Secure your place in the front row

The Institute for Economic Democracy in cooperation with the public agency SPIRIT Slovenia and with the financial support of the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport invites you to networking for entrepreneurs thinking about how to manage succession in your business.

In this three-part workshop, we will present our experience in introducing employee co-ownership in an ESOP, an ownership model that respects your corporate legacy and your team of employees.

When? 4, 5 and 6 November 2025

Morning option (from 8.00 to 9.30) or afternoon term (from 15.00 to 16.30)

*Attendance at all three sessions is expected to register for the workshop.

Where? Slovenska cesta 54, Ljubljana, 14th floor

Date	Subject	Lecturer_ica	Description
Workshop 1 (4. 11.)	Presentation of the Slovenian ESOP model	Tilen Božič	We will present the Slovenian ESOP model, an internationally recognised model for assisting with ownership succession, which, unlike some other forms of exit, preserves the company's legacy, ensures business stability and rewards the employee collective. The special guest will be Saša Muhič Pureber from Inea, the first Slovenian 100 % employee-owned company, who will share with you the experience of transitioning to employee ownership.
Workshop 2 (5. 11.)	Strategies and funding sources for the transition to employee ownership	Katja Šteblaj	You will learn how to finance buy-outs through the ESOP model. It will present the issue of business valuation, the possibility of owner financing and the opportunities offered by upcoming financial instruments for ESOP buy-outs.
Workshop 3 (6. 11.)	Preparing for a successful transfer and culture of ownership	Prof. Dr. Mina Ličen	The process of preparing for the transfer of a company to employees and the importance of building a culture of ownership will be presented. You will learn about the principle of open books, a programme through which employees can be further motivated to meet relevant targets.

Places are limited to maximum two participants per company.

Please register no later than 24 October 2025.

*The networking is organised by SPIRIT Slovenia, a public agency with the financial support of the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport.