AmCham Slovakia

3M Slovensko s.r.o.

www.3m.sk

3M is a materials science and manufacturing company that innovates and delivers solutions for global challenges. 3M captures the spark of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products. Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation company that never stops inventing. With $27 billion ...

ABB, s.r.o.

www.abb.sk

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of histo ...

AbbVie s. r. o.

www.abbvie.sk

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information ...

ACCA

www.accaglobal.com

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), a globally recognised professional accountancy body providing qualifications and advancing standards in accountancy worldwide. Founded in 1904 to widen access to the accountancy profession, we’ve long championed inclusion and today proudly support a diverse community of over 252,500 members and 526,000 future members in 180 countries. ...

Accenture

www.accenture.com

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 801,000 people serving clients in more tha ...

Adient Slovakia, s. r .o.

www.adient.com

Adient is the global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000+ employees operating in 200 manufacturing/assembly plants in 29 countries worldwide, we produce and deliver automotive seating for all vehicle classes and all major OEMs. Slovakia with around 2700 employees and 5 locations plays a key role in our operations – beside the production, the business center in Bratislava supports the com ...

Advokátska kancelária Paul Q, s.r.o.

www.paulqlaw.com

Paul Q has been active on the Slovak market for over 30 years and is consistently ranked among the leading providers of legal services. We combine in-depth knowledge of the local environment with extensive experience in international transactions and advisory work for foreign clients. Professionalism, expertise, and an efficient, business-oriented approach form the core principles of our pract ...

Aegics AI

www.aegics.com

Aegics is building the world's first Superfan Automation Platform. We serve brands, publishers, and politicians who need to cultivate loyal communities and mobilize superfans in high-stakes environments like politics, media, gaming, pharma, and finance. What we do: Our AI-driven platform integrates behavioral analytics, intelligent moderation, narrative analysis, and audience targeting into a ...

Aj Ty v IT

www.ajtyvit.sk

Aj Ty v IT is a well-recognized NGO to ensure equal access to IT education for all girls and women and help them enter the tech job market. Our goal is to reach at least 30% of the girls in the IT faculties and at least 40% of women working in IT positions in Slovakia. We implement activities for three main target groups: girls from 8 to 14 years old, 15 to 19 years, and 19+ women studying at ...

Akčné ženy, o.z.

www.akcnezeny.sk

Akčné Ženy (“Active Women”) is Slovakia’s leading independent media platform and female-led community, empowering women to grow in business, career, health, and social impact. Through our digital magazine, conferences, webinars, and specialized training, we support over 50,000 women in building confidence, skills, and visibility. In 2023, we launched Slovakia’s first Equal Pay Day conference, ...

Aliter Technologies, a. s.

www.aliter.com

Aliter Technologies provides integration, development and consulting services in the area of information and communication technologies. We are a Slovak-Canadian company and we help organisations and governments around the world communicate, collect and share information efficiently and securely. We bring our own solutions to the field of tactical communications, build information infrastructu ...

Allen Overy Shearman Sterling s.r.o.

www.aoshearman.com

Allen Overy Shearman Sterling, known in short as A&O Shearman, is an international law firm formed by the merger of Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling on May 1, 2024. Ranked as the world's third-largest law firm, A&O Shearman has 48 offices with nearly 4,000 lawyers, including 800 partners. Formerly known as Allen & Overy, the firm has been present in Slovakia since 19 ...

Thanksgiving Charity Gala Dinner

30th Edition

Scaling in Europe: Climate Tech and the Slovakia Advantage

AmCham Slovakia at NYC Climate Week

No Workforce, No Growth: The Social Imperative for Competitiveness

Conference

Welcome Back To Work

Business Cocktail

How to feel comfortable in times of discomfort

free online webinar organized by Develor

250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America

in Bratislava

Arbitration Conference

12th Annual Richard Dewitt Arbitration Conference

Managing Info Cards for International Hires in Slovakia

HR Breakfast organized by Pro Relocation

Summer Innovation In Motion Business Cocktail

in Košice

ESG Best Practice Sharing - Košice edition!

