Slovak Matchmaking Fair 2020
ONLINE

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October 21, 2020

ABOUT THE EVENT

The prestigious international event of the Slovak Investment and Trade Development  Agency - the Slovak Matchmaking Fair (SMF) has been connecting Slovak and foreign entrepreneurs for 14 years. The Slovak Matchmaking Fair has become a relevant platform connecting academic sector, science, research, development with companies.

Respecting the current regulations and restrictions associated with COVID-19, we have prepared the current 14th edition of the event in an ONLINE format.

In one day and in one place, it provides via pre-scheduled B2B negotiations the opportunity to expand your business, gain contacts and network with potential partners, engage in discussions with experts from practice, share the latest information from the selected industry, then apply new knowledge. An inseparable part are a professional panel discussions on up-to-date topics with specialists from Slovak and foreign companies, institutions and the state.


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Slovak Matchmaking Fair Bratislava 2019

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PROGRAM

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Opening ceremony

Opening ceremony and a speech delivered by Minister of Economy Richard Sulík.

09:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Panel 1 - How to get new champions of Slovak industry

Modern industry must perform the supportive role to the society with long-term as well as the acute or emergency issues. Top industrial players can turn ideas into market success with their own innovations and ability to collaborate with technology providers, scientists, universities and other stakeholders.
Speakers:
Jana Kiššová, Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic
Marek Rešovský, Managing Director, Deutsche Telekom Services Europe Slovakia
Martin Kele, Director, Matador Holding
Martin Jančo, CEO, M2M Solutions
Juraj Habovštiak, Founder, MTS
Juraj Sinay, Technical University of Košice
Panel chaired by: Martin Jesný, Analyst Revue priemyslu

10:45 AM - 11:35 AM
Panel 2 - How to Manage Crisis Situations- Experiences from the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges that have also affected Slovak entrepreneurs. Our panelists come from companies that thanks to their ingenuity, even in these difficult times, managed to adjust their product portfolio to the current circumstances.
Speakers:
Jan Kráľ, Technical University of Košice
Ingrid Brocková, State Secretary, Ministry od Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic
Juraj Habovštiak, CEO, MTS, spol. s r.o.
Norbert Brath, Deputy Managing Director, ŠVEC a SPOL
Panel chaired by: Oto Pisoň, Deputy of the Investment Project Department & Innovation Manager SARIO

11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel 3 - Sky is not the limit: How Slovak companies are finding new business opportunities in space economy

The 21st century is an era of dynamic growth and disruptive trends in the space sector. Together with invited Slovak companies, we will discuss possibilities that the space sector brings to the Slovak businesses both in the area of hardware fated to leave the Earth and in the area of space applications which, on the contrary, find a wide practical use on our planet.
Speakers:
Matej Poliaček, Robotics Engineer, RoboTech Vision
Ján Baláž, Scientist, Space Engineer, Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Astronautics
Matúš Bakoň, CEO, Founder, insar.sk
Peter Barančík, Masam
Panel chaired by: Michal Brichta, Teamleader for Diversification Services & Senior Consultant of the Investment Project Department SARIO

01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
B2B meetings

Bilateral business negotiations based on pre-planned schedule participants receive beforehand.
Choose the companies you want to negotiate with and create an individual schedule of participants. You have 20 minutes reserved for one meeting.
TIP: Don't forget your materials, business cards, etc.
TIP: HOW TO PLAN A B2B NEGOTIATION (see below)

HOW IT WORKS

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TERMS AND REGISTRATION

ONLINE REGISTRATION

OPEN TILL OCTOBER 7, 2020

B2B NEGOTIATIONS PAIRING

ONLINE THROUGH YOUR PROFILE OCTOBER 8 - 13, 2020

SLOVAK MATCHMAKING FAIR

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Organizational and technical INSTRUCTIONS

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Said about SMF

 The Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic considers the Slovak Matchmaking Fair to be a strategic activity in supporting pro-export activities. We perceive this event as one of the forms of support for Slovak companies in their efforts to penetrate and succeed in foreign trade markets. I am extremely pleased that this successful event every year intensifies its importance among the business community and brings a number of challenges and opportunities for the Slovak economy. 

Vojtech Ferencz: State Secretary ME SR

 I am very pleased that the Slovak Matchmaking Fair also includes discussion panels that present the success stories of Slovak companies that, thanks to SARIO, have established cooperation with global companies, reflect on current trends and company requirements or outline the future development of our economy. 

Róbert Šimončič: CEO SARIO

 SKB has raised and opened topics that relate not only to the traditional manufacturing industry, but also to the issue of modern technologies and trends, and has aroused lively responses. 

Association of industrial alliances

 Thanks to the SARIO Agency and the SMF event, Japanese companies had the opportunity to meet many Slovak companies. 

JETRO

 As partners, we wanted to exhibit our products and gather as many contacts as possible, which we succeeded in and the responses were positive. 

Din Technik

 I will be happy to participate in SMF again and will also recommend my customers to participate, as this is a great opportunity to explore a new market. 

Byzzpro

 We are pleased to be able to negotiate directly with JLR (sourcing workshop). Years ago, when KIA entered the market, we also used the SARIO services to establish cooperation, which works till today. 

PPO Dema

 Our company is a regular participant at the SMF and I would like to highlight the very good organization and effectiveness of this event. 

Gnotec
  

DO NOT MISS

ČSOB

One of the largest and strongest universal bank in the Slovak market.

SARIO Innovation Services

The agency plans to scale these services by addressing a wider range of clients from various sectors and identifying new potential Slovak solution providers, capable of succeeding on international markets.

Panel discussions

Panel discussions with exclusive guests are chaired by SARIO Agency Consultants and by permanent SMF collaborator, Industrial Analyst Martin Jesný.

SARIO Diversification Services

Diversification Services represent a new activity of the SARIO agency aimed at supporting diversification of local companies towards high-tech & high-growth sectors.

Consultations and expertise of SARIO representatives

Consultations and expertise of SARIO representatives for companies, Slovakia´s regions and investment aid

Effective digitization in administrative processes

Deutsche Telekom Services Europe Slovakia will present demonstrations of digitization and automation of specific processes.

Science in practise

By supporting the participation of universities and SAS in the event, research teams are given the opportunity to present their projects to the private sector and thus increase the chances of applying their work in practice.

Skills for universities, solutions for companies

Within the knowledge-based economy and education of a qualified workforce, Slovak universities have an irreplaceable position, and therefore we have decided to support more actively their connection with practical skills.

RTV sensor - algorithms for autonomous navigation

The RTV sensor is a universal device that simply moves from robot to robot and fulfills the same purpose - it is given its own eyes and reasons.

Investment Support Association (ISA)

The ISA is a non-governmental non-profit organization established by a group of leading global and regional firms with key competencies in supporting new and existing investors in all areas of their activities and actively promoting Slovak Republic as an investment destination as a country of choice.

Business Center of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic

Helping your business grow internationally

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