CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
The “Business and Government: Aligning for a Secure Digital Future” conference is designed to foster a focused conversation on the possible ways businesses and the government can collaborate to accelerate digital transformation and take actionable steps toward digitizing institutions, businesses, and society as a whole. Scheduled for November 14th in Skopje, North Macedonia, the event is expected to gather over 150 attendees, including representatives from AmCham member companies, other businesses, government bodies, international organizations, civil society organizations, and ICT professionals.Â
The conference will explore key topics, including government-led digital transformation to drive economic growth, business priorities for mid-term digital initiatives, the creation of a modern regulatory framework, and the expansion of public access to e-services. By addressing these areas, the conference aims to stimulate a more competitive, innovative, and inclusive digital ecosystem in North Macedonia, positioning the country for success in an increasingly dynamic global digital economy.
MEET THE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Mr. Troy LeMaile-Stovall
CEO @ TEDCO, Maryland, USA
Mr. Troy LeMaile-Stovall brings more than 25 years of experience in investment management, higher education, communications technology and management consulting. Troy currently serves as the CEO of TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, which he joined in July 2020. Prior to joining TEDCO, he served as the chief operating officer at the University of the District of Columbia and also founded the management consulting firms LeMaile-Stovall LLC and GTMS Partners, LLC. His previous roles include the interim president of Zenith Education group, principal at Butler Snow Advisory Services, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Howard University and senior vice president and chief financial officer at Jackson State (Mississippi) University. Troy holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Southern Methodist University, a master’s degree in computer science from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard University.
MR. IVAN NOVAKOVSKI
Vice-President, AmCham Board of Directors
MR. STEFAN ANDONOVSKI
Minister of Digital Transformation
MEET THE PANELISTS
MR. KONSTANTINOS NIKOLAOU
CED of TITAN USJE
MR. ANDREJ PETRESKI
Cisco Country Lead for North Macedonia and Kosovo
MR. DALIBOR FRUTNIK
CEO of Sorsix
MS. MAGDA JIANU
South Eastern Europe District Manager of Palo Alto Networks
Panel Discussion: Efficient and Service-Oriented Public E-Services
MR. MIROSLAV GROZDANOVSKI
Advisor at the Ministry of Digital Transformation
MS. MARIE-MADELEINE KANELLOPOULOU
Head of sector for institution building, economic reporting, PAR/PFM and cross-border cooperation, EU Delegation to North Macedonia
MS. ISKRA BELCHEVA RISTOVSKA
Program coordinator at Center for Change Management
MR. SASHO JAKOVCHEVSKI
Assistant Auditor General at State Audit Office
Revamping Incident Detection & Response: Strategies for Better Security Outcomes
MS. EWA SNIECHOWSKA​
Prisma Cloud Sales Manager for Eastern Europe Palo Alto Networks
MS. MAJA BLAZEVIC
Adriatic Commercial Sales Manager (CSM) at Palo Alto Networks
Transformative Tools:
If Connected, Its Protected
Fireside Chat: Modern but Balanced and Context-sensitive Regulatory Framework
MR. ALEKSANDAR PAVLOVIC
CISCO SEE Regional Security Sales Manager
MR. BORIS KOPRIVNIKAR
CEO of Singular Consulting, Slovenia
Panel Discussion: No Business is Left Behind
MR. GOCE PESHEV
Increased Productivity Lead, the USAID Activity Partnerships for Economic Growth
MR. DIMITAR JANEVSKI
Managing Director & Senior Product Manager at Digital Office by Inbox
MS. ANA TASHEVSKA-SETINOVSKA
Director of Process Optimization and Digitization, Procredit Bank
MEET THE MODERATORS
MS. ELENA BUNDALESKA
Professor at University American College Skopje,
Digital Transformation Committee Member
MR. BLAGOJ HRISTOV
Head of Regulatory Affairs at
Makedonski Telekom,
Digital Transformation Committee Member
MS. FILOMENA PIJAKOVSKA ASPROVSKA
CEO and President of the Management Board at Casys,
Digital Transformation Committee Member
MS. MERI KUCHERA ILIEVSKA
Business Development Manager at Oracle,
Digital Transformation Committee Member
TOPICS
This address will provide insights into how forward-thinking governance can set the pace for a thriving digital society. By illustrating how tomorrow’s governance drives economic growth, job creation, and long-term societal advancement, it will inspire both public and private sectors to fully embrace the digital era.
This panel will emphasize the need for efficient public e-services and expanding service variety for businesses, addressing practical challenges and lessons learned from previous initiatives aimed at digitalization of public services.
This fireside chat will delve into how policy and regulation foster a supportive digital environment that benefits businesses, institutions, and citizens. By sharing positive examples and good practices, this session will illustrate how effective regulatory frameworks have driven digital transformation in Slovenia, providing actionable insights on how North Macedonia can replicate these successful outcomes.
This panel will explore the essential factors driving company digitalization, with a particular emphasis on practical solutions and best practices. By spotlighting successful examples, the aim is to illustrate how businesses across various sizes and industries can effectively adapt to the rapidly evolving digital landscape. The discussion will center on identifying crucial areas where further support is needed, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to ensure every business has the opportunity to thrive in the digital transformation journey.