Planning to meet Czech distributors, compare automation suppliers or find a pilot partner? Choose the event that brings the right people together, then build the trip around those meetings.
From a retail congress in Prague to a rail exhibition in Ostrava and a manufacturing fair in Brno, Czechia offers several ways to meet the people who buy, distribute, install or operate a product. This calendar covers the rest of 2026 and all of 2027, including industry, technology, e-commerce, retail, marketing, startups and selected specialist sectors.
Dates below come from organisers and exhibition venues checked on 5 November 2026. A listed date means the organiser or venue has published it. It does not mean the full programme, exhibitor list or access arrangements are final. We group companion fairs and sessions where they are part of the same visit. Mixed fairs include public visitors; check for a trade day or book meetings directly if you are travelling for business.
Where to start by sector
| What you need | Start with |
|---|---|
| An industrial customer, integrator or local service partner | AMPER and MSV in Brno; Industrial Summit in Ostrava for suppliers looking at automotive and defence. |
| An automation or AI implementation partner | Power Conference for enterprise automation, Machine Learning Prague for applied ML, WebExpo for digital products and EASTLOG for logistics. |
| A retail buyer, distributor or e-commerce partner | Czech Retail Days, Czech On-line Expo, Retail Summit and GECOM. For a specific product category, add a specialist buying fair. |
| A founder, investor or research partner | Velvet Innovation in Brno and Czech Startup Week in Prague. Check eligibility and registration for individual sessions. |
| A transport, city or energy partner | CZECHBUS and Rail Business Days for fleet and rail contacts; URBIS, VOD-KA and Days of District Heating and Energy for municipal and utility projects. |
November and December 2026
Czech Space Week and AI Days are already under way at the time of this update. If you are planning a new trip, start with the November mobility and transport fairs or December’s enterprise automation conference.
| Date | Event and city | Format | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–15 November | AI Days (Dny AI), Nationwide | Mixed festival | Find local AI sessions and practitioners; audiences and access vary by event. |
| 2–8 November | Czech Space Week, Prague and nationwide | Mixed festival | Check the remaining space programme and use it to arrange follow-up with industry contacts. The main Space2Business conference ran on 3–4 November. Kodo visitor guide. |
| 5–6 November | Czech Retail Days, Prague | Congress and meetings | Consumer brands and retail suppliers can investigate the Business Arena and meet prospective retail partners. |
| 7–8 November | OpenAlt, Brno | Community conference | Meet practitioners working with open software, open data, security and connected devices. |
| 12–15 November | e-SALON and Clean Mobility Conference, Prague | Trade day + public fair | Compare vehicles, charging and services. The professional day and conference are on 12 November; public access runs 13–15 November. Kodo visitor guide. |
| 12 November | Insurance Forum, Prague | Congress | Consider it if distribution or technology partnerships in Czech insurance are a priority. |
| 19 November | CzechInvest engineering roundtable, Liberec | Roundtable | A regional option for companies exploring mechanical engineering contacts in the Liberec region. Ask the organiser about access. |
| 24–26 November | CZECHBUS and CZECHBUS FORUM, Prague | Trade fair + forum | Meet bus, fleet, maintenance and transport technology suppliers. The accompanying forum is on 25 November. |
| 24–25 November | OSH Congress XII, Prague | Congress | A specialist option for employers and suppliers working on occupational safety. |
| 26 November | Primetime for Big Data, Prague | Conference | Compare how companies use data and AI in business decisions. |
| 2 December | Business Spot Olomouc, Olomouc | Business event | An option for companies seeking local business contacts; check the agenda and registration with CzechInvest. |
| 2–3 December | Power Conference, Prague | Conference + workshops | Compare approaches to Microsoft Power Platform, Fabric and enterprise AI. Workshops are on 2 December; the main conference is on 3 December. |
January–March 2027
February starts with Czech On-line Expo. In March, teams interested in both consumer markets and industrial supply chains should choose between Retail Summit in Prague and AMPER in Brno, which run on the same dates.
