B2B meetings
Pre-scheduled in-person business meetings and strategic supply-chain connections.
The 5th edition of a leading business forum
SLOVAKINDUSTRYVISIONDAY 2026
INDUSTRY 6.0B2BPARTNEREXPANSIONAITECHNOLOGY
Organiser
Under the auspices of
Innovation partner
01 About the event
Where vision meets practice—and companies meet real opportunities.
Slovak Industry VISION Day 2026 brings together Slovak industry, technology companies, investors, experts and the public sector. The one-day forum combines strategic discussion with formats designed to deliver tangible business outcomes.
The event is organised by the Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO) under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic and in cooperation with innovation partner SAPIE.
Strategic topics
Competitiveness, investment, exports, Industry 6.0, AI and technology.
New partnerships
Connections with companies, investors, customers, experts and public institutions.
Practical workshops
Experience with expansion into Asia, the USA, the DACH region and the Western Balkans.
1intensive day
4parallel halls
8+workshops and discussions
B2Bmeetings & sourcing
02 Programme
From the big picture
to business meetings.
Morning programme moderator: Juraj Holub. The programme and guest list are updated continuously; the attendance of public officials depends on their current official schedules.
Morning programme · main hall
Participant registration and morning coffee
An opportunity for informal networking before the programme begins.
Opening ceremony & keynote speech
An opening video marking 25 years of SARIO, the official opening and strategic challenges for Slovakia’s future competitiveness.
Invited guests: Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak Republic · Denisa Saková, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of the Slovak RepublicSARIO’s strategic vision for Slovakia
A discussion about the agency’s direction, support for innovation and its vision for Slovakia’s business environment.
Key speaker: Egon Zorád, Director General of SARIO · Moderated by Juraj HolubInvestment development and new opportunities
Strategic development of the investment environment, attracting new investors and building sustainable supply networks.
Expert guarantor: SARIO · Panellist: Simona Jurkovičová, Director of the Investment Projects Department at SARIO · Moderated by Juraj HolubExport potential and business support
Internationalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises, promotion of Slovak products and public export-support instruments.
Expert guarantor: SARIO · Panellists: 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 HolubFrom Slovakia to the world
Can a global technology company be built from Slovakia? A discussion on scaling, the innovation ecosystem and succeeding internationally.
Expert guarantor: SAPIE · Michal Kardoš, Executive Director of SAPIE · Moderated by Juraj HolubGlobal success from Slovakia
A case study on strategic decisions, go-to-market approach, building international teams and lessons learned.
Expert guarantor: SAPIEExclusive VISION Partner Business Insights: Trends and solutions for modern industry
A practical discussion and product insights from market leaders. Top executives of the event’s Exclusive VISION Partners will present innovative solutions, technology trends and proven approaches to modernisation and greater efficiency in industry.
Moderated by Juraj HolubLunch
End of the morning programme and time for networking.
14:00 — 17:00
Parallel programme
Bilateral meetings and sourcing sessions take place in the main hall alongside the expert workshops.
Expert guarantor: SARIO
A series of three practical workshops with SARIO experts focused on entering key global markets. This discussion and learning block takes participants directly into three major world economies—South Korea, the United States and China. SARIO experts based in these territories will share practical guidance on entering these dynamic and demanding markets.
WORKSHOP
Expansion into South Korea
How to find the right partner and seize new opportunities
Michal Bordean, SARIO Representative for the Republic of Korea · Michal Dutko, SARIO Representative for China, Beijing
The workshop will give Slovak companies a practical overview of opportunities for developing trade and investment cooperation with the Republic of Korea. It will address current trends, promising sectors, opportunities to join supply chains and the specifics of working with Korean partners.
Participants will receive practical recommendations for entering the Korean market and information about support available from SARIO.
Workshop programme
Practical guide from a SARIO expert: How to succeed in South Korea
- current trends in the Korean economy
- sectors with the greatest potential for Slovak companies
- trade cooperation and supply-chain opportunities
- business culture, communication and market-entry barriers
- SARIO support in identifying partners
Case study: My journey into the Korean market
A moderated interview with a successful Slovak company about real experience, market-entry strategy, cooperation with Korean partners and key lessons learned.
Q&A and open discussion
An open discussion focused on participants’ specific questions, products, market-entry strategies and opportunities to work with SARIO in the Republic of Korea.
WORKSHOP
What drives success in the US market today
Experience, trends and market-entry strategies for Slovak companies
Expert guarantor and moderator: Vladimír Lackovič, SARIO Representative in the USA
Success in the US market no longer depends on product quality alone. It requires an understanding of American customers, the right market-entry strategy and trust-based relationships with business partners.
