandi, Hodler, Pharaonic Renaissance references One of the largest and most important in its field, as regards size and scope, the Congress of the European Association for Vision and Eye Research 2007 – the 10th such meeting – took place in Portorož, Slovenia, and was organized by the Congress and Events Management Department of Cankarjev dom. As the venue changes every three years, the Congress will again take place in Slovenia in October 2008 and 2009. The outcome of the Congress was an enigma even a few months before its envisaged date. Would there be enough participants? Will Slovenia be attractive enough venue for those who come for tourism? All these fears were unfounded. Of the more than 700 delegates, 243 were established invited lecturers from all over the world, and we listened to 606 contributions. The Congress program was the most extensive yet, and according to the evaluation of the programme secretariat, the best ever! Besides the rich content of the scientific programme, we together with the Congress and Events Management of Cankarjev dom and St. Bernardin Hotels - also wanted to create a pleasant experience for all the participants. The coastal location itself was charming, and the opening concert - with Zoran Predin, violinist Anja Bukovec and the blind pianist Zoran Škrinjar - in the hall right above the sea, certainly contributed to the pleasant ambiance. The feedback concerning the concert was exceptional, and the Congress imbued a wealth of reminiscences in all who attended; indeed, many brought up in subsequent conversations as well as in letters and reports. Following the excellent demonstration of organizational skills by Cankarjev dom and St. Bernardin, we are anticipating another record number of delegates at the 11th Congress which will also contribute to a better recognisability of Slovenia. Prof. Marko Hawlina, Chairman of the Ophthalmologists Association of Slovenia and local organizer of the EVER Congress. Excellently qualified personnel, all the necessary technical equipment, a lot of suitable venues, location in the very centre situated of Ljubljana, made my decision to co-operate with Cankarjev dom Cultural Centre easy. Among numerous congresses which I have organized together with Cankarjev dom, I would like to expose the World Congress of Child Neurologists in 1998 which was attended by more than 1000 participants from 92 countries from all continents. The congress was so successful that many participants said that those congresses should always be organized in Ljubljana. Together with Cankarjev dom Cultural and Congress Centre, I have prepared international meetings also in Portorož and Bled which are, besides the baroque city of Ljubljana, also attractive from the tourism point of view. That is namely, besides the content of the scientific programme, one of the most important factors when scientists are deciding on participation at congresses. As an active member of various worldwide and local associations, I have realised how important are well-organized congresses not only for acquiring new knowledge and expertise but also for promotion of a country. In Slovenia, we are not yet aware of that fact. Merely the excellently qualified personnel of Cankarjev dom and some other organizations are namely not enough if there is no wider support in the society. Organization of congresses is ’congress tourism’ which, besides promotion of a country, also brings positive economic impacts and represents a good long-term investment into tourism. Milivoj Veličković Perat, Professor of Developmental Neurology University Medical Centre Ljubljana 15-Year history of successful co-operation associates the Milan Vidmar Electric Power Institute, a leading Slovenian electrical engineering and scientific-research organisation, with the Congress and Events Management of Cankarjev dom. By way of this partnership experts, highly qualified in their respective fields, have ensured that events are accomplished smoothly and faultlessly to the satisfaction of all. Technical and organizational support, in the execution of symposia, seminars as well as social gatherings remains crucial, and at the Cankarjev dom - Slovenia’s principal institution for culture and the arts - such events are a matter of course. The most recent collaboration, our most extensive so date, occurred in August 2007 when the Milan Vidmar Institute, together with the Ljubljana University’s Faculty of Electrical Engineering, hosted the 15th High Voltage Engineering International Symposium. Attended by more than 500 experts from all continents, eleven specialist meetings took place simultaneously in the Centre’s halls, and some 400 papers and articles were delivered at this week-long event. Our Symposium was accompanied by a high-quality cultural programme, prepared by the Congress and Events Management. Much praise and indeed awards were made for the faultless organization of the Symposium, which could not have achieved without the diligent efforts of the staff of Cankarjev dom. references buildings and the old town are all in the immediate vicinity of the cultural centre. The Protocol Service has organized an array of state ceremonies, events, international meetings, exhibitions and conferences in the context of the supportive hospitality of the Gallus, Linhart and the Great Reception Hall, as well as other Cankarjev dom venues. Indeed, it would be difficult for anyone to surpass the success of the Welcome to the Euro event in January 2007, one of the biggest events that independent Slovenia has ever hosted. Accomplishing all of this would have proved nigh on impossible without the Cankarjev dom’s most excellent infrastructure, flexibility and diligent personnel. Ksenija Benedetti, Chief of Protocol of the Republic of Slovenia Prof. Maks Babuder, Director, Milan Vidmar Institute Large and small, special and everyday: I have been engaged in the organization of events - since the beginning of my professional career. As the Chief of Protocol of the Republic of Slovenia, I regularly co-operate with the Cankarjev dom Cultural