AmCham Slovakia

Women & Wealth by Crowdberry is a curated conference focused on capital, decision-making, and long-term financial independence for women.

The event brings together influential individuals who create, manage, or allocate capital – including entrepreneurs, investors, heirs to family wealth, and financial professionals. At the same time, it opens up the topic of investing within a broader societal context, engaging both women and men from public life, athletes, public figures, and women active in politics.

What is it about?

Not only about investing or wealth management, but about a broader perspective on influence, values, and the decisions that shape our world. It is about women and individuals who build authority, shape public discourse, and redefine what wealth, success, and power mean today.

The goal of the conference is to spark an open discussion about how women approach money, investing, and strategic decision-making across different life stages and areas – and how this compares to men.

Program

08:30 – Arrival & Registration

09:00 – Opening Remarks

• Daniel Gašpar and Claudia Alner, Crowdberry

09:05 – Panel 1: The Wealth of a New Generation: Building Authority Beyond a Family Name
A new generation of leaders is entering public and professional life with different forms of capital – economic, social, and reputational. Entering with a strong family background can bring advantages, but also expectations and unspoken biases.
This panel explores how young women build their own authority, shape their professional and value-driven direction, and establish themselves in environments historically dominated by men and seniority.

Topics include:

• Biases women face in business, investing, and public life
• When background opens doors – and when it increases pressure to prove more
• Building trust and credibility in male-dominated environments
• Decision-making around capital, influence, and responsibility
• Balancing continuity with the need for new perspectives
• How the new generation redefines power, success, and responsibility

Guests:

• Valentína Kasper Rosputinská, Head of SO.loud
• Vladimíra Marcinková, Member of Parliament
• Moderator: Adela Vinczeová

09:35 – Panel 2: Who Has a Voice Has Influence: Women in Media and Economic Reality
Media does not just reflect reality – it actively shapes it. Those who are visible become authorities. Why are women still less visible as experts? And does this impact their income, influence, and opportunities? The panel connects media, economics, and perception – asking: if we change who we listen to, can we change economic reality?

Topics include:

• Media as a creator of economic reality
• Who gets visibility – and why
• Women as experts: where the gap emerges
• Visibility as a form of capital
• Media representation vs. reality
• Economic consequences of inequality
• Responsibility of media vs. systems
• How to actively change the narrative

Guest:

• Lucia Okšová, Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Slovakia
• Moderator: Adela Vinczeová

10:15 – Coffee Break & Networking

10:40 – Panel 3: What Comes After Growth: Capital, Influence, and Strategic Decisions
Growth is a natural ambition in both business and investing. But at a certain point, it is no longer measured in percentages or multiples. Other questions emerge: who decides, how capital is structured, what influence it creates, and what it should enable in the next phase. This panel connects the founder’s perspective with that of investors and capital allocators.

Topics include:

• When growth becomes a means, not a goal
• Ownership vs. actual control
• Exit, stepping back, or changing roles
• From operational to strategic thinking
• Changing attitudes toward risk and time
• Capital as a tool for freedom, influence, and responsibility

Guests:

• Emília Mamajová, Managing Partner, EVERITA Capital
• Simona Bubánová, Managing Partner, Creative Department
• Moderator: Daniel Gašpar

11:10 – Panel 4: The Power of Perseverance
A conversation with Emília Vášáryová about forms of “wealth” that cannot be measured – perseverance, discipline, and integrity. A personal and honest discussion on success, failure, and staying true to oneself.

Guest:

• Emília Vašáryová, actress
• Moderator: Claudia Alner

11:30 – Coffee Break & Networking

11:50 – Panel 5: Performance, Risk, and Capital: What Investors Can Learn from Elite Athletes
Elite sport and investing share more than it seems: risk, strategy, pressure, resilience.
This panel connects professional sport and capital, exploring how athletes think about money, investments, and life after peak performance.

Topics include:

• Risk, discipline, and long-term planning
• First investment decisions
• Performance vs. long-term security
• Personal brand as an asset
• Financial mistakes and lessons learned
• Parallels between training and investing
• Transition from sport to business

Guests:

• Monika Chochlíková, professional Muay Thai fighter & 5x world champion
• Michal Handzuš, Chairman of Barani Hockey School, World Champion & Stanley Cup winner
• Moderator: Eva Bašková Vaľovská

12:20 – Panel 6: Building Without Exit Pressure: Freedom as a Strategic Choice
Does growth always have to be the goal? This discussion explores the conscious decision not to pursue maximum growth or exit – but to build a business as a tool for freedom.

Topics include:

• Financial decision-making within partnerships
• Power and responsibility in wealth management
• Financial independence in shared capital
• Relationship dynamics as business evolves
• Slower growth as a conscious life strategy

Guests:

• Michal Meško, CEO, Martinus
• Andrea Mešková, COO, Martinus
• Zuzana Bartošovičová, Partner, Hillbridges
• Moderator: Claudia Alner

13:00 – Closing Remarks & Networking

• Speaker lineup and final agenda will be updated progressively.

Main Partner:

• Slovenská sporiteľňa

Partners:

• AmCham Slovakia, Trust Women, Združenie podnikateliek a manažérok

Media Partners:

• Aktuality, Finženy

More information and registration:

https://luma.com/xjdzob55