ESG in Transition: Staying Ahead in a Changing World

Tuesday, Sep 23, 2025 From 08:30 to 16:00

Jurkovičova Tepláreň, Bottova 1, Bratislava

Conference

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In a year marked by shifting regulations, evolving global priorities, and rising pressure for impact, the ESG conversation is more relevant and complex than ever. The 2025 edition of the AmCham ESG Conference brings together business leaders, policymakers, innovators, and experts to explore how companies can move from reactive compliance to proactive leadership. From regulatory clarity to clean energy, corporate governance, and breakthrough green technologies, this year’s program is designed to provide practical insight, strategic foresight, and inspiration for action. Whether you're just beginning your ESG journey or redefining your sector’s standards, this is the space to connect, learn, and lead responsibly.

AGENDA

08:30 | Arrival & Networking Coffee

09:00 | Welcome & Opening Remarks

09:10 | Opening Keynote: ESG at a Crossroads

Where Europe Stands on ESG in 2025 — And What It Means for Slovak Business

09:30 | Panel 1: ESG & Regulation – What You Need to Know Now

Is ESG Dead?

As global and EU regulatory frameworks evolve, businesses face both uncertainty and opportunity. This panel will decode the latest legislative updates - including CSRD, ESRS, and the Omnibus Directive - and explore their practical implications for Slovak and international companies.

10:15 | Panel 2: From Strategy to Action – ESG in Business Practice

ESG is no longer just a reporting issue - it’s shaping corporate strategy, risk management, and even product design. In this panel, companies will share real-life insights on how ESG principles are embedded across departments and decision-making levels.

11:00 | Coffee Break & Networking

11:30 | Panel 3: Energy – Balancing Cost, Security and Sustainability

With rising prices, climate goals, and growing pressure for energy independence, companies must rethink their energy strategies. This panel brings together experts, regulators, and major users to explore how to ensure secure, affordable, and sustainable energy for the future.

12:15 | Panel 4: Future-Proofing Through Innovation and Green Tech

From buildings and logistics to energy and mobility, green technologies are helping reshape business models and reduce environmental footprints. This forward-looking session will highlight practical innovations that are scalable, impactful, and cross-sector.

13:00 | Lunch & Networking

14:00 – 16:00 | Side Topical Events – Practical Workshops (in parallel)

Hands-on sessions designed to translate ESG goals into real-world implementation.

Focus Topical Event n.1
Social in ESG: An Experience That Changes Perspectives

An interactive game that uncovers hidden biases through stories and scenarios in the workplace, promoting open discussions about the social aspects of ESG.

Focus Topical Event n.2
Transform your Business: Sustainability Business Simulation

A dynamic, hands-on simulation where participants tackle real-world challenges across planet, people, and profit. Experience how to move beyond regulatory checklists and integrate ESG into core business strategy, operations, and governance through practical tools and actionable examples.

16:00 | Concluding Remarks

The ESG Conference will be moderated by:

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Speakers Bios:

Ivan Balogh, Head of Business Transformation & Treasury, HB Reavis - Ivan Balogh is Head of Business Transformation & Treasury at HB Reavis, where he leads multiple initiatives and activities including corporate ESG strategy setting, ESG reporting, green financing and group carbon footprint management. In his spare time, Ivan also teaches strategy and sustainability focused courses at the Prague University of Economics and Business.

Zuzana Kaparová, EIB Group Office in Slovakia - Zuzana Kaparová is the Head of the EIB Group in Slovakia since 2023. With more than 17 years of experience, Zuzana worked in various positions at the Ministry of the Environment in the Czech Republic, for the European Commission in Brussels, or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington D.C. Since 2015, she has been working for the European Investment Bank, where she held various positions, such as Environmental Specialist in Luxembourg. She holds a Master’s in law from Charles University in Prague and Chemistry from University of Pardubice.

Peter Kubovič, Chairman of the Public Procurement Office - He was elected to the position in November 2022. He graduated from the Faculty of Law of Comenius University in Bratislava and earned his doctorate at the Faculty of Law of Trnava University. Between 2005–2011 and 2013–2018, he worked at the Public Procurement Office, holding positions from clerk to Director of the Legislative and Legal Department. In 2012–2013, he served as Director of the Public Procurement Department at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, and from 2018 to 2020 he headed the Public Procurement Department at the Trnava City Hall. From August 2020, he worked as a public procurement specialist and methodologist at the Slovak Electricity Transmission System, Inc. He was also active in the field as a lecturer and trainer. He was a member of working groups focused on the transposition of European Union legislation, the application of public procurement rules, and served as both member and chairman of the committee for decision-making in objection proceedings.

Tamara Lagurashvili, Director, Central and Eastern Europe, Clean Air Task Force - Tamara leads Central and Eastern Europe work at Clean Air Task Force - a global climate and energy organization that works to catalyse development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. In her role she works with governments, industry and civil society representatives in the region to support developing durable and evidence-based policies.

Thomas Madreiter, Director of Planning, City of Vienna - Since January 2013, Thomas Madreiter is Director of Planning of the City of Vienna. After holding various positions at the Vienna University of Technology and in the City of Vienna, he was previously Head of the Department of Urban Development and Planning at the Vienna City Administration from 2005 to January 2013. In 2011, he headed the establishment of a new department for energy planning. He has coordinated Smart City Wien since 2010. He has been a corresponding member of the German Academy for Urban and Regional Planning (DASL) since mid-2019.

Mária Makrovská, Director of the Department for Accounting Legislation and Methodology, Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic - Mária Makrovská has been working at the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic since 2019. Prior to that, she spent more than 10 years at an auditing firm, focusing on statutory audits of business entities. Since April 2022, she has been the Director of the Department for Accounting Legislation and Methodology, which is responsible for the Accounting Act and the Act on Statutory Audit. Under her leadership, a major amendment of both laws was carried out to transpose the CSRD directive concerning sustainability reporting.

Miroslava Remenárová, Slovak Telekom, Head of Public Affairs and Sustainability - At Slovak Telekom, she is responsible for public affairs, regulatory affairs, external communications, and ESG; the company's ESG strategy is strongly focused on sustainability, with key initiatives driven by the Telekom Endowment Fund. These efforts are aimed at building a digital society, promoting digital education and inclusion, while also supporting environmental responsibility and community engagement. With experience from renowned multinational companies, she has a track record in shaping brand reputation and creating a favorable environment for business growth. She also serves as a board member of the Slovak Association of Mobile Operators and is the President of the British Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia.

Anna Slavkovská, Energy Law Expert, GIE Board member, Nafta - Anna Slavkovská is a senior expert on regulatory issues focused on EU and Slovak national regulation. Since 2009 she is in a role of leading regulatory lawyer at NAFTA a.s. – a storage system operator active in Slovakia, Austria, Germany, and Czech Republic . In December 2022 she was appointed as a managing director of NAFTA Speicher Inzenham GmbH – a storage system operator in Germany. Besides being focused on regulatory issues and providing support in this respect for storages within NAFTA group, she also closely cooperates with NAFTA´s commercial department giving her an insight into practical business needs of gas storages. Moreover, she is also deeply involved in NAFTA’s decarbonization projects in various fields e.g. renewable electricity production, hydrogen storage and biomethane. Anna is also a member of IGU (International Gas Union) Storage Committee focusing on the area of storage regulations and an active representative in GIE within GSE column from 2009. Starting 2023 she is also a member of the GSE Executive Committee and a member of the GIE Board.