Expo 2024 Radovljica

Expo 2024 Radovljica

Expo 2024 Radovljica

The event was dedicated to coeliac disease, gluten-free nutrition and public awareness, while also being a celebration of togetherness, knowledge and tasting.

The two-day event in Radovljica laid new foundations for the gluten-free community. Through international participation, expert talks, a children’s programme, cultural performances and more than 20 activities over two days, it was the largest gluten-free event in Slovenia to date.

Saturday, 28.9.2024

Saturday, 28.9.2024

We kicked off the day with a lively programme:

The international cooking workshop, led by Danica Rozman, brought together participants from Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, Poland, Malta and Algeria. Together, they made Slovenian gluten-free dishes made from savoury, sweet, and pasta dough.

Recipes are available here: Recipes – Gluten-Free Dishes


Opening ceremony with cultural programme:

  • speeches by the president of the Slovenian Coeliac Society, Mitja Kozar, and co-organiser Adele Gray,

  • performance by the vocal group BIS from Gorenja Vas,

  • dance performance by attendees of My Club Radovljica.

  • Tasting of gluten-free dishes from various countries (Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Poland, Malta, Algeria).

  • Evening gluten-free dinner at Hiša Linhart, prepared by renowned chef Uroš Štefelin.

We kicked off the day with a lively programme:

The international cooking workshop, led by Danica Rozman, brought together participants from Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, Poland, Malta and Algeria. Together, they made Slovenian gluten-free dishes made from savoury, sweet, and pasta dough.

Recipes are available here: Recipes – Gluten-Free Dishes


Opening ceremony with cultural programme:

  • speeches by the president of the Slovenian Coeliac Society, Mitja Kozar, and co-organiser Adele Gray,

  • performance by the vocal group BIS from Gorenja Vas,

  • dance performance by attendees of My Club Radovljica.

  • Tasting of gluten-free dishes from various countries (Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Poland, Malta, Algeria).

  • Evening gluten-free dinner at Hiša Linhart, prepared by renowned chef Uroš Štefelin.

Sunday, 29th September 2024

Sunday, 29th September 2024

The main day of the Expo brought a packed educational, culinary and family programme.

Educational Programme:

  • Preparing a Safe Gluten-Free Meal in a Mixed Kitchen – speaker Janez Repolusk

  • The Role of Clinical Nutrition at the Secondary Level – Dr. Irena Hren

  • A Guide to Clinical Dietetics – advice with Dr. Irena Hren

  • Reading Labels and Food Markings – Dr. Mira Kos Skubic

  • The Rights of Coeliac Disease Patients in the Legal System – Jelena Orešnik

  • Cooking Workshop: Baking Sourdough Bread


Slovenian Coeliac Society Stall:

  • Advice, Awareness, Presentation of the CRM System

  • Presence of the Society’s Leadership to answer Questions and Receive Suggestions


Health Corner: Gaster Felix

  • Measuring Sugar and Cholesterol – Slovenian Medical Students’ Society


Children’s Programme:

  • Performance and Workshops with Pravljična Frtina

  • Face Painting – DMD Mravljišče Komenda

  • Making Fruit Skewers with Chocolate – Workshop with Sanela

  • Magic Show – Mare Čare

  • Balloon Figures


Fun and Sports Programme for All Generations:

  • Family Challenge: With the Bee Around Radovljica

  • Pilates – Bodifit Society

  • Guided Tour of the Old Town Centre

  • Guided Chocolate Tasting

  • Performances: Beričevski Elvis and Matjaž Ograjenšek

  • Guided Walk by the Sava

  • Open Doors at the Manufaktura Ceramics Workshop


Gluten-Free Lunch at Hiša Linhart – once again under the baton of Chef Uroš Štefelin

The main day of the Expo brought a packed educational, culinary and family programme.

Educational Programme:

  • Preparing a Safe Gluten-Free Meal in a Mixed Kitchen – speaker Janez Repolusk

  • The Role of Clinical Nutrition at the Secondary Level – Dr. Irena Hren

  • A Guide to Clinical Dietetics – advice with Dr. Irena Hren

  • Reading Labels and Food Markings – Dr. Mira Kos Skubic

  • The Rights of Coeliac Disease Patients in the Legal System – Jelena Orešnik

  • Cooking Workshop: Baking Sourdough Bread


Slovenian Coeliac Society Stall:

  • Advice, Awareness, Presentation of the CRM System

  • Presence of the Society’s Leadership to answer Questions and Receive Suggestions


Health Corner: Gaster Felix

  • Measuring Sugar and Cholesterol – Slovenian Medical Students’ Society


Children’s Programme:

  • Performance and Workshops with Pravljična Frtina

  • Face Painting – DMD Mravljišče Komenda

  • Making Fruit Skewers with Chocolate – Workshop with Sanela

  • Magic Show – Mare Čare

  • Balloon Figures


Fun and Sports Programme for All Generations:

  • Family Challenge: With the Bee Around Radovljica

  • Pilates – Bodifit Society

  • Guided Tour of the Old Town Centre

  • Guided Chocolate Tasting

  • Performances: Beričevski Elvis and Matjaž Ograjenšek

  • Guided Walk by the Sava

  • Open Doors at the Manufaktura Ceramics Workshop


Gluten-Free Lunch at Hiša Linhart – once again under the baton of Chef Uroš Štefelin

Official Speeches – Sunday at 10 a.m.

Official Speeches – Sunday at 10 a.m.

The event was ceremoniously opened by:

  • Ciril Globočnik, Mayor of Radovljica

  • Mitja Kozar, President of the Slovenian Coeliac Society Disease

  • Adele Gray, co-organiser and chief operator of the Expo

The event was ceremoniously opened by:

  • Ciril Globočnik, Mayor of Radovljica

  • Mitja Kozar, President of the Slovenian Coeliac Society Disease

  • Adele Gray, co-organiser and chief operator of the Expo

Collaborators and supporters

We are proud of the support we have received from:

  • AOECS (the European Association of Coeliac Societies)

  • The Municipality of Radovljica

  • Radovljica Tourist Information Centre

  • Slovenian Tourist Board (STO)


The exhibition and sales section featured the largest number of suppliers of 100% safe gluten-free food from Slovenia and abroad to date.

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