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 ...

ESG in Transition: Staying Ahead in a Changing World

ESSAI 2025

European Summer School on Artificial Intelligence

Summer Innovation Business Cocktail

in Bratislava

General Assembly 2025

Be the first to hear about AmCham achievements and activities in 2024.

Authentic Leadership: A key element in building strong, future-ready organizations

Workshop

CVCA&SLOVCA Awards 2025

organized by SLOVCA – Slovak Venture Capital and Private Equity Association

Arbitration Conference

11th Annual

Startup Awards Meet-up Košice

organized by Civitta

SARIO Business Day - In Regions

organized by the Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO)

Valaliky Industrial Park

Member Tour

Summer Innovation Business Cocktail

in Košice

Valaliky Industrial Park

Member Tour

Financing Opportunities for Companies

This brochure was developed as an accompanying publication to the conference Future Ready Slovakia: Let’s Talk Competitiveness, underscoring the critical role of strategic investment in shaping a resilient and forward-looking economy. The content was enriched through collaboration with leading institutions. Expert contributions were provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB), EXIMBANKA SR, ...

Slovak Businesses Raise Concerns Over Fiscal Measures

Companies see the greatest risk from the unexpected financial transaction tax and higher corporate income taxes—expected to generate €700M and €500M respectively. About 59% anticipate cost increases, while 52% expect to reduce investments. Firms plan to pass on costs to consumers and suppliers, cut wages, and even shift transactions abroad. These changes could drive up inflation, dampen demand ...

FUTURE-READY SLOVAKIA: LET´S TALK COMPETITIVENESS

CONFERENCE PROGRAM CONFERENCE BROCHURE DOWNLOAD PROGRAM CONFERENCE PARTNERS Trust in InstitutionsTrust in public institutions is a critical factor for Slovakia’s competitiveness, shaping both public and private sector efficiency. According to the 2024 OECD Trust Survey, only 31% of Slovaks report hig ...

Čechová & Partners Celebrates 35 Years with Top Rankings

The firm continued its tradition of strong performance in both Chambers Europe 2025 and The Legal 500 EMEA 2025. In this year's edition of The Legal 500, Čechová & Partners was ranked Tier 1 in Employment, strengthening its leading position in Slovak labor and employment law. For over three decades, the firm's employment team has been among the strongest on the Slovak market, consistently ...

CMS strengthens Dispute Resolution practice with senior hire in Bratislava

Peter joins the firm from AO Shearman. Peter has over a decade of experience in advising clients on high-stakes disputes, often involving complex cross-border elements. He has acted as counsel in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations and has represented clients before all instances of the Slovak courts. He has been involved in arbitrations administered by leading arbitration inst ...

AmCham in the Media - April 2025

On April 9, several online media outlets, including Trend, Euractiv, SITA, and Teraz.sk, reported on AmCham Slovakia’s 2025 Restructuring Day. Now in its fourth edition, Restructuring Day has become a well-established tradition, reaffirming the critical role of insolvency law in shaping the Slovak business environment. The coverage highlighted the relevance of this topic and featured quotes fr ...

Tomáš Búry promoted to partner

Tomáš has significant experience in all aspects of M&A and corporate law. He has a proven track record of successfully managing both cross-border and domestic transactions, including private and competitive acquisitions, disposals, corporate reorganisations, and joint ventures. In recent years, Tomáš has advised clients on a number of high-profile M&A transactions on Slovak and CEE mar ...

№1 in Public Procurement for the 13th time!

The Law Firm of the Year 2025 competition, organised by the EPRAVO Group publishing house, in cooperation with the economic weekly TREND, presented the best law firms in Slovakia during a gala evening on Wednesday, 9 April 2025 in Bratislava. At the prestigious event, which provides the local market with an orientation in the key areas of law, this year awards were presented in nineteen profes ...

New Guidance on Financial Transaction Tax Issued by the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic

This guidance also covers the taxation methods for recharged costs and the automated compensation of balances in accordance with Act No. 279/2024 Coll. on the Financial Transaction Tax and its subsequent amendments.This new directive aims to provide clarity and streamline the processes for both taxpayers and financial institutions, ensuring compliance with the latest legislative changes. Stake ...

CMS advises on groundbreaking Slovak Republics first retail government bonds

This unique dual-tranche issuance consisted of two types of government bonds intended for the Slovak Republics retail market INVESTOR, a two-year bond with a 3.00 annual yield, and PATRIOT, a 4-year bond with a 3.30 annual yield. The strong demand exceeded all expectations, with the bonds being sold for a total of EUR 500m in just three and a half days. The Debt and Liquidity Management Agen ...

