Mrs. Anja Fortuna, Policy Analyst at the Rural Pact Support Office will be our guest speaker at the HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT 2026 in Varna.
Mrs. Anja Fortuna has over a decade of experience in youth policy, agriculture, tourism and rural development, working across local, national and European levels. She is Policy Analyst for Rural Pact Support Office and has extensive expertise in EU programmes and project management, particularly in the fields of youth participation, rural development, education and health.
She has been Programme Manager at Rural Youth Europe in Brussels, overseeing EU-funded initiatives on agriculture, rural development and youth empowerment, and representing the organisation in the European Board on Agriculture and Food. She also works independently as a consultant and trainer, supporting organisations in project design, facilitation and stakeholder engagement. Previously, Anja served as President and Vice-President of the National Youth Council of Slovenia and as Vice-President of the European Youth Forum, leading advocacy and policy-shaping processes at national and European levels. She was External Expert during the Slovenian Presidency of the EU Council in 2021, co-organising the European Youth Conference and contributing to the Council Working Party on Youth. She has also managed international projects at the International Youth Health Organisation. Anja studied Tourism and Marketing both at bachelor and on master level, holds professional qualifications as a trainer and youth worker, and is fluent in Slovenian, Croatian and English.
Don’t miss her presentation at the HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT, where she will focus on the following topics:
• How the Rural Pact amplifies rural voices and elevates them on the political agenda
• Opportunities for rural regions in health tourism, wellbeing services, and spa‑based revitalisation
• Synergies between the Rural Pact community and Europe’s health, spa, and longevity destinations
• Pathways for collaboration, good practice exchange, and community‑driven innovation
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