and Congress Centre. My colleagues and I always look forward to returning here because we know that we will experience the support of talented teams that automatically take care of many things which we usually have to deal with ourselves; this allows us to divert our time and energies into providing that ‘little bit extra’. Cankarjev dom has almost everything that an organizer of a major event could wish for: appropriately furnished and equipped halls of different sizes, competent employees, proven sub-contractors and suppliers, as well as a prestigious tradition. At the same time, parking, a bank, shops, various restaurants, ministry The numerous activities pertaining to the organization of the 6th Congress of the Federation of European Simulation Societies, which took place in September 2007 at the University of Ljubljana’s Faculty of Electrical Engineering, were the responsibility of the Federation itself and much of this burden was entrusted to Cankarjev dom. The support provided by the Cankarjev dom was most satisfactory, while the registration of participants and provision of accommodation services were carried out faultlessly, and we received no complaints. Many participants needed a visa or a letter of guarantee, and these requirements were also accomplished faultlessly thanks to Cankarjev dom. They also helped in the organization of social events and the publication of conference bulletins and a CD. After Capri, Vienna, Delft and Paris the organization was entrusted to Ljubljana, and we succeeded in staging an event which was the largest yet. The Congress hosted 458 participants from 39 countries, and following strict recension, 420 contributions from 42 countries were placed on the programme. Prof. Borut Zupančič, Chairman Federation of European Simulation Societies (2004 to 2007) vision, mission, action only mention a few of them: Ω Professional, corporate and social meetings Ω Symposia, seminars, lectures, workshops Ω Business exhibitions and fairs Ω Press conferences, diverse promotions Ω Commemorations, anniversaries, festive ceremonies, award ceremonies 200 events and about 1000 smaller ones within the scope of these; an exceptional assortment of varicoloured reference events of international and local importance. Experience is gained by each executed event; each secured contract poses a challenge. We rise to the most formidable challenges and respond with outstanding professional competence. Ω Receptions, business dinners, parties, dances, concerts and events organised by third parties Approaching the Client Although based in Cankarjev dom, offering premises for all kinds of events, the CD Congress and Events Management also caters for destination management. With the same dedication, an event will be implemented integrally in rented premises anywhere in Ljubljana, or at convention centres throughout Slovenia, e.g. Bled, Portorož, Maribor and elsewhere. The Congress and Events Management can provide a “turn-key” service or, at the client’s request, merely individual services such as: Ω premises and halls of diverse sizes and functions in Cankarjev dom or anywhere else in Slovenia Ω state-of-the-art technical equipment (sound, video and light) also for the most challenging projects Ω professional technical staff Ω concept and script, set, light and sound design Ω accompanying artistic or entertaining programme and sightseeing tours Ω first-rate catering service Ω event marketing and promotion as well as public relations Ω editing, design and printing of publications Ω financial counselling and/or complete financial services Unique Services Annually, the CD Congress and Events Management organises over It is only in Cankarjev dom that a corporate, professional or social meeting can be accompanied by choice artistic events. Each season, CD plays host to at least 500 large-scale cultural and artistic events, e.g. various concerts, dance and theatre performances as well as film screenings. The wide-ranging selection of performances will indubitably satisfy even the most fastidious guests. Technical Virtuosos Rising to even the most formidable challenges, the technical staff of Cankarjev dom straddles the most demanding tasks such as one-night guest appearances and multimedia theatre projects by the most prominent international artists. The expertise and commitment of the Technical Department has been acknowledged and commended by such illustrious names as the untimely departed legendary singer Ibrahim Ferrer (Buena Vista Social Club), renowned theatre director Robert Willson, choreographer Jan Fabre, as well as actress and singer Jane Birkin… The technical staff has been using thus acquired knowledge and experience also in the congress implementation area; providing impeccable technical support to gala openings and other celebrations, thereby creating splendid and memorable images. Jane Birkin LARGE-SCALE CONGRESSES TO THE LAST DETAIL, THE SMALLEST EVENTS WITH THE MINUTE ATTENTION In 1980, as an equal partner to the Culture and the Arts Department, the Congress Agency was initiated in Cankarjev dom. Back then, in view of the fact that we had no experience to speak of, this meant tackling the final frontier, assuming a pioneering task, achieving a breakthrough into a new and promising area. The expectations and the demands of our clients were not as high just then, but the congress team of Cankarjev dom was from the very beginning oriented toward the future, new knowledge and opportunities. The team was searching for fresh ideas, was honing its feel for the clients and at any given moment responded to its challenges. Experience and success have strengthened the team’s self-confidence; today it is safe to say that the CD Congress and Events Management is an experienced and highly professional organiser of congresses as well as a diverse spectre of other events. For over 25 years, numerous Slovene and international scientific and professional associations, companies, various governmental and non-governmental organisations, companies, societies, fair organisers and diverse exhibitors have