3 June 2024
Loška ulica 13, Maribor, Slovenia
Slovenian Global Forum
6th Conference on the Internationalisation of the Slovenian Economy
The Slovenian Global Forum is a new name for the already traditional conference on the internationalisation of the Slovenian economy.
At a time of great economic change, the Conference focuses on strengthening the global ambitions and opportunities of Slovenian companies to conquer new opportunities in the world with new sustainable products and solutions and on making Slovenia more appealing for new investments with high added value.
Slovenian Global Forum, 6th Conference on the internationalisation of the Slovenian economy, will take place on 3 June 2024 at the Maribox Centre, Loška ulica 13, Maribor.
Programme
The event is held in Slovenian language. Interpretation to English will be provided on request.
8.30
Registration and socialising over morning coffee and refreshments
9.30
Opening of the conference
Matjaž Han, Minister of the Economy, Tourism and Sport
Tanja Fajon, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs
How to use global megatrends to drive innovation and the sustainable transformation of the Slovenian economy
Melanie Seier Larsen, Managing Director and Partner Boston Consulting Group
Slovenia in Action
Matevž Frangež, State Secretary at the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport
Synergies of strategic orientations for global breakthroughs
Matjaž Han, Minister of Economy, Tourism and Sport, Tanja Fajon, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Dr. Aleksander Jevšek, Minister of Cohesion and Regional Development, Melanie Saier Larsen, Managing Director and Partner Boston Consulting Group, Peter Wostner, Office of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development, Dr. Maks Tajnikar, Faculty of Economics, Charles University in Prague, Igor Akrapovič, Akrapovič Group
Moderator: Mr Matevž Frangež, State Secretary at the Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport
11.20
Break
11.40
Strengthening global ambitions
Jernej Salecl, Director-General of the Industry, Entrepreneurship and Internationalisation Directorate
Examples of success stories
How to sell high-tech products in 50 countries around the world
Dr. Jure Knez, President and Co-founder of Dewesoft
How to create one of the biggest investments
Gregor Makuc, Director of Corporate Affairs and Member of the Management Board of Lek d.d.
12.35
Break with refreshments
13.00
How to attract new high value-added investments to Slovenia?
Dr. Hubert Kosler, Director of Yaskawa Ristro and Yaskawa Slovenia, Dr. Tomaž Rotovnik, Director of SkyLabs, Petra Štefanič Anderluh, General Manager Novartis LLC, Mark Pleško, Director of Cosylab
Moderator: dr. Tjaša Redek, Ljubljana School of Economics and Business, University of Ljubljana
14.15
Lunch
15.00
– 18.00
B2B Meetings
Organised B2B meetings with economic advisors and business clubs in foreign markets, upon prior registration.
Participation in the event is free of charge.
Location and contact
Maribox
Parking
Parking is available in the underground parking garage, access at the following address:
Contact
For any questions, please contact us by e-mail at info@sgf.si.
Highlights from the Event