| Date | Event and city | Format | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–4 February | Czech On-line Expo, Prague | Trade fair + conference | Meet Czech e-commerce service providers across marketing, fulfilment and technology. Workshops are on 2 February; the main expo is on 3–4 February. |
| 9 February | CIO Agenda, Prague | Conference | Meet IT and management teams working on enterprise security and technology decisions. |
| 11–13 February | Střechy–Solar–Řemeslo, FOR PASIV, FOR WOOD and FOR THERM, Prague | Mixed fairs | Compare roofing, solar, efficient buildings, timber systems and heating equipment with installers and suppliers. |
| 12–14 February | STYL, KABO and BEAUTY DAYS PRO, Brno | Trade fairs | A buying and distribution trip for fashion, footwear and professional beauty products. |
| 3–5 March | Hydrogen Days, Prague | Conference + exhibition | Speak with industrial operators, project developers and researchers working on hydrogen technologies. |
| 4–7 March | MOTOCYKL PRAHA, Prague | Business day + public fair | Talk to importers, dealers and accessory suppliers; the venue lists a business day on 4 March. |
| 5–7 March | OPTA, Brno | Trade fair | Assess distribution channels for eyewear, lenses or equipment with optical retailers. |
| 12–14 March | FOR BIKES, Prague | Mixed fair | Compare dealer, service and accessory channels for bikes and e-bikes. |
| 16–18 March | AMPER, Brno | Trade fair | Shortlist component buyers, electrical distributors or system integrators. |
| 16–18 March | Retail Summit, Prague | Congress | Focus on retailer, brand and service-provider contacts. The dates overlap AMPER in Brno. |
| 18 March | Global Ecommerce Congress (GECOM), Prague | Conference | Focus on cross-border e-commerce, marketplaces and automation. It falls on the final day of Retail Summit. |
| 19–21 March | Holiday World & Region World and FOR CARAVAN, Prague | Mixed fairs | Look for tourism and destination partners, or compare distribution for leisure vehicles and equipment. |
| 31 March–3 April | Building Fair Brno, DSB and MOBITEX, Brno | Mixed fairs | Compare building systems, timber construction, furniture and the partners who specify or install them. |
April–June 2027
May has several overlapping events. WebExpo and EASTLOG both take place in Prague on 27–28 May, while IDET and its companion fairs take place in Brno that week. In June, URBIS and Rail Business Days run on the same dates in different cities.
| Date | Event and city | Format | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 April | FOR PETS, Prague | Mixed fair | Use the exhibitor list to find Czech category distributors and specialist retailers. |
| 7–8 April | Stainless, Brno | Trade fair | Identify stainless steel buyers, processors and specialist production partners. |
| 8–11 April | FOR GARDEN, Prague | Mixed fair | Assess routes to market for garden products, outdoor furniture or landscaping equipment. |
| 20–21 April | Days of District Heating and Energy, Olomouc | Congress + exhibition | Map utility and project partners for district heating, plant upgrades or energy services. |
| 20–21 April | Marketing Festival, Brno | Conference | An option for marketers seeking ideas on reaching customers and measuring results; the organiser has announced the dates. |
| 26–28 April | ISPE Europe Annual Conference, Prague and online | Conference + exhibition | Meet pharmaceutical manufacturing and engineering teams; the organiser also lists virtual participation. |
| 3–5 May | Machine Learning Prague, Prague | Conference + workshops | Meet engineers and researchers working on applied machine learning. Workshops are on 3 May and talks on 4–5 May. |
| 6–8 May | BTC Prague, Prague | Conference + exhibition | A specialist event for Bitcoin infrastructure and payment companies. The main expo runs on 7–8 May; some passes include 6 May. |
| 12 May | CFO Congress, Prague | Congress | Useful for finance leaders or vendors assessing corporate finance priorities and buying roles. |
| 13–16 May | Czech Food Expo, České Budějovice | Mixed fair | Look at Czech food producers and category fit before approaching distributors or retailers. |
| 17–19 May | Qubit Conference Prague, Prague | Conference + workshops | Identify Czech security teams and service partners; check the new programme before booking specific sessions. |
| 19–21 May | EuroClojure, Prague | Conference + workshops | Relevant to engineering teams building with Clojure or evaluating how to maintain complex software systems. |
| 19 May | Volty Expo, Prague | Trade fair | A one-day route to electrical and energy suppliers, wholesalers and project partners. |
