Dragon Kinnernet 2025

Date: 28. 05. 2025 at 17:00 - 01. 06. 2025 at 10:00

Register for the Event

Kinnernet is a gathering of leaders in technology, science, art and entrepreneurship. Talent from all parts of the world will spend three days sharing experiences, developing and discussing new ideas and innovations in casual conversations, special sessions and workshops, and a variety of activities around beautiful Slovenian coastline, in Koper.

On behalf of Yossi Vardi, Jernej Pintar, CEO of Ljubljana Technology Park, Žiga Vavpotič, Dijana Galijaševič and Nina Pejič would like to invite you to participate in Kinnernet sLOVEnia 2025. This is an exclusive invitation-only event known as the “hard-core” unconference and will be held in Ljubljana, Slovenia from May 28 to June 1, 2025.

BACK GROUND

The first Kinnernet event ever was held in the spring of 2003, organised by Yossi Vardi, founding investor of ICQ and one of the fathers of the Israeli innovation eco-system.

Yossi Vardi is a chairman of numerous events and (un)conferences around the world, including DLD. He is inspired by the beauty of the city of Ljubljana, Slovenia and its people.

OUR MISSION

• CONNECT 120 inspiring humans from all around the world.
• INSPIRE new ideas, new thinking and deep exchange.
• SUPPORT the growth of an Innovative ecosystem in region.

60 hand-picked Slovenes and 60 hand-picked global influencers… as interactive and connected mix of humans as possible. 

FORMAT

Kinnernet mixes in depth conversations, debates, workshops, but also creative and artistic moments.

Kinnernet is  special as it has no specific theme or topic like a regular conference. Instead, it aims to self-generate a unique human experience which facilitates trust, participation, networking and content creation in a spontaneous way.

During the event, sessions, activities and series of  exciting experiences take place.

There will be no traditional keynotes or formal presentations - no boredom. All we ask is that all participants are willing to share - whether it's insights, forecasts or fun. It's democratic. Discussion topics range from Artificial Intelligence, Environment, Society, Food, Health, Space, Economics, Humanity, History, Media, Mobility, Design, Refugees, Smart City, Millennials, Art and Music, and many more.

MASTER BOARD

Kinnernet begins as a tabula rasa with an empty master board to be filled by attendees with ideas or topics to discuss.

The master board outlines the key moments – sessions, activities and experiences – of each day. It serves as the program of Kinnernet. Participants are the real protagonists of the event and discuss topics that they propose themselves.

GADGETHON

Presentation of the most interesting devices, inventions and innovations that the participants bring with them - because they use them on a daily basis, because they have developed them themselves, or just because they are simply interesting to them.

Everybody is encouraged to go on stage and show his/her favourite gadget. It can be self-made or purchased: any special geek object, tech curiosity, digital or analog, new or old!

IGNITE TALKS

Ignite talk provides the outlet to share your crazy/funny/beautiful or otherwise special idea/project with 15 ppt slides that rotate automatically every 15 seconds.

Spark the audience & never pitch your work!

COOKING MADNESS

In a line with the gourmant city of Ljubljana, spiced with good humor and stunning location above Ljubljana; something special for food lovers! Team up and become the protagonistsof the Cooking Madness, in which the participants-chefs prepare the dinner for all Kinnerneters.

Bring food that represents your country or prepare food you simply love – as a meal for everybody.

LOCATION

Koper, Grand Koper Hotel

Located on the stunning Adriatic coast, our venue sets the perfect setting for midnight dives in the sea, city exploration, gourmet delights, cultural immersion and wandering around the breathtaking Slovenian, Croatian and Italian coastline.

Hotel is directly by the see, a great position, so we recommend you extend your visit before or after the Dragon Kinnernet. We have arranged special prices if you. You will get the promotion code and price-list after applying.

PARTICIPATION

Kinnernet fee per person:

• Quad Room (4 persons) – 812.08 €
• Triple Room (3 persons) – 889.31 €
• Double Room (2 persons) – 966.53 €
• Single Room (own room) – 1,146.73 €
• Executive Suite (own room) – 1,468.50 €

* This price does not include the tourist fee (cca 2€/night) that the hotel must charge upon arrival.

Payment method: Secure your spot via Eventbrite. If using a credit card, simply register through PayPal.

Deadline: April 15 – Payment locks in your room reservation! After that, our reserved spaces will be opened to other guests.

GET IN TOUCH

If you have any further questions, please get in touch with kinnernet@tp-lj.si. We will be happy to assist you further.