AmCham Slovakia has a powerful and direct legislative impact in Slovakia, supporting the continuous improvement of business environment in Slovakia for more than 25 years.
Continual development of the business environment in Slovakia through Committees and other initiatives.
Pillars
AmCham´s mission is to improve the business environment in Slovakia and
increase the country´s competitiveness. By combining our members´ focus
and expertise with most crucial areas for the country we focus our
advocacy efforts on the following four pillars:
Regions #eastinnovation
People #skills4future
Institutions #ruleoflaw
Innovations #InnovativeSlovakia
Policy/Advocacy Platforms
Rule of Law Initiative #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Zuzana Serinová
- +421 947 949 005
- zuzana.serinova@amcham.sk
Construction Law Task Force #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Natália Spodniak
- +421 902 912 000
- natalia.spodniak@amcham.sk
Civil Code Task Force #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Andrea Brezanová
- +421 948 692 133
- andrea.brezanova@amcham.sk
Public Procurement Task Force #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Andrea Brezanová
- +421 948 692 133
- andrea.brezanova@amcham.sk
Restructuring and Insolvency Task Force #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Andrea Brezanová
- +421 948 692 133
- andrea.brezanova@amcham.sk
Tax Committee #ruleoflaw
- Your Contact person:
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- Andrea Brezanová
- +421 948 692 133
- andrea.brezanova@amcham.sk
Business Service Center Forum #skills4future
- Your Contact person:
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- Peter Rusiňák
- +421 948 592 775
- peter.rusinak@amcham.sk
Business Academic Cooperation Committee #skills4future
- Your Contact person:
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- Peter Rusiňák
- +421 948 592 775
- peter.rusinak@amcham.sk
Employment & Social Affairs Committee #skills4future
- Your Contact person:
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- Júlia Jurčíková
- +421 947 949 001
- julia.jurcikova@amcham.sk
AIslovakIA #InnovativeSlovakia
- Your Contact person:
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- Martina Slabejová
- martina.slabejova@amcham.sk
Digital Committee #InnovativeSlovakia
- Your Contact person:
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- Andrea Brezanová
- +421 948 692 133
- andrea.brezanova@amcham.sk
Sustainability and Resilience Committee #InnovativeSlovakia
- Your Contact person:
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- Zuzana Serinová
- +421 947 949 005
- zuzana.serinova@amcham.sk
Health Care Committee #InnovativeSlovakia
- Your Contact person:
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- Dominika Komárová
- +421 947 939 030
- dominika.komarova@amcham.sk
Eastern Slovakia’s Business Potential #eastinnovation
- Your Contact person:
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- Ján Jaš
- +421 947 948 008
- jan.jas@amcham.sk
Regional Business Community #eastinnovation
- Your Contact person:
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- Ján Jaš
- +421 947 948 008
- jan.jas@amcham.sk
News and Updates
Candidates for the AmCham Board of Directors 2026
Let us take this opportunity to remind you that AmCham Slovakia will hold the 2026 General Assembly online on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
March 24, 2026
Avatar Fit Weekend
Is a unique experiential weekend for children and adults alike, where
fitness, fun, and imagination come together in one dynamic program.
March 23, 2026
CMS promotes Peter Plachý to partner
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang (CMNO) is pleased to announce the
promotion of Peter Plachy, based in the Bratislava office, to Partner in
its global Dispute Resolution practice, effective 1 April 2026.
March 18, 2026
The labor market remains tight: Slovak employers report only a slight upturn in hiring
The automotive sector expects the highest demand for employees
March 18, 2026
Experience an unforgettable Easter in the heart of the Low Tatras
Celebrate the spring holidays surrounded by mountains, relaxation, and family comfort.
March 11, 2026
Čechová & Partners Welcomes Miroslav Zaťko as a New Partner
Čechová & Partners, one of Slovakia’s leading full-service law firms, is proud to announce the promotion of Miroslav Zaťko to the position of partner, effective from March 1, 2026.
March 10, 2026
Candidates for the AmCham Board of Directors 2026
Let us take this opportunity to remind you that AmCham Slovakia will hold the 2026 General Assembly online on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
March 24, 2026
The Future of Energy Security in Slovakia Roundtables
Energy security is increasingly shaping discussions across Europe, and
Slovakia is no exception. At recent AmCham Slovakia roundtables titled “The Future of Energy Security in Slovakia,”
representatives of government institutions, members of parliament,
industry experts, and business leaders came together to exchange
perspectives on one of the most strategic topics for the country’s
economic future.
March 10, 2026
Meeting with the Financial Administration of the Slovak Republic
AmCham's Tax Committee members held a constructive meeting with Jozef
Kiss, President of the Financial Administration, the Ministry of
Finance’s Tax and Customs Section and the Institute for Financial
Policy.
March 09, 2026
AmCham Board of Directors Elections: NOMINATION PERIOD
AmCham Slovakia would like to
announce the official opening of the nomination period for the four (4) open positions at the AmCham
Board of Directors elections 2026. All members in good standing have the right to
nominate candidates to
the AmCham Board of Directors and take part in voting*!
March 04, 2026
Healthcare in Transformation: When demography meets reality
One of the most striking moments of our Healthcare in Transformation: Care–Data–Costs conference came from the data-driven presentation by Henrieta Tulejova. Her message was clear: population ageing is not a future challenge, it is already shaping Slovakia’s healthcare system today.