| 22–23 May | Maker Faire Prague, Prague | Public technology festival | See prototypes and meet people working in hardware and 3D printing. Check the project list if you are looking for a particular capability. |
| 26–29 May | IDET, PYROS and ISET, Brno | Specialist fairs | Map the partners for a specific capability. IDET ends on 28 May; PYROS and ISET continue through 29 May. |
| 26 May | Sales Management, Prague | Conference | Meet sales leaders if your work involves distribution, sales processes or technology for commercial teams. |
| 26–28 May | WebExpo, Prague | Conference + workshops | Meet people who build and market digital products. The conference runs 26–27 May; 28 May is the workshop day. |
| 27–28 May | EASTLOG, Prague | Congress | Meet supply-chain operators and compare warehousing, transport and automation approaches. |
| 2–3 June | Velvet Innovation, Brno | Conference + festival | Meet founders, investors, researchers and potential customers. The programme includes a startup showcase and Startup World Cup. |
| 8–10 June | Rail Business Days, Ostrava | Trade fair + conference | Meet rail operators, manufacturers and suppliers at Trojhalí Karolina. It runs on the same dates as URBIS. |
| 8–10 June | URBIS and VOD-KA, Brno | Trade fairs + conference | Look for city and utility partners. URBIS covers municipal technology; VOD-KA focuses on water and wastewater. |
| 9 June | Communication Summit, Prague | Conference | Meet communication and marketing professionals if local partners or positioning are on your agenda. |
| 15–16 June | Naše pole, Nabočany | Field exhibition | Compare farm machinery and crop trials in field conditions and ask exhibitors how they support local operators. |
| 16–17 June | Odpady a obce, Hradec Králové | Conference | Understand how Czech municipalities and waste operators work together on collection and recycling. |
July–September 2027
Late summer brings buying and agriculture events in Brno and České Budějovice. In September, MSV in Brno and FOR ARCH in Prague overlap on 15–17 September; build your visit around the people you need to meet.
| Date | Event and city | Format | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20–22 August | STYL and KABO, Brno | Trade fairs | The second buying window for apparel, footwear and leather goods in Brno. |
| 26–31 August | Země živitelka, České Budějovice | Mixed exhibition | Compare agricultural machinery, food and farm technology; arrange trade meetings separately from the public programme. |
| 8–9 September | FOR DECOR & PRESENT, Prague | Trade fair | Test your offer with wholesalers and retailers buying seasonal home and gift ranges. |
| 14–17 September | MSV and Transport and Logistics, Brno | Trade fairs | Find manufacturing customers, automation integrators, service partners and logistics suppliers on one trip. |
| 15–18 September | FOR ARCH, Prague | Mixed fair | Meet building product suppliers, installers and distribution partners; its dates overlap MSV. |
| 22 September | Retail in Detail, Prague | Conference | Consider it for a more focused retail visit; check the edition's topic before choosing it over a broader summit. |
| 23 September | Industrial Summit (Průmyslový summit), Ostrava | Conference + exhibition | Meet suppliers exploring changes in automotive and defence supply chains at GONG. |
October–December 2027
Czech Startup Week already has an October date, and Truck & Cargo Expo is on the venue calendar for November. Further autumn and December programmes are still taking shape.
| Date | Event and city | Format | Why go |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–6 October | Brand Management, Prague | Conference | Compare how companies manage brands in the Czech market and meet local marketing teams. |
| 7–9 October | PRAGODENT, Prague | Trade fair | Investigate Czech routes to market for dental materials, equipment or practice software. |
| 18–22 October | Czech Startup Week, Prague | Multi-event programme | CzechInvest has published the dates. Look for founder, investor and corporate events as the individual organisers announce their programmes. |
| 4–7 November | Caravaning Brno, Brno | Mixed fair | Use the show for dealer and equipment research if caravanning is your sector. |
| 23–25 November | Truck & Cargo Expo, Prague | Trade fair | Plan conversations with fleet, freight and service partners around a specific operating need. |
Announcements to watch for 2027
These events are relevant to the same audience, but a Czech date is either provisional or was not confirmed in the sources checked. Use the organiser link for updates before making travel plans.
