Welcome & Introduction

Dana Vaníčková

CEO, Česká inovační platforma

Thriving in the Unknown: Transforming Manufacturing Through Operational Excellence

In an era of constant disruption, operational excellence powered by AI is emerging as a strategic enabler driving resilience, agility, and innovation across the manufacturing sector. This keynote explores how data-driven, AI-enabled operations empower organizations to adapt, transform, and thrive amid uncertainty.

Gunjan Bassi

Research Manager, Manufacturing Insights Europe, IDC UK

Agentic Take-Off At Asahi: Preparing for A Parachute Landing

It has been a busy couple of months at Asahi as they have embarked on their agentic journey, and their AI leaders are emerging fresh out of battle, bandages off and scars on show! From narrowing down POCs, to securing internal buy-in and exciting stakeholders, to capturing early results, this keynote will throw light on how to safely bring about this kind of level of change – it is not about diving in headfirst, it is about safely securing the parachute and controlling the descent to Earth and a new reality.

Bhuvan Pawar

Head of Tech Innovation, Asahi Europe & International

Intelligent Manufacturing: Where It Remained a Vision and Where the Vision Became Reality

The semiconductor industry is, by its very nature, a sophisticated business. Every improvement in productivity, cost, or yield therefore requires a sophisticated solution. I’ll share an example of a project where we surprisingly succeeded — and one where, surprisingly, we didn’t — and explain why.

Zbyněk Dostál

Director of Program Management, ON Semiconductor

5G Mobile Private Networks – Connecting Technology and Innovation

5G mobile private networks (MPN) represent a key enabler of digital transformation across industries. What specific advantages does this technology bring? How is it changing the way industrial production operates, and what trends is it setting? Tomáš Rosůlek, 5G MPN Business Development Manager at Vodafone, will discuss the practical applications, benefits, and future of 5G MPN.

Tomáš Rosůlek

5G MPN Business Development Manager, Vodafone Business, Vodafone

Digitalization within the company Wienerberger

Current challenges in Wienerberger’s production, digitalization projects, use of AI, and change management.

Vlastimil Cech

Chief Operations Officer, Wienerberger

Total Recovery: When a Cyberattack Stops Production

Everyone would like to live in České Budějovice and work for a prestigious company like Jaguar Land Rover. Well, until September 1, 2025. On the first day of the new school year, JLR was hacked and production at all plants stopped for weeks. The restoration of operations continues even now in November, despite the fact that last year they invested 800,000,000 GPB in Cyber ​​Security and IT Operation Transformation. How to avoid this? We will tell you. Come and listen to our lecture about an organization that can recover quickly.

Marian Kulhavý

Head of Sales and Marketing, GAPP System

Dream Big, Start Small

Data are all around us, and AI is fundamentally changing the rules of the game in manufacturing companies as well. In a fast-paced series of ‘lessons learned’ from real projects, we will show you how to move from outdated ways of working with data into the era of AI — without unnecessary investments, costly mistakes, or unpleasant surprises.

Lukáš Neduchal

Chief Advisory Officer, EMARK

Strategic and Day-to-Day Decision-Making in a Global Manufacturing Enterprise

Vít Černý

Plant Manager, IDEAL Automotive CZ

Jan Burian

Head of Industry Insights, Trask

Lunch & Networking

Real time examples of AI in use

David Zeman

Regional Sales Manager, Infor Eastern Europe & Southeastern Europe

Reliable People, Reliable Technologies

Digitalization today is not only about technology—it profoundly affects how people work, collaborate, and create value. How can we navigate the complexity of information and data, and how can technologies be effectively implemented and scaled within a multinational company? Does the deployment of artificial intelligence lead to a loss of knowledge, or rather to its reinforcement? We will also address the connection between innovation, long-term sustainability, and corporate resilience.

Marek Bednárik

Plant Systems Integrator, Hill’s Pet Nutrition Manufacturing

Modern Manufacturing Managed from the Cloud with AI Support: Trends and Tools

Opportunities for Efficient Management and Transformation of Manufacturing with the Support of the Modern Cloud ERP System SAP, along with Insights and Experiences from an International Project with Main Production in a Czech Company.

