RICAIP Session: Highly flexible production and logistics facilities in resilient value chains – from data rooms to adaptive manufacturing systems
2026-02-24 13:30 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris)
RICAIP and ZeMA | Zentrum für Mechatronik und Automatisierungstechnik (Center for Mechatronics and Automation Technology GmbH) in Saarbrücken, Germany, are pleased to invite you to an online RICAIP session on highly flexible production and logistics facilities in resilient value chains.

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This presentation focuses on key technologies and strategies for creating resilient value chains in an increasingly complex and volatile business environment. The focus is on highly flexible production and logistics facilities that enable manufacturing networks to respond quickly and efficiently to disruptions, adapt to changing market conditions and, at the same time, integrate sustainable principles of the circular economy.

The presentation will showcase innovative approaches to data-driven value networks based on international standards such as the Asset Administration Shell (AAS), data rooms and federated data ecosystems. Practical examples demonstrate how companies can not only increase their resilience to supply chain disruptions by making their production systems more flexible, but also secure their long-term competitiveness.

Agenda

Introduction: Resilience in value creation networks – challenges and opportunities

Flexibility and adaptability as success factors – concepts and enablers

Data spaces and digital twins for adaptive production – technological fundamentals

Asset Administration Shell (AAS) and standardised interoperability

Flexible production systems – architecture and implementation

Adaptive logistics systems in regional and global networks

Circular economy integration – sustainable manufacturing practices

About the Speaker

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Florian Mohr

Florian Mohr is a professor at Trier University of Applied Sciences at the Birkenfeld Environmental Campus. His research focuses on production management and logistics, with a particular emphasis on data spaces, the circular economy and applied AI for the circular economy. He develops data-driven ecosystems in which highly flexible production and logistics facilities are linked to digital platforms and real-time data to create resilient value creation networks.

A central aspect of his work is decentralised structures for fair, distributed AI training suitable for SMEs. Instead of relying on centralised data centres, he is researching federated and distributed learning approaches in which data remains local and only models or gradients are exchanged. This preserves data privacy, reduces the concentration of technological power and makes it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises to access AI-supported solutions.

In the GreenFab project, he is working on sustainable, circular factory concepts that focus on AI-supported production planning, intelligent reverse logistics and the extension of product life cycles. In his teaching, Mohr integrates these topics into project-based formats in order to prepare students for data-driven, sustainable industrial environments in a practical manner and to qualify them for the design of future-proof value creation networks.

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AI – smart but sexist? Pull the plug on gender bias
2026-03-17 13:00 - 14:00
RICAIP and DFKI in Saarbrücken, Germany, are pleased to invite you to an online RICAIP session on gender bias in AI.

Discrimination, especially also gender bias, are social problems. But what does it mean for the AI era of AI? What impact might it have in the future?

This talk sheds light on the role of gender bias, diversity in AI and how AI systems become discriminating. The types of bias are discussed because, if we know how they creep into AI and other software systems, we can also do something about them. A framework is then presented to help us all work towards having „fair by design“ AI systems around us – both in our professional and personal lives. Last but not least, some advice is given on how you can promote fairness within your sphere of influence.

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Slides in the PDF

Agenda

AI, gender, and the future

Where do we stand with AI and gender bias at present?

Bias types

Framework for „fairness by design“

Key points for „fairness by you“

About the Speaker

Dr. Kinga Schumacher

Dr. Kinga Schumacher studied computer science in Mannheim and completed her Phd in the field of artificial intelligence at the University of Potsdam. She is a senior researcher and deputy head of the Cognitive Assistance Systems research group at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI). She is also the head of the Diversity and Gender Equality working group at DFKI. Her research focuses on the areas of “diversity-aware AI“, gendered research and human-machine interaction. In addition, she is involved in mapping the AI landscape with regard to AI methods and the capabilities of AI systems, supplemented with a risk assessment scheme based in the AI Act. This work flows into the regulatory activities of Germany and the EU.

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3rd Annual Construction Hackathon
2026-03-25 08:00 - 2026-03-27 17:00
The 3rd Annual Construction Hackathon, organized by the National Center for Construction 4.0 (Národní centrum Stavebnictví 4.0), is back in Brno at Festival of Architecture! Students from top Czech universities will tackle the challenge of “Building without blueprints / Paperless”, exploring faster decisions, fewer errors, and maximum efficiency in construction. RICAIP proudly supports this event to highlight how modern technologies can improve construction, urban development, and smart cities. By partnering with the hackathon, we help students push the boundaries of creativity, innovation, and problem-solving in construction.

