Panel discussion (45 minutes)
When AI makes everyone smart, what makes us valuable?
As AI continues to reshape industries and job roles, the definition of professional relevance is evolving faster than ever. This panel will explore how the world of work is changing and what it means to stay valuable in an AI-driven environment. The panel will open up a broader conversation on how to think about skills, leadership, and long-term career resilience in a rapidly changing world.
Speakers: Alice Machova (EY CZ Partner, CFO and Sustainability Advisory, Central Europe), Magdalena Wavle (People & Culture Tribe Lead / Chief People Officer at Ceska Sporitelna), Petra Nadr (Corporate Affairs Director CZ/SK at Plzensky Prazdroj)
Keynote (20 minutes)
A long-term career in one company - is that crazy? Or am I just lazy?
Was it carefully planned, or did it simply happen? What are the ingredients that have shaped a long and successful career, and which moments teach us the most along the way? Join Dita Stejskalová, Partner at Ogilvy Czech and Head of External Communications at Allwyn Czech Republic, for an honest reflection on more than 30 years in the communications industry. Dita will share the key decisions, opportunities, challenges, and lessons that have shaped her professional journey. Often referred to as the “First Lady of Czech PR,” Dita was at the forefront of building the public relations industry in the Czech Republic. She has helped companies shape reputations, build brands, and create meaningful communication, has been ranked among the most influential women by Forbes, and actively mentors women in business. Since 2025, she has also been leading external communications at Allwyn Czech Republic (formerly Sazka). She is inspired by bridges - as symbols of connection and dialogue.
Speaker: Dita Stejskalova (Partner at Ogilvy Czech and Head of External Communications at Allwyn Czech Republic)
Keynote (20 minutes)
You own the outcome. You don't own the people
We are taught that leadership starts when someone gives it to you: a team, a title, a budget line. But most of the work that actually changes an organisation happens long before that, in the space between functions, where you carry the outcome and own none of the people. That work does not move through authority, but translation, knowing where decisions realy get made and making it cheap for someone to say yes. It is the least visible leadership skill and the one that separates people who have influence from people who have opinions. This talk looks at what that actually takes: how to speak in the currency the other side cares about, and what to do when the org chart and reality disagree. Told through the parts that went badly first.
Speaker: Emel Idrizova, Business Transformation, AI Adoption and Organizational Change and Communication.
Keynote (20 minutes)
The squid game of womanhood: What happens when we stop playing against each other?
This 20-minute keynote asks a simple question: What changes when we stop treating visibility, success, influence, and respect as limited resources? And what opens up when we learn to compete forward, rather than against each other? For centuries, women were allowed into men’s dominated rooms cautiously and one at a time: one exception, one symbolic presence, one “successful woman” to prove inclusivity, one seat as per quota. Over time, this created a psychological norm: if there is only room for one, then another woman entering the same space feels like my replacement, like threat. Not because we are against each other, but because our presence more often than not felt conditional. This slightly provocative and reflective speech explores the architecture of sideways competition: the subtle, passive-aggressive, socially learned behaviour that some women use when trying to win not by being better, but by controlling other women’s visibility, overcorrecting to keep power, and limiting access to authority.
Speaker: Zaneta Intaite (Psychology-Informed Consultant for Women)
Leadership case study (20 minutes)
The empathy blind spot: why we excuse the people we like the most
In leadership, we often talk about empathy as one of the most important qualities of a good leader. But what happens when empathy becomes selective - when we are more understanding, patient and forgiving toward people we like or relate to, while holding others to a stricter standard? This interactive leadership case study explores a common but often invisible trap: when empathy, similarity bias and leniency bias create double standards in teams. Through a real-life inspired scenario, the audience will decide how they would respond to a high-performing but challenging team member who is personally close to the leader. Using live voting, we will explore different leadership responses and why the “most human” option is not always the most responsible one. We will also look at how avoiding difficult conversations can damage trust, fairness and psychological safety. The goal is not to question empathy, but to broaden it -because strong leadership requires fairness to the whole team, not just individuals we relate to most.
