International conference | Co-creating future heritage: From industrial past to future horizons – The Old Ironworks

Co-creating future heritage: From industrial past to future horizons – The Old Ironworks

Date & Time: 20-21 November 2025

Venue: Ravne na Koroškem, Slovenia

How can industrial heritage become a driver of inclusive, sustainable, and economic development? How can we start creating the heritage of the future today? These questions are at the heart of the international conference "Co-Creating the Future Heritage: From Industrial Past to Future Horizons".

Hosted by Institute Iskriva, together with partners the Municipality of Ravne na Koroškem, Carinthian Regional Museum and others, the event will bring together experts, creators, investors and community representatives from across Europe to co-create visions and projects for revitalising industrial and cultural heritage. The two-day programme offers opportunities to explore new ideas, gain inspiration, expand networks and develop concrete business and project initiatives supported by innovation, creativity, sustainable development, international collaboration and funding.

The conference symbolises the kick-off of the international programme in the newly opened Old Ironworks. As part of the CAST project, Institute Iskriva is collaborating with the Carinthian Regional Museum, the Municipality of Ravne na Koroškem and other local partners to transform the Old Ironworks, located on the site of a working steel factory, into a modern urban centre that will make the city even more attractive for residents and visitors alike.