HVL's Managing Director Moderates the Panel on Innovation in the V4 and a Pathway to Globalization

Visegrad 4 Business Conference: Fostering Innovation and Cooperation in Central Europe

The Visegrad 4 Business Conference is an annual event that brings together businesses and policymakers from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The conference is a platform for discussion and collaboration on issues of common interest to the four countries, such as economic development, trade, and investment. The 2023 conference focused on the post-pandemic economy and the war in Ukraine.

One of the highlights of the conference was Panel 2: Innovation in the V4 and a Pathway to Globalization. The panel was moderated by Olivia Blanchard, and featured keynote speeches from Rastislav Chovanec, State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, and Peter Martiš, Chief Sales Officer, Innovatrics, Slovak Republic.

The panel also featured presentations from Kristóf Molnár, Deputy Head of Strategy, Design Terminal, Hungary; Marta Mikliszańska, Director Group Public Affairs & ESG, Allegro, Poland; Jan Rýpar, General Manager, Bank Polski Czech Branch; and Julius Feriancz, Chief Information Officer, Renomia.

The panellists discussed a wide range of topics, including the role of innovation in driving economic growth, the challenges and opportunities of globalization, and the importance of cooperation between the V4 countries.

Key takeaways from the panel:

• Innovation is essential for economic growth and competitiveness.
• The V4 countries have a strong foundation of innovation, but more needs to be done to support and promote innovation.
• Globalization is a complex and challenging process, but it also offers significant opportunities for businesses.
• The V4 countries can cooperate to overcome the challenges of globalization and harness its opportunities.

The Visegrad 4 Business Conference is an important forum for promoting innovation and cooperation in Central Europe. The 2023 conference was a success, and the insights from the panellists will be valuable to businesses and policymakers in the region.

About the Visegrad 4

The Visegrad Group, also known as the V4, is a political and cultural alliance of four Central European states: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The V4 was founded in 1991, and its main goal is to promote regional cooperation and integration.

The V4 countries are all members of the European Union, and they play an important role in European affairs. The V4 countries are also close partners in NATO, and they cooperate on a wide range of issues, including security, energy, and migration.

The Visegrad 4 Business Conference is an important part of the V4's efforts to promote regional cooperation and integration. The conference provides a platform for businesses and policymakers from the V4 countries to connect, share ideas, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.