1st book on Corporate Communications in Ukranian language

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Professor Dmytro Oltarzhevskyi, who was a keynote speaker at the 29th BledCom symposium in 2022, with Yevgen Zagorulko published the first book on »Corporate Communications: A fresh look« in Ukrainian language.

A public presentation was on 22 March 2022 at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv with an introduction by the Rector of the university Prof. Volodymyr Bugrov. Prof. Dejan Verčič addressed the event online and congratulated the authors and the university for contributing and important element to the growing body of knowledge in public relations and corporate communication, and for preserving sanity in times of Russian invasion of their country: ”Life, living is the greatest revenge against an agression and death.«

Slovenia is the 4th Safest Country in the World According to the Global Peace Index

June 23, 2026
As we prepare to kick off the 33rd International Public Relations Research Symposium this week, the newly released Global Peace Index has ranked Slovenia as the 4th SAFEST country in the entire world! In a time of rising global complexities, Slovenia has officially entered the top 5 for the first time, celebrated for its exceptional personal safety, high community trust, and a restorative work-life balance seamlessly connected to nature. This milestone could not be more relevant to our central theme this year: “Disaster, Health, and Organizational Crisis Communication.” As communication scholars and practitioners, we are gathering to discuss resilience and trust in times of crisis and we are doing it from one of the most stable, peaceful havens on the planet.  Enjoy the absolute peace of mind while you network, share groundbreaking research, and soak in the beauty of Lake Bled. Welcome to Slovenia. Welcome to Bledcom.

Celebrating 5 Years of Global Solidarity in Communication with INTERDECOM

By Maja Jančič • May 11, 2026
For over three decades, BledCom has been more than just a symposium. It has been a unique sanctuary for dialogue where the world’s leading communication researchers and practitioners meet to navigate the complexities of our field. Today, we are honored to celebrate a major milestone in this journey: the 5th Anniversary of the International Declaration of Communications Professionals and Researchers presented by INTERDECOM .