Workshop in Košice

Payroll & HR Compliance “Audit-Ready”

Business Breakfast

Future of Eastern Slovakia: Data, Vision, Decisions

A Candidate Forum for Chair of KSK and Mayor of Košice

Free Expert Webinar Series on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence is no longer a topic of the distant future. Companies in Slovakia and abroad are increasingly looking for ways in which AI can support business processes, improve decision-making, increase efficiency and strengthen competitiveness. At the same time, many organisations are facing questions about where AI brings real value, how it can be implemented safely and effectively ...

Signing of Memorandum of Cooperation with the National Security Authority

The Memorandum aims to strengthen the effectiveness of cybersecurity-related activities and to create a framework for expert cooperation within the parties’ respective mandates, particularly through the exchange of information and practical experience. The Memorandum was signed by Roman Konečný, Director of the National Security Authority, and Martin Maštalír, President of AmCham Slovakia.

Job Opportunities - U.S. Embassy in Slovakia

​​The physician in this position is expected to provide primary urgent and emergency outpatient medical care services to all eligible American employees and their family members. If interested, apply for the position via the embassy webpage: Job Opportunities - U.S. Embassy in Slovakia - Available positions at the U.S. Mission

AmCham in the Media - April 2026

On April 29, the news portal EUBrief published a report from AmCham Slovakia’s 5th Annual Restructuring Day, highlighting the key discussion points of the conference and its focus on insolvency and restructuring as a test of the stability of the business environment. On April 27, various online news portals (SITA, Trend) published a press release summarizing the main topics of AmCham Slova ...

Crisis Management & Fraud Investigation in the BSCF industry: Policy Paper

It reflects lessons learned from investigations, crisis responses, and regulatory matters affecting shared service centers in Slovakia. As a direct follow-up on the Crisis Management and Fraud Investigation workshop, the recommendations presented in the policy paper aim to support the BSCF community in building stronger crisis readiness, integrating legal and forensic expertise, and strengthen ...

Results of the Elections of the AmCham Board of Directors

For those who were not able to attend this online event, please find below the official results of the elections of the Board of Directors 2026: The following nominees were elected to the Board of Directors for a three-year term: The other incumbent members of the Board of Directors are:Anna Dodea, Merck Sharp & Dohme Matúš Durkáč, Matsuko Dušan Eľko, SAM International Lygia Fullbroo ...

Citi Institute Report: Unlocking Private Capital for Ukraines Reconstruction

This report is particularly relevant for businesses and policymakers across Central Europe, including Slovakia, as Ukraines future stability and economic integration will profoundly impact the wider region. The report estimates the cost of Ukraines reconstruction at an staggering 588 billion over the next decade nearly three times its 2025 GDP. While public funding will remain vital, the scal ...

DHL Express introduces a solution for heavy shipments: Speed and reliability without compromise

At a time when global supply chains face constant challenges, having a reliable logistics partner is a key success factor, and DHL Express enables companies to ship heavy consignments with the same level of precision and speed they expect from smaller parcels. The company ensures fast delivery to more than 220 countries and territories worldwide and provides a comprehensive door-to-door servi ...

The Southbank project is moving forward following the issuance of the final EIA statement and continues to open the area to the

Alongside the ongoing permitting process, the site is already undergoing gradual transformation. The second year of activation will introduce new features for the public, also based on visitor feedback, including expanded food options and a childrens playground. An important part of the transformation is the planned revitalization of the riverside park, developed in collaboration with project ...

Ukrainian Interculture in Czech work environment

Václav Wortner: Kateřina, you lead these courses for Czech employers. What are the main cultural differences that Czechs should be aware of if they want to employ Ukrainians? Kateřina Kopečná: One of the most striking things is direct communication. Ukrainian communication is often much more straightforward. We actually saw this in practice during one of our courses. We went to lunch, and the ...

AmCham in the Media - March 2026

In early March, as part of a special issue of The Slovak Spectator dedicated to the business services sector in Slovakia, several articles closely linked to AmCham Slovakia’s Business Service Center Forum (BSCF) were published and are also available online. In a feature interview, Ivan Tomko, Vice-Chair of the Business Service Center Forum (BSCF) at AmCham Slovakia, discusses the latest develo ...