March 03, 2026
Circular Economy and Competitiveness
AmCham Slovakia joined a discussion with European Commissioner for
Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy,
Jessika Roswall, bringing the perspective of businesses navigating the
green transition. We were represented by our Policy Manager, Zuzana
Serinová.
February 24, 2026
Avatar Fit Weekend
Is a unique experiential weekend for children and adults alike, where
fitness, fun, and imagination come together in one dynamic program.
March 23, 2026
CMS promotes Peter Plachý to partner
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang (CMNO) is pleased to announce the
promotion of Peter Plachy, based in the Bratislava office, to Partner in
its global Dispute Resolution practice, effective 1 April 2026.
March 18, 2026
The labor market remains tight: Slovak employers report only a slight upturn in hiring
The automotive sector expects the highest demand for employees
March 18, 2026
Experience an unforgettable Easter in the heart of the Low Tatras
Celebrate the spring holidays surrounded by mountains, relaxation, and family comfort.
March 11, 2026
Čechová & Partners Welcomes Miroslav Zaťko as a New Partner
Čechová & Partners, one of Slovakia’s leading full-service law firms, is proud to announce the promotion of Miroslav Zaťko to the position of partner, effective from March 1, 2026.
March 10, 2026
ScaleUp Culture Program for CEOs and Top Management
ScaleUp Culture is a development program for CEOs and top management of growing companies who are dealing with increased management complexity, weakening culture, and inconsistent leadership team performance.
February 24, 2026
August 23, 2023
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Policy process
Work in Committees and Task Forces
Voluntary participation, no entitlement for compensation.Voluntary participation, no entitlement for compensation.
Chairperson – elected by members of the Committee, approved by the Board
Two (2) Vice Chairs – assists with coordination, in the absence of the Chair takes over the leadership
Chairperson – elected by members of the Committee, approved by the Board
Two (2) Vice Chairs – assists with coordination, in the absence of the Chair takes over the leadership
- Meetings – should be on a regular basis, preferably once a quarter
- Agenda – prepared by C. Coordinator a few working days in advance
- Minutes – Actions and Decisions – sent to C. members within 7 working days after the meeting
Every advocacy initiative should be accompanied by an Advocacy Plan, available at the members only website area, containing:
- Advocacy Tool – Position Papers, Policy Briefs, Press Releases
- Target Audience – Government, Parliament, Stakeholders
- Timeframe – adapted to the AmCham rules and procedures, legislative process or other processes of concern
- Possible Coalitions – Foreign Chambers of Commerce in SR, business alliances, organizations or federations
- Leadership and Issue – Ownership - Chairs, Vice-Chairs, Spokespersons
Standard approval procedure
In case an urgent Position of AmCham needs to be released – two working days. The fast-track procedure has been amended on the Board Meeting in Oct. 2007.
- First stage - pre-draft of a Position Statement, written by a member or committee coordinator is circulated among AmCham members that have expressed interest in the given topic. Comments to be submitted within 5 working days.
- Second stage - members’ suggestions incorporated and an appropriate wording of the position formulated. The second stage shall not exceed 3 working days.
- Third (final) stage - final draft circulated among members and AmCham Board Members for their review. Conflicting requirements to be resolved by the coordinator. The final stage must not last more than 5 working days. Not responding within this timeframe is considered as an approval.
In case an urgent Position of AmCham needs to be released – two working days. The fast-track procedure has been amended on the Board Meeting in Oct. 2007.
- First phase (24 hours – one working day): AmCham consults the proposed Statement (and enclosed Advocacy Plan / Strategy if applicable) with Members of the Board Policy / Advocacy Standing Committee; potential comments and subsequent approval of at least three Members of the Policy Standing Committee and at least one Member of the AmCham Executive Committee are needed within a 24-hour period. In addition, an Executive Sponsor from within the Board must be identified for each initiative.
- Second phase (48 hours – two working days): AmCham sends the draft of the Position Statement in the version approved by the Policy Standing Committee to the full Board. This stage should not last more than two working days. Not responding within this timeframe is considered as approval. Unless a member involved in the process is not happy with the final version, the position paper can be released.
Election Process
A Committee coordinator (member of AmCham policy team) is responsible for conducting a transparent and smooth process of nominations, digital voting via email/Google sheets and announcement of the results.
Committee Election Process:
- A leadership of each committee will be voted by members of a respective committee after two calendar years.
- Only committee members are allowed to run for the elections and have a right to vote.
- Each company would have 1 vote (filling out 1 election ballot giving their preferential vote to 1 chair and 1 vice-chair).
- Chairs and vicechairs are allowed to run for reelection without any limit on the number of terms.
- The Board reserves the right to dismiss a chair and/or vicechair of a committee in case of serious breach of ethical principles and/or lack of professional competency and/ or capacity to lead the committee.
Testimonials
The Business Academic Committee is one of the most active groups at Amcham and our members have contributed many ideas that have turned into actions and concrete results with a very high success rate. We have a constant dialogue with the Ministry of Education and influence decisions that have an effect on all Amcham members. We provide forums where the best and brightest students from our Universities can find their match in the Business world. We bring Deans and Professors in the same room with CEOs to exchange ideas and foster communication. We have success stories that speak for themselves: students turned into interns, interns turned into new hires and on their path to be our future leaders.
—Martin Kardoš, CSI Leasing
Skills for a Changing Economy
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