entrusted us with the organisation of scientific and specialized congresses, symposia and seminars, economicentrepreneurial events, educational fairs and a myriad of social events. We can organize an integral event, from concept to implementation. At the organiser’s request, we can also provide specific event services as a qualified partner. Thanks to our rich experience, extensive training and global contacts, we are fully qualified for the planning and execution of all kinds of events: integral organization - from initial idea to final analysis of an event; or partial organization - the provision of individual services such as: Ω General congress management Ω Consulting in the budget and/or financial management of an event Ω Technical organisation and event execution (own team of professionals) Ω Marketing of an event Ω Event promotion and public relations Ω Preparation of publications Ω Delegate attendance planning, correspondence/registration and accommodation Ω Organisation of transfers and accompanying tourist services Ω Organization of accompanying social events and catering Ω Exhibition organisation Ω Rental of technical equipment and various services needed for the high-quality execution of events Ω Registration and hotel accommodation of delegates, supported by state-of-the-art interactive software Ω On-line and on-the-spot registration Ω Delegate planning and informing Ω On-line payments Ω On-line call for papers and collection of abstracts (submission, collection and editing) Ω Editing and print of technical publications Ω Organisation and set-up of exhibitions Ω Rental of technical equipment and provision of diverse services, requisite for the first-rate implementation of an event Ω Organisation of transfers and ac companying tourist services Ω Organisation of social programme and catering The CD Congress and Events Management affords an appropriate venue for the top-quality organization of every event. Cankarjev dom can provide its own premises, which include some of the best halls in Slovenia, or rented facilities at other locations, as well as integral services in renowned convention centres throughout Slovenia. It is with the same dedication, merited by the biggest world congresses, that CD Congress and Events Management tackles also other events. It deals with a wide and variegated range of events. To give evidence to their variety, let us in a word CD Congress and Events Management Deservedly at the Centre The longstanding tradition, expertise and first-rate event execution have acquired the Congress and Events Management of Cankarjev dom the reputation of the biggest professional congress organiser in Slovenia. In the halls of Cankarjev dom or other venues in Slovenia and abroad, our skilled team of professionals will proficiently implement and market any kind of event or congress adhering to the highest standards. We put our advantages to good use and avail ourselves of the opportunities that come our way. Being safe, hospitable and a charming small country with many a natural as well as cultural sites and clean environment, Slovenia will indubitably compel any congress delegate, while its location at the crossroads of Central Europe grants it additional appeal. All this incontestably give us advantages, but mention should also be made of the people who are the heart and soul of the Congress and Events Management and who, so to speak, personify an event. They are one of our best assets, our key resource, and an ace up our sleeves. After a contract has been secured, following hard and arduous endeavours, they are an axis around which everything revolves. They are open, friendly, flexible, committed, reliable and invariably professional. They are aware of the fact that good time-keeping is of prime importance and that similarly significant is also the close, day-to-day and harmonious cooperation with the congress organiser. Our partners have remained loyal to us mostly on account of our staff. That is why we have every intention to also in the future invest into the people, their education and training, the development and growth of managers, the continual search for new ideas and the pursuance of knowledge in order to elaborately ameliorate already perfected services. Event implementation of the highest quality goes hand in hand with continual advancement of technical equipment as well as renovation of premises. We are determined to remain the best professional congress organiser; we are determined to stay at the centre and at the top. Many a client has been satisfied with our services and our performance, so – if you do not know us yet – do pay us a visit. It will give us great pleasure to introduce ourselves. Breda Pečovnik, Congress and Events Management Director location Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, has 350,000 inhabitants and is a medium-sized European city, yet it offers all that capital cities do. Ljubljana is the political and cultural heart of the Slovenian nation; an important European commercial, business, exhibition and convention centre as well as the transport, science and education centre of Slovenia. Visitors are particularly charmed by the city’s castle which is perched on the top of a hill above Ljubljana and overlooks the picturesque old houses, squeezed against the slope beneath it and facing the newer buildings on the other side of the River Ljubljanica. You will be able to appreciate the pulse of Old Ljubljana, the popular meeting place and promenade, which becomes especially lively in the evenings. On its rims, the modern centre of the capital has spread, while the city’s outskirts play host to the shopping centres. Being a vibrant city that offers a lot of entertainment, Ljubljana will attract the young, as well as the art lovers, connoisseurs and gourmets, it will also enchant the seniors who dislike the noise, the rush and like to feel safe. Being easily accessible, open to new ideas and having a lively economy, it will appeal also to businessmen. Further information: www.ljubljana-tourism.si Frankfurt (800 km) 8h IKFFB;C;DJ
