New York × Slovakia: Building Global Innovation

Connecting New York’s innovation ecosystem with the people, companies and ideas shaping Slovakia’s next generation of growth. New York is one of the world’s leading business and innovation hubs. Slovakia is building a new generation of technology companies, talent and innovation ecosystems with ambitions to grow globally. Join us at the Consulate General of the Slovak Republic in New York for a morning conversation connecting New York’s innovation ecosystem with more than 30 Slovak business, technology, investment, academic and innovation leaders. The program will explore how New York helps companies grow globally, what it takes for European companies to build in the U.S., and how Slovakia is developing an innovation ecosystem ready for international collaboration. Featuring leaders from NYCEDC, SOSA, Slido & Cisco, SAPIE and Košice IT Valley, alongside representatives of the Slovak government and diplomatic community. PROGRAM 9:00 AM | WelcomeH.E. Beatrice SzabóováConsul General of the Slovak Republic in New York 9:05 AM | Why Slovakia?Vladimir LackovičSpecial Representative to the U.S. for Trade and Investment, SARIO 9:10 AM | The NYC Advantage: Connecting Innovation to Global MarketsAnne-Sophie MahleDirector of International Partnerships, NYCEDC 9:25 AM | From Europe to New York: Scaling in the U.S.Elan Fox SOSA Startup Accelerator 9:35 AM | From Slovakia to the World: Building a Global Technology CompanyJakub Krátky Head of GTM & Sales, Slido & Cisco 9:50 AM | Building Slovakia’s Next Innovation EconomyMichal Kardoš SAPIE – Slovak Alliance for Innovation EconomyJuraj GirmanKošice IT Valley 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Networking Reception Connect with the Slovak delegation and New York business, investment and innovation leaders over coffee and light refreshments. RSVP is required. The event is organized by the Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO), the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in the United States, and the Consulate General of Slovakia in new York.