Global Workforce Trend 2025 / Accelerating Adaptability

Here, we present the 10 most significant trends that will have the greatest impact on the Slovak labor market: "The trends we observe for 2025 clearly indicate that flexibility, innovation, and talent development will be critical for the success of both companies and individuals. The Slovak labor market faces the same challenges as the global one – rapid digitalization, a growing need for new ...

AmCham in the Media - March 2025

On February 28, The Slovak Spectator published a feature interview with Marek Chudík, Chair of AmCham's Business Service Center Forum (BSCF). He shares his insights on the current challenges facing the sector, its future developments, and its potential for the Slovak economy. On March 19, various online portals (Akčné Ženy, Euractiv, SITA, Nextech) covered AmCham's "EmpowerHer: Women in Weal ...

Sustainable Digital Shift

Throughout my career, I’ve seen firsthand how technology can transform not just operations, but entire business strategies. It’s something I’ve always been passionate about—not just in the professional world, but in my personal life as well. Whether it’s staying ahead of digital trends in the workplace or keeping up with my kids at home, I’ve always believed that embracing technology is key to ...

Agentic AI & DIFM Economy

Agentic AI turbocharges the ‘Do It For Me’ (DIFM) economy, which could reshape how services are accessed and markets function. These systems won’t just assist users, but act on their behalf, handling complex tasks, negotiating deals and optimizing outcomes in real-time. Corporate references to agentic AI surged 17x in 2024 – and this trend is poised to accelerate in 2025. Investment is follow ...

Regulation vs Innovation: US-EU

But as the world accelerates toward a more digital future, these two powerhouses are moving in different directions, leaving European businesses—especially small and medium-sized enterprises—struggling to keep pace. Slovakia, a country bursting with untapped potential in the tech sector, stands particularly vulnerable to these shifts. The United States has long been a champion of innovation, ...

AI: Less Profit, More Quality

This scenario repeats itself with every technological revolution: the “pioneers” who successfully integrate a new technology into their business models benefit significantly from the change. In the case of AI, technology companies and specialists are in this position. However, as AI becomes more widely adopted, market saturation will occur gradually but swiftly. AI will significantly lower the ...

AI Literacy Without Legal Jargon

It is no secret that AI is now seen as an engine of innovation. Software solutions capable of automating tasks, analyzing huge volumes of data, and supporting human decision-making are appearing in various sectors. Whoever has the “intelligence” of machines on their side often gains a competitive advantage. Yet, alongside the enthusiasm for rapid development also comes responsibility for the c ...

AI Powering Strategic Growth

With the guidance of PwC, the company developed a comprehensive AI Strategy designed to provide a clear roadmap for AI adoption. This initiative was not merely about technological innovation—it was about positioning the company for long-term success in an increasingly digital and data-driven world. The client’s ambition was bold: to embrace AI in a way that aligns with their long-term strateg ...

Steering Slovakia’s Largest IT Company

You transitioned from CTIO at Magyar Telekom to Managing Director of the largest IT company in Slovakia. How has this move challenged you? I do believe that my previous positions have given me a lot of preparation for my current role, especially executive roles, as CTIO require excellent knowledge in multiple business areas; still, as a CTIO, my primary focus was on technology topics—driving i ...

Less Grind, More Flow

Yet paradoxically, this newfound efficiency can help us slow down and be more mindful in our work. The result is a work environment where productivity and presence go hand in hand. In many industries, skilled professionals spend a significant chunk of time on mundane administrative tasks that add little direct value. Surveys show that people spend about one-third of their workday on tasks tha ...

Slovakia’s Digital Infrastructure

In response to the evolving cyber threat landscape and in alignment with the European Union’s Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2), Slovakia enacted a comprehensive amendment to its Cybersecurity Act in November 2024. This legislative overhaul aimed to fortify the nation’s cyber resilience through several key provisions. Firstly, the scope of regulation was expanded as the amend ...

Learning From Cyberattacks

The most famous cyberattacksWannaCry - Computer ransomware targeting Microsoft Windows systems, which began on May 12, 2017, is regarded as one of the most destructive and aggressive attacks of its kind to date. After infecting the computer, it encrypts the data on the hard drive and asks for a payment of $300 (€270) in Bitcoin to unlock the files (after the deadline ends, the price increases ...

2025 Cybersecurity Compliance

How should a company start protecting itself against cyber threats? First and foremost, every company should conduct an impact analysis to determine whether it falls under the scope of the Cybersecurity Act. To do so, it’s necessary to assess in detail the specific sector in which the entity operates, as well as whether it meets the definition of a small or medium-sized enterprise and possibly ...

Leading With Passion in High Tatras

After 25 years with Kempinski, what are the most significant moments and challenges you’ve experienced throughout your career? At Kempinski, in every hotel I’ve worked with, it has always been about people and teamwork. There’s a strong sense of belonging, with everyone feeling like part of the Kempinski family. Each hotel is unique in style, with amazing teams behind them. In Africa, it was ...