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Upcoming Events

08

Jul

2021

Three Seas Sofia Summit and Business Forum

organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria.

07

Sep

2021

"Connection" magazine: 4/2021 issue

Deadline for submitting all materials for "Pillars of Good Society" issue of Connection magazine.

09

Sep

2021

Welcome Back to Work Gathering

in Bratislava.

23

Sep

2021

Welcome Back to Work Gathering

in Košice.

30

Sep

2021

7th Annual Business Service Center Conference

14

Oct

2021

Innovations & Digital Trends in Healthcare

Breaking Down the Barriers Between Tech and Healthcare in Slovakia

23

Nov

2021

East Innovation Conference

in Košice.

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News and Updates

The AI Regulation is being prepared by the EU Commission!

What are the ethical and legal requirements that the Slovak expert community thinks are relevant? AI is a fast-evolving and strategic technology with tremendous opportunities. However, some of its uses pose specific significant risks to the application of various EU rules designed to protect fundamental rights, ensure safety and attribute liability.

TOWNHALL KOŠICE: The private sector has the opportunity to cooperate more intensively with universities and innovation hubs

In the Košice region, more than € 360 million of EU funds will be invested in infrastructure and support for innovative professional community platforms that will accelerate the transfer of innovation to urban life, support the development of the knowledge economy and create new jobs in the region.

Volunteers do not hesitate for a moment

Not only during the pandemic but also right after the lifting of restrictions, steelmakers are always ready to provide a helping hand to various organizations. On June 18 and 19, 2021 (Friday and Saturday) they are organizing what is already the 15th year of the “Steelmakers for Košice 2021” company volunteer event.

AmChams in Europe: position paper on EU-US Summit - A critical milestone for the global agenda

Leaders of the US and the EU are preparing to meet in person in Brussels on 15 June for the first time since 2014. The community of AmChams in Europe, representing impactful network of companies with operations in Europe, we see the summit as a critical milestone for the global agenda.

Dentons Launches Dentons Global Advisors with Albright Stonebridge Group and Leading Advisory Industry Talent

Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, today announced the launch of Dentons Global Advisors, an elite multidisciplinary advisory firm that provides integrated strategic counsel and support for clients facing complex opportunities and challenges spanning commercial, reputational, financial, regulatory and governance dimensions.

Call for Projects: Help us Improve Trust in Local Business Communities

Though environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have traditionally been of secondary concern to business, most corporate leaders today understand that businesses have a key role to play in tackling urgent challenges such as climate change and others. Nowadays, many companies are already engaging and implementing projects and best practices that contribute to ESG factors.

The AI Regulation is being prepared by the EU Commission!

What are the ethical and legal requirements that the Slovak expert community thinks are relevant? AI is a fast-evolving and strategic technology with tremendous opportunities. However, some of its uses pose specific significant risks to the application of various EU rules designed to protect fundamental rights, ensure safety and attribute liability.

TOWNHALL KOŠICE: The private sector has the opportunity to cooperate more intensively with universities and innovation hubs

In the Košice region, more than € 360 million of EU funds will be invested in infrastructure and support for innovative professional community platforms that will accelerate the transfer of innovation to urban life, support the development of the knowledge economy and create new jobs in the region.

AmChams in Europe: position paper on EU-US Summit - A critical milestone for the global agenda

Leaders of the US and the EU are preparing to meet in person in Brussels on 15 June for the first time since 2014. The community of AmChams in Europe, representing impactful network of companies with operations in Europe, we see the summit as a critical milestone for the global agenda.

Call for Projects: Help us Improve Trust in Local Business Communities

Though environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have traditionally been of secondary concern to business, most corporate leaders today understand that businesses have a key role to play in tackling urgent challenges such as climate change and others. Nowadays, many companies are already engaging and implementing projects and best practices that contribute to ESG factors.

Public call on synergy support of projects eligible for regional investment aid

The Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic launched a new public call synergy support of projects eligible for regional investment aid. Predominantly, the call is aimed at companies already receiving regional investment aid from public budget of the Slovak Republic in accordance with Law No. 57/2018 on regional investment aid.

AmCham supports the Program of coordinators of digital competencies

AmCham´s Business-Academic Committee proudly supports activities of its member companies associated within the Digital Skills platform, recently opening registrations to the nation-wide Program of coordinators of digital competencies at elementary schools and eight years high schools.

Volunteers do not hesitate for a moment

Not only during the pandemic but also right after the lifting of restrictions, steelmakers are always ready to provide a helping hand to various organizations. On June 18 and 19, 2021 (Friday and Saturday) they are organizing what is already the 15th year of the “Steelmakers for Košice 2021” company volunteer event.

Dentons Launches Dentons Global Advisors with Albright Stonebridge Group and Leading Advisory Industry Talent

Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, today announced the launch of Dentons Global Advisors, an elite multidisciplinary advisory firm that provides integrated strategic counsel and support for clients facing complex opportunities and challenges spanning commercial, reputational, financial, regulatory and governance dimensions.

FinQ's innovative financial education and financial culture development program delivers real results

On behalf of the Slovenská sporiteľňa Foundation, we would like to invite you to the FinQ panel discussion on Thursday, the 27th of May at 1:30 PM, during which the results of the pilot verification of the FinQ program from 25 primary and secondary schools will be presented.

The Ninth Win in the Public Procurement Category

The EPRAVO Group s. r. o. publishing house, in cooperation with TREND weekly magazine, announced the 2021 winners of the 9th edition of the prestigious Law Firm of the Year contest on 19th May 2021. RUŽIČKA AND PARTNERS law firm was once again, for the ninth consecutive time, awarded the top prize in the Public Procurement category.

Czech Women in AI expanding to Slovakia

Let us invite you to the fifth CWAI MONTHLY CLINIC. This time we have the honor to welcome Mrs. Martina Tauberova, Deputy Minister for EU and International Trade at Ministry of Industry and Trade in Czech Republic and Mrs. Anne Hakansson, Professor in Computer Science & AI Researcher at Tromso University, Norway and Docent in Computer Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden.

Tomáš Búry promoted to Counsel

Allen & Overy is pleased to announce the promotion of Tomáš Búry to counsel in its global corporate practice as of 1 May 2021. Under the supervision of partner Martin Magál, Tomáš will be managing the A&O Bratislava Corporate team.