AmCham Slovakia

Being part of AmCham Slovakia means innovation, impact, networking, information, visibility, reputation, and the true business community. Thank you for being part of the AmCham business family which brings change and inspiration to your daily business. Let’s have a look at what we achieved in 2024.

AmCham Slovakia grew in 2024, now representing over 310 member companies with a mission to create an impactful, strong, and inspirational community. In 2024, more than 6,000 attendees participated in various AmCham events, including policy, content, business, and social gatherings. These events provided valuable content, networking opportunities, and business and policy insights. United by a common goal, the AmCham Slovakia business community continues its mission to improve the business environment in Slovakia.

We organized the remarkable Festival of Future not only to celebrate the successful work over the last 30 years but also to boost continuous dialogue with key stakeholders to emphasize AmCham´s vision for Slovakia as a good place to live and do business. An intriguing lineup of political representatives discussed the future of the EU and Slovakia´s ambitions within it ahead of the EP elections. In early summer, the Digital Committee showcased Slovakia's strong role in the EU's cybersecurity landscape through a Brussels conference, emphasizing regulatory adaptability, financial drivers, and EU-wide cybersecurity collaboration, reflecting our commitment to a safer digital future. In late September, representatives of the Rule of Law Initiative presented their common stance regarding the proposed governmental consolidation package at a public press conference. The highly resilient shared-services industry united in AmCham´s Business Service Center Forum proved its critical importance for the nation´s economy also in 2024 as Slovakia´s third largest industry. At the end of the year, AmCham´s Health Care Committee presented a 4-pager full of concrete proposals on how to improve numerous procedures and operations in the healthcare agenda to the new Ministry's leadership, serving as a great base for further cooperation.

AmCham Slovakia organized over 85 events in 2024, focused on networking, business development, and future-defining megatrends that will change the working and living paradigms. The Festival of Future consisted of more than 20 bigger and smaller events to encourage thinking about strategic business decisions for the future. AmCham Slovakia also organized various Business Breakfasts, practical Workshops, Speed Business Meetings, patron meetings, inspirational Learning Circles, and business cocktails in Bratislava and Košice. Our mission was to provide variety, interpersonal meetings, and inspiration and we remain committed to this goal.

AmCham Slovakia was featured in major media outlets such as TA3, RTVS, JOJ24, and MARKÍZA, as well as magazines such as TREND, HN, NEXTECH, and SLOVAK SPECTATOR, and TASR and SITA news agencies. Its social media presence reached over 12,000 followers, focusing mainly on key business topics. The Festival of Future and the Rule of Law Initiative’s press conference on the Consolidation Package were among the most visible media moments of 2024. Topics like healthcare, AI, cybersecurity, talent, and regional development also attracted significant media attention.

Building on 40+ solutions for increased competitiveness of the Slovak economy in areas such as health care, labor market, education, rule of law, digitalization, or innovations, AmCham Slovakia proudly unveiled and started to implement 18 actionable steps for a competitive Eastern Slovakia region. For its 30th anniversary, AmCham published a list of key policy successes from the past three decades, along with the annual Slovakia in Figures, promoting investment and trade opportunities. AmCham Slovakia is part of the AmChams in Europe network and provides strong partnerships and advocacy on the European level that help the AmCham business community to get closer to the EU decision-makers.

In 2024, AmCham Slovakia continued its efforts through the HR Learning Circle platform, organizing over eight cross-sectoral events aimed at inspiring innovative approaches to human resource management. We devoted the year to two core areas: Diversity and Inclusion (DEIB) and the Future of Work. Building on this momentum, the HR Learning Circles encourage a broader perspective on the future of the workforce and the workplace.

As part of the Festival of the Future, we hosted nine Topical Focus Events to help our members understand and embrace the critical skillsets needed for tomorrow’s workforce. Through these initiatives, AmCham has created dynamic platforms that bring fresh energy to HR discussions, address emerging trends, and respond to the evolving needs of our members across various sectors and locations.

AmCham Slovakia addressed critical issues concerning the competitiveness of the Slovak economy, the quality of the business environment as well as the transparency of the legislative process in four domains: Institutions, Regions, Innovations, and People. Through over 180 policy meetings, gatherings, and public events, our members engaged in dialogue with high-level officials, including the Vice President of the European Parliament and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Slovak Government, numerous ministers, state secretaries, and public officials. AmCham's policy expertise and reputation grant access to public officials in Bratislava, Košice, Brussels, and Washington.