Oslo - Seminar Doing Business in Slovakia

In cooperation with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Oslo, the Oslo Chamber of Commerce will arrange a seminar on the opportunities for Norwegian companies in Slovakia. The seminar is followed by a networking lunch.

Slovakia, strategically located in the middle of Europe, has a stable democracy with a positive economic development and is one of the EU countries with the highest growth. The market is open to international companies considering Slovakia as a good base for their operations. The country is a leader in Europe within automotive industry and ICT.

You will meet Norwegian companies successfully operating in Slovakia and find out about their first hand experience with Slovak business environment, as well as get the information on the legal and tax systems of the SR.

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Program

08:45 – 09:00  Registration of Participants

09:00 – 09:10  Welcoming Remarks

• Astri S. Platou, Head of International Business, Oslo Chamber of Commerce
• František Kašický, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic

09:10 – 9:55  Business Friendly Slovakia

• Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO)
• General overview of the Slovak Business Environment
• Research & Development Potential
• State Support for Business
• Investment Opportunities
• Moderators: Mr. Juraj Mihál & Mrs. Petra Sasinková (SARIO)

9:55 – 10:25  Legal environment in Slovakia

• Mr. Andrej Leontiev, Partner, TaylorWessing/Investment Support Association (ISA)

10:25 – 10:30  Coffee Break

10:30 – 11:00  Tax environment in Slovakia

• Mr. Milan Gocník, Advocate, SOUKENÍK – ŠTRPKA, s. r. o./ Investment Support Association (ISA)

11:00 – 11:20  Experience from the Slovak Market – TIMM Marine AS

• Mr. Tore Strand, Managing Director & Mrs. Veronika Aspelund, Marketing Manager Shipping, TIMM Marine AS

11:20 – 11:40  Experience from the Slovak Market – Norsk Hydro ASA

• Mr. Knut Meel, VP Primary Metal, Norsk Hydro ASA

11:40 – 12:00  EEA / Norway Grants in Business Practice        

• Mr. Ladislav Židek, General Director, BIOMASA
• Mr. Milan Staňo, Head of BIOMASA
• Mrs. Lenka Kopunová, Project Manager, BIOMASA
• Anders Stølan, International Development Norway

12:00 – 12:40  Networking & light refreshment