Business conference
1. 10. 2024 / České Budějovice
1. 10. 2024 / České Budějovice
Inspiration, stories of successful ones, interesting topics, tips and advice. This event should not be missed by anyone who desires to kick-start his/her business or just make another step forward.
The founder and director of the donation platform Donio, with help of which 1.7 billion crowns have already been collected across the Czech Republic and Slovakia in four years of its existence and which has already helped over ten thousand people. Recently, David launched another charity platform, the DOBROBOT auction platform, that focuses on supporting non-profit organizations. He also works at the Prague municipality as a representative of the capital city Prague, where he deals with innovations in the city. In 2021, he was chosen for the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 chart.
He is the owner and founder of SEBA Self-Confident Speaker Academy. Every month he trains, prepares and lectures tens to hundreds of clients or teams in variety of communication topics such as public speaking, rhetoric, body language, presentation skills, influencing techniques, social networks and others. He holds lectures in the form of workshops, seminars, training and lectures not only throughout the Czech Republic, but also in Slovakia. He knows the recipe for how to achieve exactly what you want in communication.
In 2001, he ended up in a wheelchair after a motorcycle accident. Since then he has been playing sports and he represented the Czech Republic in wheelchair athletics, wheelchair basketball and para-floorball. He got married in 2013 and lives with his wife and children in České Budějovice, where he founded a company with custom-made active and sports wheelchairs for the handicapped ten years ago. For the third year now, he is the chairman of the Czech Paralympic Committee, where they try to state the slogan "There is only one sport".
For the last 18 years, he has been successfully doing business in the Czech Republic, the USA, and for the last two years also in Southeast Asia in the field of adult education. He wrote the book The End of Procrastination, which is currently the best-selling Czech book in the world with 23+ translations and more than 450,000 titles sold. The magazine Esquire Man 2019 declared Petr the man of the year in the under 35 category. The Czech magazine Forbes ranked him among the 30 most influential Czechs on social networks.
Founder of Profimed, which specializes in professional health care products. She is an ambassador of the 2nd Economic Transformation, where she leads the Science and Research working group, and is also a co-founder of NF Žárovka - a platform that develops young talented people and unites them on topics that are important to them and to society. In 2017, she was entitled EY Businesswoman of the Year for the Central Bohemian Region, and in 2023 she was announced as the second TOP woman in the Czech Republic by the editors of Economia.
Since 2015, Tomáš Vala has been the CEO of the family company SIKO, the strongest retailer of equipment for bathrooms, kitchens and interiors on the Czech and Slovakia market. The company has a turnover of 6 billion Czech crowns, over 50 stores and 1,000 employees. By investing in the French LIVEA eshop, he is developing e-commerce activities in Western Europe, where he aims to be the first choice for digital inspiration in interiors. In 2020, Tomáš Vala won the Visionary of the Year award in the prestigious Manager of the Year competition.
Former elite cross-country skier and Olympic champion. Thanks to her excellent sports results, she used to regularly rank first in the Athlete of the Year poll. Her career includes not only sporting achievements, but also work in the management of sports organizations and companies. After ending her sports career, she focuses on supporting young talents and development of sport. Kateřina is an example of how to overcome challenges and achieve goals.
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Founder of Modern Leader (Moderní Leader) and author of Modern Leadership Training. She helps managers and business owners work effectively with feedback, set and maintain healthy boundaries, delegate with ease and balance relationships in the role of boss. Most of all, she enjoys bringing the essential back to leadership - humanity.
Happy dad, husband and professional sustainable management coach. I spent 7 years learning how to lead teams the right way. I can help you figure out what you need to change to achieve better results. Creating functional relationships is my nature and joy.
PCC certified coach with almost 4000 hours of coaching. She has extensive experience in corporate environments where she has worked in HR positions. Her passion is relationship issues, both in the workplace and on an individual level. She is the co-owner of a coaching school where she is also a trainer.
He studied Mathematics and Biology at Masaryk University and subsequently obtained an MBA in Strategic Management at Nottingham Trent University. He has been coaching extensively since 2019, has undergone PCC accredited training and has over 800 hours of experience. He specialises in SME leaders with a relationship to sustainability.
