Innovation week

3 Nov

7 Nov

2025

From November 3 to 7, 2025, the traditional Innovation Week will take place at the University of Economics in Prague and the Faculty of International Relations. Instead of regular classes, there will be a program full of workshops, lectures, and excursions that combine academic knowledge with practical experience.

The full program and registration information can be found here: Innovation week at VŠE.

Recommended events from the FIR program

Denmark leading the EU: Discussion with Ambassador Søren Kelstrup on Priorities in the EU Presidency

The lecture by the Ambassador of Denmark to the Czech Republic will focus on the priorities of Denmark during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Ambassador will present Denmark’s strategic agenda, highlighting key areas such as green and digital transformation, strengthening the EU’s competitiveness, and ensuring security and resilience in a rapidly changing geopolitical context. Particular attention will be paid to Denmark’s role in advancing sustainable energy policies, fostering innovation, and promoting European unity in facing global challenges. The event offers students and academics a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insights into the functioning of the EU Presidency and to discuss Denmark’s vision for Europe’s future.

Monday 3. 11. / 10:00
📍 Vencovského aula
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Driving Innovation and Transition in the Automotive Sector. Insights from Leading Spanish Companies in the Czech Republic.

Round Table:

The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by innovation, sustainability, and the transition towards decarbonization. As a key pillar of the economy in both Spain and the Czech Republic, the sector also represents a strong link between the two countries, with 15 Spanish automotive companies operating production facilities in Czechia. This round table will examine the main challenges and opportunities of this transition, including issues of international competitiveness, governance, and new mobility trends, while highlighting the experiences and strategies of relevant Spanish companies with production presence in the country.

Panelists:

Tomáš Navrátil, SEAT-CUPRA ČR
Bretislav Hnyk, ANTOLIN ČR
Jan Šír – GESTAMP ČR
Blanka Rinasová – MAIER CZ
Moderated by Jaime Alcaide – Commercial Counsellor of Spain in Prague

Tuesday 4. 11. / 11:00
📍 RB435
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Conference on the Republic of Korea and Central Europe Cooperation: Asia and the Global Order: Economic Resilience and Political Friction

We cordially invite you to the Conference on the Republic of Korea and Central Europe Cooperation, organized by the Center for Asian Studies (CAS) in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Czech Republic and the Faculty of International Relations.

The conference will take place on Wednesday, November 5th (9:00-12:30, in the rector’s meeting room, No. NB 169), at the Prague University of Economics and Business.

Program:

8:40 – 9:00 – Registration

9:00 – 9:15 – Opening Remarks

9:15 – 10:45 – Session 1: Global Tensions in Asia and Beyond: Current Dynamics in International Relations

Takashi Hosoda – Assistant professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, Faculty of Philosophy, University of West Bohemia
Jeremy Garlick – Director of the Jan Masaryk Centre of International Studies, associate professor, Faculty of International Relations, Prague University of Economics and Business
Donghyun Kim – Defense and security analyst, journalist, senior manager of Seegene Inc.
Moderator: Tomáš Petříček – Associate researcher at the Institute of International Relations Prague, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic

10:45-11:15 Coffee Break

11:15 – 12:30 – Session 2: Economic Security Amid Global Trade Turmoil in the Post-Covid Era

Pavel Hnát – Associate professor and Vice-rector for education and quality assurance, Prague University of Economics and Business
Ji Yeong Yoo – Assistant professor at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy (KNDA)
Ayaz Zeynalov – Associate professor, Faculty of International Relations, Prague University of Economics and Business
Moderator: Patrik Šváb – Assistant professor, Faculty of International Relations, Prague University of Economics and Business

12:30-13:30 – Lunch

Wednesday 5. 11. / 8:40
📍 NB169
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How to Understand Chinese Business Culture – Practical Experience – In English: by Dr. Qi Hudečková – Chinese Guest Speaker living and working in the Czech Republic

You can look forward to an interactive lecture by Dr. Qi Hudečková, often called as 奇玉老师 Teacher Qiyu, a Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology in 2012, a visiting scholar at the Needham Institute, Cambridge in 2010-2011.

She is a researcher and practitioner in the field of Chinese prognostication, focusing on the use of traditional tool models to simplify and imitate the fate of mankind, the trend of events, and the human-environment relations.

The lecture will focus on Chinese popular beliefs based on Yin-yang and the Five Elements theory: I Ching (hexagrams), Bazi (Four Pillars of Destiny), and Feng Shui in practice.

In the second part a discussion will follow. Please, register by clicking at the bottom “registrovat se/register” below. The change of programme is reserved.

Thursday 6. 11. / 10:30
📍 RB212
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