40. international conference CEFEC
Reuse, Innovation and Green Jobs: Unlocking inclusive business models for the future
Bled, Slovenia
4.-5. june 2026
LOCATION
Bled – An Inspiring Setting for the International CEFEC 2026 Conference
The conference will take place at Festival Hall Bled, the town’s premier cultural and conference venue, located on the shores of Lake Bled.
In addition to the professional programme, conference participants will have the opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of a destination that combines outstanding natural beauty, rich tradition, and modern conference facilities.
ACCESSIBILITY
We strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible environment for all participants.
- The facilities at the Festival Hall Bled are accessible to all visitors.
- The conference programme on the first day will be interpreted into Slovene and Slovene Sign Language from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Guide dogs for blind and visually impaired persons are permitted in the venue.
- For further information regarding accessibility, please contact us at cefec2026@etri.si or call +386 51 442 402.
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.
PARKING
There are several parking lots available near the Bled Festival Hall.
Parking is only allowed in marked parking lots, with conditions and prices varying depending on the location. In most parking lots, parking fees must be paid upon arrival (with coins, in some cases also with banknotes, SMS or the EasyPark app) and the parking ticket must be displayed in a visible place. In blue zones, the time of arrival must be marked with a parking meter or written on a piece of paper.
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.