AmCham Slovakia

3M Slovensko s.r.o.

www.3m.sk

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 $34 billion in sales, 3M employs about 92,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 70 countries. 3Ms diversified ...

ABB, s.r.o.

www.abb.sk

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 ...

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) is the world’s leading body for professional accountants, with over 115 years of experience, innovation and excellence. We champion opportunity within accountancy, demonstrate excellence through our qualifications, and act as a driving force within the accounting profession to constantly improve working practices. ACCA supports over 25 ...

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 742,000 people serving clients in more tha ...

Acrea s.r.o.

www.acreatelier.com

Architectural studio ACREA was founded in 2011 with the aim of offering architectural services in a new way along with the support of the latest digital technologies. ACREA is a leader in the field of BIM - Building Information Modeling. ACREA primarily operates in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.

Across Private Investments, o.c.p., a.s.

www.across.sk

We have been creating unique investment solutions and opportunities for our clients for more than 20 years. We do this through investments in traditional and alternative asset classes, as well as by unique investment projects which Across offers exclusively on the Slovak market. We understand investments and our primary goal is to help clients value their money long-term and efficiently for ...

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 30 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 ...

AGEL SK a.s.

www.agel.sk

The company AGEL SK a.s. continues in Slovakia with its long-term goal, namely the provision of effective health care in economically stable medical facilities that it operates. The effort is to ensure their further development, which will be reflected in the growth of the quality of health services for the residents of the respective region. AGEL SK focuses on the development of hospitals not ...

AGS Bratislava International Movers, s.r.o.

www.agsmovers.com

Pioneer in the mobility industry, AGS Worldwide Movers, is now one of its global leaders, as a result of the innovative vision of its board for the last forty years. Always keeping in mind the evolution of our customers’ needs, we provide tailor-made services in removals and secure storage worldwide.

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

We are independent and professional female magazine and community of active women. Our vision is to focus on everyday women willing to grow and achieve their goals and dreams in areas of entrepreneurship, carrier, philanthropy, health, and society. Our aim is to empower and enable “voice” of women to be heard. We are active female community, we organize conferences, events, webinars, and tra ...

Thanksgiving Charity Gala Dinner

Slovak Women in Tech

organized by Aj Ty v IT

Welcome Back to Work

Special Business Gathering in Košice

The Birthday Party

30th Anniversary of AmCham Slovakia

Topical Focus Event: Innovative Management: Building a Culture of Accountability

Part of the Festival of Future

Festival Specials: Coaching Tasting Corner: Where Your Future Fulfillment Begins

Part of the Festival of Future

Topical Focus Event: Mental Health and well-being in the Workplace

Part of the Festival of Future

Festival Specials: Health Check Day

Part of the Festival of Future

Topical Focus Event: Governance of Health Data - How to Utilize Their Value and Potential?

Part of the Festival of Future

Main Stage: The Future of Work Conference

10th Annual Business Centers Conference: A Decade of Growth and Leadership - part of the Festival of Future

Festival Specials: “BEYOND ZERO” Documentary and Panel Discussion

Part of the Festival of Future

Topical Focus Event: Meet the Hacker: Defending Your Digital Fortress 

Part of the Festival of Future

The Festival of Future

AmCham Slovakia prepared for you, our most valued members, something truly special. It is the Festival of Future, featuring four MAIN STAGES in four key topics as DIGITAL, ESG, HEALTH & TALENT, and also a series of TOPICAL FOCUS EVENTS that will provide insights into the Skillset of the Future. Be invited to the AmCham Mini Cinema and Health Check Day! On September 12, 2024, we will c ...

Summer on the roof

Extraordinary culinary experiences are designed to make you enjoy every day as a special occasion. Do you need to liven up a corporate party, are you preparing unusual Team building events? There are several reasons to enjoy summer on our terrace especially on hot days. For these days, we offer you evenings full of fun, grilled specialties, live music with a DJ and very popular summer cockt ...

Excited to share highlights from our recent cybersecurity conference in Brussels!

