When: Monday 16 June 2025
Where: CIIRC CTU, Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3, Praha 6 – Dejvice
The Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics at the Czech Technical University in Prague (CIIRC CTU) is opening its doors in a way you’ve never experienced before. For the first time, you’ll get exclusive access to labs and facilities typically off-limits – all with one goal: to showcase the best technologies and opportunities for industrial collaboration under the CIIRC roof. We invite industrial companies and their representatives, from top management to technical experts, to a unique technology showcase. You’ll experience a dynamic event featuring the latest developments in industrial AI, robotics, and automation – and most importantly, learn how we can help you bring innovation into your business. Boredom is not on the agenda. Curious how industrial innovation can push your company forward? Come and see for yourself!
The event is free of charge for registered participants.
What Can You Expect?
- A curated selection of nearly 20 interactive demo stations – real-life technology showcases and consultations with our researchers, right by the machines and robots.
- Informal discussions on trends and innovations in AI, automation, and Industry 4.0.
- Speed dating with scientists – one-on-one consultations with CIIRC experts tailored to your business needs, directly at their workplaces.
- Opportunities for collaboration – discover how you can co-develop innovation with us, made to fit your company.
Program
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 8:30 – 10:00 | EIT Manufacturing Open Innovation Breakfast | Building A, Room A-101, Ground Floor |
| 10:00 – 14:00 | Tours of selected CIIRC CTU labs & visits to interactive tech stations | Building B, Ground Floor & Basement – RICAIP Testbed Prague + other CIIRC labs |
| 12:00 – 15:00 | Light brunch & networking | Building B, Ground Floor – RICAIP Testbed Prague |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | One-on-one expert consultations | Building B, Ground Floor – RICAIP Testbed Prague |
| 15:30 – 16:00 |
Presentation block: International cooperation & funded services
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Building B, Ground Floor – RICAIP Testbed Prague |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Moderated panel discussion: collaboration opportunities, synergies, and next steps | Building B, Ground Floor – RICAIP Testbed Prague |
| 16:30 | Informal conclusion |
Why You Should Come
- Gain insight into the latest tech developments and their practical applications in industry.
- Meet teams that combine academic excellence with real industrial experience – ready to solve challenges creatively and flexibly.
- Establish contact, book tailored consultations, and plan your next innovation steps.
- Bring your whole team – divide and explore more!
- Spend as much or as little time as you need – your schedule, your priorities.
What We Expect from You
- This event is for those who truly want to collaborate and innovate.
- You don’t need to be an AI expert – just know your company and the problem you want to solve. We’ll help you figure out the rest.
We offer the chance to connect science with practice and take your company into the future.
How It Will Work
08:30 – EIT Manufacturing Open Innovation Breakfast
Kick off your day with insights and coffee! Especially tailored for startups and innovation-minded professionals:
- Startups with ideas ready to scale
- Manufacturing managers looking for breakthrough tech
- Corporate leaders and investors exploring bold innovations
We aim to connect you – with proven programs and models backed by our long-term partnership with EIT Manufacturing.
Location: Building A, Room A-101, Ground Floor (left from the reception)
10:00 – Lab tours and tech showcase begin
Explore selected technologies in small groups (max. 10 people) – we’ll tailor your experience based on your registration preferences. Highlights include:
- Robotic 3D printing (polymers & metals)
- 3D reconstruction & robotic manipulation (including 3D grippers)
- Digital twins & NVIDIA Omniverse
- Production optimization (e.g., galvanization line data analysis)
- Process improvement in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, energy, defense
- Autonomous vehicles & visual navigation
- Smart decision-making and planning
- Advanced robotic manipulation (inspection, pick & place)
- Robotics scheduling (esp. for logistics)
- Big Data & language models
- Factory layout optimization
- Flexible factory control
- Industrial image processing
- Efficient robotic welding prep
- …and much more.
Experts will be at each station to walk you through the topic, show practical use cases, and explore collaboration possibilities. Most stops take under 20 minutes.
Location: Building B, Ground Floor & Basement – RICAIP Testbed Prague and selected CIIRC CTU labs
12:00 – 15:00 – Brunch & Networking
Take a break, chat, and refuel before your next consultation.
Location: Building B, Ground Floor – RICAIP Testbed Prague
14:00 – 15:30 – One-to-one consultations
Meet again with the experts you’ve already spoken to – this time for focused, direct conversations.
Location: Building B, Ground Floor – RICAIP Testbed Prague
15:30 – 16:30 – Presentations & Panel Discussion
Sit back and enjoy a short formal block in Czech and English with updates from EDIH CTU, AI-MATTERS, AIRISE, and EIT Manufacturing. Learn how to access international expertise, funded services, and tailor-made innovation support – often fully subsidized.
Location: Building B, Ground Floor – RICAIP Testbed Prague
16:30 – Official Close of the Event… or the Beginning of a New Collaboration?
We believe this is just the start of our journey together.