| Event | Why follow it | What is known |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation Week | AI, business and startup ecosystem | The organiser page still describes the earlier edition. |
| Engaged Investments | Founders, angels and venture capital | The organiser site recaps 2026. Check the next edition and access rules for investor and founder meetings. |
| DevConf.CZ | Open source, cloud and software engineering in Brno | The main organiser page still shows the earlier edition. |
| Reshoper | E-commerce operations, growth and retail technology | The organiser page still shows the earlier edition. |
| Czech Space Week and Space2Business | Space industry and institutional partnerships | The 2026 festival is listed above. Watch for a new festival date and a separate business conference schedule. |
| AI Days (Dny AI) | Regional AI adoption and practitioner meetings | The dates above are for 2026. Watch for the next regional programme. |
| e-SALON | Clean mobility, charging and fleets | The dates above are for 2026. Recheck professional access when another edition is announced. |
| CZECHBUS | Buses, operators and transport services | The dates above are for 2026. Recheck the venue and organiser for the next edition. |
| Smart Energy Forum Czechia | Solar, storage and energy management | The Czech site still shows the earlier edition. The Slovak event has a separate calendar. |
| SpeedCHAIN | Logistics and supply chain | The organiser site still shows the earlier edition. |
| OBALKO | Packaging and recycling | The organiser says the congress will not be held in 2026. No Czech date for 2027 was verified. |
| Fintech Week CEE | Fintech, payments and startup partnerships | The organiser labels 24–28 May 2027 provisional. |
Make the trip useful before you book
- Name the person or team you want to meet. For a machine supplier that might be a production engineer, integrator or service partner. For a consumer brand it may be a category buyer who can assess range, volumes and delivery terms.
- Check this edition's programme. Look for exhibitor lists, professional days, workshops and meetings that require a separate registration. Ask about language for the sessions you need and whether buyers or operators are attending.
- Leave room for meetings away from the venue. A site visit or a conversation with a local distributor may tell you more about installation, support or delivery than a day on the exhibition floor. For a Prague trip, see our airport transfer guide and winter flight guide.
- Agree on a next step. Send a short note after the event with what you discussed, who will act and when. For a Czech pilot, settle the local support and decision process before committing to a timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which Czech event should a foreign company visit first?
Start with your buying or partnership question. MSV is a good starting point for industrial suppliers, Czech On-line Expo for e-commerce operations, and Retail Summit for retail contacts. A smaller specialist event may fit better if you can identify the people you need in advance.
Are all the events in English?
Language varies by event and often by session. Check the current programme and ask the organiser about interpretation if an important talk or meeting is in Czech.
Can I attend a trade day with a regular visitor ticket?
Access varies. Some trade days and meetings require professional registration or an invitation. Check the terms for the specific day, conference, workshop or matchmaking session before buying a ticket.
Where should I check for date or programme changes?
Use the linked organiser and venue pages. The BVV, PVA EXPO and České Budějovice calendars are useful for fair dates; conference sites usually publish the registration and session details separately.
Calendar checked on 5 November 2026. It covers publicly announced events with a practical business reason to attend. For further listings, see the BVV Brno 2027 calendar, PVA EXPO Prague calendar, České Budějovice exhibition calendar and CzechInvest events.
How Kodo can help with your business visit
If you are coming to Czechia to find customers, distributors or service partners, Kodo can help you prepare. Before the event, we can research relevant Czech companies and help you prepare a short introduction and meeting materials in English or Czech. If you are bringing industrial equipment to market, for example, we can help you distinguish the people who might buy it from the partners who could install and service it locally.
After the event, we can help you follow up in Czech and agree on the next step with the contacts you want to pursue. Contact Kodo with the event you are considering and what you want to achieve on the trip.