INDUSTRY INNOVATION & AI

JANA KOŠECKÁ - AUTHORITY IN AI Slovak scientific capacity in the field of computer vision Short introduction to the topic INTRODUCTORY DISCUSSION The future of industry is digital – and the role of the state is to be its accelerator. Supporting innovation through grants, tax breaks and investments in people and education is key. Only in this way can we create an environment where companies will grow faster, innovate more boldly and compete globally. Digital transformation is not an option, but a necessity – and the state should be a partner that moves it forward. VLADIMÍR ŠIMOŇÁK, State Secretary of the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic ROBERT ŠIMONČIČ, Director General of the Slovak Agency for Investment and Trade Development Moderator and expert guarantor: PETER RUSIŇÁK

We are experiencing the so-called "green" transition in the automotive industry, a regulated transition to electromobility. However, in parallel with this transition, another one is taking place - a revolution in the automotive industry, namely a digital one. This mainly includes the software factor as a basic defining element of new vehicles, which enables deeper and broader integration of various functions, including the so-called autonomous driving. Artificial intelligence and its use in both the industrial process and the product itself - the car - is becoming an equally important component. This digital revolution brings with it a number of challenges, opportunities, but also questions and potential risks. For the first time since the creation of the car, we have to talk about cybersecurity in connection with it. The integration of software with hardware itself is also a challenge, and many others. Do Slovak companies, large, medium, small and start-ups, have the opportunity to join this bandwagon? How? In what? What are the implications and possible impacts of this revolution in the automotive industry? What do we lack in Slovakia to fully utilize the potential of this revolution? And conversely, what are the best conditions for utilizing it? Is the state also prepared for this revolution? How does it want to limit its risks and utilize its opportunities? ROMAN KRAĽOVANSKÝ, Head of Production Group Kia Slovakia ZUZANA HOLÝ OMELKOVÁ, GAMO MILAN KERTÉSZ, Innovation project manager Schaeffler Kysuce KATARÍNA AUGUSTINI, Strategy Section, Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic DUŠAN KUNDRÁT, Huawei Moderator and expert guarantor: VILIAM OSTATNÍK

Introducing technological innovations (AI) into corporate processes, including the space industry. PETER BAUMERTH, Aston ITM PATRIK VEĽKÝ, M2M Solutions KRISTIÁN ONDÁČ, SARIO / Slovak Space Agency MILAN OLEJÁR, DHL MAREK HRABČÁK, ČSOB MATEJ HLIVA, M2M Solutions Moderator: PETER MAGURSKÝ

Drones and artificial intelligence are already changing the way we work, do business and save lives. Their control and practical use are becoming key skills of the future – from industry, through logistics to creative industries. The combination of these technologies brings new opportunities for innovators, companies and individuals who want to be prepared for digital transformation. VÁCLAV MICHALČÍK, association I Have a Drone PAVOL PECHO, UNIZA, Department of Air Transport Moderator and expert guarantor: RASŤO SOPKO

Bilateral negotiations according to pre-prepared timetables and selected partners for negotiations. Participants can also book meetings outside the timetable during the event with the assistance of the organizer.

EXPO SIVD 2025 focused on the exhibition and presentation of innovative projects, products and solutions of Slovak companies and event partners, consultations and networking.

Adapt Institute roundtable in collaboration with SARIO on the topic DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY - THE FUTURE OF SOFTWARE-DEFINED VEHICLES. BY INVITATION ONLY!

Sourcing – searching for suppliers capable of performing a comprehensive test according to ISO 16750 and EN/IEC 60068 standards with a focus on environmental tests, directed by representatives of Schaeffler, a leading global supplier to the automotive and other industries.