FTRNW Conference 2019

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In 2019 FTRNW Conference brought more than 1000 bright minds to celebrate innovation and top early-staged startups in CEE.

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FTRNW Conference 2019

FTRNW Conference is the leading tech and innovation event in Central Europe.

Built on a success of prestigious StartupAwards we continue on spreading tech vibe and building innovation ecosystem beyond the borders of Slovakia.

On November 21, more than a thousand of bright minds gathered in the Old Market Hall to celebrate the 9th edition of innovation and startups.

The Future is Now. Shape it with us.

Learn why you should not miss out the conference.

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Topics 2019 - Future of Human Existence

The age we live in is changing at dizzying pace. Some claim we are on the verge of a tectonic shift triggered by climate change, digitalization and disruption of the “old normal”.

What does it mean for us? How will this new era reshape the way we live and work, how will it influence the generations to come and what’s our role in this brave new world?

We are in a unique position to harness the potential and mitigate risks of our future existence, presuppose we embark on this journey with proactive and open mindset.

How? When? That’s what FTRNW Conference 2019 is all about.

New normal

Sustainability - Future of Work - Healthcare Innovation

Digital life will redefine and expand opportunities of our way of living. Our response to the climate change will define the path for future generations and natural ecosystems. The way we work will change forever. Innovations in healthcare will allow us faster and smarter prevention, diagnosis and cure of diseases. It's our responsibility and key priority to address this now. How do we make sure that the world to come will do more good than harm for all of us?

Security Headache

Cybersecurity & AI - Spread of Misinformation

With Internet increasingly permeating all aspects of our lives, the rise of cybercrime has been inevitable. In cyberspace, applications of AI can protect us as well as make us more vulnerable than ever. Security and data breaches have been on the rise, affecting individuals and companies alike. Social media platforms are being used to spread misinformation and undermine democracy. How do we protect ourselves in the hackable world?

Technologies Everywhere

Future of Mobility - Tech for Good - Data-driven business

With boundaries of human creation being crossed every day by the new tech inventions, what used to be science fiction is now becoming reality. How does the new mobility landscape affect the way we travel? How can we use AI to amplify social impact, and how do we effectively build data-driven ventures? Hear from entrepreneurs, data scientists and social innovators as they showcase how the new advances in tech accelerate progress in business and wider society.

Speakers 2019

In 2019 we were honoured to host a strong line- up guiding us trough the global innovation trends!

In 2018, 25+ innovative minds gathered in Bratislava to spread wisdom about innovative entrepreneurship. Check our last year’s line-up while waiting!

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David Rowan

Don't fall for fake innovation!

Otto Fabri

Driving wheels? You won't need them in future cars!

Jon Greenberg

Fake news are turning into a weapon. How can we protect our bains?

Jaroslav Trojan

Why are there so few exits in Central Europe?

Eva Šimeková

Spreading data-driven change-making in CE

Peter Šoltés

Building the innovation ecosystem at Košice IT Valley

Martin Majerník

AI-driven healthcare

Christian Mandl

Jury member & Neulogy Ventures co-founder

Namratha Kothapalli

Jury member & Deeptech expert

Barbora Ruščin

Host of the FTRNW Conference & Awards

Petra Dzurovčinová

Driving innovations at the City of Bratislava

Michal Veselý

Building the innovation ecosystem at JIC Brno

Patrik Križanský

E-mobility innovations in CE

Andor F. Dávid

Executive Director of the International Visegrad Fund

Dr.Irit Yaniv

Future of medtech: The device revolution

Pablo Vidarte

Let´s make electricity out of plants!

Maroš Halama

Beyond Tesla: Getting serious about e-mobility!

Peter Kolesár

Back to the roots or ‘to infinity…and beyond’?

Michael Schuster

Revolutionizing European venture capital

Andrej Dula

How to re-invent hockey sticks - not only those in financial reports

Pavol Čekan

Transforming life-saving technology into business: how?

Liliana Berezkinová

Nanofibre to the rescue!

Uwe Nagel

Unrisking the world – The data science transformation of (re-)insurance

Christiaan Maats

Design vs Nature: A Reinvented Relationship

Ravi Belani

Are you ready to build a billion-dollar empire?

Ron Moritz

Is your password strong enough to stand up to the cyberwar bad guys?

Maroš Šefčovič

Is e-mobility the right way for greener Europe?

Alice Piterova

Scared of AI? Let’s use it for doing good then!

David Pavlík

From SpaceX to kiwi.com disrupting travel industry on Earth and beyond!

Viktoras Daukšas

Fighting fake news: How is the vision of a connected world tearing us apart?

Jasmina Henniova

Marian Bocek

Safia Qureshi

Award-winning designer fighting the era of single-use plastic!

Michal Matloň

What should a building designed for success look like?

Markus Peschl

From brain-storm to brain-calm. How to start innovating again?

Kfir Kachlon

Food tech scene is booming, cannabis startups are burgeoning. Are you ready?

Nat Ware

Will the biggest public fear of robots stealing our jobs come true?

Dale Huxford

Startups and corporations: how to tie a knot?

Tomáš Kriššák

In the age of fake news, what can help us perceive reality in the most objective light?

Boris Zeleny

Linking the traditional financing and blockchain for a better world