AmCham Slovakia

Please note that the conference and also both workshops requires separate registration.

Sep 8, 2026  / 9:00 - 13:00
No Workforce, No Growth: The Social Imperative for Competitiveness Conference

Sep 8, 2026 / 11:00 - 13:00
How To Feel Comfortable in Times of Discomfort: Strengthening Resilience as a Strategic Advantage Workshop

Sep 8, 2026 / 14:00 - 16:00
The Soft Side of Pay Transparency: Get Ready for Difficult Conversations Workshop

Europe’s competitiveness debate is often dominated by technology, investment, energy, and regulation. Yet behind each of these priorities stands the same decisive factor: people.

As companies face demographic decline, talent shortages, rapid technological transformation, and changing expectations of work, the ability to attract, develop, and retain a resilient workforce is becoming a strategic business imperative. The social dimension of ESG is therefore no longer limited to HR policies, compliance, or corporate responsibility. It directly shapes productivity, innovation, trust, and long-term growth.

The 2026 AmCham Conference will bring together business leaders, policymakers, researchers, and experts to explore competitiveness through the lens of people. The program will examine how artificial intelligence and demographic change are reshaping the workforce, how workplaces influence performance and well-being, how pay transparency can strengthen trust, and how responsible business practices can create lasting value.

Through expert conversations, practical business examples, and cross-sector perspectives, the conference will open a broader discussion about what companies and policymakers must do today to build a workforce, and an economy, ready for the future.