Velvet Innovation

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Thank you for making this year's Velvet Innovation Conference unforgetable.
See you next year at VIC or Velvet Innovation Meetups!

14
November 2024
3
stages
600
attendees
2
afterparty venues

Conference Aftermovie

Session recordings


Recordings from the Velvet Innovation conference are now available on our YouTube channel!
 

Program blocks

What was Velvet Innovation Conference 2024 about?

 
Building a future-proof enterprise

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Side events

Velvet Innovation is all about collaboration, and #brnoregion is full of exciting places and people with something to say. Our mission is to spread the umbrella of Velvet Innovation to highlight fresh perspectives and connect different worlds. Join our side events related to innovation, technology, or creativity. 

Speakers and hosts

John Elkington
John Elkington
Founder & Chief Pollinator, Volans
Mairéad Roche
Mairéad Roche
Associate, Act Venture Capital
Erinch Sahan
Erinch Sahan
Business and Enterprise Lead, Doughnut Economics Action Lab
Elisabeth van Holthe tot Echten
Elisabeth van Holthe tot Echten
Senior project manager, Female Founders
Karin Fuentesová
Karin Fuentesová
CEO & Founder, Digitoo.ai
Matthew DiFranco
Matthew DiFranco
Health Tech Innovation Expert
Kaija Pöysti
Kaija Pöysti
Angel investor & Business coach, Aldanella
Jindřich Fáborský
Jindřich Fáborský
Founder of Marketing Festival & Digisemestr
Miloš Dendis
Miloš Dendis
Angel Investor & Founding Partner, Dendis Capital
Jana Sedláková
Jana Sedláková
Founder, Sedláková Legal
Jindřich Fialka
Jindřich Fialka
CEO & Lead Designer, Qdesigners
Kamila Zahradníčková
Kamila Zahradníčková
CEO, Lakmoos AI
Alžběta Králová
Alžběta Králová
Founder & Managing Partner, IPM Consulting
Milan Šimek
Milan Šimek
CEO, Sewio
Lenka Novotná
Lenka Novotná
Founder, Plastia
Cyril Klepek
Cyril Klepek
CEO and founder, Cyrkl.com
Stan Markov
Stan Markov
CEO, Runecast
Julie Dobrovolná
Julie Dobrovolná
CEO & Co-founder, Entrant
Petr Přidal
Petr Přidal
CEO, Maptiler
Gabriela Takáčová
Gabriela Takáčová
Chief Business Officer & Co-founder, Recombee
Zuzana Zamborská
Zuzana Zamborská
Co-founder, Lumus Investment Collective
Petr Bittner
Petr Bittner
Journalist, podcaster
Dudu Gencel
Dudu Gencel
Startup Services Teamleader, Vienna Business Agency
Jan Bittner
Jan Bittner
Economist, analyst, podcaster
Jakub Henni
Jakub Henni
CEO for Czech market, Munch/Nesnězeno
Karoline Strobl
Karoline Strobl
CEO & Co-founder, Foolproof Skin
Michal Nešpor
Michal Nešpor
Partner, Crowdberry
Vojtěch Koval
Vojtěch Koval
Podcast Producer
Tomáš Kelar
Tomáš Kelar
Creative Director, Pop Messe
Antonín Ferdan
Antonín Ferdan
Co-founder, Rebalance
Petr Žabka
Petr Žabka
Program manager, Caelestinus Health Tech Incubator
Lukáš Loun
Lukáš Loun
Founder & CEO, Maia Labs
Vratislav Kalenda
Vratislav Kalenda
frontman, CEO and co-founder, Applifting
Martin Bednář
Martin Bednář
Co-founder & CEO, Health Monk, Joy Bucket
Jan Dvořáček
Jan Dvořáček
FAB25 program leader, FabLab Brno
Markéta Filipenská
Markéta Filipenská
Startup specialist, JIC
Kristýna Tmejová
Kristýna Tmejová
Reporter, Forbes CZ
Libor Hoření
Libor Hoření
Entrepreneur, consultant, JIC


 

Where and when?

Date & Time

November 14, 2024 / 12:00

Place

Hotel Passage, Lidická 23, 602 00 Brno, Czechia

How to get there

The easiest way is to get a tram to station Antonínská.

Partners


Gold Partners

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Supporters

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Patronage

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