Speaker: Simon Steffal (Founder & Partner at Mindset Mentors)
Keynote (15 minutes)
Portfolio career: Design work around your life, not your life around work
The world of work is changing fast. Traditional career paths are no longer the only way to build stability, success, or meaning. A portfolio career offers a different approach: combining multiple roles, projects, income streams, skills, and interests into a career that gives you more freedom, job security 2.0 and options.In her talk, Katerina Moravkova will share how to think about work less as one fixed job title and more as a flexible portfolio you can intentionally design around your life, values, strengths, and ambitions. She will explore why this approach is becoming increasingly relevant in a changing world of work, especially in times of uncertainty, AI transformation, motherhood and shifting expectations around flexibility and purpose.Whether you are considering a career change, building a side project, freelancing, entrepreneurship, or simply want more freedom in how you work, this talk will help you see your career as something you can actively shape – not just something that happens to you.
Speaker: Katerina Moravkova (Founder of Kariéra pro holky, Career Advisor and HR expert)
Keynote (20 minutes)
Building promotion readiness and visibility
Getting promoted isn’t just about working hard. What matters more is demonstrating your impact, and making sure the right people see it. In this session, we’ll focus on three key areas: gaining clarity on what success looks like in your organization, building a clear record of your achievements and growth areas, and proactively shaping how others perceive your contributions. You’ll leave with practical tools you can apply immediately, including how to define your career direction, track your impact, and have meaningful promotion conversations with your manager.
Speaker: Sona Pochybova (Lead Software Engineer - Technical Advisor at Mastercard)
Keynote (15 minutes)
The lies we tell at work
We all do it. "Happy to help with that." "That change works great." or "I'm fine." These small professional lies feel safe but they're quietly costly. In this talk, Kate explores what really separates the people who get promoted, trusted, and remembered from those who don't. Hint: it's not talent. A practical and honest look at why radical honesty is less about courage and more about clarity.
Speaker: Kate Douskova (Confidence & Storytelling Coach, Former CXO-level product & innovation executive)
Keynote (20 minutes)
Longevity for leaders: How to sustain energy, performance & health long-term
“What does it really take to stay healthy, energetic, and sharp throughout a long and demanding career — and what is just hype?
In this talk, we’ll explore the science of longevity: what we know about how and why we age, and which factors actually have the biggest impact on long-term health, energy, and performance. We’ll cut through common biohacking trends and focus on what is evidence-based versus what is still experimental or overstated. We’ll also look at practical “biohacks” grounded in physiology - things like sleep, movement, nutrition, stress management, and recovery - and how small, consistent changes can meaningfully improve both lifespan, healthspan, and long-term career sustainability.
Speaker: Tereza Vagnerova (Doctor of Preventive Medicine, Woman Longevity & Clinical Nutrition Expert)
Keynote (20 minutes)
Fertility, career, and timing: designing your own path
How do you make decisions about fertility in a world where career plans, personal goals, and biological timelines don’t always align?In this talk, we’ll look at evidence-based facts about fertility and age, clarify some common misconceptions, and briefly introduce available fertility options and treatments. We’ll also explore practical ways to support reproductive health, including lifestyle factors that can make a meaningful difference when thinking about fertility over time.The goal is not to tell you what to do, but to provide knowledge and perspective to help you design your own path with greater clarity and confidence.
Speaker: MUDr. Andrei Lavrov
Interactive session (10 minutes)
When it’s all too much: How to calm your nervous system in everyday chaos
A short interactive session for anyone operating under long-term pressure and performance demands. We’ll explore simple techniques to quickly calm the nervous system during the day, work better with overwhelm, and bring both body and mind back to a state of calm and focus.
Speaker: Nela Dopanova (Founder of Fpohybu)
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