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Participants are encouraged to address the current challenges of affordable and sustainable housing, using advanced digital tools and modern construction methods. Key areas include:

BIM and data-driven design

Parametric and modular systems

Prefabrication and automation

Sustainable materials and construction solutions

Efficient design, production, and building processes

The competition aims to inspire Czech construction to experiment with new technologies, embrace innovation, and bring fresh ideas for the future of housing.

Awards and Tools

Grand Prize: 3D printer Prusa CORE One+

Each team will also have access to a 3D printer during the competition to test and create their construction solutions.

Participating Universities

Faculty of Civil Engineering, Brno University of Technology (Fakulta stavební VUT Brno)

Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of West Bohemia, Plzeň (Fakulta aplikovaných věd ZČU v Plzni)

Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University, Prague (Fakulta stavební ČVUT v Praze)

Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University, Brno (Lesnická a dřevařská fakulta Mendelovy univerzity v Brně)

Faculty of Civil Engineering, VŠB – Technical University, Ostrava (Fakulta stavební, Technická univerzita Ostrava)

Partners and Mentors

Official Partners: OBEC ON, Státní fond podpory investicEvent Patrons: Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, Ministry of Regional Development, Czech Chamber of Authorized Engineers and Technicians Active in ConstructionSupporting Partners and Mentors: RICAIP, Wienerberger CZ, VESPER HOMES, KOMA MODULAR s.r.o., PROGRESS GROUP, STRABAG Česko, PKV, CENTRAL GROUP a.s., S.O.K. stavební, s.r.o.

Workshop pro firmy: Robotický 3D tisk
2026-03-25 08:30 - 15:30
Simulace, monitorování a řízení procesů aditivní výroby

Zveme vás na aplikačně orientovaný workshop zaměřený na využití průmyslových robotů v 3D tisku. Akce je určena především koncovým uživatelům aditivních technologií, technologům, vývojářům a odborníkům z průmyslu i výzkumu, kteří se zabývají návrhem a realizací aditivních výrobních procesů. Akce se zaměřuje na procesy WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing), LMD (Laser Metal Deposition) a PEM (Plastic Extrusion Modelling). S přednáškami vystoupí členové výzkumných týmů RICAIP Testbed Praha společně s vývojáři a technickými experty předních českých i evropských firem dodávajících kompletní systémy pro robotickou aditivní výrobu.

Registrujte se a rezervujte si své místo zde!

Hlavním cílem akce je představení technických řešení, sdílení zkušeností z reálného provozu a aktuálních trendů v oblasti robotické aditivní výroby – od simulací a digitálního modelování přes procesní monitoring až po kontrolu kvality a adaptivní řízení výroby.

Workshop je koncipován jako odborná technická akce. Důraz je kladen na objasnění principů řešení, architektury systémů, využití procesních dat a také zohlednění limitů technologií.

Proč se zúčastnit

získáte konkrétní technické know-how z oblasti robotické AM,

uvidíte reálné systémy přímo v testbedu, ne pouze prezentace,

budete mít prostor pro odbornou diskuzi bez marketingového balastu,

navážete kontakty s vývojáři technologií i výzkumnými týmy ČVUT.

Unikátní formát akce

Workshop není omezen jen na přednáškový sál – odpolední část programu probíhá přímo u funkčních technologií v RICAIP Testbedu Praha, kde je možné vidět a diskutovat konkrétní technické detaily, data a provozní zkušenosti.

Průmysloví partneři:

Odborný obsah a zapojení průmyslu

Cílem je vytvořit platformu pro technickou diskusi mezi:

průmyslovými uživateli,

výrobci a integrátory technologií,

výzkumnými týmy.

Technické prezentace budou také doplněny informacemi o možnostech financování spolupráce s výzkumnými týmy ČVUT díky AI-MATTERS/TEF a EDIH CTU.

Témata workshopu

technologie aditivní výroby (LMD z drátu i z prášku, WAAM, PEM),

simulace a digitální modelování procesů,

procesní monitoring a sběr dat,

příprava drah pro roboty a řízení robotů,

řízení a stabilizace výrobních procesů,

inprocesní kontrola jakosti,

synergie výzkumu a průmyslové praxe.