Certified PCC coach (ICF) specializing in business skills and strategy development. My aim is to transform the ways in which business people communicate and win clients. To not only sell their products or ideas, but to do it excellently with an emphasis on long-term relationships and customer loyalty. I will help you uncover how effective communication and strategic planning can open up new possibilities for the growth and success of your business. I am also a passionate trainer in the use of artificial intelligence and a promoter of spiritual growth.
Personal and corporate coach with 15 years of experience in HR. I have been coaching since 2015. My heart topics are life balance and job satisfaction. I look forward to meeting and talking with you.
Workshops on the Leadership stage have a capacity of 30 seats. We recommend signing up immediately upon registration.
Founder of Modern Leader (Moderní Leader) and author of Modern Leadership Training. She helps managers and business owners work effectively with feedback, set and maintain healthy boundaries, delegate with ease and balance relationships in the role of boss. Most of all, she enjoys bringing the essential back to leadership - humanity.
Experienced business development consultant and project management expert with a PhD in International Project Management with over 12 years of experience in strategic planning, organizational development, and innovative SME funding. Recognized for her leadership, Ana was named a New Leader of Tomorrow by the Crans Montana Forum in 2016 and received the Outstanding Global Women Award by JCI Canada in 2021 for her contributions to shaping the global agendas. As a dedicated JCI member since 2012, she has held key leadership roles, including National President of JCI Bulgaria and JCI Vice President for the Nordic countries, earning recognition as the Most Outstanding Vice President assigned to Europe.
Stefanie van der Sman (JCI Senator #80772) is the current National President of JCI Netherlands and has been a member of JCI Kennemerland since 2019. With a background in Human Resource Management and extensive experience as an HR business partner, Stefanie founded her own company, Tess People & Finance, in 2023. Her passion for people and business growth is reflected in her work, where she supports entrepreneurs in achieving their ambitions. During the training, Stefanie will share her expertise on cultural differences in business, based on 'The Culture Map' by Erin Meyer.
Leonid, the only fully certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitator in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, passionate promoter of efficiency, innovative change management and master of "Eureka effect". A person who is a guide to stepping out of the comfort zone with 15 years of experience in IT and global project management helping companies achieve optimal results using innovative approaches and LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®.
She has taught salesmen in the Middle East how to sell excavators and construction machinery, trained German entrepreneurs in international marketing, and worked alongside the marketing and communications of the noble Lobkowicz family at the House of Lobkowicz. Today, Jana Daniela is a marketing consultant who focuses on transforming small and medium-sized businesses through marketing principles. She is an international leadership skills trainer, and #holkyzmarketing mentor and past President of JCI Czech Republic in 2023.
Convenience and comfort at one place. Parking right next to the hotel and the possibility to stay overnight. This is Congress Hotel Clarion České Budějovice too. You can look forward to a decent and high-quality background for your pleasant experience during the entire event.
Parking right in the hotel parking lot for 300 CZK/day. Payment is made at the reception.
An after-party with music, stand-up comedy and voluntary networking will be waiting for you in the back of the hotel right after the event.
The dress code of the conference is business casual.
1/10/2024
8:00 Participant registration
9:00 Start of the conference & Opening speech by the Mayor of České Budějovice
9:10 Petr Ludwig
10:10 Surprise
10:15 Coffee break
10:45 Kateřina Neumannová
11:30 Alexandra Kala
12:15 Lunch – VIP tickets
12:30 Lunch – Standard tickets
13:15 David Procházka
14:00 Zbyněk Sýkora
14:45 Coffee break
15:15 Tomáš Vala
16:00 Coffee break
16:15 Petr Vojnar
17:15 Raffle prize draw & Raffle proceeds handoever to Společnost pro ranou péči
17:30 End of the conference
18:00 Start of the afterparty (live band, stand-up comedy)
23:59 End of afterparty
1/10/2024
10:45 Leadership Excellence: Enhancing the Business Environment through Skills Development (EN) – Ana Nikolova
11:30 Navigating Cultural Differences in Leadership (EN) – Stephanie van der Sman
12:15 Lunch – VIP tickets
12:30 Lunch – Standard tickets
13:15 Boundaries as a game changer: Training for masterful team management (CZ) – Blanka Mrázková
14:45 Coffee break
15:15 10 steps to a personal brand. How to increase your price on the market (CZ) – Jana Daniela Šabatková
16:00 Coffee break
16:15 Unleash Your Inner Builder: Boost Performance with LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (EN) – Leonid Kushnir
20:00 JCI Gala Ceremony
Official sale ended.
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