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British-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce BSCC is a non-governmental, bi-lateral British-Slovenian chamber, established to build trade between the two countries.

Aims & objectives

● To assist and represent British business interests in Slovenia
● To assist and represent Slovenian business interests in the United Kingdom
● To assist and represent any company that has business interest in Slovenia or in the UK
● To welcome ALL companies from ALL countries to do business with us
● To positively and actively contribute to the business and social community i

n Slovenia
● To remain politically neutral - business lobbying, not political lobbying
● To be an entry point for our members business development in the former Yugoslavia region

BSCC is a European business organisation with a focus on doing business in Slovenia and the UK, with a "British twist". COBCOE – Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe

BSCC was accepted as the 25th member of the COBCOE organisation. COBCOE represents more than 8.000 (eight thousand) businesses, via 31 bilateral British Chambers of Commerce in 31 countries across continental Europe. For more information on COBCOE, please visit www.cobcoe.eu. Members of BSCC will gain access not only to British and Slovenian companies but also to potentially 8.000 other businesses via one central point – the BSCC. HISTORY

HRH Prince Andrew, the Duke of York visited Slovenia in mid 2007 in his role as the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade & Investment. Prince Andrew travels extensively promoting Britain and British business. His Royal Highness recommended that it would be good to have a British Chamber of Commerce in Slovenia, and with the British Ambassador’s agreement and the assistance and energy of the President of COBCOE, Mr. Howard Rosen . Mr. Rosen again visited us in Slovenia in November 2007 to attend a ‘development’ meeting with possible representatives of a British Chamber of Commerce. Attending the lunch at the British Ambassador’s residence were other British business people based in Slovenia, Slovenian citizens representing British companies in Slovenia, and Slovenian companies in the UK. Based on this inaugural meeting, a further meeting was held at the British Embassy in Ljubljana in late November 2007. At this meeting, the representatives present appointed Kevin Morrison, Stephen Fish and David Smith to start the establishment process. With the dedicated assistance of our embassy, our appointed representatiave and one of our founder members, the legal and tax consulting company Taxgroup d.o.o. in Ljubljana (www.taxgroup.si), the intensive legal work to establish the BSCC began.

11/06/2026

⚕️ Adult vaccination remains one of the most underused preventive measures in Slovenia, despite its potential to reduce the burden of disease, support healthy ageing, and contribute to a more resilient society.

This was one of the key messages of the health symposium we organised yesterday at Zdravniška zbornica Slovenije.

𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗞 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲.

🔹Dr Catherine Heffernan (NHS South West London) shared the UK's experience with adult vaccination programmes, highlighting the importance of accessibility, clear recommendations, trusted healthcare professionals, and coordinated action across the healthcare system. Vaccine hesitancy often stems from misinformation, lack of trust, and practical barriers rather than outright opposition to vaccination.

🔹Simon Brassel (Office of Health Economics) presented evidence showing that the benefits of adult vaccination extend far beyond healthcare. Vaccination can reduce hospitalisations and mortality, support workforce participation and productivity, and generate significant value for society. When these broader societal effects are taken into account, adult vaccination programmes can generate returns of up to 19 times the original investment.

Thank you to all speakers for an excellent discussion, and to our Main Partner GSK and Partner Pfizer for their support.

🔗 Read more here: https://bscc.si/news/adult-vaccination-remains-an-underused-preventive-measure-for-a-healthy-and-resilient-society/

Nacionalni inštitut za javno zdravje - NIJZ
Lekarniška zbornica Slovenije
British Embassy Ljubljana
Vzajemna
Zdravstveni dom Medvode
Ekonomska fakulteta

03/06/2026

👥 Healthy ageing is not only about healthcare. It is also a business issue.

Europe is ageing. So is the workforce. How do we maintain productivity, reduce absenteeism, and keep people healthier and active for longer?

Join leading experts from Slovenia and the UK for a discussion on the role of adult immunisation in healthy ageing, reducing the burden of infectious diseases, and supporting a more resilient workforce and society.

📅 Wednesday, 10 June 2026
🕓 16:00–19:30
📍 Zdravniška zbornica Slovenije

Featuring Prof Dr Bojana Beović, Dr Catherine Heffernan (NHS South West London), Simon Brassel (Office of Health Economics), Nigel Baker, and other leading Slovenian and international experts.

Make sure to secure your spot 👉 https://bscc.si/events/healthy-ageing--the-adult-vaccination-dividend/

Main Partner: GSK | Partner: Pfizer

27/05/2026

Only two weeks to go: What can employers do to support healthier teams and a more resilient workforce? ⚕️

As the workforce ages, prevention is becoming increasingly relevant for companies. Infectious diseases can affect not only individuals and healthcare systems, but also teams, productivity, and day-to-day business operations.

