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 Conference

Summer Innovation Business Cocktail

in Bratislava

CVCA&SLOVCA Awards 2025

organized by SLOVCA – Slovak Venture Capital and Private Equity Association

Summer Innovation Business Cocktail

in Košice

Future Ready Slovakia: Let’s Talk Competitiveness!

Conference

Banking Day

Start with Children

The Bratislava Summit 2024 organised by the City of Bratislava and the Metropolitan Institute of Bratislava

Girl's Day 2025

organized by Aj Ty v IT, part of the International Girls in ICT Day

Ukraine open for investors: Things to know

Webinar organized by Ments and INTEGRITES

Cynicism In Business: Risk Or Competitive Advantage?

Workshop

Trust, Corporate Ethics, Workplace Investigations – HR Level up!

HR Learning Circle

4th Annual Restructuring Day

Business Breakfast

AmChams in Europe Joint Statement on the Importance of Transatlantic Collaboration

The relationship between the U.S. and Europe is the foundation of global prosperity, innovation, and security, and we call on leaders on both sides to prioritize open and constructive dialogue. This shared economic space, the world’s largest and most integrated market, supports millions of jobs and drives sustainable growth. With over $1.9 trillion in annual trade and $7.4 trillion in mutual ...

Governance without complications: Handbook for small companies

Corporate governance, known as governance, is often seen as something that belongs to the world of large corporations. Governance is the last letter in the acronym ESG. Most of us have already encountered the topic of corporate sustainability. However, many entrepreneurs often think that implementing governance principles is too complicated or expensive for them. However, the truth is that ev ...

Donating 2% of Taxes as an Investment in the Education of Youth in Slovakia

Successful Graduates Who Contribute to Positive Change in Slovakia Positive examples of graduates from JA Slovakia's educational programs include Martin Chren, Mayor of Ružinov; Livia Pastoreková, CEO of Lipa Coaching & Consulting; Michal Meško, co-founder and director of the Martinus bookstore; and Peter Pašek, director of the consulting and outsourcing company Accace in Slovakia. How Ex ...

American business in Europe remains opposed to US steel and aluminium tariffs

We believe that such measures will have far-reaching negative consequences on jobs, prosperity, and security on both sides of the Atlantic. EU plays a crucial role as America's strongest economic partner. Cooperation between the US and EU can help increase the competitiveness of both economies and strengthen their global standing. At a time when global challenges require joint solutions, it ...

A&O Shearman advised Slovenské elektrárne on the refinancing of its EUR 3.6 billion loan portfolio

The proceeds are to be primarily used for refinancing existing senior and subordinated loans, as well as for general corporate purposes, including working capital.Commenting on the transaction, counsel Matúš Kudlák said: "Despite the challenges of 2024, we kicked off 2025 with closing this outstanding transaction, which represents a significant milestone in the Slovak energy sector. We believe ...

Citi Foundation Announces 2025 Global Innovation Challenge for Nonprofits Accelerating Youth Employability

NEW YORK – The Citi Foundation today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for its 2025 Global Innovation Challenge, which provides philanthropic support for community organizations to pilot or scale solutions to social and economic issues around the world.Despite recent progress, young people globally continue to experience challenges in their pursuit of employment, including the skills mismat ...

CLA Slovakia – A Trusted Consulting Firm in a New Era

With a team of 200 experts in taxation, accounting, payroll, audit, ESG, grants, transaction advisory, corporate, and legal consulting, the company will continue operating under the motto "The name changes, the professionals remain" from January 1, 2025. All partners see this decision as a fresh impetus for the years ahead, as well as an opportunity to access the extensive international expert ...

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia Named Employer of the Year in IT and Telecommunications

“This award is a great honor for us, but also a commitment to continue building an environment where people can grow, innovate, and develop their potential. I would like to thank the entire team and all our colleagues who contribute to making our company a great place to work,” said Ľubor Žatko, managing director of Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia. Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slov ...

Upcoming Workshop Series: Strengthening Cybersecurity in Slovak SMEs

The project will feature five practical workshops across Slovakia — Prešov, Košice, Banská Bystrica, Žilina, and Nitra — targeting key personnel from regional SMEs. How to protect a company with minimum budget? Participants will gain practical insights into: Recognizing and mitigating cyber threats such as ransomware, phishing, and email compromiseLeveraging tools to enhance cybersecurityPrepa ...

Emerging Europe deal activity rebounds, reaching highest levels since 2018

Key points: Dealmaking in the CEE region is increasingly buoyant.Transaction volume was up last year, and market conditions show potential for more deals to be done.The International Monetary Fund forecasts that European emerging market economies are anticipated to grow by 3.1% in 2025, compared with 1.4% in Europe’s advanced economies.Emerging Europe to benefit from sustained growth, a robust ...