Jak bude workshop probíhat

Dopolední část – technické prezentace

přehled současných přístupů k robotické aditivní výrobě,

simulace, modelování a řízení procesů LMD, WAAM a PEM,

technická řešení monitoringu a kontroly kvality z pohledu výrobců kompletních systémů,

odborná diskuze nad limity technologií a jejich průmyslovým nasazením.

Odpolední část – ukázky v laboratořích

demonstrace procesů přímo v laboratořích RICAIP Testbedu Praha na CIIRC ČVUT,

ukázky reálného provozu robotických systémů (PEM, LMD, WAAM),

možnost technické diskuze přímo u zařízení,

prostor pro individuální dotazy, face-to-face konzultace možností spolupráce.

Program

08:30 – 09:00Registrace a příchod hostů

09:00-09:05Zahájení a úvodní slovoPetr Kolář, RCMT FS ČVUT, IPA CIIRC ČVUT09:05-09:15Průmyslové roboty a aditivní technologie: silné a efektivní řešení pro výrobuPetr Kolář, RCMT FS ČVUT, IPA CIIRC ČVUT09:15-09:35Možnosti monitoringu a řízení procesu LMD-wMartin Novák, RCMT FS ČVUT09:35 -09:55Řešení pro kontrolu kvality procesu LMD-powderOndřej Soukup, LaserTherm09:55 – 10:15Využití simulací pro zvýšení jakosti procesu LMD-wTomáš Jochman, RICAIP Testbed Praha, CIIRC ČVUT10:15 – 10:35Výroba a oprava forem technologií MELTIO LMD-wPetr Stejskal (MCAE)10:35 – 11:00Přestávka, diskuze a občerstveníMožnost prohlídky technologické expozice11:00 – 11:20Možnosti modelování a řízení procesu WAAMVojtěch Votruba, RCMT FS ČVUT11:20 – 11:40TIG3 system – High deposition rate based on WAAM (prezentace v anglickém jazyce)Tobias Gustmann, OSCAR PLT11:40 – 12:00Výzvy v řízení velkoformátového 3D tisku PEMMichal Rytíř, IPA CIIRC ČVUT12:00 – 12:20Nasazení a využití velkoformátového 3D tisku PEM v praxiPavel Diviš, TGS12:20 – 12:40Hybridní výroba s využitím 6ti-osé kinematiky: omezení a jejich řešeníJiří Samek, SinuCraft

12:40 – 12:50Nabídka financování spolupráce s výzkumnými týmu ČVUT s podporou AI-MATTERS/ TEF a EDIH CTUOndřej Beránek, AI-MATTERS, CIIRC ČVUT12:50 – 13:20Oběd na místě, networkingPraktické ukázky přímo v RICAIP Testbed Praha13:20 – 13:30Úvod k ukázkám v laboratořích RICAIP Testbedu PrahaPetr Kolář, RCMT FS ČVUT, IPA CIIRC ČVUT13:30 – 13:50Laboratorní ukázka 1: Proces PEM v dolním testbeduMichal Rytíř, IPA CIIRC ČVUT13:50 – 14:10Laboratorní ukázka 2: Proces LMD-w s procesní hlavou MELTIOTomáš Jochman, RICAIP Testbed Praha, CIIRC ČVUT14:10 – 14:30Laboratorní ukázka 3: Hybridní výrobní proces WAAM & obráběníVojtěch Votruba, RCMT FS ČVUT14:30 – 14:50Laboratorní ukázka 4: Proces LMD-w s procesní hlavou PRECITECMartin Novák, RCMT FS ČVUT14:50 – 15:30Shrnutí, networking a face2face diskuze v prostorách RICAIP Testbed Praha, konzultace témat spolupráce

Akci moderuje a kvalitu programu garantuje Petr Kolář.

Registrace

Registrace na tuto akci byla z důvodu naplnění kapacity uzavřena. V případě zájmu o účast nás prosím kontaktujte prostřednictvím e-mailu na adrese tereza.pospisilova@cvut.cz. Rádi Vás zařadíme mezi náhradníky a budeme Vás informovat v případě uvolnění místa, nebo Vám zašleme odkaz na videonahrávku přednášek po skončení akce.

