Žan Dapčevič, managing director of Academia and president of the VTIS society, took part in the event "Tea with Reason at Pre:plet – Winning the Talent Race" held on 22 September 2026 at the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana. The event asked why the best people stay, leave or return.
In his presentation "Voices from the Global Slovenian Community" he shared data and experiences of Slovenians who have studied or built careers abroad. The key message: talent leaves for opportunities, returns for quality of life, and stays for career prospects. Among other findings, 82.7 % of respondents believe they acquired professional or technical skills abroad that they could not have gained in Slovenia, and Slovenian employers compete for talent on a global market.
Dapčevič also joined the main panel on attracting and retaining talent, covering career opportunities, organisational culture, flexibility and quality of leadership. For Academia such debates matter because competitiveness starts with quality education, practical skills and close ties with the economy.
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Source: Academia (22. 9. 2026). Fotografije: arhiv Academie.
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