AmCham Slovakia

AmCham Slovakia attends the famous New York Climate Week this year!

Apart from the new links and perspectives we will open on our ESG in Transition Conference in Bratislava on September 23, we are going directly to the source - exploring the debates live in New York and bringing them to you via livestream. As part of New York Climate Week 2025, AmCham Slovakia, in cooperation with SARIO and the Consulate General of the Slovak Republic in New York, is proud to host a special transatlantic event.

Agenda

15:00 - Opening chat 

• SARIO’s role in NYC within global Slovak-U.S. economic cooperation

15:15  - Conversation

• Key impressions from 2025 New York Climate Week.
• The evolving landscape of business transformation, sustainability, and ESG.
• Follow-up on takeaways from our ESG in Transition Conference (September 23, Bratislava).

15:50 Q&A, Closing

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Speakers BIOs

Vladimir Lackovič is the Special Representative to the U.S. for Trade and Investment at SARIO, based in New York, where he strengthens U.S.–Slovakia economic ties and promotes investment in advanced technology and manufacturing. He previously co-founded Digital Natives Group, a NYC digital agency serving clients such as the NFL, NBC, and the State of New York. He also helped establish Slovak PRO, the largest network of Slovak professionals abroad. Vladimir holds a BBA from Baruch College and an MA in Global Affairs from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, specializing in innovation and international relations.

Gaia Arzilli is an international sustainability strategist with 15+ years of experience in climate diplomacy, innovation, and behavioural change. She is International Growth Director at AWorld, the UN-chosen platform driving the ActNow campaign and recognized by Google as “Best App for Good worldwide.” Her career spans climate negotiations between Europe and China, indigenous rights in the Amazon, and smart city innovation in London and across Europe. Founder of Gaia Connections, she regularly contributes to forums such as COP28, London Climate Action Week, VivaTech, and the SDGs Leaders Summit, highlighting creativity and collaboration in climate action.