Main purpose of International Mentoring Conference (IMC) is to present professional mentoring programmes from different countries.
The first International Mentoring conference was in Slovenia and now every year, another country hosts the conference. With the conference we connect organisers of mentoring programmes and providers of such educational events and activities.

Upcoming events

Everything you want to know abaut IMC2025
Date: 12th September 2025
Venue: Pučko otvoreno učilišče Ante Babič, Trgovačka ul. 6, 52470 Umag, Croatia
Proposed Agenda for Day 1
September 12th 2025 | |||
9.30 – 10.00 | Registration | Coffe and tea time | |
10.00 – 10.10 | Welcome Note | Tatjana Vujić & Marjetka Kastner | Dvorana No. 3 |
10.10 – 10.20 | Welcome speach | Vili Bassanese , Mayour of the Umag City | |
10.20 – 10.30 | Plenary Session 1 | Dr. Marjetka Kastner- Life Learning Academia – The purpose of Mentoring and Mentoring model for organizations | Dvorana No. 3 |
10:.30 – 10.40 | Msc. Natalie Cvikl Postružnik– Mentor within - true leadership skills | ||
10.40 – 10.50 | Emer. Prof. Davor Pavuna, federalni profesor na EPFL, Švica – How to Mentor in the Age of AI
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10.50 – 11.00 | Discussion | ||
11:00 – 11.30 | Roundtable: Stjepan Mesić – bivši predsednjik CRO, Senior Mentor Dr. Božo Dimnik, Pred. Slovensko hrvaškega prijateljstva, Senior Mentor Vili Bassanese, Mayor of Umag City, Ambassador of Knowledge | ||
11.30 – 11.35 | Kulturni premor | ||
11.35– 11.45 | Plenary Session 2 | Dr. Tanja Balažic Peček, docentka na FUDŠ NG – Mentorship: From Nature, BioPharmacy, Impact! | Dvorana No. 3 |
11.45 – 11.50 | Dr. Alaa Garad – Al Maktum College Scotland - How mentoring aligns with the LIFE framework | ||
11.50 – 12.00 | Prof. Tatjana Vujić, ravnateljica - Pučko Otvoreno Učilište Umag – Sharing Knowledge in Pučko otvoreno Učilište | ||
12.00 – 12.10 | Prof. dr. Milan Krajnc – Mentoring to Family Business | ||
12.10 – 12.20 | Discussion | ||
12.20 – 13.30 | Lunch and Break - Networking & Exhibition | ||
13.30 – 13.40 | Plenary Session 3 | Dvorana No. 3 | |
13.40 – 13.50 | Ines Vidas, Ivana Halabek – Plava Laguna d.d. – Mentoring Academy and onboarding of cooks | ||
13.50 – 14.00 | Alfonz Cugmas - Maratonec – Mentoring in sport | ||
14.10 – 14.20 | Mag. Ariana Durnik - Direktorica javnega zavoda Miren Kras -Mentorstvo v kulturi kot temeljnemu stebru turizma Rudi Španzel in Oskar Kogoj | Dvorana No. 3 | |
14.20 – 14.30 | Discussion and Closing Remarks - | ||
14.30 – 15.30 | Obisk muzeja Umag pod vodstvom Biljane Bojić – senior curator restorer, Barbara Crnobori, v.d. principal of Museum and senior curator educator, Sunčana Dežjot, etnologist |
This is an initial draft and is open for discussion and reshaping. A few speakers above have been confirmed, as the rest have not been approached yet. The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the schedule. Please monitor the IMC website, where you will be informed of all update
INTERNATIONAL MENTORING CONFERENCE 2025
Dear Colleagues,
International Mentoring Conference, which will take place on September 12, 2025, in Umag, at the location Pučko Otvoreno Učilište Ante Babić, Trgovačka ul. 6, Umag(right in the center of Umag).
Free parking is available nearby (approx. 5 minutes’ walk).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/RQ9r9zKG7Lp92hoz9
Short directions from the parking lot to the Učilište:
Walk towards Šetalište Vladimira Gortana, then turn right and continue for about 200 meters. Afterwards, turn left towards Trgovačka ulica and cross the street. On the left-hand side, you will see the building of Učilište Umag(Trgovačka 6, 52470 Umag). The entrance to the building is located opposite the café Centar Caffe.
Please prepare and send your presentations to events@llacademia.com no later than September 5, 2025 (and also bring a copy on a USB stick, just in case).
The conference will be held in Slovenian and Croatian (you may prepare your presentation in either language).
Attached you will find the PowerPoint template.
Registration for the event is mandatory.
Link: https://forms.gle/b5FSvh9W18YMSxUS8
All speakers are exempt from the participation fee and will receive free lunch and free entrance to the museum.
We look forward to seeing you on September 12 in Umag.
- Dr. Marjetka Kastner, Life Learning Academia, director - SLO
- Mag. Natalie Cvikl Postružnik, Insights d.o.o., Procurist - SLO
- Prof. Ddr. Milan Krajnc, Mentor for family business - SLO
- Dr. Tanja Balažic Peček, docentka on FUDŠ Nova Gorica - SLO
- Dr. Alaa Garad, Al maktum College, Dean - Scotland
- Emer. Prof. Davor Pavuna, EPFL, Federal Professor - Switzerland
- Alfonz Cugmas – Marathon Runner - SLO
- Ariana Durnik, Javni zavod Miren Kras, Director - SLO
- Tatjana Vujić, Pučko otvoreno učilište Umag, Principal - CRO
- Ines Vidas, Plava Laguna d.d., HR specialist - CRO
- Stjepan Mesić, President of Croatia (2000-2010) - CRO
- Dr. Božo Dimnik, President of the Slovenian-Croatian Friendship Association - SLO
- Izred.prof.dr. Zijad Bećirović, IFIMES Institute, Director - SLO
Learning organization members | Free entrance |
Teachers | Free entrance |
Students | Free entrance |
Ambassadors of Knowledge | Free entrance |
Learning Points owners | Free entrance |
Non-Member | 50,00 eur + VAT |
IBAN: SI56 6100 0002 9170 284 Receiver: GLOCertify Group, Proletarska 4, 1000 Ljubljana
Purpose: IMC 2025 - Umag
Dr. Marjetka Kastner, Life Learning Academia, director - SLO | ![]() |
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Mag. Natalie Cvikl Postružnik, Insights d.o.o., Procurist - SLO | ![]() |
Prof. Ddr. Milan Krajnc, Mentor for family business - SLO | ![]() |
Dr. Tanja Balažic Peček, docentka on FUDŠ Nova Gorica - SLO | ![]() |
Dr Alaa Garad, Al maktum College, Dean - Scotland | ![]() |
Emer. Prof. Davor Pavuna, EPFL, Federal Professor - Switzerland | ![]() |
Alfonz Cugmas – Marathon Runner - SLO | ![]() |
Ariana Durnik, Javni zavod Miren Kras, Director - SLO | ![]() |
Tatjana Vujić, Pučko otvoreno učilište Umag, Principal - CRO | ![]() |
Ines Vidas, Plava Laguna d.d., HR specialist - CRO | ![]() |
Izred.prof.dr. Zijad Bećirović, IFIMES Institute, Director | ![]() |
Stjepan Mesić, President of Croatia (2000-2010) - CRO | ![]() |
Dr. Božo Dimnik, President of the Slovenian-Croatian Friendship Association - SLO | ![]() |