Ljubljana’s commercial real estate market is experiencing a renewed and measurable revival. The office segment in particular is showing clear signs of strength, with very low vacancy rates in prime and Class A buildings, upward pressure on rents, and sustained strong demand from both domestic and international companies.
At the same time, limited available space in established locations is accelerating the transformation of former industrial and underused areas into new mixed-use districts. Flagship projects such as Emonika – alongside other brownfield redevelopments – are reshaping where businesses locate, how offices integrate with retail, services and public space, and how investment capital is deployed. Infrastructure upgrades and planning frameworks increasingly influence which locations emerge as the next business and employment hubs.
This conference traces that journey: from Ljubljana’s current office-market revival and regeneration wave to the future role of modern workplaces as core drivers of urban vitality, economic growth and long-term value creation.
The event will be held in English. Attendance at the event is free of charge; however, advance registration via this link is required. Cancellations are free of charge up to 24 hours before the event. If you are unable to attend and fail to notify us by the deadline at info@bscc.si or events@bscc.si, a no-show fee of EUR 50 + VAT will apply.
Program:
8:30 – 9:00 | Arrival and Networking Coffee
9:00 – 9:15 | Opening Remarks
9:15 – 9:45 | Leaders’ Top Talk
A high-level conversation with leaders from public planning, urban expertise, and finance on the key drivers behind Ljubljana’s commercial real estate momentum. The discussion will highlight how planning frameworks, infrastructure investments, and financing models support the office revival and brownfield transformation.
Moderator: Barbara Uranjek Kozina, CEO of the British-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce
9:45 – 10:35 | Panel 1: Rebooting the City – Ljubljana’s Commercial Real Estate Revival
In a European market marked by constrained prime office supply and strong flight to quality, urban regeneration is emerging as a key strategy for unlocking long-term value. The panel will discuss how Ljubljana’s brownfield transformations into mixed-use districts respond to limited space availability while creating attractive locations for businesses, tenants, and investment capital.
Moderator: Vesna Ložak Polanec, Senior Associate at Law Firm Ketler & Partners, Member of Karanovic
10:35 – 10.45 | Quick Break
10:45 – 11:35 | Panel 2: Offices as Drivers of Value – Modern Workplaces in Ljubljana’s Mixed-Use Ecosystems
In today’s European office market, where hybrid work has matured and prime locations remain tight, modern workplaces have become strategic assets for talent attraction and productivity. The panel will discuss how high-quality, flexible offices within Ljubljana’s emerging mixed-use districts support leasing success, urban vitality, and long-term value creation.
Moderator: Mark Vidrih, Consultant at Pristop
11:35 – 12:00 | Executive Wrap Up
The closing discussion will synthesise the key insights from the morning and reflect on Ljubljana’s current commercial real estate momentum. The focus will be on what this means in practice for investment decisions, development strategies, and employer location choices in the evolving market cycle.
12:00 – 13:00 | Standing Light Lunch and Networking
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