Between May 28 and 30, 2025, the 17th conference of the Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School (IPSSC) entitled From Research to Reality took place in Mekinje near Kamnik. The conference is aimed at young researchers and promotes the development of science communication skills, the exchange of research experiences, and the networking of interdisciplinary research communities.

On the second day of the conference, Luka Radičević, a young researcher at our institute and a member of the Young Academy, an association of doctoral students and early-career researchers in Slovenia, participated as a guest speaker. In his address, he focused on the links between research and the academic environment on the one hand and entrepreneurship on the other. He placed particular emphasis on the issues young researchers face when transferring knowledge from research into practice.

The lecture offered participants insight into the connection between scientific work, entrepreneurial thinking, and the broader social impact of research. The participation of the IER representative at the event contributes to greater visibility of the institute in the international research arena and strengthens ties with young researchers in the early stages of their careers.