“The setting is right, but the sails must be adjusted in the storm,” said M.Sc. Dipl.-Ing. Mirjam Jan-Blazic, President of the Slovenian Foundry Association, in her welcome address. With nearly 270 participants and a diverse program, she and her team, together with international professors, once again delivered a high-level event. However, despite engaging presentations and lively discussions, it was…

Once a year, the picturesque coastal town of Portorož transforms into a vibrant meeting point for the international foundry community. From September 17–19, 2025 , the International Foundry Conference will once again bring together professionals, scientists, association leaders, and decision-makers from across Europe – including Slovenia, Croatia, Poland, Austria, Germany, Italy, and many other countries.…

The International Foundry Conference has established itself as a highlight in the calendar of the foundry industry. Thanks to the dedication of the Slovenian organizers, led by the President of the Slovenian Foundry Association, M.Sc.Dipl.Eng. Mirjam Jan-Blazic, participants can look forward to a diverse and inspiring program every year. Engaging technical presentations, innovative showcases, the…

This year's conference in Portorož was once again a central meeting place for the international foundry industry, albeit with slightly fewer participants due to a clash with the Turkish ANKIROS exhibition, which was moved from October to September. Nevertheless, the event brought together 250 participants from 18 countries.

I have often asked myself what makes the International Foundry Congress in Portorož so attractive. Is it the beautiful location on the Slovenian Adriatic, the meetings the evening before in Piran, the informal atmosphere, the interesting lectures, the foundry evening or perhaps everything together? Of course, it's all in the mix! That's why this year I will once again accept the invitation of the committed…

Every year, the Slovenian International Foundry Conference in Portoroz kicks off many autumn conferences and events. Event director M. Sc. Dpl. Eng. Mirjam Jan-Blazic, President of the Slovenian Foundry Association, together with the co-organisers from the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Ljubljana and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maribor, welcomed nearly…

As every year in the second week of September, the President of the Slovenian Foundrymen Society Msci Dipl.Ing. Mirjam Jan-Blazic and her team invite you to the International Foundry Conference in Portoroz This time, the 63rd IFC will take place on 14 and 15 September 2023. The opening reception will be held the evening before on 13 September 2023 at the Georgios Cultural Centre in Piran. The IFC in…

As every year, Portoroz with its foundry conference is the prelude to the autumn session and thus to the third third of the year. From 14/09 - 16/09/2022 The place exudes Mediterranean serenity and elegance, and the Slovenian hosts never fail to impress with their overwhelming hospitality. At the same time, the conference offers the foundry industry and its participants from Slovenia, Germany, Austria,…

After the successfully executed jubilee 60th IFC Portoroz 2020, the Slovenian Foundrymen Society is looking into September 2021 with high hopes and expectations. The recent development regarding the pandemic and Portoroz warm climate will be a guarantee for the 61st IFC Portoroz 2021 with accompanying exhibition in time from 15th to 17th September 2021 . The Conference motto will be: "Innovative solutions…

At the General Assembly of the Slovenian foundrymen Society, which took place on 25 February 2021 as a video conference, MSc. Mirjam Jan-Blažic, a long-time businesswoman (LTH Castings and SIJ d.d. foundry), was re-elected as the President. Prof. Primož Mrvar from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering in Ljubljana and MSc. Avgust Šibila from Talum d.d. Ulitki were elected as Vice Presidents. The…