Programme

Here’s what’s on at the Czech Exposition. All sessions take place in the seminar space on the stand — see the full programme below.

Full programme

1 day 5 OCT 2 day 6 OCT

Day 1 · 5 October · Seminar space · All times local (Munich, CEST)

Time	Session	Speaker
14:00 – 14:05	Czechia & Prague National Exposition Programme Opening
14:05 – 15:00	Panel Discussion: New Legal Trends to Speed Up Development in Czechia The Czech Republic has taken major steps to make its construction and development environment more investor-friendly: new legislation overhauling permitting and planning, 14 dedicated green-tech and digitech industrial zones backed by the state agency SIRS, and a positive shift toward new standards of cooperation between investors and cities. Concrete tips for investors on what to consider, watch out for, and who to consult before investing in Czechia.	Pavel Franc Chief Executive Officer, Frank Bold JUDr. Jakub Lichnovský MHA Partner, PRK Partners Jan Elger External Affairs Manager, State Investment and Development Company
15:30 – 16:15	Ústí nad Labem: A City of Opportunity The presentation will introduce a new vision for the development of Ústí nad Labem and the role of the new spatial plan in the city’s future transformation. It will highlight key development areas, their investment potential and opportunities for new development.	Roman Koucký Architect & Urban Planner, koucky-arch.cz Tomáš Ctibor 4ct, Founder & Executive Director, 4ct s.r.o.
17:00 – 17:15 Highlight	Official Opening Ceremony Join us for the Official Opening Ceremony of the Czechia & Prague National Exposition, highlighting the country’s strategic vision for investment and urban development. This premier event will feature inaugural remarks from key state ministers, the Mayor of Prague, the CEO of SIRS, and the CEO of Messe München.	Karel Havlíček First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Zuzana Mrázová Minister of Regional Development Bohuslav Svoboda Mayor, City of Prague Zbyněk Pokorný Chief Executive Officer, State Investment and Development Company Stefan Rummel Chief Executive Officer, Messe München
17:15 – 18:00 Highlight	Panel Discussion: Why Czechia? Why should leading global investors choose Czechia for their strategic projects? To answer this, top government officials and leading international investors will explore the strategic steps necessary to maintain and enhance the country’s position as a premier investment destination. By bringing together key state ministers and executives from SIRS, BMW Group, and GOLDBECK, this session offers a unique dialogue balancing public policy with private sector expectations.	Karel Havlíček First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Zuzana Mrázová Minister of Regional Development Zbyněk Pokorný Chief Executive Officer, State Investment and Development Company Glenn Schmidt Vice President of Global Sustainability, BMW Group René Kaldenhoven Managing Director and Member of the Board of Directors, GOLDBECK
18:00 – 19:00	Glass of Wine Networking Event