ALTA Bank Partner of Regional Conference “Women’s Entrepreneurship Towards EXPO 2027”
The regional conference “Women’s Entrepreneurship Towards EXPO 2027” was officially opened today at the Belgrade Fair, organized by the Serbian Chamber of Commerce. As a reliable partner and supporter of this significant event, ALTA Bank confirms its commitment to the development of entrepreneurship and the empowerment of women in business.
Dr. Una Sikimić, President of the Executive Board of ALTA Bank, was one of the key participants at the conference.
“ALTA Bank was pleased to accept the invitation to be a sponsor and partner of the conference. The role of financial institutions in supporting entrepreneurship is of exceptional importance, and ALTA Bank continuously demonstrates its dedication to this goal. Already in the first quarter of next year, together with the Serbian Chamber of Commerce, we will implement a series of events and activities aimed at women entrepreneurs across the country,” announced Dr. Una Sikimić, President of the Executive Board of ALTA Bank.
Concrete Support for Women in Business
Support for women entrepreneurs at ALTA Bank is concrete and systematic. The program includes a range of benefits – account management free of charge during the first year, more favorable fees for RTGS orders, exemption from credit card membership fees, competitive savings and lending conditions, as well as the most favorable terms for POS terminals. In addition, small business advisors are available to them throughout Serbia at all branches with extended working hours.
Support for women’s entrepreneurship also comes through other companies within the ALTA Group – ALTA Pay with a network of 3,200 payment locations across Serbia, as well as ALTA Leasing, which enables more flexible financing models. In this way, the ALTA Group builds an ecosystem in which women entrepreneurs have access not only to capital, but also to infrastructure that supports their growth.
In the panel “The Importance of Institutional Support for Women Entrepreneurs,” Dr. Sikimić emphasized that in 2027, Serbia will become a world stage where women entrepreneurs will have a unique opportunity to present their products and services, regardless of the field they are in. She stressed that the EXPO exhibition will be a meeting place of tradition and innovation – from promoting old crafts and cultural values to modern technologies and artificial intelligence, thereby creating added value for the global market. According to her, with good organization and institutional support, Serbia will make the best use of this opportunity.
“EXPO 2027 is an opportunity for Serbia to show its full potential in innovation and entrepreneurship. I believe that women entrepreneurs have an important role in this process, as they bring a different perspective, courage, and creativity. It is up to us to support them, not only financially, but also strategically, through education, networking, and promotion of their ideas,” stated Dr. Una Sikimić.
ALTA Bank remains consistent with its mission – to be a partner in development, a pillar for entrepreneurs, and a promoter of inclusive leadership, because it believes that diversity in business brings strength, stability, and innovation.
Committed to Equal Opportunities
ALTA Bank is among the few financial institutions in the region that have formally committed to applying the principles of gender equality through membership in the United Nations Global Compact and the Women’s Empowerment Principles initiative, whose goal is to empower women. This commitment is not declarative; it is part of the strategy and daily operations. Today, women make up more than 60% of employees at ALTA Bank, while 50% of management positions are entrusted to women, which places ALTA Bank among the leaders in promoting equal opportunities in the financial sector.
ALTA Bank remains consistent with its mission to be a partner in development, a pillar for entrepreneurs, and a promoter of inclusive leadership, because it believes that diversity in business brings strength, stability, and innovation.
Through active participation and support of innovative initiatives, ALTA Bank continues to build a bridge between the regional economy and global markets, standing out as a universal financial institution that connects people, ideas, and capital.
