Slovakia x Canada — Trade & Invest Forum

The Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO) invites you to a forum on trade and innovation in Toronto. This event will highlight opportunities for Canadian companies looking to expand into Slovakia and the European Union as well as for Slovak companies growing their presence in Canada.

Participants will discover why Slovakia is a gateway to Europe, how our two countries share strengths across industries, and what practical opportunities exist for expanding cooperation. The program will feature success stories of Canadian companies thriving in Slovakia and Slovak companies succeeding in Canada, offering concrete insights into doing business across both markets.

We gather at the Ontario Investment and Trade Center for a morning of discussion, networking, and building stronger economic relations between our countries. This event is open to all businesses and individuals interested in growing cross-border trade and investment.

PROGRAM

9.00—9.30

Registration

• coffee, breakfast & networking

9.30—9.35
Welcome Remarks

• H.E. Ms. Viera Grigová, the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to Canada

9.35—9.45
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

• Philipp Kornitzky, Team Lead, Europe

9.45—9.50
Toronto Region Board of Trade

• Representative from Toronto Region Board of Trade

9.50—10.10

Business-Friendly Slovakia

• Vladimír Lackovič & Greta Groholová, SARIO

10.10—10.30

Success Story: ESET in Canada

• Kathleen McDonell, Director of Digital Security, ESET

10.30—10.50

Success Story: Spin Master in Slovakia

• Steve Radewych, SVP, Global Supply Chain, Spin Master

10.50—11.00

Q&A and Closing Remarks

11.00—12.30

Networking Lunch

• Light lunch and business networking

CONTACT

E: greta.groholova@sario.sk

REGISTRATION

Please fill out the registration form.