Michal Kardoš, a Slovak expert with more than ten years of experience in various fields, including the private sector, public administration, NGOs and business, has long been involved in strengthening the export activities of Slovak companies, especially to the USA and Israel. As Director of Exports at SARIO and previously as Government Relations Specialist at the American Chamber of Commerce, he has been involved in improving the business environment through legislative proposals and projects. He has been actively involved in organizing conferences and events such as Globsec and Startup Awards. Currently, he holds the position of Executive Director at SAPIE (Slovak Alliance for Innovative Economy), where he actively contributes to shaping and supporting the innovation environment in Slovakia. His tasks include actively creating new opportunities for the organization's members, fostering connections between the private and public sectors, and informing innovative companies about current topics, including legislative proposals affecting the innovation and digital ecosystem.