Program

10:30–11:00
Door Opener
Official Morning Opener

Kick off Czech House with an official morning opener at The Stay Put. The Governors of the Zlín and South Moravian Regions will highlight Czechia’s thriving innovation ecosystems, regional tech excellence, and cross-border collaboration opportunities.

 

Radim Holiš (Governor of the Zlín Region)
Jan Grolich (Governor of the South Moravian Region)
Jan Chmelík (Czech Embassy Washington)
11:00–12:00
Masterclass
Czechia: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Explore how Czechia blends deep-rooted craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation. Learn how the Zlín, Liberec, and South Moravian Regions leverage their industrial heritage, advanced technologies, and startup ecosystems to drive success in sectors like AI, biotech, and design.

Lukáš Trčka (TIC)
David Severa (KUMST JIC)
Philipp Roden (Lipo.Ink)
Anna Hight (CzechInvest San Francisco)
13:30–14:30
Moonshot Thinking
Moonshot Thinking: AI, Creativity & the Future of Global Innovation

Discover how visionary thinking and AI are transforming creativity and driving global breakthroughs. This session discusses Czech-born innovations, their worldwide impact, and the ethical challenges of AI.

Yemi A.D.
Simon Klinga
Matyáš Boháček
Moderator: Yemi A.D.
15:00–16:00
Startup Journey
Born in the Czech Republic, Built for the World: The Journey | Vol. I

Learn the stories behind Czech companies that have scaled from a small market to international success. The panel highlights challenges, breakthroughs, and strategies from the journey of global expansion.

VisionCraft
Codasip
Moderator: Senta Čermáková (Czechitas)
16:15–18:00
Pitch Event
Pitch Event

Eight cutting-edge startups will pitch their innovative ideas, followed by top-tier networking and live feedback from expert panels.

Groundcom space
Kapnetix
FaceUp
1000 cams
CSIG
Pirogy
Business Logic
Lightly
Moderator: Hana Šudáková (JIC)
18:00–20:00
Networking Event
Network with Czechs

Join the Czech Minister of Industry and Trade and key organizers for the grand opening of Czech House. Enjoy regional specialties and relaxed networking with industry leaders, innovators, and partners.

Lukáš Vlček (Minister of Industry and Trade)
Miloslav Stašek (Czech Ambassador to the USA)
Brian Vanicek (Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic)
Moderators: Jan Chmelík and Kristýna Pelikánová
20:00–22:30
Live Performance
Czech Sound on the Global Stage: badfocus and Jan Havránek

Enjoy live performances by Jan Havránek (My American Journey) and captivating badfocus, emerging project of a Prague-based producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Prokop Korb.

Moderator: Jan Woska
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