Development Conference
Co-creating Future Heritage:
From Industrial Past to Future Horizons
How can industrial heritage become a driver of inclusive, sustainable, and economic development for the cities and societies of the future? How can we start creating the heritage of the future today? These will be the central questions of the international conference
Co-Creating the Future Heritage: FROM INDUSTRIAL PAST TO FUTURE HORIZONS.
Institute Iskriva, together with partners the Municipality of Ravne na Koroškem, the Carinthian Regional Museum, the Central European Iron Trail Association, ZKŠTM, and the Geodetic Institute of Slovenia cordially invites you to join us at the event, dedicated to the vision and the co-creation of concrete solutions for the revitalization and future of industrial heritage. Join us on November 20–21, 2025, at the Old Ironworks in Ravne na Koroškem, Slovenia.
PROGRAMME
This two-day event will bring together international experts, visionaries, investors, creators, researchers, and representatives of both international regions and local communities.
Do not miss the chance to explore new visions, gain inspiration, expand your network, and seize the opportunity to create new business and project initiatives.
The first day will be dedicated to vision, inspiration, and networking, and the second day to hands-on co-creation and concrete action, where we will collectively work on the development of new projects and business initiatives in the field of industrial and cultural heritage, supported by innovation, creativity, sustainable development, international collaboration, and funding.
REGISTRATION
Participation in the event is free of charge. Registration is required.
You can register for the event by clicking the ‘Register’ button below.
The event will be held in Slovenian and English, with simultaneous translation.
Registration is open until Friday, 14 November 2025.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to info@iskriva.net.
See you in Ravne na Koroškem, the City of Iron, Ideas and Transformation!
The Old Ironworks – A Symbol of Industrial Identity and a New Beginning
The Old Ironworks is one of the most recognizable industrial monuments in Carinthia and across Slovenia. As a symbol of four centuries of ironmaking tradition, it represents the heart of Ravne na Koroškem’s industrial identity. Since 2002, when the company Metal Ravne transferred the area to the Municipality of Ravne na Koroškem free of charge, which then entrusted its management to the Carinthian Regional Museum, this unique site has gradually evolved into a platform for innovation, creativity, and collaboration.
The renovated Old Ironworks opened its doors on 7 October 2025. The €1.6 million restoration successfully preserved the authenticity and grandeur of the industrial monument, while also incorporating new features that connect the past with the future. Today, the site combines the rich ironmaking heritage with a vision for sustainable economic, tourism, cultural, and social development in the region. Industrial heritage is recognized as a tangible potential for new investments, product development, job creation, and the cultivation of skills for the future.
