On 19 October 2026, the Slovenian Convention Bureau held the Slovenian Congress Ambassador Programme awards ceremony at Ljubljana Castle. The honorary title of Slovenian Congress Ambassador was awarded to 15 individuals in recognition of their contributions to organising international events and strengthening Slovenia’s international visibility.
Among this year’s recipients is Saša Grašič, a researcher at the Institute of Informatics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor. She received the honorary title for her contribution to organising IFIP SEC 2025, the 40th International Conference on ICT Systems Security and Privacy Protection, held in Maribor in May 2025.
Over the past 15 years, Saša Grašič has contributed to the organisation of nine international conferences and participated in numerous research and development projects. Her research interests include graphic design, user experience, visualisations, web development and digital accessibility. Through her work, she contributes to international collaboration and the visibility of the faculty and the University of Maribor.
More information about this year’s award recipients is available on the Slovenian Convention Bureau website.