Future Ready Slovakia: Let’s Talk Competitiveness!

From the societal and economic perspective, Slovakia has recorded a steady decline in all relevant global indicators and indexes over the past few years, including reports from the European Commission, OECD statistics, IMF, and the Rule of Law Index. We are a country caught in the trap of middle-income countries with an insufficient economic mode ...

Meeting with the Authority for Spatial Planning and Construction of the Slovak Republic

The discussion was led by Tatiana Prokopová, Chair of the Construction Task Force concerning the current steps of the office, and asked questions related to the new Construction Legislation, methodological guidelines, and the practical application. More than 25 member companies were present at the meeting. Follow-up was agreed in the form of a meeting in May 2025.

Work And Life Connections

What do you currently perceive as the biggest challenge or the biggest opportunity in your life? (KK) Privately, I’m in the phase of reinventing our family set-up after our daughter started university abroad. For a family of three this is a significant change! :-) So I’m reevaluating my hobbies, work/life harmony and the amount of travel, as does my husband, to ensure we have a meaningful and ...

Future of Work Unfolding: From 2024 Trends to 2025 Opportunities

At AmCham Slovakia, we devoted this year to two core areas: Diversity and Inclusion (DEIB) and the Future of work. Companies have prioritized creating inclusive environments where employees feel valued. Tackling the sense of isolation and disconnection among workers, we have focused on the meaning of Belonging. This journey naturally intertwined with another critical topic: intergenerational ...

Are we Ready For The Future?

Employers play a key role in the development of their employees. They provide access to essential training programs, courses, workshops, and certifications that focus on both technical and soft skills. Additionally, they foster a stimulating environment and a culture of continuous learning by supporting knowledge-sharing through internal seminars, mentoring programs, and collaborative p ...

The Next Dimension of Training

Spatial computing—a game-changing blend of physical and digital realities—is reshaping education and workforce training through ultra-immersive, interactive 3D experiences. With devices like Apple’s Vision Pro, Meta’s Quests, and Project Orion, virtual environments now feel strikingly real, almost like being there in person. This technology opens up remarkable ways for students and professiona ...

Shaping the Future of Education

Let´s explore the key trends in education and how HPE is contributing to these developments. Digital Transformation One of the most significant educational trends is the shift toward digital learning environments. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition, highlighting the need for robust online platforms and digital tools. HPE has supported this shift by offering high-performance com ...

Teachers Shaping the Digital Future

The “Digital Competencies For Teachers“ (DCFT) training program provides accredited, innovative training for teachers in primary and secondary schools. This program is recognized by the National Project Support for Helping Professions POP-3 2023. Teachers can choose from various educational topics, such as programming through code.org and micro:bit, the use of artificial intelligence in teach ...

Harnessing the Potential of AI

Against this backdrop, KPMG’s Future of Work survey provides crucial insights into how employees perceive their companies’ readiness to navigate this changing landscape. Drawing on input from 4,197 employees globally, the survey sheds light on the actions organizations must take to thrive in an era defined by AI and dynamic workforce trends. 54 % - The research shows workers lack awareness of, ...

SSCs in CEE: Challenges and Perspectives

This article summarizes research conducted by the author at the University of Economics in Bratislava in collaboration with AmCham Slovakia, the Business Service Center Forum (BSCF), and several Slovak SSCs. Motives for Establishing Shared Service Centers in CEEThe initial motivations for investors setting up SSCs in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) included a skilled workforce, favorable geo ...

Trends Reshaping Shared Services

In your presentation at the Festival of Future, you’ve mentioned that insourcing will become more popular as organizations seek more control and agility. Could you elaborate on the main drivers behind this shift back to in-house operations? I see a few factors here that mean that I expect to see more in-sourcing in the coming years: Many outsourcing deals were signed 5-8 years ago and are thu ...

Human Capital Trends

One of the most significant trends is the shift towards human performance in a boundaryless world. As traditional boundaries between work and personal life blur, organizations are focusing on creating environments where employees can thrive holistically. This involves moving beyond conventional productivity metrics to measuring overall human performance. By prioritizing well-being, creativity, ...

The Age of Adaptability

A “New Employer-Employee Compact” is emerging as traditional roles are rebalancing and being reinvented in the face of unprecedented change and opportunities. Creativity, collaboration, and flexibility are central to a thriving future and workplace as sustainability, digitization, and automation reshape the way we work. For more than ten years, we have been tracking four key forces impacting ...

Culture at the Core

The name “Kafka” reflects the duality of its namesake, Franz Kafka – a thinker who explored both the complexity of modern life and the potential for transformation. Similarly, the Kafka Institute represents a balance between global aspirations and local innovation, empowering employees to navigate change and achieve meaningful growth. Rethinking Engagement in a Dynamic LandscapeIn today’s lab ...