OCT 14 / 9:00 A.M.
Dear AmCham Slovenia members and friends,
We cordially invite you to attend the AmCham Business Breakfast titled:
35 Years of Slovenia:
Meet Our Guest Speakers
Janez Janša
Prime Minister, Government of the Republic of Slovenia
“The economy needs a stable and predictable environment that enables businesses to plan three, five, or even ten years ahead. Without such predictability, investment, hiring, and development decisions become significantly more difficult.”
Janez Janša, September 2026
Nevenka Črešnar Pergar
Managing Director, NP Consulting; Co-Chair, AmCham Slovenia Investment Committee; Member, AmCham Slovenia Board of Governors
An experienced advisor on investment, competitiveness, and business environment development, with extensive experience working with both domestic and international investors.
Beno Ceglar
President, AmCham Slovenia; CEO, NIL
An ICT expert and business leader with more than 25 years of international experience. Since 2019, he has led NIL, part of the Conscia Group, which has established its cybersecurity centre of excellence in Slovenia.
Boštjan Čeh
President, Slovenia BioTech Hills; Head of Business Development, Labena
Entrepreneur with more than 15 years of international experience in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. He leads Labena and Labena Ventures while advancing Slovenia’s biotechnology ecosystem through Slovenia BioTech Hills.
Michal Maco
Country Manager, Corwin
Leads Corwin Slovenia, one of the country’s leading real estate investors, focused on sustainable urban regeneration and creating long-term value for cities, communities, and investors.
Gabriel Massey
President and CEO, Pipistrel
Leads Pipistrel, part of Textron, a leading U.S. aerospace company that continues to invest in the development and manufacturing of electric aircraft in Slovenia.
Ajša Vodnik
CEO, AmCham Slovenia; Chair, AmChams in Europe
Former entrepreneur and a strong advocate for transatlantic business ties, bringing together business leaders and institutions to advance international cooperation, competitiveness, and new opportunities for growth.
The keynote conversation with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia, Janez Janša, will be led by Nevenka Črešnar Pergar. The investor roundtable, bringing together international business leaders and investors, will be chaired by Ajša Vodnik.
The conversation with the Prime Minister will be held in Slovenian, while the discussion with investors will take place in English. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided for both parts of the event.
Event Insights
Export driven
economy
economy
84% of Slovenian companies operate internationally, significantly above the European average of 63%.
Source: OECD, 2026
One of the highest tax
burdens on labour
burdens on labour
The tax wedge for the average employee stands at 45.3%, placing Slovenia 6th among 38 OECD economies.
Source: OECD Taxing Wages 2026
Foreign investment
remains below
comparable economies
remains below
comparable economies
Foreign direct investment in Slovenia amounts to just 34.6% of GDP, well below many comparable countries.
Source: Bank of Slovenia, 2024
Exceptional quality of
life, untapped
competitiveness
life, untapped
competitiveness
Slovenia ranks 4th globally for quality of life, yet only 46th in overall competitiveness according to IMD.
Source: IMD, 2025
Coffee to Connect
Before the start of the AmCham Business Breakfast, we are pleased to invite you to join us for Coffee to Connect between 8:15 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. — a relaxed and informal gathering where new connections, ideas, and opportunities emerge. Let this be your time for meaningful conversations, new collaborations, and inspiring exchanges — before the official AmCham Business Breakfast program begins at
9:00 a.m.
Location
Where & When
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton,
Dunajska St. 154, 1000 Ljubljana
For event registration and additional information, please contact Vida Dolenc Pogačnik at vida.dolenc@amcham.si.
Please note that if the number of registrations exceeds venue capacity, attendance will be granted on a first come, first served basis.
