Delegation trip led by State Secretary Tobias Gotthardt to the Slovak Republic

The delegation circles will take place from October 28 to 31, 2025 - registration deadline is August 8, 2025

25.07.2025

Source: Bayern International

From October 28 to 31, 2025, Bavarian companies will have the exclusive opportunity to travel to the Slovak Republic as part of a high-level delegation trip led by State Secretary Tobias Gotthardt.

The destinations are the innovative cities of Bratislava and Košice - with a focus on topics related to green energy, including battery technology, hydrogen, energy-efficient construction and environmental technology.

The aim of the trip is to open up concrete business opportunities for Bavarian companies and initiate partnerships with relevant Slovakian players in business and politics. Highlight of the trip: individually organized B2B meetings with potential Slovakian business partners - tailored to your profile.

Main topics:

Batteries & e-mobility
Energy efficiency & environmentally friendly construction
Hydrogen economy & transit (incl. Ukraine pipeline corridor)
Waste/biomass as an energy source
Decarbonization of industrial processes

What you can expect:

Political discussions & networking events in Bratislava and Košice
Exchange with companies and institutions in Slovakia (and possibly Ukraine)
Site visits to key projects in the green energy sector
Exclusive business initiation with individual partner placement by AHK Slovakia
Eligible participation through the "go international" export promotion program

Why Slovakia?
Slovakia offers Bavarian companies ideal conditions: Central location, high level of industrial expertise, innovation promotion through EU funds and ambitious climate targets. Investments in electric car factories, battery technology and green hydrogen projects, among others, open up new markets and partnerships.

Express your interest now!
The non-binding expression of interest is the first step towards participation - secure your place in good time, as the number of participants is limited.

Organizer:
BAYERN INTERNATIONAL & Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy

Further information can be found on the Bayern International website