Czech Digital Week in Brno: The Labor Market in the Digital Age
2024-11-19 09:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
The conference “The Labor Market in the Digital Age” is designed not only for students but also for start-ups and professionals. It focuses on the current challenges and opportunities brought about by digitalization and artificial intelligence, with a special emphasis on transformations in the labor market. Four expert speakers will cover a wide range of topics—from current labor market trends and shifts in recruitment practices to the skills that will be essential for the future. The conference aims to provide inspiration and practical advice on navigating and thriving in a dynamic work environment, preparing attendees for upcoming changes. Should we fear digital transformation, or can we leverage it to our advantage? We would love to hear your perspectives and experiences. A panel discussion will be included, allowing participants to join the debate. The event is moderated by Kristýna Bejčková.

Event partners are Eurocentrum Brno, Europe Direct Brno. The conference is part of the RICAIP Seminar Series and takes place within the Czech Digital Week. The event is free of charge. Please register by November 15, 2024.

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Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 Participant Registration

Session I

9:00 – 9:15 Prof. Pavel Václavek, Head of Research, Technical Cybernetics, Instrumentation, and Systems Integration, CEITEC BUT – Opening Remarks

9:15 – 9:35 Rudolf Pustějovský, Co-owner and Proxy of AJKA-SOLUTION – Digitalization: Insights from Practice

9:35 – 9:55 Kamil Gregorek, Chancellor, Brno University of Technology – Digitalization and AI: What’s New at BUT?

9:55 – 10:10 Panel Discussion

10:10 – 10:30 Coffee Break

Session II

10:30 – 10:50 Josef Kadlec, Co-founder of GoodCall and Author of Robo Sapiens – Robo Sapiens: Practical Integration of AI into the Workplace

10:50 – 11:10 Petr Koubský, Editor for Science and Technology, Deník N – AI and the Transformation of Intellectual Work: A Journalist’s Perspective

11:10 – 11:30 Discussion and Closing Remarks

Speakers

Kamil GregorekChancellor of BUT, Kamil Gregorek graduated from the Faculty of Law at Masaryk University and has since qualified as a barrister. Since 2018, he has been Chancellor of the Brno University of Technology, overseeing strategic university goals and communication. Since 2022, he has also provided information support for decision-making by university leadership and manages information services.

Josef KadlecCo-founder of GoodCall and author of Robo Sapiens, Josef Kadlec has a background as a software engineer and is a LinkedIn-certified recruiter, the first in Central and Eastern Europe. He leads talent sourcing education initiatives worldwide and moderates the Non-Human Resources podcast. He is the author of People as Merchandise and HR ROBO SAPIENS: Decoding Artificial Intelligence for Modern Recruitment and HR Marketing.

Rudolf PustějovskýCo-owner of AJKA-SOLUTION, Ruda Pustějovský combines a humanities and technical background, which enables him to approach business development, trade, and HR from multiple perspectives. He enjoys mentoring in business and management and has a passion for the automotive sector, family trips, and gourmet cheese.

Petr KoubskýEditor for Science and Technology at Deník N, Petr Koubský has previously worked in computer publications and as a freelance journalist. He studied at the University of Chemistry and Technology and the Czech Technical University and has taught scientific journalism at Palacký University in Olomouc. He received the Ferdinand Peroutka Award for journalism in 2020.

Czech Digital Week in Brno: Tour of the Factory of the Future
2024-11-19 14:00 - 18:00
What might an industrial hall hide within? Could it be a factory of the future? As part of the Week for Digital Czechia, you have the chance to come and see for yourself! CEITEC BUT opened its so-called testbed, a testing facility, at the end of 2022. This facility is dedicated to research in Industry 4.0, including the application of artificial intelligence in manufacturing. You might even catch the resident robots showing off their legendary dance.

Registration is required! Tours will take place at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please select your preferred time slot during registration. Please note thath the tour capacity is limited! Meeting point is CEITEC, Brno University of Technology, Purkyňova 123. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your tour. Held as part of the Czech Digital Week. Please register by November 15, 2024.

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