Velvet Innovation
Ambition (Un)locked
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Building a future-proof enterprise
Discover alternative approaches to business that not only promise sustainability but are transforming industries and practices.
Innovation where you least expect it
Uncover the success of unconventional ideas with case studies on sustainable solutions in niche markets and unexpected places.
From thesis to business
Explore how academia can transform cutting-edge research into thriving startups, with insights into support systems and international success stories.
Women in tech and how to find them
Dive into the journeys of visionaries reshaping the tech landscape, discussing their challenges, victories, and systemic solutions paving the way for future female founders.
Business of feeling good
Get into the opportunities and challenges of the health tech and well-being sectors, featuring insights from founders and experts.
Startup showcase
Enjoy a showcase of 20 innovative startups, each presenting unique solutions and groundbreaking ideas poised to shape the future across diverse industries.
The best of #brnoregion
Celebrate the achievements of the Brno innovation ecosystem with deep dives into local success stories, innovation leaders and impactful projects.
Afterparty
Make the most of new contacts during the Velvet Innovation Afterparty and we will show you why people fall in love with Brno region.
Speakers and hosts
John Elkington
Founder & Chief Pollinator, Volans
Mairéad Roche
Associate, Act Venture Capital
Erinch Sahan
Business and Enterprise Lead, Doughnut Economics Action Lab
Elisabeth van Holthe tot Echten
Senior project manager, Female Founders
Karin Fuentesová
CEO & Founder, Digitoo.ai
Matthew DiFranco
Health Tech Innovation Expert
Kaija Pöysti
Angel investor & Business coach, Aldanella
Jindřich Fáborský
Founder of Marketing Festival & Digisemestr
Miloš Dendis
Angel Investor & Founding Partner, Dendis Capital
Jana Sedláková
Founder, Sedláková Legal
Jindřich Fialka
CEO & Lead Designer, Qdesigners
Kamila Zahradníčková
CEO, Lakmoos AI
Alžběta Králová
Founder & Managing Partner, IPM Consulting
Milan Šimek
CEO, Sewio
Lenka Novotná
Founder, Plastia
Cyril Klepek
CEO and founder, Cyrkl.com
Stan Markov
CEO, Runecast
Julie Dobrovolná
CEO & Co-founder, Entrant
Petr Přidal
CEO, Maptiler
Gabriela Takáčová
Chief Business Officer & Co-founder, Recombee
Zuzana Zamborská
Co-founder, Lumus Investment Collective
Petr Bittner
Journalist, podcaster
Dudu Gencel
Startup Services Teamleader, Vienna Business Agency
Jan Bittner
Economist, analyst, podcaster
Jakub Henni
CEO for Czech market, Munch/Nesnězeno
Karoline Strobl
CEO & Co-founder, Foolproof Skin
Michal Nešpor
Partner, Crowdberry
Vojtěch Koval
Podcast Producer
Tomáš Kelar
Creative Director, Pop Messe
Antonín Ferdan
Co-founder, Rebalance
Petr Žabka
Program manager, Caelestinus Health Tech Incubator
Lukáš Loun
Founder & CEO, Maia Labs
Vratislav Kalenda
frontman, CEO and co-founder, Applifting
Martin Bednář
Co-founder & CEO, Health Monk, Joy Bucket
Jan Dvořáček
FAB25 program leader, FabLab Brno
Markéta Filipenská
Startup specialist, JIC
Kristýna Tmejová
Reporter, Forbes CZ
Libor Hoření
Entrepreneur, consultant, JIC
Where and when?
Date & TimeNovember 14, 2024 / 12:00
PlaceHotel Passage, Lidická 23, 602 00 Brno, Czechia
How to get thereThe easiest way is to get a tram to station Antonínská.