Místo konání

RICAIP Testbed Praha, CIIRC ČVUTBudova B – přízemí – Multifunkční místnost testbeduČeské vysoké učení technické v PrazeČeský institut informatiky, robotiky a kybernetiky

Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3160 00 Praha 6 – DejviceGPS 50.1037711N, 14.3945119E

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IRONMAN or Fe-Male: resources for All of Us
2026-04-22 09:00 - 12:30
Resources are the building blocks of science – and indeed of any human endeavour.

The most obvious type of resource in science is funding: grants, scholarships, and other financial support used to carry out research and to cover necessary materials and equipment. However, resources extend far beyond financial means. In science, resources also include people (human resources), the atmosphere they create, the opportunities they provide, and the support they offer — whether at the level of the individual, the research group, the institution, the region, or the country.

This event aims to bring together scientists and those who are interested in – and invested in – scientific progress: people of all genders, across a wide range of positions and life situations. Only through such diversity can discussions be truly impactful and authentic.

Join us for IRONMAN of Fe-MALE: Resources for All of Us, an engaging session dedicated to exploring resources and opportunities in the world of science and innovation. This event brings together voices from academia, industry, and international institutions to discuss the evolving landscape for both men and women, parents and non-parents, in the Czech Republic and also abroad.

The event will be conducted in English, and we warmly welcome all participants, regardless of professional background. To make sure everything goes smoothly, we kindly ask you to REGISTER (find the registration tab on this page).

There will be a children’s zone available on-site where the main programme is going to be streamed. You can thus bring your children with you and keep an eye on them. If you wish to use this service, please indicate so in the registration form.

The event is co-organised by RICAIP and GlaCerHub and will be held under the auspices of Brno City Mayor, JUDr. Markéta Vaňková.

Full Programme

PART I.

9:00-9:10 Introduction & Welcome Speech by Radimír Vrba, CEITEC BUT Director

9:10-9:30 Keynote Speech by Pavla Hubálková (15 + 5 minutes)

9:30-9:45 Presentation by Julian Petersen (10 + 5 minutes)

9:45-10:05 Presentation Michaela Vojníková & Ludmila Kvašňovská (15 + 5 minutes)

10:05 – 10:30 COFFEE BREAK

10:30-10:45 Presentation by Peter Fabian (10 + 5 minutes)

10:45-11:00 Presentation by Eva Muchová (10 + 5 minutes)

PART II.

11:00-11:30 Panel Discussion – moderated by Pavla Hubálková

Jakub Rybář, Representative for Science Communication and Talent Development, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports

Miloš Šifalda, Director, JCMM

Iveta Šimberová, Vice-Rector for HR and Internationalisation, Brno University of Technology

Blanka Collis, Equal Opportunities Officer, IOCB Prague

11:30-12:30 WALKING LUNCH, informal discussions & networking

SME Digitalisation Roadshow
2026-04-22 09:00 - 16:00
Join us for the seventh edition of the SME Digitalization Roadshow, which this time will take place in Brno—at the cutting-edge facilities of CEITEC. The main theme will be digitally driven manufacturing. You can look forward to plenty of inspiration, practical demonstrations, and concrete tools that help companies manage digital transformation in practice.

The key topics will include artificial intelligence, data utilization, modern diagnostic methods, as well as the digitalization of small-batch custom manufacturing and prototyping.

What to expect:

Discussions on current challenges and opportunities in digitally driven manufacturing

Meetings with experts and inspiring real-world examples

A visit to a specialized research facility

Free entry upon prior registration.Registration open until April 13, 2026.

D.A.R. Continuum: Conference on Data, AI, Automation, and Robotization
2026-04-29 09:00 - 17:30
Location: CIIRC CTU, Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3, 160 00 Prague 6 – DejviceDate: April 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Stakeholders and target audience: researchers, R&D stuff, policymakers, funders, and interested members of the publicLanguage: EnglishContact: Michal Trčka (the event coordinator) | michal.trcka@jh-inst.cas.cz | +420 775 112 135

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The event aims to explore the continuum between open and FAIR data, the automation and robotization of processes, and artificial intelligence, highlighting how these domains mutually shape one another. This process is accelerated as data infrastructures evolve into algorithmic intelligence and materialize into autonomous and robotic systems operating within human social environments. The event will bring together researchers, R&D staff, policymakers, funders, and interested members of the public to engage in interdisciplinary dialogue on these developments. Particular attention will be devoted to how AI-based technologies are reshaping knowledge production, governance, and responsibility in the age of data sharing (open science) and autonomous systems (e.g., self-driving laboratories).

