From Slovakia to Chicago: Business & Networking
From Slovakia to Chicago: Business & Networking
Organized by SARIO and Slovak PRO, Hosted by Mayer Brown LLP
We’re proud to invite you to From Slovakia to Chicago, a first-of-its-kind spring business networking event uniting the Slovak-American professional and business community in Chicago. This networking event brings together Slovak and American business leaders, professionals, and innovators to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new opportunities for collaboration between Slovakia and the United States.
The event is organized by the Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO) in collaboration with Slovak PRO, and generously hosted at Mayer Brown LLP thanks to Joe Seliga.
The program will feature opening remarks by Joe Seliga, Partner at Mayer Brown; Vladimir Lackovic, SARIO’s Special Representative to the U.S., who will speak about why Slovakia is one of Europe’s most attractive destinations for business and innovation. The agenda will also include brief presentations highlighting Slovak companies expanding in the U.S. and American companies establishing a presence in Slovakia.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:00 - 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Mayer Brown LLP - 71 S Wacker Dr, Chicago
Program:
5:00–5:30 PM: Networking over appetizers and drinks
5:30–6:15 PM: Main event
- Welcome by Joe Seliga, Partner at Mayer Brown LLP
- Business-Friendly Slovakia by Vladimír Lackovič, Special Representative to the U.S. for Trade and Investment, SARIO
- Presentations by Companies with shared American & Slovak Roots: SuperCity AI, Touch4IT, Sensible Biotechnologies, Talent Square
6:15–7:30 PM: Networking continues over appetizers and drinks
Space is limited - please RSVP. We look forward to seeing you in Chicago.