Overview of interesting events and partner events

Czech Semicon Days 2026 is a week-long series of events focused on the development of the semiconductor industry in the Czech Republic and its role in the European and global context. The event connects companies, research institutions, investors and public administration and creates a space for sharing know-how and establishing strategic partnerships. The programme will offer discussions on trends in the sector, the development of supply chains and specific opportunities for company engagement.

We are entering an era of “one-person billion dollar companies, which was previously considered unrealistic. The world is divided into two groups of companies: those that carry the backpack of legacy processes built for humans, and those that are born without it in the AI world. This is a huge opportunity for startups and scaleups – but only if they take it seriously now.

The biggest mistakes in recruiting often come not from candidates, but from unclear needs in the company. Come find out what most often holds back the selection of people today, how to set up a controlled process with clear criteria and how to translate employee performance impressions into measurable data. The practical workshop will be led by Eva Vacíková (lecturer and expert in human resources management) and Beata Holá (occupational psychologist and lecturer in talent management at FSS MU).

Stop boring investors with technical details and learn to sell a vision that engages them. During the two-hour workshop, JIC experts will rid you of the most common pitch-failures and use a proven method to build a presentation that is short, punchy and memorable. The workshop will be led by Arthur Kane, CMO at Logmanager and JIC Expert.

B2B Sales – How to actually sell, not just send an offer is designed for CEOs and sales directors of companies with global ambitions and scalable products. In a small, closed group, participants learn to recognize the warning signs of a broken deal, understand the customer’s decision-making process and get the sales process right. The event is free.

Velvet Innovation Meetups are regular informal gatherings that connect innovators, companies, academics and the public sector from South Moravia. Participants get an overview of what is currently happening in the regional innovation ecosystem, get inspired by entrepreneurial stories and research projects, and can make new contacts in a pleasant networking atmosphere. It also includes investment speed-dating for startups and investors.