Rudolfovo – Science and Technology Centre Novo mesto invites you to the seminar “Protein Structure Prediction via AI,” in which Assoc. Prof. Boštjan Gabrovšek will present how artificial intelligence, particularly AlphaFold, and topological data analysis are reshaping the detection and interpretation of protein structures. The seminar will take place on 29 January 2026, on site and via MS Teams.

Grateful for collaboration in 2025, the Rudolfovo team wishes you a peaceful holiday season and a successful New Year 2026, full of inspiration, health, and new knowledge.

Rudolfovo showcased three research contributions in mechatronics, robotics, digitalization, and sustainability at the 2025 Academy of Mechanical Engineering, highlighting its role in the development of advanced technologies.

Directors Prof. Dr. Janez Povh and Prof. Dr. Borut Rončević represented Rudolfovo at the European Quantum Technology Conference (EQTC) 2025 in Copenhagen, a key EU platform for advancing quantum innovation. The event fostered collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers across Europe.

Join the Culinary Trail presentation to discover and taste the cuisine of various ethnic groups as part of the Culinary Trail of the Ethnic and Local Cuisine in the Danube Region project. The event will take place on November 18, 2025, at Dilančeva 7, Novo mesto.

The First Slovenian Quantum Computing Day is taking place today at Rudolfovo, bringing together national and international experts to discuss the future of quantum technologies in Slovenia and Europe.

From 24 to 26 September 2025, the 18th International Symposium on Operational Research – SOR’25 took place in Bled, uniting researchers, experts, and industry representatives. Rudolfovo’s researchers actively contributed with four scientific papers on artificial intelligence, optimization, and data analytics.

he 18th International Technology Transfer Conference (ITTC) concluded on 10 October 2025 at the University of Primorska in Koper, bringing together research organizations and industry. Rudolfovo co-organized the event and achieved great success – researcher Ana Hafner won first place for the best scientific paper.

Join the Rudolfovo practical workshop and discover how to solve complex QUBO optimization problems using supercomputers and quantum computing. The event takes place on October 17, 2025, in Novo mesto.

At the 3rd national SPOZNAJ event, experts from Slovenia and abroad discussed research security and academic freedom in the context of geopolitical changes.

Rudolfovo – The Novo Mesto Science and Technology Center has joined the Slovenian Concrete Association (ZBS). Membership strengthens cooperation with industry, the research community, and experts, and opens up new opportunities for digitization and innovation in construction, including the development of new materials in collaboration with the Technical University of Munich.

Join the First Slovenian Quantum Computing Day on November 6, 2025 at Rudolfovo and explore the latest achievements and the future of quantum technologies in Slovenia and worldwide.

Rudolfovo hosted a meeting of the leadership of the Slovenian and Croatian Academies of Engineering on 25 September 2025, aimed at strengthening international professional collaboration.

Visitors to the Technology Arena in Križanke try out haptic gloves and interactive technologies at the Rudolfovo – Science and Technology Centre Novo mesto exhibition space.

Rudolfovo hosted the German Ambassador, Sylvia Groneick. The visit aimed to strengthen research cooperation and explore new opportunities for connecting science and industry.

On 23 September 2025, Rudolfovo successfully held an Open Day, where visitors explored the work of researchers, participated in interactive scientific demonstrations, and toured the laboratories for Factories of the Future, Extended Reality, and 3D Technologies.

The government delegation visited Rudolfovo in Podbreznik, where they presented the institute’s three-year achievements and the strategic QuantAIR project, aiming to position Novo mesto as a leading quantum computing center in Southeast Europe.

Rudolfovo and the Faculty of Information Studies organized a professional excursion to Switzerland between August 25 and 29, 2025. Participants visited Geneva, Annecy, Zurich, and Baden, and met with UEFA, UNOG, WIPO, CERN, ETH Zurich, and other institutions.

Rudolfovo will be presenting at the 57th MOS in Celje from September 17 to 21, 2025. Visit us in Hall L and try out the demo VR application for the Culinary Trail project.

Vabimo vas na 3. nacionalni dogodek projekta SPOZNAJ – Podpora pri uvajanju načel odprte znanosti v Sloveniji, ki bo 9. oktobra 2025 na Rudolfovem – Znanstvenem in tehnološkem središču Novo mesto ter prek spleta. Letos bo srečanje posvečeno varnosti raziskav in iskanju ravnovesja med odprtostjo znanosti ter zaščito občutljivega znanja v spremenjenih geopolitičnih razmerah.