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A diverse lineup of speakers will showcase how data and artificial intelligence are driving real-world change. After the presentations, there will be networking in an inspiring community, giving you the opportunity to meet experts from the field.
The event is open to all students, academics, and professionals interested in data, AI, and industrial innovation. Admission is free after registration.
Dear alumni,
We warmly invite you back to your alma mater! Join the Open Days at CTU faculties, discover what’s new in teaching and research, and reconnect with the academic community.
Bring your family along and show them where your professional journey began.
Information about the Open Days schedule at each faculty is available on this page.
On October 30, 2025, the residence of the Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Singapore hosted the first-ever gathering of Singaporean alumni of Czech universities. The event, organized under the auspices of the Czech Embassy in Singapore, brought together graduates from the Czech Technical University in Prague and the Prague University of Economics and Business, as well as Czech students currently studying in Singapore.
The evening created an inspiring space for meaningful connections and exchange across generations of our academic community, fostering collaboration and friendship between Czech and Singaporean graduates.
We extend our sincere thanks to Her Excellency Dana Baschová, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Singapore, for her kind invitation and support in hosting this memorable occasion.
We look forward to seeing this emerging Czechia Alumni network in Singapore grow and further strengthen the bridge between Czech and Singaporean communities.
🔗 Learn more about Czech activities in Singapore: Czech activities in Singapore.
Immediately after his election, the new 97th rector of CTU, Michal Pěchouček, stated: “CTU has everything it needs to succeed in tough international competition.”
He considers the basic prerequisites for success to be a university built on talented and successful people, innovative use of AI and new technologies, the credibility of the school, stable economic development in dynamic times, and responsible management and development of entrusted assets. The new rector also considers it essential to increase the number of scientific citations and high-quality publications and to intensify scientific work in general.
According to him, CTU should be a place that attracts the most talented students and where the best students receive the highest quality and most relevant education. He also considers the development of infrastructure, decent student housing, and campus development to be important. He wants to lead the university in such a way that each future generation of CTU students can be more successful than the previous one.
Prof. Michal Pěchouček is a graduate of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at CTU, where he has been working as an academic since 1998. In 2000, he founded the Center for Artificial Intelligence, which he still leads today. He gained international academic experience in California, Canada, and the United Kingdom. He has been a member of the senior management of several major multinational technology companies, but also has experience in technology transfer and start-up founding, as well as from his position as an investor. He boasts a high number of citations (h-index 41 in Google Scholar) and is a philanthropist, sponsoring, among other things, the People in Need educational program One World in Schools. In 2023, he received the Karel Kramář Medal from the Prime Minister for his lifetime achievements in research and science.
In February next year, Pěchouček will replace Vice-Rector Zbyněk Škvor, who is currently in charge of CTU after the CTU Academic Senate dismissed the previous rector, Vojtěch Petráček, in May this year. However, he will immediately begin working with him on the handover of all university affairs, which comprise eight faculties and six institutes and which is the largest and most prestigious technical university in the country.
The election of the new rector took place on the duly announced date (in accordance with the resolution of the Academic Senate from its 22nd meeting in December 2024), as the second term of the dismissed rector Petráček was ending in January 2026.
Translated with DeepL.com
Festival of Light Connecting Artificial Intelligence, Photonics, and Digital Culture
From October 16 to 19, Prague became a vibrant hub of light, science, and inspiration. The second international MIT gathering, organized by the MIT Club of Germany (MITCG) in collaboration with Alumni CTU, brought together dozens of graduates and friends of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Several alumni of the Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU) also joined the event.
Photo: Kampa
This year’s edition focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence, photonics, and immersive urban experiences—fields that today stand at the forefront of technological and cultural transformation. The combination of cutting-edge research, education, and digital art created a unique atmosphere that perfectly embodied the MIT spirit: connecting innovation with human creativity.
Participants came from Germany, Austria, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United States, France, and Singapore. The informal setting fostered the exchange of experiences, the creation of new connections, and the sharing of inspiring stories from both MIT and the wider academic community.
Photo: ELI Beamlines
“The aim of these gatherings is to connect MIT alumni across Europe and beyond, support new collaborations, and share perspectives on technological innovation in a global context,”
was noted in the opening speech of the Prague meeting.
The program included a visit to ELI Beamlines in Dolní Břežany, one of Europe’s most advanced laser research centers. Participants explored the frontier of extreme light research and took part in the expert discussion “Photonics, Extreme Light, and the Future of Science,” focusing on the impact of photonics on industry, medicine, and artificial intelligence applications.
The evening concluded with a gala dinner at Kampa Park, overlooking Charles Bridge—an elegant celebration of science, art, and friendship.
One of the highlights of the gathering was a visit to the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics (CIIRC CTU), where a new Executive Education program was officially introduced. Developed by CzechTech Dynamics in cooperation with CIIRC CTU and with academic support from the MIT Club of Germany, the program marks a milestone in the development of innovation-driven education in Central Europe.
Photo: CIIRC CTU
The program, titled “Digital Business Strategy,” is designed for senior and mid-level managers seeking to lead digital transformation within their organizations. Based on the MIT Executive Education framework, the course brings key global themes into the Czech and European context:
Digital transformation strategy
Data economy and analytics
Building and developing digital ecosystems
The program combines in-person sessions, teamwork, and practical projects, emphasizing the connection between theory and real-world applications. It will be led by instructors with experience from both MIT and the Czech innovation ecosystem, ensuring a globally informed yet locally relevant approach.
Following the presentation, participants toured the CIIRC CTU Testbed, where they witnessed practical demonstrations of artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital twin technologies in industrial production. The demonstrations showcased tangible examples of smart manufacturing, adaptive automation, and the transfer of academic research into applied practice.
Photo: CIIRC CTU
The evening was dedicated to the Signal Festival, which annually transforms Prague into an interactive gallery of light and technology. The curated route through the festival featured installations merging algorithms, visual design, and architecture, symbolically concluding four days of dialogue between science, art, and the modern urban landscape.
The event reaffirmed Prague’s natural ability to connect academic excellence, technological innovation, and cultural identity. The fusion of laser science, artificial intelligence, and light art provided an inspiring framework for discussions about the future of digital society.
“It’s fascinating to see researchers, architects, managers, and artists coming together here, all looking for new ways to use technology for positive change,”
summarized one participant.
The Prague meeting marked the second international event within the European initiatives of the MIT Club of Germany, aimed at strengthening collaboration among European MIT alumni and developing joint educational and innovation projects. Partnerships with institutions such as CTU, CIIRC, and ELI Beamlines confirm the direction MITCG is taking—bridging academic research with real-world impact.
Photo: Gala Dinner
The organizers extend their heartfelt thanks to all participants, partners, and institutions involved in the program, and greatly appreciate the exceptional atmosphere of collaboration, openness, and shared enthusiasm for innovation. Special thanks go to Wolfgang Ungerer, President of the MIT Club of Germany, for leading the international organization and supporting European initiatives; Rahejh Khazaal, Deputy Director of the Czech section of MITCG, for his active role in the event’s organization; and Bohdan Řanda for his assistance in coordinating the program and guiding participants during the Signal Festival.
“Prague is an ideal place where tradition, science, and modern technology meet. We see this Festival of Light as the beginning of broader collaboration within the MIT community in Europe,”
concluded the meeting.
Contact:
Petr Štěpán, Alumni CTU and Director of the Czech Branch of MIT Club of Germany
📧 petr.stepan@cvut.cz | petr.stepan@MIT-club.de