Industry 4.0 Open Day
May 14 | 09:00 – 17:00 UTC+1
United by Innovation — Industry 4.0 Open Day
The United by Innovation conference brings together leaders from industry, government, research, and innovation infrastructure.
Together, we seek to answer the question:
How can we succeed in a changing world and turn innovation into a real competitive advantage?
The event is organized by:
National Center for Industry 4.0
VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava
Who Should Attend?
- Business owners and company management
- Innovation managers and technology leaders
- Representatives of government and the media
- Experts and enthusiasts in digitalization and modern industrial solutions
Why Should You Attend?
- Gain insights into the latest trends and technologies in Industry 4.0
- Discover solutions that can benefit your company
- Leave with inspiration, new contacts, and collaboration opportunities
What’s in Store?
Conference Program
- Strategic discussions with key players in Czech Industry 4.0 — in the context of geopolitics, energy, AI, and regional competitiveness.
Innovation Fair
- Booths from partners and technology companies — inspiration, concrete solutions, and the opportunity to consult on your own project or problem.
Guided Tours of CPIT TL3’s State-of-the-Art Laboratories
- Industrial testbeds, Smart Factory Lab, additive manufacturing, mobility, and other applications in real-world operation.
Networking & Expert Consultations
- A space for establishing collaborations, discussing specific projects, and connecting with the region’s innovation ecosystem.
Event Program
Program subject to change
Part I – Vision – Collaboration – Practical Solutions
Strategic Meeting with key representatives from NCI 4.0, industry, academia, and government to discuss current Industry 4.0 topics, government support, and real solutions to support Industry 4.0 development.
9:00–10:00
Guest Registration & Morning Coffee
10:00–10:10
Opening – visions of Petr Šimoník and Robert Keil
Opening by representatives of key institutions that are shaping the environment for the development of the industry of the future
- Robert Keil, Director, NCI 4.0
- Petr Šimoník, Associate Dean for Industry Relations and Commercialization, VŠB-TUO
10:10–10:20
Keynote: Refresh for the Region and Industry
- Radek Martinek, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at VŠB–TUO
10:20–11:20
STRATEGIC PANEL DISCUSSION
United by Innovation: How to Succeed in an Uncertain World
Digital technologies are no longer a vision of the future – they are the engine driving our economy. How is the Czech Republic performing in the Industry 4.0 race? Where should we accelerate, slow down, or shift into higher gear? Representatives from industry, public administration, and academia share their experiences, challenges, and concrete recommendations for real progress.
- Radek Martinek, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava
- Eduard Palíšek, CEO of Siemens Czech Republic
- Representative of the innovation sector, TBC
- Šárka Šimoňáková, First Deputy Governor of the Moravian-Silesian Region
- David Navrátil, Chief Economist, Česká spořitelna
- Moderator: Alena Nováková, NCP 4.0
11:20–11:35
Coffee Break & networking
Part II – Innovative infrastructure and tangible results
Moderator: Ondřej Beránek, AI Matters
11:35–12:45
From Research to Industry: Testbeds That Turn Innovation into Reality
11:35–11:38
Opening Remarks
- Ondřej Beránek, Head of the Czech AI-MATTERS Office
11:38–11:48
Testbed: Where academia meets industry
- Petr Šimoník, Associate Dean for Industry Relations and Commercialization, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava
11:40–12:20
Real-World Examples: Testbeds in the Innovation Lifecycle
In-depth look at how Czech testbeds support business innovation, from R&D to education and implementation. Includes AI-driven case studies showing how testbeds impacted productivity or efficiency.
- Ostrava: Prof. Jiří Koziorek, FEI VŠB-TUO
- Prague: Dr. Pavel Burget, RICAIP Testbed Prague
- Brno: Prof. Pavel Václavek, RICAIP Testbed Brno
- EDIH DIGIMAT: Prof. Pavel Václavek
11:48–12:00
Prague – Brno – Ostrava: Take a Look Inside the Testbeds
12:00–12:15
Case Study 1 – Recombee s.r.o. and RICAIP Testbed Brno: Pavel Václavek, Director of RICAIP Testbed Brno
12:15–12:30
Case Study 2 – RICAIP Testbed Prague, Pavel Burget, Director of RICAIP Testbed Prague
12:30–12:45
Case Study 3 – CPIT TL3
12:20–12:30
Summary: What’s Next for Those Interested in Collaboration?
Don’t miss your chance to access comprehensive services – from feasibility studies and testing to implementation. Through connections to European projects like AI-MATTERS/TEF and the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH), many services are available at discounted rates or completely free.
12:45–13:45
Lunch & Networking
Part III – Practical solutions for your business
From real-world practice to inspiration. See how Czech companies are putting innovation into practice. Representatives from NCP 4.0 partner organizations will offer a behind-the-scenes look at successful projects and the implementation of technologies directly on the production floor.
13:45-16:30
When Innovation Works: Solutions from Czech Factories
Moderator: Alena Nováková, NCI 4.0
- Practical Applications of AI Assistants in Autodesk CAD Tools: Vladislav Jurečka, Adeon
- A Day in Efficiently Managed Manufacturing: MES in Practice: Tomáš Hradský, Pharis
- DEL
- SICK, Zdeněk Bečka
- DEPRAG, Petr Kulhavý
- KUKA
- Siemens, Tomáš Froněk
- Autonomous metrology for comprehensive inspection of dimensions and internal defects using Werth precision computed tomography: Rostislav Kadlčík, Prima Bilavčík
- QPAG
- Škoda Auto
- Current trends in data center cooling: Lukáš Dvořák, Conteg
- MURR
Innovation Fair – NCI 4.0 Partner Booths
9:00-16:00
Get inspired, discuss your challenges, and build partnerships.
The National Industry 4.0 Center will have its own booth here, where you can meet with our experts and have a DigiAudit—a quick assessment of your company’s digital maturity—conducted on the spot.
The fair runs in parallel with the conference.
Tours of CPIT TL3
Limited capacity – reservations are made during registration.
Select a specific time slot and visit our state-of-the-art laboratories and testbeds in operation.
Come take a look at the CPIT TL3 Testbed laboratories at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at VŠB–TUO. We’ll show you our state-of-the-art facilities, where technologies for industry, mobility, and healthcare are developed and tested. We’d be happy to introduce you to specific projects, industrial partners, and opportunities for collaboration.
At the Smart Factory, you’ll get a glimpse into a fully automated production environment featuring industrial robots, digital twins, and virtual reality. You’ll see a robotic production line in action, as well as advanced control systems, data collection, and applications of artificial intelligence and predictive maintenance.
At the Mobility Lab, we focus on developing and testing technologies that accelerate the development and research of European autonomous and connected mobility. The lab offers HIL/PIL/SIL/VIL simulations, the development of automated control systems, as well as Drive-by-Wire and Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) technologies. You will learn about the development of systems that are shaping the future of transportation.
Health Lab is a unique residential laboratory for testing medical and assistive technologies in a real-life home environment. The fully functional apartment serves as a research infrastructure for testing under conditions close to everyday life.
Protolab – 3D printing laboratories – You will enter the world of modern additive technologies and see how prototypes of new solutions for the industry of the future are created using multi-material printing technologies for metals, polymers, and composite materials. You’ll get to know an environment where research, education, and industrial practice converge, and where ideas are born that bring the concept of Industry 4.0 into the real world.