On the occasion of the first official celebration of Science Day, on 10 November 2025, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr. Robert Golob, held a consultation on the role and future of science in Slovenia, with a special focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The consultation was attended by representatives of research, academic and business institutions, including a delegation from the “Jožef Stefan” Institute.

Prof. Dr. Sašo Džeroski, Head of the Department of Knowledge Technologies, highlighted the long-standing excellence of the Slovenian research area in the field of artificial intelligence. He stressed that Slovenia is particularly strong in the use of AI in science. He mentioned key JSI European projects and the SLAIF project – the Slovenian Artificial Intelligence Factory, which connects researchers with the economy and accelerates knowledge transfer. Prof. Dr. Džeroski emphasized that the scientific community, in addition to stable funding, also needs close cooperation with the government and ministries. Only in this way can development priorities be aligned with the actual needs of society, the economy, education and public services. The Jožef Stefan Institute will continue to actively contribute to Slovenia’s breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence.