BRATISLAVA IN THE HEART OF CENTRAL EUROPE | Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, has been the crossroads of the most important European trade routes since antiquity. Today, it is the geographical centre of the Visegrad region and Bratislava lies in between of all Visegrad capitals. This strategic location in the hearth of Central Europe makes Bratislava an ideal regional hub. It is a perfect place for political and intellectual debates on foreign and security policy that resound to all neighbouring Visegrad countries media, government and think-tank communities.

CHARMING HISTORIC CITY | Visiting Bratislava means combining the intellectual debates, networking and policy shaping with the possibility to experience the beautiful city with unique atmosphere. The conference venue on Danube river is located in the historic centre of Bratislava with many historical sites, charming pubs and the symbol of the city, the castle and the St. Martin’s Cathedral, the place where Maria Theresa and 19 other kings and queens were crowned. The historical centre of the town with its churches and palaces is a beautiful example of the architecture of the past centuries.

REGION OF GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITIES | Being a part of the Vienna – Bratislava – Budapest Economic Triangle and the core region of the country’s economic activity, this open and dynamic city has enjoyed high level prosperity and growth. It is a good place for investing and making business, place of opportunities.

SUCCESS STORY OF SLOVAKIA | After four decades of communism, period of isolation in 1990s, Slovakia managed to catch-up the integration process thanks to the endeavour and dedication of its political elites. Slovakia has become EU, NATO and OECD member state and has become the fastest growing economy in Europe for several years. It has come to be a true success story, worth to follow. This is a story of a “black hole of Europe” becoming a Central European “economic tiger” in few years. Today, Bratislava plays a significant role in and beyond the Central European region.