📅 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲, 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟭𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮.

The symposium will open with:
→ Prof Bojana Beovic, President Zdravniška zbornica Slovenije
→ Luka Vesnaver, Chairman of the British-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce

We will also be joined by two special guests from the UK:
→ Simon Brassel, Associate Director at the Office of Health Economics
→ Dr Catherine Heffernan, Director of Health Improvement at NHS South West London

They will share evidence and experience on the health impact and socio-economic value of adult immunisation programs, including what Slovenia can learn from the UK approach.

Discover the full speaker line-up and secure your spot 👉 https://bscc.si/events/healthy-ageing--the-adult-vaccination-dividend/

Main Partner: GSK | Partner: Pfizer

20/05/2026

We have officially merged our former UK Trade Council and Investors’ Council into the new 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹.

This merger reflects the growing overlap between trade, investment, competitiveness, regulation, and market access, and creates a stronger platform for BSCC members to address shared business priorities.

At its first session, members also confirmed the appointment of:
🔹 Gregor Tim Grünfeld, Uniko – Co-Chair
🔹 Aleš Šifrer, Arriva Slovenija – Co-Chair
🔹 Azra Begič Milanez, A Tax International – Expert Council Facilitator

The Council will continue its work aimed at promoting international trade, developing concrete proposals to improve the business environment in Slovenia, and strengthening dialogue with decision-makers.

Two of the Council’s proposals have already been included in the coalition agreement, marking a significant achievement in its advocacy efforts. ✅

Thank you to our member Pristop for hosting the session.

Read more: https://bscc.si/news/trade-and-investment-council-begins-new-chapter-with-formal-merger-and-new-appointments/
Strategic Partners: Arriva Slovenija & Law Firm Senica & Partners, Ltd.

15/05/2026

👥 What employers do and what headhunters see?

Finding the right employees is not only about filling vacancies. It is about understanding what candidates value, where recruitment processes lose strong candidates, and what makes people stay once they come on board. 🧑‍💼

We wrapped up this week with the 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 session, where we heard from both employers and headhunters on what is happening in today’s talent market:

🔹 A poor hiring process can be costly and affect far more than the role itself, from team dynamics and trust to overall business performance.

🔹 Headhunting is also about matchmaking. The best fit is rarely perfect on paper, so the real value lies in understanding the person, the role, the team, and the company behind the vacancy.

🔹 Leadership remains one of the strongest factors in retention. People stay where they feel respected, supported, and part of something meaningful.

🔹 Skills are changing fast. Adaptability, resilience, critical thinking, and the ability to work with new tools, including AI, are becoming essential.

With employer perspectives from Mart Dekleva (DKV Mobility Slovenija) & Maja Milinovic (Trimo), with headhunter perspectives from Mateja Čotar (CHR Partners), Simona Špilak (BOC Institute) & Jani Zupan (Profil), and moderatorion by Matic Čad (Odvetniška pisarna ČAD) & Mateja Panjan (Danfoss Trata).

📍 Thank you to Danfoss Trata for hosting us and guiding through us the production facility.

Strategic Partners: Erudio izobraževalni center & Društvo VTIS

14/05/2026

Ljubljana’s next business locations are not only about new office space. They are about creating mixed-use districts that combine workplaces, services, public space, and the quality of everyday urban life. 🏙️

Today’s 𝗧𝗲𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 looked at what this means in practice for investors, developers, employers, and the city.

𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁:
▪️ brownfield redevelopments, such as Emonika, are becoming one of the main ways Ljubljana can create new business districts where offices, services, and public space are well integrated and part of wider urban environments;
▪️ Ljubljana is attracting investor attention, supported by strong demand for modern office space, limited prime supply, and still attractive pricing compared with more mature European markets;
▪️ the success of major urban projects will depend on more streamlined spatial-planning procedures, disciplined financing, long-term investment frameworks, and better coordination between public and private stakeholders;
▪️ modern offices should offer far more than basic functionality, they should also support collaboration, employee wellbeing, sustainability goals and a better experience for both employees and customers.

