40. international conference CEFEC

Reuse, Innovation and Green Jobs: Unlocking inclusive business models for the future

Bled, Slovenia
4.-5. june 2026

LOCATION

Bled, nestled in the heart of the Julian Alps, is one of Slovenia’s most recognizable destinations, renowned for its picturesque lake with an island and a castle perched on a rocky cliff.

The conference will take place at the Festival Hall Bled, an exceptional lakeside venue that combines natural beauty with modern infrastructure. The inspiring setting fosters networking, knowledge exchange, and creative thinking.

TRANSPORT

Getting to Bled 

Bled is easily accessible from all parts of Slovenia as well as from abroad. It is less than an hour’s drive from Ljubljana, and is conveniently located near Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport. The town is also well connected by rail and bus services.

By Plane

Nearest airports are: Jože Pučnik Airport (Ljubljana) , Franjo Tuđman Airport (Zagreb), Vienna International Airport (Vienna – Schwechat), Venice Marco Polo Airport (Venice), Treviso Airport (Treviso).
For convenient transfers between the airports and Bled, we recommend organized shuttle services by GoOpti (discount code for €5 off: RFLI1CY94WEV).

By Bus

nternational bus connections are available (e.g., FlixBus).
Regional bus lines connect Bled with neighboring towns and the Bled Bus Station (approximately a 5-minute walk from the lake and the Festival Hall).
🕘 Timetable Ljubljana → Bled
🚌 Timetable: Local routes and regional connections

By Train

A sustainable option: take the train to Lesce-Bled railway station (approximately 4 km from the lake), followed by a short bus or taxi ride to the center of Bled.

MOBILITY

ON FOOT OR BY BIKE

✨ pleasant and most sustainable choice✨

Bled is a compact and friendly town, so you can reach the Festival Hall on foot or by bicycle along the well-maintained paths around the lake.

ACCOMMODATION

SAVA HOTEL BLED

For conference participants, we have provided an exclusive “early-bird” price of €225 per room at the Sava Hotel Bled.

The special price is valid for the first 30 rooms booked.

OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS

For those who would like to choose another option, we also recommend exploring accommodation in the wider area of Bled, where prices are often more affordable than in the town center.

Bled is a distinctly tourist destination, so we highly recommend booking your accommodation in advance.