We were honored to have Petra Vargová, Permanent Representative and Ambassador of the Slovak Permanent Representation to the EU, open the conference. Her wise words emphasized the growing complexity of cyber threats, particularly with advancements in AI. As well as highlighted the significant costs associated with breaches that set the stage for the following panel discussions.We were also hon ...

Payroll Outsourcing: Benefits and Functions for Companies

What Do We Offer in Payroll Outsourcing? Payroll Record Keeping and Data Management: Managing basic payroll data of employees, recording absences, and other essential information required for payroll calculation. Payroll Calculation and Processing: Conducting payroll closing and calculations, processing monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll outputs. Post-Payroll Processing Services: Generati ...

AmCham in the Media - June 2024

On June 5, The Slovak Spectator published an in-depth article entitled "Tapping Eastern Slovakia's Potential", quoting Peter Rusiňák, AmCham's Deputy Director, and Katarína Miňová, AmCham's Regional Manager. The article describes AmCham's long-term activities in the east with a special focus on the ongoing "Mapping the Potential of Eastern Slovakia" project. On June 6, TREND Weekly published ...

Bebbo - parenting support app in Slovakia

t is a great, evidence-based support tool for parents of children between 0 and 6 years old, which contains hundreds of practical tips on health, nutrition, early-childhood education, and more. The launch was endorsed by the Ministries of Health and Education, and was the result of months of hard work in partnership with the Slovak Association of Pediatricians, whose dedicated team of experts ...

National Employer Survey 2023/2024

We would be very happy if you could take 10 minutes of your time and fill in the short questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=T34ugy5koUm-yvMes2EgTEosPYlv9ItOnRfrNcRKyY5UOFRRWDMxTTQ4SjRKMUg3OEFPMFlBQzJDMi4u Thanks to the RESULTS OF THE SURVEY, you will for example find out: What was the turnover rate in companies in 2023What percentage of foreign workers are emp ...

10th Annual Richard Dewitt Arbitration Conference 2024

Over the years, it has grown into a respected expert conference, now celebrating its 10th anniversary. This year's conference focuses on two specific topics: Arbitration and Bankruptcy Arbitrability of claimsDistressed M&AParticipants in arbitration proceedingsSports Arbitration Doping proceedingsEvidence in sports arbitration proceedingsProceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Spo ...

What Should EMPLOYERS Do to Keep YOUNGSTERS in Slovakia?

Who better to answer this question than the young people themselves? We asked them directly! The theme of the #IDEATON 2024 brainstorming marathon was BRAIN DRAIN - HOW CAN EMPLOYERS HELP ME STAY IN SLOVAKIA? During #IDEATON, organized annually by Alliance for YOUth (Aliancia pre mladých), 12 teams of high school and university students tackled this crucial question. Under the guidance of expe ...

CMS Slovakia Attorney Martina Gavalec Joins International Association of Defense Counsel

“I am thrilled to join the IADC, which offers unparalleled access to a global network of the world’s leading corporate and insurance lawyers and executives, fostering professional growth and collaboration,” Ms. Gavalec said. “Being part of the IADC reflects my commitment to supporting international cooperation within the legal profession. I look forward to participating in activities that crea ...

Meeting with State Secretary Milan Hodas and Director-General Michal Kotlarik on Key Legal Issues

We believe that constructive dialogue at the expert level is crucial for addressing and resolving the issues facing the Slovak business environment and employers in Slovakia. Establishing these valuable connections opens up new opportunities for meaningful collaboration in the future. Our discussion focused on topics central to AmCham Slovakia's institutional pillar, including the Rule of Law ...

AmCham in the Media - May 2024

On May 28, various portals (Euractiv, Nextech) informed about AmCham's business breakfast "Waste to Energy", in Banska Bystrica, focused on Slovakia's untapped potential in waste management which could help achieve its energetic and sustainability goals. The May edition of The Slovak Spectator dedicated several pages to the topic of the transformative potential of Eastern Slovakia, heavily co ...

