AmCham Slovakia

Down the road in 2026 in advancing a more competitive business environment and wider society in Slovakia, we are delighted to share with you a short overview of key policy topics and programs within AmCham Slovakia committees and working groups. 

While the newly elected committee leadership teams assumed their duties at the beginning of the year, competitiveness of Slovakia remains at the top of their agenda. We aim to turn competitiveness from a slogan into a national agenda. As AmCham Slovakia president Martin Maštalír commented on our mission in 2026: “Competitiveness does not emerge by accident. Like growth itself, it requires resilience, long-term care, and a shared vision. It demands cooperation across sectors, openness to new ideas, and the determination to invest in what truly matters. If nurtured consistently, competitiveness allows Slovakia not only to adapt to global change, but to thrive within it.”

Competitiveness is not a privilege; it is a shared responsibility. Thank you for being part of AmCham Slovakia and for contributing your expertise, time, and commitment. Please access the list of key topics and programs AmCham is and will be pursuing through-out the entire year 2026.

Should you wish to engage more in work of any of the committees or working groups, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Policy/Advocacy team on policy@amcham.sk.

KEY TOPICS & PROGRAMS

Business-Academic Cooperation Committee (more info)

• Skills for Success university accredited course delivered in Bratislava, Nitra and Košice
• Train the Trainer online development program for university teachers, researchers and PhD. students to foster their soft skills
• Implementation of AI into processes at universities accross Slovakia
• Education programs for pedagogical students on development of their soft and digital skills

Business Service Center Forum (more info)

• Sustain our position as the leading umbrella association of business centers, centers of excellence and BPOs in Slovakia – representative voice of more than 95% of all FTEs in the sector
• 12th annual BSCF conference scheduled for the 15th of October 2026
• Strategic discussion on future position of the sector within the structure of the Slovak economy with site leaders and Govt representatives during the pre-election debates
• Knowledge sharing and best practices by organizing HR working group meetings on quarterly basis
• Hands-on HR: Global trends university accredited course delivered in Bratislava and Nitra
• Crisis and compliance for business centers

Civil Code Task Force (more info)

• Continued active work on the recodification process and accompanying legislation
• Initiative for modernization of corporate law
• Implementation of the asset management institute into the legislation of the Slovak Republic

Construction Law Task Force (more info)

• Application Practice of the Construction Code
• Amendment of the Spatial Planning and Construction Act
• Transposition of the EPBD Directive

 
Digital Committee(more info)

• Maintain a competitive pace with the fast‑evolving cybersecurity landscape
• Support companies in addressing children’s online safety
• Expanding AI awareness and building cross‑sector synergies in AI

Employment and Social Affairs Committee (more info)

• Gender pay gap agenda: continue as a key stakeholder in implementing EU Directive 2023/970 and co-develop methodology and practical guidance for employers.
• Platform work: closely monitor and help shape the transposition of the EU platform work directive.
• Labor mobility and cross-border cooperation, bogus employment with accompanying legislation: contribute to legislative changes by submitting proposals and comments on amendments in employment law, occupational health and safety, and social security.
• Fostering the agenda of digitalization of the employment relationships
• Knowledge sharing and best practices by organizing the HR Learning Circle series both in Bratislava and Košice

Health Care Committee (more info)

• Finalizing the process related to the Law No. 363/2011
• Health Care in Transformation: Care – Data – Costs conference scheduled for the 3rd of March 2026
• Pre-elections debates on patient journey on topics such as i) data and EU legislation; ii) medical devices; iii) innovative medicine and clinical trials, iv) healthcare providers and v) AI in healthcare
• Education programs for medical students on development of their soft skills and financial acumen

Public Procurement Task Force(more info)

• Strengthening cooperation with public authorities
• Providing comments on legislative changes related to public procurement, EU funds, and competition policy.

Restructuring & Insolvency Task Force(more info)

• Active involvement in shaping and supporting the transposition of the Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council harmonizing certain aspects of insolvency law within the Slovak legislative framework.
• Assessment of the impact of the new Civil Code on insolvency law and restructuring.
• Restructuring Day event scheduled for the 23rd of April 2026

Rule of Law Initiative(more info)

• Continuous leadership role and support of the network of 15 business associations and foreign chambers of commerce under the umbrella of the Rule of Law Initiative
• Transparency and predictability of the legislative process
• Pre-elections debates on the rule of law topics, including enforceability of law

Sustainability and Resilience Committee (more info)

• Building long-term business resilience and competitiveness: help companies adapt to regulatory, climate, energy and global changes while remaining commercially strong
• Focus on practical sustainability beyond ESG compliance: promotion of actionable sustainability approaches that create real business and societal value.
• Foster effective dialogue between companies, experts, and decision-makers to support future-ready public policies and collaboration
• Energy for Sustainable Business conference scheduled for the 26th of March 2026

Tax Committee (more info)

• Update of the tax manifesto as basis for the upcoming pre-election debates
• Active engagement with MF SR and FR SR in the legislative consultation process