In particular, the conference highlights RICAIP’s contributions to autonomous systems in research infrastructures. Tilman Becker, Director of RICAIP, will present how advanced robotic and AI-enabled laboratories are reshaping research workflows, emphasizing the interplay between data infrastructures, automation, and AI-driven experimentation.

The event is organized by the OP JAK AMULET project, The Czech Academy of Sciences, CIIRC CTU, with the support of the RICAIP, ROBOPROX, and ELLIOT projects, under the auspices of the Academic Council of the Czech Academy of Sciences and with the patronage of the President of the CAS and in cooperation with The AI: Artificial Intelligence for Science and Society programme, ACADEMIX, TAH – Centre for Innovations in Technology, Art, and Humanities and the Open Science Department—Library of the CAS Media partners are The Vědavýzkum.cz portal, the Vesmír magazine, Academix revue.Social context of developing technologies

Agenda

8:30–9:00Participant registration & Welcome Coffee9:00–9:20Opening & Welcome RemarksRepresentative of the Scientific Council of the CAS and Vladimír Mařík (CIIRC CTU)9:20–10:45Science for AI and AI for ScienceDiscussion with Martin Víta (CAS), Jan Šedivý (CIIRC CTU), Barbara Zitová (Charles University).[We will add more guests soon.]10:45–11:15Coffee Break11:15–12:30The Continuum Linking Data, AI, and Autonomous SystemsShort presentations & discussion moderated by Alena Nováková (CIIRC CTU):Tilman Becker – RICAIP (CIIRC)Zdeněk Hanzálek – OP JAK ROBOPROX (CIIRC CTU)Petr Kadera – Intelligent Systems Department (CIIRC CTU)Vladimír Petrik – ELLIOT project (CIIRC CTU)12:30–13:30Lunch13:30–15:30From Research Labs and Offices to Semantic Web and Self-Driving SystemsKeynote speakers: Patrick Lambrix (Uni Linkoping), Maciej Haranczyk (IMDEA Madrid)Panel discussion chaired by Marek Cebecauer, including keynote speakers and:Michal Tarana (HIPC) – From lab desk to the repository – and Knowledge GraphsJan Kočí (TUL) – FAIR Data for industryJakub Klímek (UK) – Semantic puzzle for 21. century15:30–16:00Coffee Break16:00–17:20Responsible Research and Data Production in the Age of AIDiscussion moderated by Tereza Stöckelová (CAS):Lukáš Kačena (Government Commissioner for Artificial Intelligence – Czech Republic, prg.ai),Michaela Liegertová (UJEP & TAH), Jan Zeman (Vice-Rector for Science, Research and Doctoral Studies CTU), Jaroslav Anděl (curator, conceptual artist)[We will add more guests soon.]17:20–17:30 Closing RemarksPatrik Španěl (CAS) and Ondřej Velek (CIIRC CTU)17:30–20:00Networking ReceptionA selection from Jaroslav Anděl’s exhibition AI & PREDECESSORS – Between Facts and Values will be installed on site.

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The Use of Machine Processing and Image Recognition in Industrial Practice
2026-05-06 08:30 - 14:15
Professional Seminar

We invite you to a technical seminar focused on the use of machine processing and image recognition in industrial practice. The event is organized by the Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment (RCMT), in cooperation with the National Center for Industry 4.0 and the Czech-Moravian Society for Automation (ČMSA).

The registration fee for the seminar is 700 CZK.

The reduced fee for ČMSA members and partners of the National Center for Industry 4.0 is 500 CZK.

Seminar Registration

Please register by April 29, 2026.

This registration is binding and constitutes a commitment to pay. If I am unable to attend the seminar, I will find a replacement participant or cancel my registration by Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

You will receive payment instructions after completing your registration.

