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INOVUJME REGIÓNY - objavte potenciál krajov
LET'S INNOVATE REGIONS - discover the potential of regions
Event by: SK8 ∣ samosprávne kraje
Location: Nádvorie, Štefánikova 4, Trnava
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Discussions and lectures
About event
👉 We invite you to the conference of the SK8 association on the topic LET'S INNOVATE REGIONS - Discover the potential of regions, which will take place on May 26, 2026 from 09:00 a.m. in Trnava.
💡 The event will offer a meeting place for people who drive innovation, development and the economy of the regions. During one day, you will experience panel discussions and presentations with experts on innovations in self-government from all over Slovakia, but also from the Czech Republic. Experts from local, regional to national level will be represented.
🚀 Discover inspiring examples of public and private sector cooperation, support for startups, talent development and innovation in the regions - from the Campus program in Trnava to the functioning of the innovation ecosystem in Slovakia to the successful transformation of the Moravian-Silesian region.
🤝 The conference will also include presentation stands of Slovak regions and innovation centers, networking and informal meetings that will create space for the exchange of experiences and new partnerships.
📆 When: May 26, 2026 from 09:00 a.m.
📍 Where: Nádvorie (Štefánikova 4, Trnava)
💥 CONFERENCE PROGRAM 💥
from 09:00 / Meet the regions live
09:30 - 09:35 / Opening of the conference
09:35 - 09:50 / Campus: a space for talents where ideas arise
⚪ Presented by: Veronika Káčerová & Marek Krnáč, Regional Innovation and Development Agency
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09:50 - 10:50 / Innovation ecosystem in Slovakia
🎤 Moderator: Pavel Laczko
Discussing:
Presented by: Adéla Hradilová, Moravian-Silesian Innovation Center
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11:10 - 11:40 / Coffee break
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11:40 - 12:30 / Self-government as an engine of economic development
🎤 Moderated by: Marta Jančkárová
Discussed by:
⚪ Peter Breyl, Košické Innovation Center region
⚪ Ján Mazúr, City of Bratislava
⚪ Vlastimil Kocián, INOVIA Žilina Region
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12:30 - 12:50 / Hacking the future of local governments
Presented by:
⚪representative, University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
⚪ Isabell Grundschober, University for Continuing Education Krems
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12:50 - 14:00 / Lunch & Networking
📝 You can find the entire program of the conference and the discussants on the website www.samospravnekraje.sk/podujatie/inovujme-regiony-2026.
The capacity of the event is 120 people. ENTRY is free.
Please complete the registration for the event: https://forms.gle/pn8iyZppH5tMZCce7
The event is co-financed by the European Union within the Interreg VI-A SK-AT program.
💡 The event will offer a meeting place for people who drive innovation, development and the economy of the regions. During one day, you will experience panel discussions and presentations with experts on innovations in self-government from all over Slovakia, but also from the Czech Republic. Experts from local, regional to national level will be represented.
🚀 Discover inspiring examples of public and private sector cooperation, support for startups, talent development and innovation in the regions - from the Campus program in Trnava to the functioning of the innovation ecosystem in Slovakia to the successful transformation of the Moravian-Silesian region.
🤝 The conference will also include presentation stands of Slovak regions and innovation centers, networking and informal meetings that will create space for the exchange of experiences and new partnerships.
📆 When: May 26, 2026 from 09:00 a.m.
📍 Where: Nádvorie (Štefánikova 4, Trnava)
💥 CONFERENCE PROGRAM 💥
from 09:00 / Meet the regions live
09:30 - 09:35 / Opening of the conference
09:35 - 09:50 / Campus: a space for talents where ideas arise
⚪ Presented by: Veronika Káčerová & Marek Krnáč, Regional Innovation and Development Agency
_____________________________________
09:50 - 10:50 / Innovation ecosystem in Slovakia
🎤 Moderator: Pavel Laczko
Discussing:
Presented by: Adéla Hradilová, Moravian-Silesian Innovation Center
_____________________________________
11:10 - 11:40 / Coffee break
_____________________________________
11:40 - 12:30 / Self-government as an engine of economic development
🎤 Moderated by: Marta Jančkárová
Discussed by:
⚪ Peter Breyl, Košické Innovation Center region
⚪ Ján Mazúr, City of Bratislava
⚪ Vlastimil Kocián, INOVIA Žilina Region
_____________________________________
12:30 - 12:50 / Hacking the future of local governments
Presented by:
⚪representative, University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
⚪ Isabell Grundschober, University for Continuing Education Krems
_____________________________________
12:50 - 14:00 / Lunch & Networking
📝 You can find the entire program of the conference and the discussants on the website www.samospravnekraje.sk/podujatie/inovujme-regiony-2026.
The capacity of the event is 120 people. ENTRY is free.
Please complete the registration for the event: https://forms.gle/pn8iyZppH5tMZCce7
The event is co-financed by the European Union within the Interreg VI-A SK-AT program.