Velvet Innovation: Ambition as the Engine of Business and Innovation. The International Conference in Brno Unveils Its Program
31. October 2024
The international Velvet Innovation conference, set to take place on November 14 at the Passage Hotel in Brno, has revealed a detailed program centered around the theme "Ambition (Un)locked." Attendees can look forward to a series of inspiring lectures, panel discussions, and conversations with leading experts in innovation and sustainable business.
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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.
22. April 2025
The Brno Region confirms its position as the Czech innovation leader
The Brno Region continues to strengthen its role as the innovation hub of the Czech Republic, with high levels of investment in research and development (R&D). According to the latest Data Report published by innovation agency JIC, total R&D investment reached nearly CZK 23.7 billion in 2023, an increase of 1.5% compared to 2022. With expenditure representing almost 3% of the region’s GDP, South Moravia remains the national leader and compares with advanced European regions.