News
Read what is new both in SAPIE and also in the world of innovative economy in Slovakia and abroad.
SAPIE became a partner of the HN conference events
We are honored to take this opportunity and look forward to shaping the future events you can also participate in. We are also pleased to announce that as members of SAPIE you can take advantage of a 15% discount on paid events.
Roundtable discussion on digitization
The roundtable discussion was organized this time in cooperation with the Polish ZPP association, which is a member of the League. The aim was to identify the main obstacles to the digitization of SMEs and to propose recommendations for policy-making.
We signed joint letter on data transfer
We, the undersigned organizations, call on the European Commission to ensure that the flow of data within and across the Atlantic is provided with a clear legal framework that continues to support growth and competitiveness and keeps Europe digitally connected to the US.
The Digital Services Act: A step closer to a safer online environment
The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a part of the European Commission’s vision for Europe’s digital future. It is also an opportunity to harmonise the online content in Europe and create a comprehensive legislation that could also set some global standards.
CEE Digital Coalition’s statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine and call for-unity in cybersecurity
We, the digital industry of Central Eastern Europe, gathered around the initiative of CEE Digital Coalition, state our solidarity with Ukraine and its people, and express our utmost outrage in the light of invasion of a sovereign state, Member State of the Eastern Partnership and a dear neighbour of the Three Seas Initiative.
EU-US negotiations on data transfer should move closer to a final agreement
The dependence of companies and end users on the digital environment is constantly increasing, which also puts pressure on the regulation of rules in the field of data security (GDPR, cyber security) or their transmission.
We signed a MANIFESTO of Scale-Up Europe
We fully agree that the European startup ecosystem needs to join forces as a community and step up to respond to the opportunities and challenges that await our continent.
Digitalization, the way to a simpler life
Small businesses and entrepreneurs are the backbone of any economy. Countries like Slovakia can lose a lot if they delay the activities to support digitization.
The year 2022 is the year of digital regulations. What does it mean for the economy within the EU?
In 2022, the European Union (EU) will face key decisions that will have a significant impact on the progress of the digital transformation, but also on the overall development of the economy. In particular, it should focus on the substance within the digital space.
How can the state help shift the digitalisation of businesses
The recovery and resilience plan is one of the greatest opportunities to transform your business and increase your competitiveness through external financing. The effective implementation of these challenges and projects will be key to its successful implementation.
Our Czech Ambassador met with European Commissioner for Competition
Our Czech Ambassador for The League for Digital Boost Petr Očko is doing amazing enlightenment of our project and the digitalization theme.
Signed the joint letter to support DSA
We remain deeply engaged in the topic of Digital Services Act and therefore we along with our foreign partners signed the joint letter ahead of European parliament plenary vote.
SAPIE has been nominated as a member to the Slovak Republic Government Council for competitiveness and productivity
We have been nominated as the member for the Slovak Republic Council of the Government for Competitiveness and Productivity.
SAPIE has been nominated to the Advisory Team for the Government Council
We are proud that our organization has been nominated as the member for the issues related to the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Slovak Republic.
Slovakian small businesses and enterprises seek talented professionals that are missing across all regions!
"Slovakian small businesses and enterprises seek talented professionals that are missing across all regions!"
SAPIE and Amcham organized a roundtable where companies discussed about digital transformation and its main concerns not only that companies face but also problems that the government should solve.
Discussion in RTVS on Digital Services Act
Executive Director Michal Kardoš was invited to RTVS to discuss the Digital Services Act, which the EP wants to change.
Announced ban proposal on targeted advertising is approaching its final form
This topic has come to the attention of several stakeholders, such as entrepreneurs, especially the SME segment, media and platforms operating on targeted advertising revenues and, last but not least, end customers and internet users.
We bring together actors who care about the digitization of small and medium-sized enterprises
A new initiative called the League for Digital Boost is emerging in Central and Eastern Europe. This League is our initiative, has the ambition to create a broad coalition of actors in the field of digital economy.
The lack of clear data protection rules threatens digital business in Slovakia and the EU
At the event of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Slovak Republic and SAPIE, the essence of data transfer was discussed today, why it is important for entrepreneurs and how its regulation will affect business in the digital space.
The data economy and how Europe can protect itself from another economic shock
The European Union in Slovakia is perceived mostly positively in most economic topics. It is our main business partner through the single market and thus provides various opportunities for expansion for Slovak companies.