Velvet Innovation: Ambition as the Engine of Business and Innovation. The International Conference in Brno Unveils Its Program
The "Business of Feeling Good" segment will feature presentations and discussions mainly concerning the health-tech and well-being sector. It will begin with a keynote by Matthew DiFranca on the future of health technologies, followed by a panel discussion with Lukáš Loun from MAIA Labs and Tomáš Studeník from Caelestinus Health Tech Incubator about startups and investments in this sector.
There will also be a selection of the best regional innovations and startups. Moderator Soňa Baranová will showcase representatives from successful companies such as Runecast (Stan Markov) and Sewio (Milan Šimek) in fireside chats.
Another program block will discuss how the academic sphere can transform top-tier research into thriving startups. Markéta Filipenská will moderate a panel discussion with Petr Přidal, Kaija Pöysti, and Julie Dobrovolná, who will share their experiences in founding academic startups and supporting student entrepreneurship both locally and globally.
The program will also include a Startup Showcase, highlighting selected Central European startups showcasing innovative projects with the potential to shape the future of various industries.
The conference is intended for representatives of startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, corporations, investors, as well as experts in research, development, academia, and public administration. Tickets are available on the event’s website.
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As Czechia (The Czech Republic) continues to establish itself as a leading player in Central and Eastern Europe’s tech ecosystem, its cities are becoming hotbeds for innovation. While Prague often takes center stage as a tech hub in Czechia, Brno, the second-largest city in the country, is emerging as a dynamic and innovative city in its own right, with a growing reputation across various sectors.