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Security in the Age of AI: Cisco’s Technology Leader Vijoy Pandey to Speak at the Velvet Innovation Conference
13. October 2025
Security in the Age of AI: Cisco’s Technology Leader Vijoy Pandey to Speak at the Velvet Innovation Conference

This year’s Velvet Innovation Conference will bring together global leaders to discuss security in connection with artificial intelligence and the responsible development of technology. Among the keynote speakers will be Vijoy Pandey, Vice President at Cisco and head of Outshift, the company’s innovation studio in Silicon Valley that creates technologies for the world of tomorrow.

Brno Region Showcases Cybersecurity and Cloud Innovations at TechEx Europe
17. September 2025
Brno Region Showcases Cybersecurity and Cloud Innovations at TechEx Europe
Secure solutions from the Brno region will be showcased at TechEx Europe: Cyber Security and Cloud Expo in Amsterdam during September 24-25 at booth 200, presenting innovative Czech tech companies driving future of cybersecurity and digital trust. 
Brno Powers Global Hits like Mafia and Cultivates the Next Generation of Game Dev Talent
20. August 2025
Brno Powers Global Hits like Mafia and Cultivates the Next Generation of Game Dev Talent

Brno is once again the centre of global gaming attention with the release of Mafia: The Old Country, the highly anticipated fourth part of the acclaimed Mafia series, published by 2K and developed by Hangar 13 based in the Czech game development capital.

DNS4EU Goes Live Under Leadership of Brno’s Whalebone, Strengthening Europe’s Cyber Resilience
18. June 2025
DNS4EU Goes Live Under Leadership of Brno’s Whalebone, Strengthening Europe’s Cyber Resilience

The European Union's vision of digital sovereignty is entering a new phase with the full launch of DNS4EU, the public DNS resolver service designed to provide EU citizens with secure, privacy-centric, and reliable internet access. The service is led by Whalebone, a cybersecurity company born in the Brno region, one of Europe’s most dynamic hubs for digital innovation and cyber resilience.

[forbes.com] Europe’s Rising Tech & AI Hub: 6 Startups From Brno You Can’t Miss
12. June 2025
[forbes.com] Europe’s Rising Tech & AI Hub: 6 Startups From Brno You Can’t Miss
Brno, a mid-sized Czech city best known for its universities and research institutes, is becoming one of Europe’s most dynamic tech ecosystems. Fueled by the regional innovation agency JIC led by director Petr Chládek, the startup incubator was founded over two decades ago by a consortium of municipalities and universities.
Courage in the World of Innovation: Velvet Innovation Conference Welcomes Founder of Ethical Smartphone Fairphone
16. May 2025
Courage in the World of Innovation: Velvet Innovation Conference Welcomes Founder of Ethical Smartphone Fairphone
Innovators who dare to imagine a better future — and work together to build it, will meet in Brno on November 13. The fifth annual international Velvet Innovation Conference will take place at Hotel Passage. Among the main speakers will be Dutch visionary and founder of the pioneering brand Fairphone, Bas van Abel.