Bled, the perfect setting for LeishVet UP!
The Setting Matters More Than You Think
Bled was chosen with intention.
The event will take place on 16th and 17th October 2026 at the Rikli Balance Hotel, right by the lake, approximately 35 km from Ljubljana Airport. All sessions are hosted within the hotel itself. There is a social dinner included in the registration package.
But, why mention this in a clinical discussion?
Because environment influences how we learn.
When everything is in one place, you do not lose energy commuting between venues. When the surroundings are calm and beautiful, your mind has space to absorb information. Informal conversations over dinner often spark insights that formal lectures cannot.
Some of the most useful clinical tips are exchanged not at the podium, but over coffee. Or while walking back from a session, still processing what you just heard.
What makes LeishVet UP! different is that it has been designed around this reality. The focus is practical decision making based on real clinical cases. Not abstract data presented in isolation, but how that data translates into what you do at 4.30 pm on a busy Friday.
The Rikli Balance Hotel
Arnold Rikli was one of the greatest pioneers of natural healing and a true visionary of his time. In the 19th century, he recognised the healing power of sun, fresh air, water, and movement — principles that were revolutionary long before wellness became a global movement.
By establishing one of the first organised health resorts in Bled, he laid the foundations of health tourism in the region and helped shape Bled’s international reputation as a place of vitality and innovation.
It is no coincidence that LeishVet UP! takes place here. Just as Rikli once brought new ideas about health to Bled, LeishVet UP! gathers modern veterinary professionals to exchange knowledge, challenge conventions, and shape the future of animal care — inspired by a place where progressive thinking has deep roots.
At the Rikli Balance Hotel, the congress centre is right at the centre of Bled’s meeting scene — but it’s far from a typical conference venue. Everything here follows a green mindset. Team-building can mean learning about old shepherd traditions, trying hands-on local crafts, or stepping into a Rikli-inspired outdoor experience. Even the coffee breaks reflect the philosophy of Arnold Rikli, with fresh, healthy snacks instead of the usual heavy treats. And with conference halls overlooking Lake Bled, nature is always part of the experience.
Rikli believed that something as simple as walking barefoot could help restore balance — and that idea lives on in the Rikli Barefoot Path, created to reduce stress and clear the mind. Just next to the hotel, Rikli’s Relaxation Park offers space to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. A quiet walk, a yoga session in the open air, or simply a moment of stillness — it’s all there, in the calm atmosphere of Bled.
Book your room now for LeishVet UP!
Accommodation will be available in three hotels including the Rikli Balance Hotel and two other very close by hotels run by the SAVA group; the Hotel Savica Garni and the Hotel Park. Booking your accommodation at our special negotiated rates is now available online on this link.