The workshop offers a practical perspective directly from the United States, based on daily cooperation with American companies, investors, start-ups and Slovak firms expanding into the US. Participants will learn which sectors offer the strongest opportunities, how US customers and partners think, why networking is essential and which mistakes Slovak companies most often make. The programme also includes a discussion with a Slovak company successfully operating in the US market and time for participant questions.
Workshop programme
What drives success in the US market today
- Current trends and promising sectors for Slovak companies (AI, advanced manufacturing, defence, robotics, life sciences, energy and more)
- How American customers, partners and investors think—and why a good product alone is not enough
- The importance of networking, personal relationships and choosing the right region for expansion
- The most common market-entry mistakes and the comprehensive support available from SARIO
Case study: Experience of a Slovak company in the US market
A moderated interview with a successful Slovak company about its motivation to enter the market, winning its first customers, overcoming major challenges and recommendations for other exporters.
Q&A and open discussion
An open discussion focused on participants’ specific questions, products, market-entry strategies and opportunities to cooperate with SARIO directly in the United States.
WORKSHOP
Expansion into the Chinese market
Partnerships, business opportunities and emerging trends
Lukáš Merga, SARIO Representative for China, Shanghai
The workshop will provide Slovak companies with an up-to-date view of the Chinese market directly from the territory. It will focus on trade and investment opportunities, sector trends, cooperation with Chinese partners and the practical aspects of entering one of the world’s most important markets.
Participants will learn how to identify suitable partners, prepare for the specific features of the Chinese business environment and use SARIO support to develop business relations.
Workshop programme
Practical guide from a SARIO expert: Doing business in China
- Current trends, developments in the Chinese economy and promising sectors for Slovak companies
- Export opportunities, partner search, overcoming entry barriers and the specifics of Chinese business culture
- SARIO support and matchmaking opportunities
Case study: My journey into the Chinese market
A moderated interview with a successful Slovak company about its motivation, market-entry strategy and real experience with Chinese partners.
Q&A and open discussion
Time for participants’ specific questions, product-strategy consultations and individual opportunities to work with SARIO directly in China.
Emerging Space
A full-day side event by the Slovak Space Office focused on the space industry, international synergies and innovative technology partnerships.
Waldorf Congress Hall · expert guarantor: SARIO / Slovak Space Office03 Speakers & expert guarantors
Experts in investment,
exports and international markets.
Additional panellists and guests will be announced gradually.
Egon Zorád
Director General of SARIO
Simona Jurkovičová
Director of the Investment Projects Department at SARIO
Michal Kardoš
Executive Director of SAPIE
Michal Bordean
SARIO Representative for the Republic of Korea
Michal Dutko
SARIO Representative for China, Beijing
Vladimír Lackovič
SARIO Representative for the USA
Lukáš Merga
SARIO Representative for China, Shanghai
Dominika Porubská
SARIO
Daniel Ondruš
Director of the Foreign Trade Department at SARIO
Silvia Radovanović
SARIO
Martina Šušová
SARIO Representative for the DACH region
04 B2B meetings
Schedule your B2B meetings
before the event.
Pre-scheduled in-person B2B meetings and strategic supply-chain matchmaking will take place in the main hall from 14:00 to 17:00.
Company profile
Create your company profile in the registration portal. Registration is open until 18 October 2026.
Bilateral meetings & sourcing
Pre-scheduled in-person B2B meetings and strategic supply-chain matchmaking will take place in the main hall on 27 October 2026 from 14:00 to 17:00.
B2B information
View information How to schedule a B2B meeting
Verified information about company profiles and the time and venue of B2B meetings.
05 Partners
Become
part of the vision.
Partnership provides professional, brand and business visibility before, during and after the event.
Business partner
1 500 €View full partnership packageVISION partner
4 000 €View full partnership packageExclusive VISION partner
7 000 €View full partnership packageGeneral partner
12 500 – 15 000 €View full partnership packageVISION and EXCLUSIVE VISION partners may add a workshop, webinar or round table for €1,500 / 45 minutes. The General Partner package includes one of these formats.
Organiser
Under the auspices of
Innovation partner
General partner
Business partner
06 Registration
Reserve your place
at SIVD 2026.
Registration is open until 18 October 2026. Capacity for B2B meetings and partnership formats is limited.
07 Venue & contact
Venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Bratislava
Trnavská cesta 27/A
831 04 Bratislava
Event enquiries
Partnerships
matchmaking@sario.sk
Contact the organiserPartnerships