Tech Council

The Tech Council is committed innovation across key sectors such as biotech, fintech, insuretech, pharmatech, cybersecurity, AI, nuclear technology, and other emerging technologies. Its mission is drive innovation, advocate for policy support, and create business opportunities for BSCC members across these industries.

Objectives:

Encourage Cross-sector Innovation: Facilitate discussions and collaborations across multiple tech sectors to drive innovation.
Promote Slovenia as a Key Tech Hub: Position Slovenia as a leading destination for biotech and other tech industries, enhancing its attractiveness to global companies.
Advocate for Progressive Tech Policies: Support advocacy efforts for policies that enhance growth and competitiveness in tech, including nuclear technology.
Showcase UK and Slovenian Tech Excellence: Highlight success stories and business opportunities in tech.
Support Tech Talent Development: Address skills gaps and foster the development of a tech-ready workforce.
Promote Tech Synergies and Business Growth: Enable collaboration between members to capitalize on tech innovations.

Organisational Structure of the Council

Co-Chairs

Matic Grobelšek (A1 Slovenija)
Gregor Kovačič (Zavarovalnica Triglav)

Expert Facilitator

Samo Drnovšek (Better)

Council Members

Grega Škufca (Alpinia)
Anže Herbst (bold.group)
Mateja Čotar (CHR Partners)
Slava Horvar (CHR Partners)
Nejc Vrankar (CMS Slovenija)
Timon Ridzi (Fledgeworks)
Lovro Ulaga (Fledgeworks)
Uroš Žust (Forvis Mazars)
Simon Tratnik (Human1st)
Boštjan Čeh (Labena)
Matija Debelak (Modra Zavarovalnica)
Nejc Korošec (Moneyhub)
Franc Bračun (NLB)
Simon Steinman (NLB)
Marjan Beltram (Nomago)
Igor Bernik (Odvetniška družba Bernik Dimitrijević)
Andrej Fatur (Odvetniška družba Fatur Menard)
Kevin Rihtar (Odvetniška družba Ketler & partnerji)
Peter Dolenc (PDiVizija)
Stela Litou (Pro Plus)
Primož Kovačič (PwC)
Miha Žerko (SRC)
Aleš Levstek (Zavarovalnica Sava)
Nikolaj Oder (Zavarovalnica Vita)

Key Topics for 2025/26:

AI’s Expanding Role in Business

Sharing practical AI use cases across sectors.
Addressing regulatory and ethical challenges of AI adoption.
Promoting mindset shifts, continuous education, and responsible implementation.

Tech-Driven People Development

Ensuring digital transformation is inclusive and human-centred.
Investing in digital upskilling, digital mentoring, and cross-generational exchange.
Designing technology around people, not the other way around.

Slovenia as a Living Lab for Niche Technologies

Leveraging Slovenia’s smal size and agility to develop and test emerging/niche technologies.
Supporting smarter monetisation and scalable innovation.
Engaging policymakers early to align regulation with innovation.

Future of Work and Tech Integration

Rethinking traditional structures through automation and digital tools.
Building agile, tech-enabled work environments.
Investing in people, change management, and tech that enhances engagement and outcomes.

Other relevant topics:

Biotech Innovations and Future Trends

Emerging innovations in biotech and healthcare tech.
Regulatory challenges in biotech and strategies for navigating them.
Making Slovenia a biotech destination, supporting national strategies for creating a world-class biotechnology ecosystem.

Fintech and Insuretech: Shaping Financial Markets

The rise of fintech solutions and their disruption of traditional banking models.
Insuretech advancements for better risk management.
Digital payments, blockchain, and their influence on global markets.

Cybersecurity in a Digital World

Best practices in cybersecurity for tech-driven businesses.
How tech firms are tackling data breaches and regulatory compliance.
Emerging threats and preventive measures.

Pharmatech and Digital Health Innovations

The influence of tech on pharmaceutical research and development.
The future of telemedicine and healthcare digitization
Innovations improving patient care and operational efficiency.

Access the Charter for Councils here.