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Programme and workshops

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

A day dedicated to connection, energy and fun. We’ll start with addresses from the Company’s leadership and an inspiring keynote, followed by a range of engaging and tailored activities.

All activities will take place at TDR – a space where the spirit of the past meets modern energy.

Address: Obala Vladimira Nazora, 52210, Rovinj
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Location: Tobacco Factory Rovinj

What to expect:

  • A joint gathering with addresses from the President and members of the Board of Directors, as well as the Chief Executive Officer, an inspiring keynote by a guest speaker, and a few surprises that will take us back to JGL’s beginnings
  • An exciting treasure hunt combining teamwork, exploration and discovery
  • A variety of workshops and experience zones focused on wellbeing, creativity, movement and fun
  • A delicious lunch featuring a unique selection of dishes – some you’ll recognise, others you’ll be trying for the first time.

Dress code: Casual and comfortable

We’ve made your styling easy for the day – your hoodie and T-shirt will be waiting for you in your goodie bag and at the TDR entrance. Think of it as your official outfit for the day (and for that perfect group photo).

Don’t forget comfortable bottoms and trainers – with all the fun and laughter, you’ll easily hit 10,000 steps!

Vibe: Have fun & chill

Location: Stara tvornica, Dvorana: 2+3

After the daytime programme, the Tobacco Factory transforms into a spectacular stage and dance floor – just as it should for celebrating 35 years of JGL.

Dress code: Creative black tie. Bring your best formal look and get ready for a show.

A tuxedo with a modern twist, a suit or a cocktail dress – everything goes. What matters most is that you feel great, look your best and are ready to celebrate!

Vibe: We’re not going home tonight!

Location: Tobacco Factory Rovinj, Hall 7

For those who still have energy to spare, the celebration continues from 00:30 to 4:00 in the smaller Retro Hall, with a DJ and iconic hits from the 1990s – the decade when JGL was founded.

It’s a chance to revisit the beginnings and relive the original energy of a great story through music – just as it should be at an unforgettable after party.

9:30 | Millennium Photo

Location: Tobacco Factory Rovinj, Zone C 

From 9:30, we will gather in Zone C, and at exactly 10:00, we will take the Millennium photo together under the direction of Šime Strikoman.

We invite you to wear the T-shirt and hoodie from your goodie bag, as this is the dress code for the photo.

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WORKSHOPS

JGL 35 // Hero // Workshops

Explore a diverse range of workshops that bring together knowledge, experience, and positive energy. Whether you want to slow down, learn something new, or simply enjoy with all your senses, you’ll find something for yourself.

Time:

12 – 12:45
13 – 13:45
14 – 14:45
15 – 15:45

Facilitator: mag. psych. Nina Anđelković

Location: dvorana 4

Capacity: 40

In this neuromental training workshop, you will learn how your nervous system, attention and perception work together to shape your experience of stress. The session includes a short introduction, a guided regulation technique, an immersive experience with VR headsets, and practical exercises to help you return to focus more quickly, reduce stress reactivity and maintain a clear mind when it matters most.

Time:

12 – 12:45
13 – 13:45
14 – 14:45
15 – 15:45

Facilitator: Dina Drozdek, MA (Psychology)

Location: Hall 5

Capacity: 40 participants

This experiential conscious breathing workshop invites you to slow down, take a deeper breath and discover how breathing can become your simplest tool for relaxation, focus and emotional balance. With calming scents and live handpan music, this is an experience designed to restore balance – for both mind and body.

Time:

12:00-12:55
13:05-14:00
14:30 – 15:30
15:45 – 16:45

Facilitators: chef David Skoko & Andreas Zilli

Location: Hall 1

Capacity: 20 participants

In this interactive culinary and wine workshop, Chef David Skoko and sommelier Andreas Zilli will guide you through fish filleting techniques and wine tasting where flavours are not just described – but experienced first-hand.

EXPERIENCE ZONES

JGL 35 // Hero // Experience Zones

A place where creativity, play, and shared experiences come together. From relaxing rituals and artistic expression to fun and team challenges, everyone can find their moment.