Agenda:

8:30–9:00Registration9:00–9:10Welcoming speech, opening remarksIng. Matěj Sulitka, Ph.D., FEng., CTU FME, RCMT9:10–9:30Applications of machine vision in manufacturing machinery and processesIng. Matouš Cejnek, Ph.D, CTU FME, Department of Automatic Control9:50–10:10Computer Vision in Practice: Applications in Metallurgy for Projects at Třinecké železárny a.s.Jiří Pich, AIRS10:10–10:30Flexible Quality Control Using AI and the Challenges of Its ImplementationIng. Martin Hriško, MBA, 24Vision10:30–10:45EDIH and TEF Projects for Innovation Using AIJakub Šenovský, Ondřej Beránek, EDIH CTU, TEF10:45–11:05Coffee Break11:05–11:25AI in Industry: Governance, Risks, and Regulatory ImplicationsPatrik Meliš‑Čuga, PwC11:25–11:452D and 3D Camera Inspection in the Automotive IndustryDenis Hlaváček, SICK11:45–12:05Mobile robotic inspection in industryTomáš Veselý, Smart Informatics12:05–12:25Custom and modular machine visionIng. Radek Hofírek, Siemens12:25–12:35Summary of Trends from the Vision Trade ShowIng. Petr Bartošík, AUTOMA12:35–12:40ConclusionIng. Matěj Sulitka, Ph.D., FEng., CTU FME, RCMT12:40–13:15Lunch13:15–14:15Tour of the RICAIP Testbed Prague Laboratories

The organizer reserves the right to change the program. Due to limited capacity, the organizers reserve the right to determine the list of participants for in-person attendance.

Venue

Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics

Building A, Room A303

Address:Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3160 00 Praha 6 – DejviceGPS 50.1037711N, 14.3945119E

Industry 4.0 Open Day
2026-05-14 09:00 - 17:00 | CPIT TL3, VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, 17. listopadu 2172/15, Ostrava – Poruba, 708 00, Czech Republic
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 4.0VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava

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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.

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9:00–10:00

Guest Registration & Morning Coffee

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10:00–10:10Opening – visions of Petr Šimoník and Robert KeilOpening 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

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10:10–10:20

Keynote: Refresh for the Region and Industry

Radek Martinek, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at VŠB–TUO

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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

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11:20–11:35Coffee Break & networking

Part II – Innovative infrastructure and tangible results
Moderator: Ondřej Beránek, AI Matters

11:35–12:45From Research to Industry: Testbeds That Turn Innovation into Reality

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11:35–11:38

Opening Remarks

Ondřej Beránek, Head of the Czech AI-MATTERS Office

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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

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11:40–12:20Real-World Examples: Testbeds in the Innovation LifecycleIn-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

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11:48–12:00

Prague – Brno – Ostrava: Take a Look Inside the Testbeds12:00–12:15

Case Study 1 – Recombee s.r.o. and RICAIP Testbed Brno: Pavel Václavek, Director of RICAIP Testbed Brno12:15–12:30

Case Study 2 – RICAIP Testbed Prague, Pavel Burget, Director of RICAIP Testbed Prague

12:30–12:45

Case Study 3 – CPIT TL3

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12:20–12:30Summary: 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.

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12:45–13:45Lunch & 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.

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13:45-16:30When 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.

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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.

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RICAIP Project Final Conference 2026
2026-06-02 09:00 - 2026-06-03 14:00
Part of the RICAIP Days 2026

“AI & Robotics at the Frontier of the Physical World”RICAIP Center 1st Conference: From Industrial AI to Intelligent Physical Systems

The RICAIP Project Final Conference marks the culmination of the RICAIP project while opening a new chapter. Rather than a retrospective closure, it is designed as a forward-looking European meeting point, connecting Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial AI and Robotics with frontier trends in AI interaction with the physical world.It has the ambition to work as a European-level forum where advanced manufacturing meets frontier AI interacting with the physical world, shaping the next era of Industry 4.0, Society 4.0, and Europe’s technological sovereignty.

Agenda

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Day 2: Tech Dating (Open Day for Companies)

The Conference Combines:

High-level strategic debate bringing together EU policymakers, industry leaders and leading researchers to discuss the future of AI and robotics in manufacturing.

Presentation of RICAIP results, showcasing advances in industrial AI, robotics and distributed manufacturing developed within the project.

Live demonstrations of interconnected RICAIP testbeds, highlighting practical applications such as distributed manufacturing and Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS).

Expert discussion on emerging frontier topics, creating space for identifying new directions for European research and industrial collaboration.

