Slovak Industry VISION Day 2026 - 20% discount for SOHK -members

Slovak Industry VISION Day 2026 brings together Slovak industry, technology companies, investors, experts, and the public sector. This one-day forum features strategic discussions as well as sessions focused on tangible business results.

The themes for the 2026 edition are competitiveness, investment, exports, Industry 6.0, AI, and technology.

PROGRAM:
8:00 a.m. — 9:00 a.m. Participant registration and morning coffee
Opening of the space for informal networking.

09:00 — 09:30 Event opening & keynote speech
Introductory video presentation marking SARIO’s 25th anniversary, ceremonial opening, and strategic challenges for Slovakia’s future competitiveness.
Expected guests: Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak Republic, Denisa Saková, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of the Slovak Republic

09:30 — 09:45 SARIO’s Strategic Vision for Slovakia
A discussion on the agency’s direction, support for innovation, and its vision for the Slovak business environment.
Keynote Speaker: Egon Zorád, CEO of SARIO
Moderated by Juraj Holub

09:45 — 10:15 Investment Development and New Opportunities
Strategic development of the investment environment, the arrival of new investors, and building a sustainable supply chain.
Expert Advisor: SARIO
Panelist: Simona Jurkovičová, Director of the Investment Projects Department at SARIO
Moderator: Juraj Holub

10:15 — 10:45 Export Potential and Business Support
The internationalization of small and medium-sized enterprises, promoting Slovak products, and government export support tools.
Expert Advisor: SARIO
Panelists: Daniel Ondruš, Director of the Foreign Trade Department at SARIO · Gabriel Gottgeisl, Deputy Director General of the International Trade and European Affairs Section at the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic Representative of a successful exporting company
Moderated by Juraj Holub

10:45 — 11:30 From Slovakia to the World
Is it possible to build a global business from Slovakia? Discussion on scaling, the innovation ecosystem, and making a mark on the world.
Expert Advisor: SAPIE, Michal Kardoš, Executive Director of SAPIE
Moderated by Juraj Holub

11:35 — 11:55 Global Success from Slovakia
A case study on strategic decisions, go-to-market approaches, building international teams, and lessons learned.
Expert advisor: SAPIE

12:00 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. Exclusive VISION Partners’ Business Insights: Trends and Solutions for Modern Industry
A practical discussion and product insights from market leaders. An overview of innovative solutions, technological trends, and best practices for modernization and efficiency improvements in the industrial sector, presented by top executives from the event’s Exclusive VISION Partners.
Moderated by Juraj Holub

1:00 PM — 2:00 PM Lunch
Conclusion of the morning session and networking opportunity.

2:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Room 1 – Global Expansion of Slovak Companies
Room 2 – Global Challenges and New Business Partnerships
Hall 3 - Innovation and Expansion
Hall 4 - Support for the Internationalization of SMEs

PRICE
Standard Package: 180 €
Additional Person: 180 €
Business Partner Package: 1,500 €


REGISTRATION
You can register for the Slovak Industry Vision Day 2026 event at sohk@sohk.sk by October 18, 2026. B2B matchmaking sessions will take place October 19–22, 2026. After registering at sohk@sohk.sk, you will receive a discount code by return email.