03/04/2026
We’re excited to celebrate the success of our very first international event, which took place on Thursday, March 26, in Novo Mesto! 🌍✨ The discussions highlighted an important truth: as technology and green policies evolve rapidly, they must do so in a way that is inclusive and accessible to all.
The event began with a warm welcome from Tina Cigler, representing the Association for Developing Voluntary Work Novo Mesto (DRPD), setting a positive and engaging tone for the day.
Our round table, skillfully moderated by Ester Snedec, brought together diverse and impactful perspectives:
🔹 Matej Avguštin, who is blind, shed light on the often-overlooked challenges of digital kiosks and city navigation, opening up an essential conversation on inclusive design.
🔹 Roman Kapš shared valuable insights on closing the digital gap, reminding us that truly “smart” solutions should prioritize empathy, simplicity, and usability over complexity.
🔹 Peter Geršič (Municipality of Novo Mesto) pledged to incorporate these real-life insights into future urban planning initiatives.
A heartfelt thank you to MEP Irena Joveva for her inspiring opening remarks, and to our fantastic host, Mirjana Martinović, for leading us through the event so seamlessly.
The SustiBridge journey continues through 2027 alongside our partners across Italy, Croatia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Greece, Belgium, and Hungary. Let’s keep connecting and building bridges that matter! 🌉🇪🇺
[Co-funded by the European Union through the CERV programme]