# Weekend. 19 festival expansion in Rovinj

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/weekend-19-festival-expansion-in-rovinj
> Updated: 2026-09-23T11:31:02.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3.

The 19th edition of the Weekend. 19 festival in Rovinj, Croatia, is scheduled to run from September 24 to 27, utilizing 11 halls across the Grand Park Hotel, the old Tvornica duhana Rovinj, and a new venue called ‘the dome’. The event expects over 7,500 visitors and more than 200 speakers across eight distinct areas.

A major addition to this year’s program is the premiere of Education. Weekend, a segment focused on the future of knowledge and skills. Božo Skoko, the program director for Education. Weekend and Vice Rector of Algebra Bernays University, stated that traditional degrees are no longer sufficient in a rapidly changing labor market, noting that artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering how people learn, work, and value knowledge. This segment aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry through discussions involving professors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers on topics such as AI and youth mental health.

Other festival tracks include Tech. Weekend, Finance. Weekend, Energy. Weekend, Investment. Weekend, and Health. Weekend. Key speakers include Ulrik Haagerup, Fredrik Härén, Emil Tedeschi, and Laura Bermudez. Attendees can use the My. Weekend application for navigation and schedules. Logistics include a free shuttle service between the Amarin resort, Hotel Amarin, and TDR, with themed locations such as the Jack Daniel's bar, an Expo stage, and a dedicated Food Court.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Weekend. 19 festival in Rovinj introduces new education program

The Weekend. 19 festival in Rovinj expands this year to include Education. Weekend, a new program focusing on the impact of AI and evolving labor markets on modern education.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/weekend-19-festival-in-rovinj-introduces-new-education-program

### 2026-09-21: Regional culinary and cultural events across Croatia and Slovenia

Regional news highlights include the 2026 Graševina harvest at Vinarija Kutjevo, the Weekend. 19 conference in Rovinj, and various culinary and beekeeping festivals in Croatia and Slovenia.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rovinj-to-host-weekend-19-conference-on-media-and-technology

### 2026-09-02: Weekend. 19 festival announces expanded program in Rovinj

The 19th edition of Weekend. 19 in Rovinj, Croatia, will host over 7,500 visitors and 200 speakers across eight specialized festival programs starting September 24.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/weekend-19-festival-announces-expanded-program-in-rovinj

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