The Slovenian Australian Academic Association (SAAA), in collaboration with the Association of Slovenes Educated Abroad (VTIS) and the Slovenian Australian Chamber of Commerce (SloAusCham), jointly invite you to the SAAA’s 7th Annual Conference 2023: Tradition and Innovation.
The event will be held ONLINE via Zoom and IN-PERSON in Canberra.
Full program (TBA)
Free Registration (TBA)
The event will be held ONLINE via Zoom and IN-PERSON in Canberra.
VENUES:
- SAAA AGM: 10:00am – 11:30am AEDT, Zoom and Canberra, Venue TBC (SAAA Members to be invited via email)
- Registration and Morning tea: 11:30am – 12:00pm AEDT, Venue TBC
- Conference: 12:00pm – 05:00pm AEDT, Zoom and Canberra, Venue TBC
- Evening Reception: 06:30pm – 09:00pm AEDT, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Canberra, 26 Akame Cct, O’Malley ACT 2606
- Saturday Cultural Tour: 18 November, Hours TBA, Black Mountain (at your own cost; if interested, please contact contact@rengregorcic.com)
We have a fantastic line-up of speakers (more speakers may be added) at the event, including:
KEYNOTE:
- Sara Kern, Director of the film Moja Vesna
OPENING ADDRESSES:
- H. E. Mr Matej Arčon*, Minister for Slovenians Abroad, Government Office for Slovenians Abroad
- H. E. Mr Marko Ham, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia in Australia
- A/Prof. Mitchell Whitelaw, School of Art and Design, The Australian National University
- Dr Kaja Antlej, President, SAAA – Slovenian Australian Academic Association
- Mr Ren Gregorčič, Canberra Section Coordinator, SAAA – Slovenian Australian Academic Association
WELCOME TO COUNTRY
- Mr Tyronne Bell, Ngunnawal traditional custodian, Thunderstone Aboriginal Cultural Services
SPEAKERS:
- Mr Uroš Stibilj, Representative, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Australia
- Mr Luka Kropivnik*, Master Student, University of Ljubljana / ASEF – American Slovenian Education Foundation Junior Fellows 2022, Deakin University
- Ms Nuša Dijak*, Student, University of Ljubljana / ASEF – American Slovenian Education Foundation Fellow 2022, Deakin University
- Ms Tjaša Šavorič, PhD Candidate, University of Leipzig / ASEF – American Slovenian Education Foundation Fellow 2021, Deakin University
- Ms Danica I. J. Ktnežević, Performance Artist
- Ms Mateya Slobodnik, President, Slovenian Australian Chamber of Commerce (SloAusCham)
- Mr Vid Čibej* (TBC), Representative, Association of Slovenes Educated Abroad (VTIS)
- Prof. Boštjan Kobe (TBC) and Dr Jurij Karlovšek, Members of the ASEF Professors for Global Fellowships
* Virtual participation.
Conference language: English
Contact: Mr Ren Gregorčič, Conference Coordinator, contact@rengregorcic.com
Organising Committee 2023: Mr Ren Gregorčič, Dr Kaja Antlej, Prof. Boštjan Kobe, Ms Anna Tait, Dr Jurij Karlovšek, Ms Mateya Slobodnik (SloAusCham), Ms Nika Rožanc (VTIS), Mr Vid Čibej (VTIS), Iris Bečaj (ASEF), Ms Kaja Cunk (ASEF).
Sponsor: Government Office for Slovenians Abroad
Supported by: Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Canberra