LIFO 2027
The space where capital meets municipalities ready for investment.
February 11, 2027 · Bratislava
What LIFO is
Local Innovation Forum (LIFO) is a B2B conference that closes a specific gap:
Regions have projects. The private sector has capital. But they only meet by chance — or not at all.
LIFO closes this gap through a curated format — no filler panels, no “another networking event”. The goal is for participants to leave not with a brochure, but with a concrete contact, a blueprint, or a proven financing model.
Who it’s for
- Mayors and municipal leaders seeking funding for projects beyond the state budget
- Investors, developers, banks needing access to investment-ready sites and decision-makers
- Ministries and public agencies that shape the legislative framework
- Consultants and technology firms delivering tools and know-how
What makes LIFO different
LIFO does not solve “policy”. It solves “delivery”.
| Other conferences | LIFO |
|---|---|
| Panel discussions and visions | 20-minute matchmaking sessions based on real criteria |
| ”Inspirational” talks | Concrete case studies from working projects |
| Generic networking | Curated attendee list with verified potential |
| Politically tinted formats | Neutral expert space |
| Brochure of recommendations | Blueprint with risk checklist and next steps |
Who’s behind LIFO
LIFO is built by a team with decades of combined experience across strategic investments, event management and building professional platforms.
Martina Grandi — as project manager, she has collaborated on Slovakia’s largest strategic investments over the past 10 years.
Andrea Lispúchová brings over 20 years of experience in event management to the project, which she leverages to build key partnerships and ensure flawless execution of the platform.
Martin Kadleček — co-founder and organizer of a prestigious professional retail festival that has long brought together the community of retail and services professionals.
“Regions don’t suffer from a lack of vision — they suffer from chronic failure to execute. LIFO is where we close that gap, through concrete matchmaking between partners and regional representatives, not just another panel discussion.”
— Martina Grandi, LIFO co-founder
Event details
| Date | February 11, 2027 |
| Venue | Bratislava — venue to be confirmed |
| Format | One-day working conference |
| Main blocks | Keynote · Investment panels · Municipal workshop · Matchmaking · Networking |
| Attendees | 100+ municipal representatives + investors + experts |
| Language | Slovak · English (simultaneous interpretation for selected panels) |
Join LIFO 2027
As a partner, speaker, or attendee — we're building the space for execution.