60 Years of SIQ

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Morning programme - professional lectures

Management System Assessment – Knowledge for the Future

[9.30-11.00, Heros Hall]

The lecture is organized by the Management System Assessment department and will be held in Slovenian (except for the IQNET presentation)

Lecturers:

Miloš Seražin (SIQ Ljubljana) – Opening speech
Jana Kolenc Muženič (SIQ Ljubljana) – Management systems today for tomorrow
Jure Videc (Jub d.o.o.) – How management systems benefit companies in achieving business goals
Pedro Castro Alves (IQNET) – The future of management system certification (the lecture will be held in English)

Organizations pursuing management system certification share a common goal: to move forward. Motivations vary—some seek to attract new customers, others aim to streamline operations, and many are focused on growth and development. Regardless of the reason, the benefits of certification are numerous. It marks the beginning of a new journey, one where the organization holds the ‘scissors and canvas,’ fully in control of its destiny.

Management systems provide a solid foundation, guiding us through the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle, yet the ultimate outcomes depend on our efforts. Throughout this lecture, we will explore the insights gained on this journey, examine the differences among organizations, and discuss our vision for the future. Join us as we delve into these crucial questions and chart a course for ongoing improvement and success.

AI Manager – The Staff of the Future?

[9:30–11:00, Glass Hall 2+3]

The lecture is organized by the Training department and will be held in Slovenian.

Lecturer:

Davorin Kacian

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a pivotal element in business processes and operations. AI facilitates the automation of routine tasks, drives process innovation, enhances efficiency, and bolsters organizational competitiveness in the market. By leveraging AI technologies, organizations can gain deeper insights into customer behaviour, optimize supply chains, improve products and services, and create new business models. AI is not just a tool for operational improvement; it’s a catalyst for transformative growth and sustained competitive advantage.

Conformity Assessment of Electrotechnical Products Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

[9.30-11.30, Glass Hall 1]

The lecture is organized by the Safety and Electromagnetics department. The entire lecture will be in English.

Lecturers:

Wolfram Zeitz (IECEE) – The IECEE CB Scheme – Taking conformity assessment further
Matej Žontar (SIQ Ljubljana) – Assessing the conformity of electrotechnical products in SIQ
Anja Jerovšek (SIQ Ljubljana) – Entering global markets with the help of SIQ

We will explore the evolution of conformity assessment of electrotechnical products, from its beginnings to future advancements, highlighting key legislative changes and emerging trends. At SIQ, as a globally recognized institution, we have been tracking the latest trends for over 60 years, ensuring our partners remain informed of all significant developments.

This lecture will feature insights from Andrej Škof, Director of Safety and Electromagnetics at SIQ; Wolfram Zeitz, Executive Secretary of IECEE; Matej Žontar, Director of Certification at SIQ; and Anja Jerovšek, Head of International Approvals at SIQ. Join us to learn about the latest challenges and international opportunities in the technical legislation of electrotechnical products. Together, we will pave the way for your successful entry into global markets.

Main Event

Grandis Hall, 12.00–14.00

The event will be simultaneously translated into English.

Forging the Future through Trust

Opening speech: Gregor Schoss, Managing Director, SIQ Ljubljana
Address of the President of the SIQ Council: Mitja Gorenšček
Pedro Alves, Executive Director, IQNET
Wolfram Zeitz, Executive Secretary, IECEE
Renata Salecl, philosopher
Round-table: 60 years of SIQ – Forging the Future through Trust
- Discussion: Gregor Schoss, Managing Director; Tatjana Čoko, Director of the Trainings Department; Miloš Seražin, Director of Management System Assessment Department; Matjaž Lindič, Director of Metrology Department; Matej Žontar, Director of Certification (all SIQ Ljubljana)
- Moderator: Boštjan Romih
Vision of the new SIQ premises: Zoran Janković, Mayor of Ljubljana; Matevž Frangež, State Secretery, MGTŠ
Cultural Programme: Nuška Drašček, Vlado Kreslin

The moderator: Boštjan Romih.

Speakers and cultural program

Pedro Alves | IQNET

Pedro Alves is the Executive Director of the international association IQNET, of which SIQ is also a long-term member. He is an expert in the field of management system assessments, with more than 30 years of experience in conformity assessment activities such as training, control, certification, accreditation and standardization.

Wolfram Zeitz | IECEE

Wolfram Zeitz is the Executive Secretary of two prominent bodies, the IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components (IECEE) and the IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Renewable Energy Applications (IECRE). With nearly 25 years of experience in electrotechnical engineering, he has an extensive background in product testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) industry.

Renata Salecl

Dr. Renata Salecl is an internationally renowned philosopher, sociologist and legal theorist. She is a scientific adviser at the Institute of Criminology at the Faculty of Law in Ljubljana and a professor at the University of London. She is the author of many books that were translated into twenty languages. She is the only Slovenian to appear at TED Global.

Vlado Kreslin

A Slovenian music legend. Singer-songwriter and musician who started his musical career in 1970. Initially as a drummer and singer, but he started writing history mainly when he picked up “that black guitar”. He is the author of many evergreen hits, and he also made a significant contribution to the revival of the Slovenian ethnic music, which, through collaborations with other musicians, he managed to bring closer to the younger generations as well.

Nuška Drašček, mezzo-soprano

Nuška Drašček is one of the most prominent Slovenian singers who impresses the audience with her voice, stage presence and extremely wide repertoire, which ranges from opera to jazz, blues, pop, gospel, musicals and chanson. In such a confrontation of different musical genres, she is unique in our country. In recent years, she has appeared on domestic and foreign opera stages with virtuoso operatic roles and at many quality pop concerts. Nuška Drašček is a soloist at SNG Opera and Ballet Ljubljana. In 2024, she received an award from the Prešeren Fund for her work in the world of music in the last three years.