Thank you to all speakers for sharing their perspectives:
→ 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀: Luka Vesnaver (BSCC & ION Advisory)
→ 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: MSc Miran Gajšek (Ministrstvo za naravne vire in prostor), Spyridon Ntallas (OTP banka, Slovenija), Prof Dr Rajko Pirnat (Pravna fakulteta UL)
→ 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝟭: Andrej Erjavec (InterCapital Real Estate), Pal Forgacs (Mendota Invest), Sasa Galonja (MNVP), Prof Dr Alenka Temeljotov Salaj (NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet), Janko Žnidaršič (Reed Group)
→ 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝟮: Wasya Awori (RIKO), Dóra Kenéz (OTP Group Real Estate Fund Management), Matic Kermavnar (CBRE South Eastern Europe), Jana Petek (Novartis in Slovenia), Matej Rigelnik (Equinox nepremičninska družba)
→ 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Barbara Uranjek Kozina & Mart D. Buh (BSCC), Vesna Ložak Polanec (Law Firm Ketler & Partners), Mark Vidrih (Pristop)

A special thank you goes to Emonika for making this conference possible. 🙌

🔗📸 Full press release and photo highlights available in the comments.

Photo: Borut Cvetko / mediaspeed.net

12/05/2026

Only 2 days until the next Tea with Reason Conference. ☕

Our 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 will open the conference with a strategic discussion on the conditions needed for successful urban development of Ljubljana, from planning frameworks and infrastructure upgrades to financing models and public-private cooperation.

What does it actually take to turn brownfield sites into modern business districts where companies choose to locate, people want to work, and investors see long-term value? 🏙️

We will be joined by:
→ MSc Miran Gajšek, Ministrstvo za naravne vire in prostor
→ Spyridon Ntallas, OTP banka, Slovenija
→ Rajko Pirnat, PhD, Professor, Pravna fakulteta UL
→ Barbara Uranjek Kozina, BSCC (moderator)

⏳ Last chance to register: https://bscc.si/events/tea-with-reason-conference-shaping-the-future-of-cities/

Main Partner: Emonika

11/05/2026

Edinburgh is one of the UK’s strongest financial clusters outside London, with a global reputation as a longstanding, resilient financial centre and a city with serious investment expertise. 📈

🇬🇧 So last week, our 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 hopped on the new easyJet flight from Ljubljana to Edinburgh to learn from the best.

The delegation included representatives from Sava Infond, Sava pokojninska, OTP banka, Slovenija, NLB - Nova Ljubljanska banka, NLB Skladi, upravljanje premoženja, d.o.o., Triglav Investments, Generali Investments, družba za upravljanje, A Tax International, Intercapital, UNIKO, and Združenje družb za upravljanje investicijskih skladov GIZ.

Over a packed few days, they heard from Aubrey Capital Management, Kennox Asset Management, Baillie Gifford, Aegon Asset Management, and PXN Group.

And there was a lot to learn. Edinburgh’s long banking history, its role as a major European centre for asset management and asset servicing, its strong base of independent investment boutiques, and its ability to combine financial tradition with highly specialised investment thinking made it the right place for this delegation. 💡

A special thank you goes to our Žiga Fišer for leading the delegation, and to David Semmens from Cadro for all his support in in putting together the Edinburgh program.

07/05/2026

More direct flights from Ljubljana to the UK? Yes, please 🙌✈️

Starting in October 2026, easyJet is launching a new direct connection between Ljubljana Airport and 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻, operating three times weekly and making travel between our two countries even easier.

With this addition, you will be able to fly directly from Ljubljana to:
📍 London Gatwick
📍 London Heathrow
📍 London Luton
📍 Manchester
📍 Edinburgh

For businesses, this means easier access to one of Europe’s largest and most promising markets, more opportunities to meet your partners in person, and more prospects for closer cooperation.

British Embassy Ljubljana Veleposlaništvo Slovenije v Londonu - Embassy of Slovenia in London

05/05/2026

How do companies choose office locations in Ljubljana? And what makes office space competitive in today's market? ☕

🏢 Offices are no longer just about location. They play an important role in attracting talent, supporting productivity, and creating long-term value.

At our upcoming 𝗧𝗲𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, Panel II will look at how the integration of offices with surrounding amenities is shaping tenant expectations and what really makes a location attractive.

You’ll hear from:
→ Wasya Awori, RIKO
→ Dóra Kenéz, OTP Group Real Estate Fund Management
→ Matic Kermavnar, CBRE South Eastern Europe
→ Jana Petek, Novartis in Slovenia
→ Matej Rigelnik, Equinox nepremičninska družba

Join us on 14 May 👉 https://bscc.si/events/tea-with-reason-conference-shaping-the-future-of-cities/

Main Partner: Emonika

Address

Cankarjeva 11
Ljubljana
1000

Website

http://www.bscc.si/

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