Main Topic Areas:

1. RICAIP Core – Industrial AI & Advanced Manufacturing

AI-driven manufacturing systems

Flexible and adaptive production

Manufacturing-as-a-Service

Human–robot collaboration

Economic and workforce impact of AI and robotics

Lessons from RICAIP demonstrators and CZ–DE cooperation

2. Frontier AI & the Physical World

AI interacting with the physical world (AI embedded in robots, materials, environments)

Cognitive & adaptive machines towards humanoid robots

Human-centric AI in real-world settings

From Industry 4.0 to Society 4.0: Strategic implications

Identifying new, non-obvious collaboration topics for Europe

Conference Structure:

The programme is designed in four parts:

Part 1: RICAIP Core – Industrial AI & Advanced Manufacturing

Showcasing RICAIP demonstrators, cross-border collaboration between Czech and German partners, and real industrial applications in areas such as distributed manufacturing and AI-enabled production systems.

Part 2: Frontier Expert Forum: AI & The Physical World | Session A: Understanding the Frontier

A strategic exploration of emerging trends at the intersection of AI, robotics and the physical world. This session frames the broader technological and societal context, discussing how intelligent physical systems, human–AI interaction and advanced manufacturing are shaping the next phase of Industry 4.0 and beyond.

Part 3: Strategic Roundtable: What Comes After RICAIP

Outlining a long-term collaboration model building on RICAIP results beyond the project duration, including the role of RICAIP Centre as a platform for IPR management and technology transfer bridging research excellence and industrial deployment.

Part 4: Frontier Expert Forum: AI & The Physical World | Session B: Acting on the Frontier

A focused session connecting strategic initiatives with real-world implementation. It highlights key European and national projects driving AI in the physical world and brings together industry, research and policy leaders to discuss emerging challenges and priorities for future collaboration.

Agenda:

DAY 1 – Tuesday, 2 June 2026MORNING (Part 1)DAY 1 – Tuesday, 2 June 2026AFTERNOON (Part 2 & 3)DAY 2 – Wednesday, 3 June 2026MORNING (Part 4)
DAY 1 – Tuesday, 2 June 2026MORNING (Part 1)
9:00–9:30Registration & Coffee, NetworkingPART 1RICAIP Core – Industrial AI & Advanced ManufacturingVenue: Respirium, Building B9:30–10:00Opening & Welcome• Prof. Vladimír Mařík, Scientific Director, CIIRC CTU, RICAIP Project Principal Investigator• Prof. Michal Pěchouček, Rector, CTU (tbc)• Prof. Wolfgang Wahlster, CEA, DFKI• Lukáš Kačena, Government Commissioner for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Ministry of Industry and Trade10:00–10:20RICAIP: Core Focus Areas, Vision, Mission and European Relevance beyond the projectWhy RICAIP was created · What it delivers · Why RICAIP Centre matters beyond the project durationDr. Tilman Becker, RICAIP Director10:20–11:00RICAIP Demonstrators – From Research to Industrial Reality• Dr. Pavel Burget, CIIRC CTU• Prof. Pavel Václavek, CEITEC BUT• Dr. Tim Schwarz, DFKI• Dr. Khansa Rekik, ZeMA11:00–11:30Coffee Break11:30–12:20Moderated Panel Discussion: AI & Robotics for Europe’s Manufacturing Resilience and Competitiveness.• Lukáš Kačena, Government Commissioner for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic• Dr. Eduard Palíšek, Country CEO, Siemens Czech Republic• Prof. Antonio Krüger, CEO and Scientific Director, DFKI, Germany• Prof. Vladimír Mařík, Scientific Director, CIIRC CTU12:20–13:20Lunch & Networking

DAY 1 – Tuesday, 2 June 2026AFTERNOON (Part 2 & 3)
PART 2Frontier Expert Forum: AI & the Physical WorldSession A: Understanding the FrontierVision, framingSense-making across disciplinesOpening intellectual space13:20–14:00Keynote Address: Smaller, Smarter, and Trustier: European Strategies for the Next Generation of AI SystemsProf. Wolfgang Wahlster, CEA, DFKI, Germany14:00–14:40Keynote Address: Developing Artificial Intelligence and Automation for Industry: A Moving TargetProf. Duncan McFarlane, University of Cambridge, UK14:40– 15:30Frontier Perspectives: AI Interacting with the Physical WorldShort strategic impulse inputs (5–7 minutes each) presenting concrete examples, followed by a Q&As with leading experts from within and beyond the RICAIP community.15:30–16:00Coffee Break

