No Time to Waste

The event brings together partners from the Alpe Adria region, the European Capitals of Culture network, and a variety of youth and sustainability initiatives.

Across two days in Nova Gorica, the programme includes:
• panel discussions
• best-practice presentations
• workshops
• networking and the development of new European collaborations in culture, youth work and sustainability.

Organised by Mink Tolmin Association and ECOPark Associazione odv, in cooperation with GO! 2025, GECT GO/EZTS and Land Steiermark.

Participation is free, registration required:
https://agorify.com/f/no-time-to-waste---conference-nova-gorica-794076257707
The programme is held in English.

TUESDAY, 25 November 2025 – EPICenter Nova Gorica

15:00 – informal welcome and networking
15:30 – guided walk NG–Gorizia
17:00 – discussion “Culture & Youth in Transition”

WEDNESDAY, 26 November 2025 – EPICenter Nova Gorica

09:00 – registration and opening remarks
10:15 – panel: youth engagement and sustainability in culture
11:40 – lunch break
12:30 – panel: funding opportunities and cross-border cooperation
13:45 – workshop: Erasmus+ and international partnerships
15:30 – discussion and closing session

Recommended:
18:00 – opening of the permanent exhibition City on the Border (EPICenter)

THURSDAY, 27 November 2025 – Gallery SDK, Tolmin

11:00–13:00 – workshop on green practices in events and festivals
14:30–17:00 – best-practice presentations and discussion

Recommended:
20:00 – Širom concert at Gallery SDK (25th anniversary of Mink Tolmin)