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 2 · 6 October · Seminar space · All times local (Munich, CEST)

Time	Session	Speaker
10:00 – 11:15	Prague Urban Development Prague Metropolitan Plan · Na Jelenách \| Connected Life: A New Urban Hub for Southern Prague · Žižkov City · Panel Discussion: Prague – Ready to Grow
10:00 – 10:20	Prague Metropolitan Plan IPR Praha is the City of Prague’s planning institute, which prepared the new Metropolitan Plan. The Plan was approved by the City Assembly this year and redefines how Prague grows — unlocking inner-city reserves and brownfield sites through a transit-oriented development strategy, while preserving the city’s UNESCO-protected historic center and its iconic skyline. In Munich, IPR Praha is presenting Prague’s development potential under the Metropolitan Plan.	Ondřej Boháč Director, IPR Prague Jaromír Hainc Partnership Specialist, Architect, IPR Prague Martin Bukovský Architect, IPR Prague
10:20 – 10:40	Na Jelenách \| Connected Life: A New Urban Hub for Southern Prague Na Jelenách is taking shape as a neighbourhood built around long-term rental living and designed to support people through every stage of life – from their first home to raising a family and growing older. The Connected Life concept brings homes, workplaces, services, education, sport and care close together. As people’s needs change, they can remain in a place they know and belong to. Quality of life also depends on what happens between the buildings: safe streets, places to meet and easy ways to get around on foot or by bicycle. New connections will link the neighbourhood with Opatov and Chodov, while a planned bridge across the D1 motorway will help overcome a barrier that divides the area today. Na Jelenách will form the foundation of a new urban hub for southern Prague – a place where connection also means safety, community and the possibility of feeling at home throughout life.	Lukáš Musil Member of the Board of Directors, RSJ Investments Zdeněk Soudný Executive Director, Na Jelenách
10:40 – 10:55	Žižkov City Sekyra Group’s Žižkov City is one of Prague’s most significant urban regeneration projects. A new city district will be developed on the site of the former Žižkov Freight Station, comprising more than 4,000 apartments, public spaces, green areas, civic amenities and active ground floors with shops and services. Designed for more than 8,000 residents, the project places strong emphasis on high-quality architecture, a perimeter-block urban structure and seamless integration with the surrounding city. The total investment will exceed CZK 25 billion.	Leoš Anderle Chief Executive Officer, Sekyra Group
10:55 – 11:15	Panel Discussion: Prague – Ready to Grow Prague, one of the world’s most beautiful cities and Central Europe’s economic powerhouse, is opening up its development potential on an unprecedented scale, as real estate prices reach record highs. Approved by the City Assembly earlier this year, the Metropolitan Plan is Prague’s new zoning plan, marking a fundamental shift in the city’s development strategy. Come to see the potential to grow.	Ondřej Boháč Director, IPR Prague Filip Foglar Architect, Director of the Urban Development Department, City of Prague Zdeněk Soudný Executive Director, Na Jelenách Leoš Anderle Chief Executive Officer, Sekyra Group
11:30 – 12:35	Unique Architecture Public Buildings as Catalysts for Urban Development · Kodaňská – Architectural Competition Winner Announcement · Florenc 21 · SATPO Group Presentation · Panel Discrussion: Prague – A Unique Place to Live In
11:30 – 11:45	Public Buildings as Catalysts for Urban Development	Josef Bláha Chairman of the Board of Directors, Trade Centre Praha
11:45 – 12:00	Kodaňská – Architectural Competition Winner Announcement	DARAMIS
12:00 – 12:10	Florenc 21	David Chlumecký Senior Business Development Manager, Penta Real Estate
12:10 – 12:20	SATPO Group Presentation	SATPO Group
12:20 – 12:35	Panel Discrussion: Prague – A Unique Place to Live In Prague’s residential development continues to raise the architectural bar. This panel will explore the future of housing in the city and the unique potential it presents. Representatives from the public and private sectors will discuss the opportunities offered by a range of upcoming projects across Prague.	Zdeněk Völfl Advisor to the Deputy Mayor for Urban Development, City of Prague Josef Bláha Chairman of the Board of Directors, Trade Centre Praha TBA DARAMIS TBA Penta Real Estate
13:45 – 15:00	Industrial Development & Brownfields State Investment and Development Company · Nová Huť · CzechInvest · Panel Discussion: Development Projects in the Ostrava Region
13:45 – 14:00	State Investment and Development Company	Jan Elger External Affairs Manager, State Investment and Development Company
14:00 – 14:15	Nová Huť	Ondřej Čáp Nová Huť
14:15 – 14:30	CzechInvest A practical look at how CzechInvest uses its Real Estate Database and experience from working with investors to identify suitable locations and support projects throughout the site selection and investment process.	Anna Ondrušová Business Location Specialist, CzechInvest
14:30 – 15:00	Panel Discussion: Development Projects in the Ostrava Region What does it take to turn development opportunities into operating industrial projects? Following the presentations, Jan Elger (SIRS), Václav Palička (MSID), Zbyněk Jendryka (Nová Huť) and Anna Ondrušová (CzechInvest) discuss the practical conditions for attracting and delivering investment in the Moravian-Silesian Region. The conversation will cover site preparation, infrastructure, workforce availability and cooperation between public institutions, site owners and investors. It will also explore how the region can build on its industrial expertise to attract new activities, bring underused sites back into productive use and create lasting economic value.	Zbyněk Jendryka Real Estate Development Director, CE INDUSTRIES Jan Elger External Affairs Manager, State Investment and Development Company Anna Ondrušová Business Location Specialist, CzechInvest Václav Palička Chairman of the Board of Directors, Moravian-Silesian investment and development
15:00 – 15:30	Ostrava – Vision for Spatial Planning and Urban Development Ostrava has been systematically developing a framework that integrates strategic planning, urban design, high-quality architecture, and investor needs. The city is committed to ensuring its development remains predictable, transparent, and data-driven. This discussion will present the core principles of the city’s development, the significance of transformation sites, and its approach to public space, landscape, and industrial heritage. It will also outline how the city sets conditions for new investments, exploring how clearly defined rules can accelerate project preparation while enhancing the overall quality of the urban environment.	Pavel Říhák City of Ostrava
15:30 – 16:30	Panel Discussion: The City of Ústí nad Labem & EIB Urban Development Partnership The panel discussion will present Ústí nad Labem’s experience in working with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to prepare and finance its investment portfolio. It will highlight the use of EIB instruments and the ELENA programme for energy-efficient renovations, renewable energy and urban infrastructure.	Petr Krause Project Manager for EIB Projects, City of Ústí nad Labem David Škorňa City Supervisor for ELENA and EIB Projects, ECO.NERG Group s.r.o. Dalibor Tatyrek Project Manager, PwC Czech Republic, s.r.o.