A panel discussion titled “USA through the eyes of Slovenian experts and entrepreneurs” will be organized on October 8th, 2025, at 5 pm at the premises of Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije/ Chamber of Commerce and Industry, at Dimičeva 13 Street in Hall A.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, in cooperation with the Public Agency SPIRIT Slovenia, within the framework of the establishment of the Slovenian-American Business Council of the Chamber of Commerce, invites interested audience to a panel discussion on economic cooperation between Slovenia and the United States, which will take place on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 5 p.m., at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in Hall A.
During the discussion, prominent representatives from the economy, politics, and academia will highlight business opportunities, challenges, and possibilities for strengthening economic ties with one of the key global markets. The event will conclude with an opportunity for networking among participants.
PROGRAM
16:30 – 16:50
Participant registration
17:00 – 17:15
Welcome speech
- Vesna Nahtigal, Director General of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Brian Greaney, Chargé d’Affaires ai, US Embassy in Slovenia
17:15 – 18:00
PANEL 1: USA – Land of Opportunity or Insecurity?
- Matevž Frangež , State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport
- Marjana Majerič, MSc , Executive Director for Internationalization and Strategic Development at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Dr. Mojmir Mrak , professor of international finance and EU economic policies at the Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana
- Maja Pak, M.Sc., Director of the Slovenian Tourist Board
- Dr. Dejan Verčič, professor of marketing and public relations at the Faculty of Social Sciences and partner at Herman & partners
18:05-18:50
PANEL 2: From start-up to American success
- Dr. Jure Leskovec, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University an entrepreneur and innovator
- Matej Zalar, Entrepreneur, Startup Advisor, and CEO of HolyShift
- Bojan Ivanc, Chief Economist of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Uroš Kušar, director of Brinox
- President of the Slovenian-American Business Council of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry – TBC
19:00 – 20:00
Networking
Organizer: International Business/CEMP
Contact: Matic Volk, 031 765 470, matic.volk@gzs.si
CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION
Please confirm your participation in the event via the ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
SLOVENIAN-AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL GZS
The panel discussion will take place as part of the inaugural congress of the Slovenian-American Business Council at the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. If you are interested in membership in the business council or would like to run for leadership positions, Chamber of Commerce and Industry invites you to complete the attached application form for membership or candidacy for members of the business council leadership:
- APPLICATION FORM FOR MEMBERSHIP in the Slovenian-American Business Council of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia
CANDIDACY FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF The Slovene-American Business Council of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
