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We are pleased to invite you to the FDI Summit Slovenia 2023, one of the most important business events regarding the development of the investment environment in Slovenia!
The event will take place on the 28th of February 2023, at the School of Economics and Business (University of Ljubljana).
The German-Slovene Chamber of Commerce & the Industry, the School of Economics and Business (University of Ljubljana) and The Slovenia Times are co-hosting the event, which aims at providing a constructive and informative exchange of views on the developing investment environment in Slovenia. According to The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (WIIW), FDI offers several positive gains and benefits for Central and Eastern European countries. Thus, it is all the more crucial that Slovenia continues to build on its existing advantages, such as a high standard of living, a well-educated workforce, and a strong propensity for innovation, as well as outstanding supplier companies, to further expand its position as, a leading location for business and industry.
Program
PROGRAM
09.00 – 09.30: Registration
09.30 – 10:00: Official opening of the FDI Summit Slovenia 2023
- Prof. Dr. Metka Tekavčič, Dean, School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana
- Dagmar von Bohnstein, President, German-Slovene Chamber of Commerce & the Industry
- Brane Krajnik, Partner, The Slovenia Times
- Klemen Boštjančič, Minister of Finance of the Republic of Slovenia
10.00 – 10.30: Keynote session: Economic & social impact of FDI in CEE and Southeast Europe
- Doris Hanzl-Weiss, Economist, The Vienna Institute for International and Economic Studies
10.30 – 11.15: Panel discussion: Just how competitive is Slovenia as a business location? The investors' perspective
- Uroš Kušar, Managing Director, Brinox
- Darja Figelj, M.Sc., Managing Director, Interzero
- Aleš Poljanšek, M.Sc., General Manager, ebm-papst Slovenija
- Dr. Iztok Seljak, Managing Director, Hidria Holding
- Matevž Frangež, State Secretary, Slovenian Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport
Moderated by Igor E. Bergant, Journalist & TV News Host, RTV Slovenija
11.15 – 11.45: Coffee break
11.45 – 12.30: Panel discussion: Talent hub's - greatest investment opportunity for Slovenia
- Dr. Igor Papič, Slovenian Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
- Dr. Rebecca Koch, Chief People Officer, DB Schenker Europe
- Tilen Prah, CEO and founder, Kariera
- Dr. Babett Stapel, CEO, Fraport Slovenija
- Boštjan Gorjup, Managing Director, BSH Hišni aparati Nazarje
Moderated by Jernej Šmajdek, Journalist in the Business Desk, Slovenian Press Agency
12.30 – 12.45: Keynote session: Slovenia and its economy in the light of growing geopolitical risks
- Prof. Dr. Mojmir Mrak, Professor & a Jean Monnet Chair holder at the Academic Unit for Money and Finance at the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana
12.45 – 13.15: Panel discussion: Slovenia and its economy in the light of growing geopolitical risks
- Matjaž Han, Slovenian Minister of Economy, Tourism and Sport
- Janez Škrabec, Founder & CEO at Riko and President of the Alumni Association at the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana
- Prof. Dr. Mojmir Mrak, Professor & a Jean Monnet Chair holder at the Academic Unit for Money and Finance at the School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana
Moderated by Igor E. Bergant, Journalist & TV News Host, RTV Slovenija
Event moderator: Tina Drolc, M.Sc., German-Slovene Chamber of Commerce & the Industry
13.15 – 14.30 – Luncheon reception & networking
*The Event program is subject to change.
*Event will be held in English.
