The event took place at the University of Maribor headquarters located in the centre of Maribor. More than 200 people attended this special occasion, among them were the FISU Family members, representatives of the European University Sports Association EUSA, rectors of Slovenian universities, deans of the University of Maribor, the Mayor of Maribor, Slovenian University Sports Association officials, representatives of Slovenian Olympic Committee, government representatives and other national and international guests.

Laudations were given by Alberto Gualtieri, EUSA President, prof. dr. Otmar Kugovnik, SUSA President, and prof. dr. Samo FoÅ¡narič, the Dean of Faculty of Education at the University of Maribor. After the laudeators' solemn bestowals, the Rector of the University of Maribor prod. dr. Ivan Rozman signed the Doctor Honoris Causa diploma, and congratulated the recipient Mr George E. Killian.

Prior to the awarding ceremony, FISU, EUSA and SUSA representatives were met at the City Hall by the Mayor of Maribor, Mr Franc Kangler. After the honorary doctorate ceremony, the 10th anniversary of the Slovenian University Sports Association commenced.