Mastercard launches ‘Kam ďalej’ [Where Next] – the digital tool to help people find their way to a better job

The Kam ďalej tool responds to a situation where many people in Slovakia are working in roles that do not match their qualifications or experience. This is particularly true for workers from countries outside the European Union, who are often qualified but face various barriers in the labour market. According to a recent analysis by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees and the IOM[1] , this a ...

Work and Life Connections

What do you currently perceive as the biggest challenge or the biggest opportunity in your life? (SS) The biggest challenge - and at the same time the biggest opportunity - in my professional life and for our firm is the advent of AI and its impact on the legal profession as a whole. On the one hand, AI offers tremendous opportunities to increase efficiency and improve the quality of outputs. ...

Securing Web Applications

We spoke with Milan Dzilský, Commercial Director at SWAN, about how companies can protect themselves and why protecting web applications is becoming increasingly important. Cybersecurity is often discussed today. Why is it so important? Digital technologies now form the backbone of how most companies operate. Whether it is an e-shop, a customer portal, or internal applications, everything is ...

Technology Behind Olympic Excellence

A digital foundation for global scaleHosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games is one of the most complex operational challenges in the world. Over several weeks, athletes, officials, media representatives, and millions of spectators interact across multiple venues and regions. Behind this effort sits an integrated technology environment connecting accreditation, scheduling, logistics, communi ...

Visa Intelligent Commerce

Artificial intelligence is moving from assisting consumers to acting on their behalf. AI agents can already search, compare and monitor prices and even complete transactions. Visa Intelligent Commerce is a strategic initiative designed to enable this new era, where AI not only recommends what to buy but securely executes purchases. From Inspiration to TransactionImagine planning your next vac ...

Europe’s Industrial AI Cloud

Europe is entering a decisive phase in its digital transformation. Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a foundation of economic competitiveness, industrial innovation, and public-sector modernization. Responding to this shift, Deutsche Telekom officially launched one of Europe’s largest Industrial AI factories in Munich on February 4, 2026 — a project designed to strengthen Europe’s te ...

EU Cyber-security Update

Many organizations found themselves unsure about whether they truly qualified as regulated entities under the new rules, particularly given the complexity of sector-specific definitions and the varying interpretations of what constitutes ‘essential’ or ‘important’ activities. This ambiguity left numerous companies grappling with the question of whether they were required to register at all whi ...

Digital Backbone

The Slovak B2B market is undergoing significant transformation. How do you perceive it today from the perspective of a leader in corporate connectivity? The Slovak B2B market is currently in a phase that I would describe as a transition from partial digitalization to full operational digitalization. Companies are no longer experimenting with pilot projects or isolated innovations on the periph ...

The Courage to Experiment

Technology evolves at exponential speed. Markets shift overnight. Customer expectations redefine entire industries. According to recent global innovation studies, companies that adapt quickly outperform competitors not because they possess superior technology, but because they learn faster. The real differentiator in the Digital Age is not access to tools. It is the courage to experiment. WHY ...

When AI Becomes a Crutch

There is a widespread assumption that the more students master AI tools, the better prepared they will be for professional life. A recent study conducted by the Faculty of International Relations at the University of Economics in Bratislava (FMV EUBA), led by Professor Bećirović, tells a more nuanced – and in parts, concerning – story. The research surveyed 531 students across multiple progra ...

AI Strategy & Compliance

Digital transformation is no longer about isolated IT upgrades. It is about rewiring how value is created, decisions are made and risks are governed. AI, including today’s fast maturing GenAI, has become the driving force. The question for Slovak boards is not “if” but “how”: how to capture productivity, profitability and growth while staying squarely within evolving EU and Slovak regulatory f ...

Contracts Enter the AI Era

The Visibility Gap in Contract ManagementAcross industries, organizations face a growing gap between the importance of their contracts and their ability to manage them effectively. Contract portfolios are often fragmented across departments, stored in disconnected systems, shared drives, email inboxes, or legacy repositories. As a result, decision-makers lack real-time visibility into contract ...

Rethinking Processes Before Tech

The foundations of process redesignProcess redesign is not a new discipline. Its intellectual roots span several decades and disciplines, from operations research and systems thinking to organizational behavior and lean manufacturing. While terminology and tools have evolved, the central premise has remained consistent: processes are the invisible architecture of how organizations function. Th ...