PART 3Strategic Roundtable: What Comes After RICAIP?16:00–16:45From Project to Platform: Sustainable Academia–Industry Collaboration in Europe• Robert Keil, Director, National Centre for Industry 4.0• Jiří Kabelka, Chairman of the Board, DEL• Luboš Lukasík, Co-Founder, Machify• Pavel Burget, Director of RICAIP Testbed PragueObjective:To define a long-term collaboration model building on RICAIP results beyond the project lifetime, positioning RICAIP Centre as a permanent European platform for IPR management, technology transfer and industrial engagement, supported by the newly established INNOBRIDGE fund as a bridge between research excellence and industrial uptake.Key discussion themes:How to align incentives across academia, industry and public stakeholders?• European relevance and scalability beyond the RICAIP consortium – new model of RICAIP Centre and INNOBRIDGE• Transition from a time-limited project to a sustainable collaboration platform, where RICAIP Centre acts as:a European platform for shared IPR and licensing, a single access point for industry, a trusted structure for cross-border collaborationand INNOBRIDGE acts as:a mechanism to mature technologies and reduce risk, a bridge between research, startups and established industryExpected outcomes:Shared vision of the post-RICAIP collaboration structure• Clear role definition of RICAIP Centre and INNOBRIDGE• Identification of concrete next steps for sustainable engagement with industry• Concrete examples of commercialisation within RICAIP Testbed Prague16:45–17:15Guided tours through RICAIP Testbed Prague, CIIRC CTU (each floor 15 minutes)17:15–19:00Break for hotel check-in, rest / room for informal bilateral meetings19:00–22:00RICAIP Expert Dinner (Invitation-only) opening with a concertVenue: Respirium, Building B

DAY 2 – Wednesday, 3 June 2026MORNING (Part 4)
9:00–9:30Registration & Coffee, NetworkingPART 4Frontier Expert Forum: AI & the Physical WorldSession B: Acting on the FrontierDeep expert-level discussion on topics, projects and activities with a real impact9:30–10:10Strategic Initiatives Shaping AI in the Physical WorldFrom Research to Deployment: European Projects Driving Industrial and Societal Impact• NCUI – National Centre for Artificial Intelligence (TAČR SIGMA Programme)Přemysl Šůcha, CIIRC CTU• AI-MATTERS – Testing and Experimentation Facility for AI in ManufacturingValentina Ivanova, Deputy Director of CEA-List institute• ELLIOT – European Lighthouse of AI for Industrial Transformationtbc• CZAI – Czech AI FactoryPetr Kadera, CIIRC CTU10:10–11:00Frontier Expert Roundtable – From Ideas to Collaboration on Emerging Industrial & Societal ChallengesModerated discussion on topics such as:Humanoid robotics & Human-robot collaboration, SW development, Resilience across supply chains, Manufacturing as a service, Safety & trust and regulation, Human skills & roles. • Martin Jahn, Board Member, Sales & Marketing, ŠKODA AUTO a.s. • Valentina Ivanova, Deputy Director of CEA-List Institute • Prof. Wolfgang Wahlster, CEA, DFKI • Jiří Holoubek, Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic (tbc) • Prof. Vladimír Mařík, Scientific Director, CIIRC CTU11:00-11:20Final Summary: Towards Joint Initiativesby Prof. Vladimír Mařík and Tilman Becker11:30–13:00Lunch & Networking, including guided tours through CIIRC CTU labs and RICAIP Testbed Prague

After the conclusion of this part of RICAIP Days 2026, guests are welcome to join selected innovation walks within the parallel event “Tech Dating 2026” for companies. This programme opens the CIIRC CTU laboratories to the broader innovation ecosystem and will be conducted in Czech.

Selected speakers & Panelists

Prof. Wolfgang Wahlster, DFKI

Prof. Duncan McFarlane, University of Cambridge

Prof. Antonio Krüger, DFKI

Prof. Vladimír Mařík, CIIRC CTU

Lukáš Kačena, Ministry of Industry and Trade

Dr. Valentina Ivanova, CEA-List

Martin Jahn, Škoda Auto

Dr. Eduard Palíšek, Siemens

Tilman Becker, RICAIP Director

Luboš Lukasík, Machify

Jiří Kabelka, DEL

Robert Keil, NCP4.0

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Venue

Czech Technical University in PragueCzech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics

Address:Jugoslávských partyzánů 1580/3160 00 Praha 6 – DejviceGPS 50.1037711N, 14.3945119E
