The closing event of Popri 2022

Popri is a national competition of entrepreneurial ideas for young people aged 12 to 29. Participants compete in three distinct categories, which include: 

• University students and young people up to 29 years 
• Secondary school students 
• Primary school pupils 

This year’s competition saw 342 competitors from 122 teams and 85 mentors from 66 educational institutions in Slovenia and abroad who competed in developing business models. A total of 93 teams, comprising 98 finalists, successfully qualified for the regional preliminary rounds held at the Primorska Technology Park, Saša Incubator, and Podbreznik Business Incubator. 

During the closing event, the winners of the top three business models in each category were announced, and they were rewarded with cash prizes and various other valuable prizes. Mr. Ivo Boscarol, the event guest and prize presenter, brought an extra moment of joy to the winners in the Primary School category by awarding them an unexpected additional cash prize of EUR 3,000. 

The event took place at the Nova Gorica Arts Centre, where we adorned the Great Hall with vibrant lights and ignited the beginning of the event with a captivating opening animation and a dazzling laser show. The event was hosted by the incomparable Klemen Bunderla, while the talented rapper Nipke ensured a relaxed atmosphere and entertained the audience with his songs. 

MA Marketing has taken care of: 

• Event concept plan 
• Event direction and organization 
• Preparation of all graphic and video materials to be displayed on the projection screen in the auditorium during the event 
• Audiovisual presentation 
• Stage set-up (stage set-up, lights, laser) 
• Stage light control and management (stage and auditorium lighting) 
• Selecting and coordinating external contractors 
• Recording the event and creating a short video summary 
• Physical presence and management as well as the final report