Become a partner

Opening speech

Michal Ilko - general director, Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic ·

Slovakia is positioning itself as an active player in artificial intelligence: after successful negotiations, it will host the next ministerial summit of the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI). At the same time, it relies on the AI Slovakia platform, which connects the state, business, and academia in preparing rules and developing technologies. The message from the ITAPA conference was clear: collaboration and pace are key.

Slovakia in the global AI network

Slovakia has long been developing international cooperation in AI and is active in GPAI, a partnership that brings together countries beyond the OECD. The forum also includes major players such as India and Japan, which lends greater weight to joint agreements and the exchange of experience. According to a presentation at ITAPA, Slovakia is earning respect in the international arena thanks to its sustained and visible participation. This standing translates into better access to knowledge, partnerships, and opportunities.

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Michal Ilko

Ministry of Investment, Regional Development and Informatisation of the Slovak Republic
Michal Ilko currently works at the Ministry of Investment, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic. Before holded the position of Director General of the Social Insurance Agency. He is a long-time expert in the field of IT services. He has extensive experience in designing and implementing new information solutions or mod…
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