AI4LAM Secretary General to Participate in IMPULZ 2026

AI4LAM Secretary General, Dr. Ines Vodopivec, will participate in IMPULZ 2026, a major international forum focused on the transformative role of data, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies in shaping the future of business and society. The event will take place on 21 October 2026 at the Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre (Gospodarsko razstavišče) in Ljubljana.

AI4LAM Secretary General to Participate in IMPULZ 2026

People. Technology. Decisions. Future.

IMPULZ brings together business leaders, policymakers, researchers, technology experts, and innovators to explore how data-driven decision-making and advanced technologies can create tangible economic and societal impact. The forum combines a high-level conference, technology expo, and networking platform designed to foster collaboration and new business opportunities.

The event focuses on five key areas that are already reshaping the future of organizations and communities: artificial intelligence and data, Industry 5.0 and humanoid robotics, energy and circular transformation, sustainable construction and digitalization, and the future of society, skills, and innovation ecosystems.

As Secretary General of AI4LAM – Artificial Intelligence for Libraries, Archives and Museums, Dr. Ines Vodopivec will use this opportunity to engage with experts and decision-makers working at the intersection of technology, innovation, and knowledge infrastructures. Her participation reflects AI4LAM’s commitment to promoting the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence across libraries, archives, museums, and the broader cultural heritage sector.

Events such as IMPULZ play an important role in connecting cultural heritage professionals with developments in the wider technology ecosystem. By participating in discussions on AI, data governance, digital transformation, and future-oriented innovation, AI4LAM continues to strengthen collaboration between cultural heritage institutions, researchers, industry partners, and policymakers.

Ines Vodopivec

was appointed in 2025 as AI4LAM Secretary General to strategically lead the implementation phase of AI4LAM on the road toward a sustainable organizational model.

She brings significant experience in cultural heritage and digital humanities, having previously served as Deputy Director of the National and University Library of Slovenia and as a member of the UNESCO Memory of the World National Committee from 2020 to 2024.

She is currently still Vice Dean at Nova University’s Faculty of Slovenian and International Studies, where she specializes in interdisciplinary research methodologies and digital humanities. Dr. Vodopivec is also active in international organizations, serving as a member of the Management Board of the Europeana Network Association and as a member of the IFLA Digital Humanities – Digital Scholarship Committee.

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