Bled Water Forum

13/05/2026

12/05/2026

Honoured to speak at the HealthXchange Summit 2026 organized by European Spas , bringing together representatives from 26 countries, including ministers and international experts.

Marko Gajić presented new global trends in drinking water, highlighting water as a strategic element of health, wellbeing, hospitality, and future development.

Special thanks to Csilla Mezosi and the entire ESPA team for the excellent organization and warm hospitality.

07/05/2026

💧🌍 Restaurant 9 at the Royal Bled golf course is the only restaurant in Slovenia with five certified water sommeliers in one team.

A great example of how global hospitality trends are evolving - where water quality, sustainability, and guest experience are becoming an essential part of modern gastronomy.

👏 Congratulations to the team for setting new standards in Slovenian hospitality and connecting excellence with environmental awareness. Royal Bled Golf

03/05/2026

One month to go. ⚡️💦

The 11th International Bled Water Forum brings together those shaping the future of water, climate resilience, and the blue economy (60+ countries 🌎).

From global commitments to real-world action — this is where water strategies are defined.

https://bledwf.com/bwf-program-and-bwf-call/

📍 Vila Bled, Slovenia
📅 3–4 June 2026 Zavod Za Kulturo Bled Bled Slovenia Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve RS / Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

23/04/2026

BWF at Trends and Challenges 2026 💧Biotehniski izobrazevalni center Ljubljana BIC

As part of the BWF Young program, Satja and Tevž showed that water isn’t just something you drink – it’s an experience.
Through an interactive water tasting, they guided participants through flavors, differences, and a fresh perspective on something we often take for granted.

Because yes – water has character 😉

22/04/2026

Radenska is shaping the future of water through knowledge and leadership.

We are proud to share that 10 senior professionals from Radenska have successfully completed the Water Sommelier Program of the European Water Sommelier Association (EWSA) - a highly specialized training focused on advanced water knowledge, quality, and sensory understanding.

This reflects a strong strategic commitment, positioning Radenska not only in line with global trends, but among those actively driving and shaping the future of the water industry.

On Earth Day, it is particularly meaningful to highlight such initiatives, as they contribute to a deeper understanding of water and a more responsible approach to environmental stewardship. Radenska Radenska Adriatic

03/04/2026

Mr. Simon Malc, from the Radovljica Secondary Education Centre has successfully completed the Water Sommelier course.

Knowledge about water is an important part of educating pupils and students, helping them better understand the value of quality drinking water, new water trends, sustainability, and water culture.

Congratulations on this achievement! 🌍💦

02/04/2026

The global water industry is changing and we are creating its future.

At the International Premium Water Symposium 2026 in Seoul, something we have been developing for years was clearly confirmed: the boundaries between bottled water, purification technology and water gastronomy are disappearing.

Through Aquinity8 (AQ8) and the Bled Water Forum, we are creating new global standards that evaluate water beyond purity - through mineral structure, sustainability, sensory experience and water culture.

As emphasized by Marko Gajc:

The competitiveness of the water industry in the future will no longer depend only on the purity of water, but on the experience it offers and a new understanding of water as a cultural and gastronomic value.

The future of water is no longer only about drinking - it is about understanding, purity, culture and experience.

More:
https://www.sommeliertimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=130559

Marko Gajic Patricija MencigarHa Neul Kim Ruriko Suzuki

2026년 3월 20일(금) 서울 광진구 구의동 풀만 앰배서더 서울에서 (사)한국국제소믈리에협회 주최로 열린 ‘2026년 세계 물의 날 기념 국제 프리미엄 워터·정수기 심포지엄’ 오전 세션에서는 국가별 워터 트렌...

01/04/2026

Water as a human right must become better understood.
Everyone has the right to safe drinking water, but it is equally important that people understand its quality, origin, and role in our daily lives.
The hospitality sector plays an important role in sharing this knowledge with guests by creating experiences that highlight the importance of drinking water.
The team Gostilna pri Planincu Bled is therefore entering a new world of knowledge about drinking water, aiming to offer guests more than just a culinary experience.

30/03/2026

Water as a human right must become better understood.
Everyone has the right to safe drinking water, but it is equally important that people understand its quality, origin, and role in our daily lives.
The hospitality sector plays an important role in sharing this knowledge with guests by creating experiences that highlight the importance of drinking water.
The team Hotel Julian Alpas is therefore entering a new world of knowledge about drinking water, aiming to offer guests more than just a culinary experience. Hotel Julian Alps

28/03/2026

This month, together with our partners KISA, Bled Water Forum, and the Embassy of Slovenia in Seoul, we officially launched the Aquinity8 Seal of Approval in Seoul 🇰🇷

A new chapter is emerging in the world of drinking water and premium waters — bringing deeper understanding, new knowledge, and higher standards to how water is evaluated and experienced.

We are proud that knowledge and innovation from Slovenia are reaching the global stage, helping shape the future of water in gastronomy, hospitality, and beyond.

Marko Gajic Ministrstvo za zunanje in evropske zadeve RS / Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs Ha Neul Kim Patricija Mencigar

주한 슬로베니아 대사관은 지난 3월 19일 서울 한남동 대사관에서 ‘글로벌 음용수 트렌드와 호스피탈리티 프로그램’을 주제로 한 행사를 성황리에 개최했다고 밝혔다.이번 행사는 슬로베니아의 Bled Water Foru...