All entertainment zones are open to everyone on Friday from 12:00 to 16:00.

Time:

12:00 – 16:00 (open throughout, no registration required)

Location: Hall 3, Lounge

If you enjoy fine scents, natural ingredients and small self-care rituals, this zone is for you. Explore essential oils, discover the fragrance bar, and create your own hand scrub using sea salt, dried Mediterranean herbs and carefully selected ingredients. Bonus? You’ll take home not just your product, but also new knowledge you’ll want to revisit.

Time:

12:00 – 16:00 (open throughout, no registration required)

Location: Zone A

Guided by architect Maja Subotić, take part in creating a large-scale floral installation using wild and organic plants. The installation will grow throughout the workshop, becoming a unique collective artwork.

Time:

12:00 – 16:00 (open throughout, no registration required)

Location: Zone B

Join a collaborative art workshop led by Sebastijan Dračić, painter and professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb. Together, you will create a large-scale artwork inspired by JGL’s core values: responsibility, respect, togetherness and sustainability. Each contribution becomes part of a lasting piece that will be displayed at JGL in Rijeka after the event.

Time:

12:00 – 16:00 (open throughout, no registration required)

Location: Zone C & Hall 6

The Sport & Gaming Zone is designed as a space for relaxation, connection and positive energy between programme segments. Indoors, you’ll find a wide range of fun and interactive activities – table tennis, table football, pinball, darts, air hockey, video games and ergometers – perfect for a quick break, socialising and a bit of friendly competition. Outdoors, enjoy a climbing wall, bocce court and basketball hoop for those who want some fresh air and active time. Whether you come for the games, the movement or the company, this zone offers moments of fun and connection that enrich the overall event experience.

Beat the Boss!

Beat the Boss!

The boss is the boss… But not necessarily the best player. Alongside all the activities in the Sports Zone, we’ve prepared a special challenge: “Beat the Boss!

Step into friendly matchups and show off your skills in rowing ergometers, foosball, bocce, and other disciplines. Time to prove that a title doesn’t guarantee a win.

  • Mate Poropat | ergometer challenge | 12:00 - 12:20 
  • Marijo Volarević | bocce challenge | 12:20 - 12:40
  • Marko Meić | air hockey | 12:30 - 13:00
  • Denis Ten | darts | 12:30  – 12:50
  • Marko Mrvelj | darts | od 13:00 do 13:30
  • Igor Šušnjara | foosball | 14:20 do 14:50
  • Floris Slosar | foosball | 15:00 - 15:30

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Treasure hunt

Treasure hunt

Time:

12:00 – 14:00 – Group 1
14:00 – 16:00 – Group 2

 

Location: Hall 2

The Treasure Hunt in the centre of Rovinj turns the town into a stage for a team challenge filled with fun clues, questions and tasks. Expect a mix of exploration, play and teamwork, with plenty of laughter, connection and a touch of friendly competition. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover something new – both about the city and about each other.

Charity Pub Quiz

Charity Pub Quiz

Time: 16:00 – 16:30

Location: Hall 2

For this special occasion, Silvije Pleština and Quiz Regime are joining us! At 16:00, meet us in Hall 2 for a pub quiz featuring questions on JGL, general knowledge and fun trivia.

Each correct answer is worth €1 as a donation.
We are donating to two projects: the educational game “Flight over Učka” and the project “Science in Passing” in Rijeka.

The “Flight over Učka” project is developing an educational game through which students will learn about nature and the protection of the griffon vulture. To implement the project, it is necessary to produce game components, figures, and educational materials from sustainable resources so that the game can be used long-term in educational programs and in work with children.

The “Science in Passing” project is a unique public science outreach event in Rijeka that brings science out of laboratories and academic institutions directly to citizens, into public urban spaces. The event features exclusively women scientists who, through a personal approach and direct interaction with the public, present their research, talk about their professional paths, and share what motivates and fascinates them about science.

JGL 35 Mobile App

Your digital guide to the event

Once the celebrations of our major anniversary begin in Rovinj, all communication will move here. Download the app in advance to book workshops, follow the programme and receive real-time updates.