SAPIE Forum 2026 & SME Expo
Digitally transformed. AI-driven
The SAPIE Forum 2026 returns on 21st April for its fourth edition, once again serving as the premier gathering for over 400+ business leaders, innovators, tech pioneers, and key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.
21 April 2026, National Football Stadium, Bratislava
This year, we are placing a special spotlight on SMEs, the backbone of our economy. The Forum’s agenda is designed to bridge the gaps, focusing on addressing the most pressing challenges in automation and digital transformation; unlocking new opportunities for scaling and sharpening SME competitive edge and discovering accessible, high-impact solutions that deliver real-world results. In addition, the Forum will explore the uptake of AI solutions across the wider economy and public organizations, highlighting practical use cases and pathways for responsible and effective adoption. A further key focus will be on strengthening cooperation between innovators and municipalities to enhance the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of services for citizens.
In partnership with providers of SME products and services, we are organizing the SME Expo, an exclusive exhibition dedicated to tools, tailored services, and advanced technologies that drive SME success. Forum guests can build strategic partnerships and engage directly with business owners, senior managers, decision-makers, and industry leaders.
EDIH Conference 2026: Powering Digital Innovation Across the Danube
Taking place in parallel with the SAPIE FORUM on 21 April, the EDIH Conference 2026 offers a unique opportunity to explore how European Digital Innovation Hubs are driving digital transformation and cross-border cooperation across the Danube region.
Held in a neighbouring conference room at the venue, this international gathering will bring together European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), Enterprise Europe Network representatives, innovation leaders, SMEs, research organisations, and public-sector stakeholders from nine European countries.
The programme will focus on:
- sharing practical experiences and best practices in digital innovation
- strengthening collaboration among innovation ecosystems across borders
- exploring the role of EDIHs in supporting SMEs and public institutions in the Danube region
SAPIE FORUM participants are warmly invited to join selected sessions of the EDIH Conference, discover new perspectives, and connect with experts shaping Europe’s digital innovation landscape.