Program
Upon arrival, you can freshen up, have your morning coffee and start networking
Welcome to the participants, speeches by the organisers and partners
The festival will be officially opened by representatives of INOVATO, together with the Governor of the Trnava Self-Governing Region Jozef Viskupič and the Dean of the Faculty of Materials Science and Technology STU Miloš Čambál.
Moderator
INOVATO CLUSTER
INOVATO
ŠVEC GROUP
Governor of TTSK
Dean of MtF STU
Martin Vlachynský (INESS) - Geopolitics and Economy in Times of Transformations
Peter Baumerth (Aston ITM) - AI and humanoid robots as new colleagues. The future we live today
INESS
Aston ITM
Peter Szabó and Petra Marková (MtF STU) - Changes on the labour market due to the introduction of Industry 4.0 - how the required competences of employees are changing, how to prepare people for it
MtF STU
MtF STU
How do drones specifically help in agriculture, industry, logistics or the protection of life and the environment? A series of short small talks with representatives of companies and projects that are successfully implementing their drone solutions in practice in Slovakia and abroad.
Association I have a drone
Zephyr UAS, APROP
Enterra
Libor Witassek (STROJCAR) - When silence produces energy: a new
perspective on sustainable buildings
Ján Rapan (iCARI) - Shooting ourselves in the foot with a carbon-neutral bullet
Libor Bešenyi (Xolution Robots) - AI as an opportunity to understand who I am
STROJCAR
iCARI
Xolution Robots
A debate of experienced experts with years of knowledge and a sober perspective on what sustainability in manufacturing really means. They will discuss why data is essential in decision making, how to use it effectively and how not to be led down the wrong path when implementing modern AI solutions. The perspective of the young generation will be brought by a PhD student from the Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, who will provide experts with a critical perspective on the functioning of the education system, research and collaboration with practice.
INOVATO
STROJCAR
iCARI
Xolution Robots
ŠVEC GROUP
MtF STU Trnava
Innovation centres from different regions of Slovakia will present services and projects to support entrepreneurship. The introduction will include an introduction to the concept of intersectoral innovation partnerships (MIP), followed by presentations by representatives of centres from BBSK, BASK, TTSK, PSK, KSK and ŽSK. The session will also include an interactive panel discussion. Specific forms of cooperation and successful examples from practice will be discussed.
INOVIA
Innovation Partnership Centre
KIRA
A practical workshop on how to get funding for innovative projects from EU programmes, in particular Horizon Europe. An overview of the possibilities, useful tips and a case study from practice.
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How not to get lost in grants and discover Horizon Europe?
Find out about innovation funding opportunities directly from Brussels! The workshop will guide you through the grant schemes managed by the European Commission – from Cascade Funding to EIT to Horizon Europe. You will learn when grants are a good match against investors, how to choose the right call and how to prepare for a successful application.
In one place, you’ll get a practical overview of the options for higher TRL projects and tips on how to look at grants strategically. A discussion with a trio of experienced experts – Martin, Ivan and Matej – will bring practical experience and answers to your specific questions.
Throughout the workshop, you will have a grant map to help you navigate the maze of schemes and opportunities.
Ideal for innovators and companies who want to navigate the grant world and are looking for a way to turn their ideas into funded projects.
Balteus
BIC Bratislava
CVTI SR
EXPO, networking islands, matchmaking
Networking over good food
TED X panel: Libor Bešenyi, Milan Oselský - Inconvenient truths about AI, or what you didn't want to hear (but need to)
INOVATO AWARDS award ceremony
This year, we will also recognize those who change things for the better, bring new ideas, solutions and positively influence society. You can decide who will become the INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR 2025.
Vote here: INOVATO Awards 2025
Musical Dot - Dennyiah
Xolution Robots
Xolution Robots
Programme continuously updated, programme change reserved.
Upon arrival, you can freshen up, have your morning coffee and start networking.
Vladimír Vaňo (GLOBSEC) - Economic megatrends and their impact on the region and industry
GLOBSEC
Jiří Kovář (VUT Brno) - The future of engineering in the light of new challenges
LukášRichter (vtc consulting) - Lean, Agile and Industry 4.0 in the practice of small and medium-sized companies
Brno University of Technology
vtc consulting
11:00-12:00
How are digitalization, automation and Industry 4.0 reshaping engineering and manufacturing? In a discussion with experts, we will raise the topic of linking education with practice, the readiness of graduates of technical disciplines. Experts from the university environment, consulting, technology companies and digital skills development initiatives will discuss to offer experiences from different perspectives. The aim is to seek a balance between the traditional values of the engineering craft and the innovations that are shaping the future of the industry.
TECHNODAT
Brno University of Technology
vtc consulting
Digital Coalition
MtF STU Trnava
OBED and networking in the EXPO zone
From Vision to Reality: Building the Space Industry in Slovakia and the V4 Region
Juraj Dudáš (VZLU AEROSPACE ) - Space projects and technologies from VZLU AEROSPACE and its partners
Michal Kadlec (Bizzcom) - STEPHANIK - modular satellite
Marek Košuda (TUKE) - A new stage of financing space tech start-ups
VZLU AEROSPACE
Bizzcom
TUKE, Eastern Slovakia Space Cluster
Space for V4 - V4 cooperation in the space economy
Presentation of the Space for V4 project, which brings together Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary in the development of the space economy. The project partners will present their organisations and give an insight into the cooperation of companies, research and startups in the region. We will summarize the results achieved - from connecting actors to know-how exchange to new opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation. The discussion will also focus on opportunities for further cross-border cooperation and joint projects in the future.
JIC
ABGI Poland
Design Terminal CIVITTA
Design Terminal CIVITTA
INOVATO
How to fund space projects and open up space for new talent? The discussion will provide insights from investors, startup founders and institutions on how to attract funding to space projects, foster new talent and open up the sector to women and young innovators. Juraj Zámečník (3IPK), Marek Macko (Crowdberry), representative of the Slovak Space Office and Petra Sováková (Petra Air Foundation) will share their experiences. It will also include an example of a current investment opportunity in the Slovak deeptech company 3IPK.
Crowdberry
3IPK
Petra AIR Foundation
SARIO
Coffee, refreshments and networking
Excursions to MtF STU laboratories, EXPO, networking islands, matchmaking
Digital regulations are also changing the game for manufacturing companies. Find out what 2025 will bring, what new obligations await you and how to prepare to keep your business safe and competitive.
As a bonus, you can arrange a free company healthcheck for the above regulations.
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How are the latest European digital regulations affecting manufacturing businesses? What specifically will need to be addressed as early as 2025? This practical session will not only give you a clear overview of the obligations, but also specific recommendations from legal, GDPR and cybersecurity experts in two 30-minute inputs.
What you can look forward to:
GDPR in the operation of a manufacturing company – where companies most often make mistakes and how to minimize the risks
NIS2 – what it means for manufacturing companies, what obligations it brings and what the implementation timetable looks like
AI Act & Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) – practical implications for manufacturing, products and corporate responsibility
The block combines lecture and discussion, so you will also get space for your own questions.
Special offer for participants:
During the festival, get a FREE health check for your company, which will assess:
GDPR compliance,
NIS2 readiness,
AI Act & CRA impacts on your processes.
On-site registration.
Top privacy
Hronček & Partners
Hronček & Partners
Exhibition/EXPO - Presentation of innovative companies and organizations, practical demonstrations of technologies and products
Excursion to the laboratories of MtF STU
Separate B2B meetings
Participation and involvement of schools and students
Programme continuously updated, subject to change.
