SPIRIT Slovenia Business Development Agency and ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA kindly invite you to join us at the business forum Austria - Slovenia: Connected to the future, which will be officially opened by Slovenia’s Minister of the Economy, Tourism and Sport, Matjaž Han. In cooperation with Austria, Slovenia will present its vision of how culture, the economy and diplomacy can work together to co-create a better future. A concise yet content-rich programme awaits you, featuring distinguished speakers and panel discussions focused on innovation in sectors where Slovenian companies stand out for their expertise and experience. The forum will focus on two key areas of innovation: energy – hydrogen and AI in medical technology, offering fresh perspectives and opportunities for Slovenian – Austrian business cooperation. After the official programme, there will be networking and B2B meetings. Participants of the business forum will also have the opportunity to attend the musical Peace Child.
23 October 2025
12:00 - 16:00
Panel moderator: Mr. Peter Frankl, Director and Editor-in-Chief, Journal Finance.
Mr. Matevž Frangež, State Secretary, Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport
Mr. Wilhelm Nest, Director, Advantage Austria Slovenia
Panel moderator: Mr. Peter Frankl, Director and Editor-in-Chief, Journal Finance.
Wiener Konzerthaus, Lothringerstraße 20, 1030 Vienna
The program is subject to updates. Working language: English, no translation.
The business forum is organized by SPIRIT Slovenia Business Development Agency, Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia, Ministry of European and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, and Advantage Austria - Wirtschaftskammer Österreich.
