State-Building: Innovation or Stagnation,

18th of January 2024

The CEVRO Institute, in cooperation with partners from the Future Forces Forum (FFF), the Defence and Security Industry Association (AOBP), and the Center for Transatlantic Relations (PCTR), organized a conference titled: State-Building: Innovation or Stagnation, which took place on January 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at the CEVRO Institute, Jungmannova 17, Prague 1.

Innovation and the development of new capabilities were highlighted as key aspects of the modern world, with an emphasis that the Czech Republic could not afford to lag behind. In collaboration with its partners, the event focused on the crucial role of innovation in the economy. The goal was to connect experts, entrepreneurs, and state representatives to discuss the latest trends and developments in technology, science, and business.

The program included three panel discussions and an innovation workshop.

The event contributed to the exchange of ideas and fostered collaboration between various sectors to support innovative thinking and its practical application. The conference also provided opportunities for networking, enabling participants to establish new contacts and expand their professional networks. Leading representatives from both the public and private sectors spoke at the event.

Additionally, the organizers introduced a new postgraduate study program, an MPA titled Innovation Management, and their partners presented the FFF Innovation Accelerator.