When international associations choose to return to the same venue, it\u2019s more than a compliment \u2013 it\u2019s a clear sign of trust and excellence. In 2026, several major international congresses are once again choosing Cankarjev dom \u2013 Slovenia\u2019s leading congress centre \u2013 as their meeting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among the returning international events, the year begins with the ESC Preventive Cardiology Congress<\/strong> (23\u201325 April 2026), the annual meeting of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology. Following a record-breaking EuroPrevent congress hosted at Cankarjev dom in 2018, the event expects more than 1,500 delegates, focusing on real-world and next-generation strategies in cardiovascular prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From 7\u201311 June 2026, THERMAG XI (2026) \u2013 the 11th IIR International Conference on Solid-State Cooling, Heating, and Energy Harvesting<\/strong> \u2013 will bring together around 300 leading researchers in advanced materials and energy-efficient technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Concluding the year\u2019s series of returning congresses, the 31st International Conference of the International Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene<\/strong> (FOODMicro2026) will take place 7\u201310 September 2026, gathering around 400 global experts to explore hygiene as the cornerstone of food safety and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When leading international meetings return, it\u2019s because every detail works \u2013 from the professionalism of the in-house team to the seamless congress experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n