Conference on November 6, 2025, Brno “ Social Innovations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia in Times of Crises and Societal Change. "

This event brings together committed people from social, cultural, and innovative fields to discuss new ideas, share best practices, and inspire future-oriented change.
Key topics include social innovation, participatory projects, and building sustainable networks. www.inovaceprozmenu.cz

What to expect:

Inspiring talks and practical examples
Opportunities for personal exchange and networking
Fresh impulses for your own project work

A space to build collaborations and new partnerships

Speakers:

Michal Vašečka, sociologist and university lecturer

Martina Kolesárová, co-CEO of Pontis Foundation and Director of Impact Ventures

Richard Fekete, Senior Specialist in Social Banking, Slovenská sporiteľňa

Marie Jílková, politician and former Member of the Czech Parliament

Monika Švadová, Head of the Department of Social Innovation, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic

Yuki Seidler, Manager, Science for Society Hub, Central European University

At SozialMarie, we believe that in times of crisis, social innovations are not only instruments of change but also a mirror of our ability to cooperate, to trust one another, and to find new paths where old ones no longer work.

The conference is open to everyone interested—especially NGOs, initiatives, start-ups, and changemakers working on social transformation.

Date & Venue:
November 6, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
KUMST, Údolní 495/19, 602 00 Brno 

Please note: the conference language is Slovak

Registration is required.
Participation in the conference is free of charge, but capacity is limited – please register using this form:
forms.office.com/e/jYykAJzcpT

More information and registration: www.inovaceprozmenu.cz

We look forward to seeing you there and shaping new pathways together!