Eximbanka CEO Rastislav Podhorec also emphasized this point during the panel discussion “Beyond Borders—Realistically and Without Illusions” at the TREND.sk TOP Conference on Industry & Energy 2026.
According to Eximbanka’s Export Barometer, 26.9% of companies consider finding and verifying a reliable partner to be the biggest obstacle. Therefore, when expanding, a thorough knowledge of the market, a suitable partner, and secure financing are crucial.
Among other things, the conference provided practical recommendations on how to prepare for entry into foreign markets in a responsible and realistic manner, with an emphasis on risk management.