Boosting Regional Potential Step By Step

At AmCham Slovakia, we have always advocated for the business sector’s interests at the national level, amplifying the voices of our members on critical issues that shape the business environment. With a significant quarter of our members based in or having offices in the region, our role in supporting their needs and fostering regional development is crucial. We have humbly embraced this role ...

Work And Life Connections

What do you currently perceive as the biggest challenge or the biggest opportunity in your life? (PL) The biggest challenge in my life right now is on the family front. With our children moving out to pursue their studies or careers, our home feels emptier after 20 years of bustling family life. This transition has allowed me to focus more on my relationship with my wife, who has been a consta ...

Košice Universities: Catalysts for Change

These include their closer cooperation with local employers in terms of aligning the curriculum with the labor market needs, supporting the innovation ecosystem, or slowing down the regional brain drain. We had the opportunity to talk to rectors of two of the city’s universities about how they perceive and tackle these challenges. In what ways does your university currently cooperate with loc ...

Ukraine’s EU Future and Slovakia’s Role

We explore how Slovak entities can strategically engage in and support Ukraine’s reconstruction, supported by insights from the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), an international non-profit focused on strengthening democracy through market-oriented reform. The Benefits of EU Accession – An Opportunity for UkraineUkraine’s future accession to the EU and NATO is anticipated to ...

Potential of Eastern Slovakia - 18 actionable steps for a competitive Eastern Slovakia

1 - Brand and Identity of Eastern SlovakiaChallenge: The Eastern region of Slovakia faces a challenge caused by the absence of a unified and comprehensive marketing approach – a brand and identity. There is persistent fragmentation of expressive means among individual municipalities and various organizations, resulting in significant confusion and low effectiveness of t ...

Support from Prešov

To serve its hundreds of thousands of customers SWAN operates its Call Center in the eastern region of Slovakia in the city of Prešov. We have discussed the challenges in customer care operations with Lukáš Petruš, Head of B2C & B2B Call Center at SWAN. Why did SWAN decide to launch its own Call Center and why did you choose Prešov as its location? SWAN operates across all regions of Slo ...

Evolving with Košice

Does Eastern Slovakia, recognize its inherent value? What significance does the region hold for your company? After about 18 years, we are proud of our achievements in Eastern Slovakia. Our initial goal was to gather around three thousand IT experts, but today, the number has risen to between 12,000 and 15,000 IT specialists active in the region. As DT ITSO SK we have strongly contributed, but ...

Life Is For Sharing

Therefore Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia (DT ITSO SK) believes in living the brand motto “Life is for sharing”. Read more to find out about how business life be interconnected with local communities, and local educational and innovation partners, to support and attract talent. International company - regional initiativesNo organization, big or small, lives in an artificial bubble – li ...

Business Opportunity in Košice’s Old Town

Optimal city center location Mlynská Bašta is ideally located at the popular thoroughfare of Továrenská and Štefániková streets – where businesses can leverage the purchasing potential of daily footfall in the tens of thousands attracted by retail, entertainment, and work. “The complete reconstruction sought to retain and accentuate Mlynská Bašta’s attractive historical character to seamlessl ...

A Century in the Sky of Košice

It was a single-engine biplane type A14 of the then Czechoslovak Airlines, which was a modified version of the German Brandenburg CI aircraft developed during World War I. Its maximum speed was 170 km/h. The wings and fuselage were made of wood and covered with fabric. The aircraft weighed barely 933 kg and had an open cockpit with two seats in tandem – one for the pilot and one for the passen ...

Labor Challenges in the East

Employment of ForeignersGiven the labor market shortage in the region of Eastern Slovakia, an increasing number of employers are interested in the possibility of employing foreigners from other non-EU countries. This employment landscape presents both opportunities and challenges for the employers. Moreover, the legal framework governing the employment of foreigners is very complex, with vario ...

Permanent Dialogue on Regional Development

We are working to create a system in which problems are not only identified, but also solved in an effective manner. It is useful to look in the symbolic rear-view mirror, where we can see concrete past activities. Every week we organize off-site resort meetings, always in a different district. They serve us as a checklist of activities and offer professional opposition before making further d ...