Jan Hiller

Senior SAP Consultant, MIBCON

Robotics as the Essence of Pure Productivity

Robotics has played a significant role at Škoda Auto for many years, and its development impacts not only production productivity but also broader economic and social aspects, including employment. This presentation will explore robotics as an investment tool – from questions of lifecycle and return on investment to its strategic importance for business. Special attention will be given to human–robot collaboration: where humans are indispensable, where robots excel, and how the two can complement each other effectively. Finally, we will highlight the most compelling trends in robotics that, in my view, are shaping the future of the automotive industry.

Jan Čejka

Project Coordinator – Robotics, Škoda Auto

Building an AI Platform to Support Manufacturing

Modern manufacturing companies face increasing pressure for reliability, efficiency, and rapid incident response. We will introduce a solution that integrates operational and IT data into a unified analytics platform, leveraging artificial intelligence to automatically identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions. This shortens incident resolution time, reduces manual intervention, and increases the availability of key services.

The platform offers a clear user interface as well as open integration interfaces for connecting to existing systems. For management, this means higher operational resilience, lower support costs, and a stronger digital backbone for the enterprise, enabling faster scaling and innovation growth.

Stanislav Polášek

CEO, ELOS Technologies

AI ambassadors program in Witte Automotive Group

A story about how the idea of AI Ambassadors for integrating AI into everyday processes was born, and how a local initiative grew into a company-wide strategy.

Ondřej Klener

AI & Operations Technology Manager, WITTE Automotive

Optimization of Work-in-Progress Manufacturing: eKanban Based on Location Data

Following lean principles is fundamental, but even so, production can still have efficiency reserves. Through a concrete example, we’ll show you how digitalization can take you even further.

Come listen to a case study from Toyota Motors in Kolín, where they elevated the classic kanban to a digital level using an RTLS system. You’ll learn how this managed to reduce information transfer time from eight hours to just one second, limit safety stock, and get closer to true Just-in-Time production.

Patrik Rybníček

Solutions Consultant, Sewio

The new generation of computer vision in precision agriculture

This talk will explore the real-world applications of artificial intelligence in industry and agriculture, highlighting where AI truly adds value. We’ll discuss the critical importance of data quality for effective machine learning, how we work with data, and share insights into how engineering companies versus agricultural enterprises adopt AI—are there differences in their approaches? We’ll also examine the role of collaboration between startups and corporations, and why such partnerships matter. Finally, I’ll share my personal journey in the field of AI and offer a perspective on the future of machine learning in practical use.

Martin Ullmann

CEO & Co- founder, Ullmanna

The World Is Accelerating. Can We Speed Up Business Processes Too?

We create quotations using a knowledge base. When registering orders, we configure products and simulate realistic delivery dates. We develop production and procurement plans to ensure timely delivery to customers while maximizing manufacturing efficiency.

We receive materials based on supplier notifications, optimize inventory placement, and supply production efficiently. We minimize setups and warehouse movements in manufacturing. We prepare customer orders with minimal effort and automatically inform them about deliveries.

Controlling has online access to information on additional costs and savings.

Vladimír Bartoš

Strategy Director, Minerva

Czechia on the Global Manufacturing Map: Perspectives and Reality – Panel Discussion

What is the strategic direction of the Czech manufacturing sector? What steps must company management and the state take to move the Czech Republic higher up the global value chain? Digital technologies and ICT play a key role in this transformation – from automation and robotics to data analytics and artificial intelligence. The goal is to identify not only the main challenges, such as high energy demands and a shortage of talent, but above all specific opportunities to enhance the competitiveness and long-term sustainability of Czech industry.

Zbyněk Dostál

Director of Program Management, ON Semiconductor

Vlastimil Cech

Chief Operations Officer, Wienerberger

Vít Černý

Plant Manager, IDEAL Automotive CZ

Jan Burian

Head of Industry Insights, Trask

VR Resuscitation Training – Save Lives with Immersive Learning

Join our innovative VR resuscitation training session designed to equip you with essential life-saving skills. Through virtual reality, you will experience realistic emergency scenarios and practice CPR and first aid techniques in a safe, interactive environment.

Dinner & Networking