Slovak PRO Summit 2026 to Convene Business, Science and Technology Leaders in Washington
The Slovak PRO Summit 2026 will gather 200 leading professionals, scientists, and technology executives in Washington, D.C. The event focuses on the Slovak American story and equipping future leaders.
Washington D.C. – The Slovak PRO Summit 2026 is set to convene 200 prominent Slovak and Slovak American professionals, entrepreneurs, scientists, technology leaders, diplomats, and creatives on October 23. The gathering will take place at George Mason University's Mason Square in Arlington, Virginia.
The invitation-only summit occurs during a significant period, marking 250 years of America and 25 years of the Slovak PRO community. "Our ambition is to continue connecting Slovaks and friends of Slovakia across generations, industries, and borders, while creating more opportunities for meaningful collaboration," stated Jana Trnovcová Ragucci, executive director of Slovak PRO.
The summit's program centers on the Slovak American narrative and preparing the next generation of leaders for success in business, science, technology, and culture. It will open with remarks from Slovak PRO President Michal Šimkovič and Trnovcová Ragucci, followed by a keynote address, "America 250: The Slovak American Story," by the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the United States, Andrej Droba.
Technology and innovation are key themes, with speakers including Meta product design lead Michal Vaško and Brightpick CEO Ján Žižka. A dedicated AI panel will feature George Mason University professor Jana Košecká and Kempelen Institute CEO Mária Bieliková.
The summit will also include the Slovak PRO Awards Ceremony at a reception hosted by Ambassador Droba at the Embassy of the Slovak Republic on October 22. Supporters include FCSU Financial, Mužila Foundation, ESET, and Fellow.