In light of strengthening cooperation between Slovenia and Japan, the Public Agency for Investment, Entrepreneurship and Internationalization – SPIRIT Slovenia, in cooperation with the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport, the Slovenia - Japan Business Council (SJBC), and with the support of the Embassy of Slovenia in Japan, Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, JETRO and JOI, organized two business and investment conferences on 24 and 25 September in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan. The events took place in the presence of H.E. Mr. Jurij Rifelj, Ambassador of Slovenia to Japan and the Minister of the Economy, Tourism and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr. Matjaž Han.
The first event, a conference titled “Business Investment Conference: Slovenia-Japan. Hydrogen, advanced technologies and mobility for a common future” spotlighted Slovenia’s expertise in advanced technologies, hydrogen, and sustainable mobility, offering a unique platform to explore business and investment opportunities in Slovenia -and enhance the Slovenian - Japanese cooperation.
Slovenia’s active role in global hydrogen innovation is reflected in the creation of a strong national consortium of 18 companies, organizations, and municipalities - key to building a domestic hydrogen ecosystem. This initiative also strengthens cooperation with Japan, a global leader in hydrogen technology. Through successful collaboration with the Japanese agency NEDO on the project of smart grids and smart communities, a successful experience has been achieved, and the consortium has been the path to concrete pilot projects in the field of hydrogen.
The second event was titled “Business Forum: Green Slovenia. Tourism, sports and sustainable food”.
Source: SPIRIT Slovenia
Published: October 2025