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prg.ai newsletter #58
The Czech AI scene is experiencing a powerful period, full of major strategic changes that will shape the future of research and public administration. Read all about the establishment of the National Center for Artificial Intelligence, the government's Country for the Future 2.0 strategy, and the international successes of our academic institutions.
prg.ai newsletter #57
Here is an overview of the most important updates in artificial intelligence – from leadership changes in key organisations and achievements of research teams and startups to notable events, job opportunities, and inspiring resources from Czechia and abroad.
prg.ai Leadership Changes: Lukáš Kačena Appointed Government Commissioner for AI, Lenka Kučerová Returns to Lead the Organisation
Current Director Lukáš Kačena will step down from his role as of 1 February 2026 to take up the position of Government Commissioner for Artificial Intelligence. Lenka Kučerová, the association’s founder and first director, will assume interim leadership of the organisation.
Interest in AI in Czechia Remains Strong: Nearly 40,000 People Enrolled in Elements of AI
As of today, 37,288 learners in Czechia have enrolled in this free online course, and 11,498 of them have earned a certificate of completion. The data confirm sustained interest in digital education and upskilling in modern technologies.
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Industry and Research in Central and Eastern Europe Speak with One Voice on AI in Brussels. Jan Kavalírek Appointed as New Ambassador
Organizations representing industrial companies, technology firms, and research institutions across Central and Eastern Europe are, for the first time, establishing a joint position of Ambassador for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies. Jan Kavalírek has been appointed to the role, with the goal of strengthening the CEE region’s voice in Brussels and advocating for reduced bureaucracy in the field of AI.
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prg.ai newsletter #56
AI Awards highlighted projects that have pushed Czech education, industry and AI safety forward this year. Days of AI drew over fourteen thousand attendees and confirmed that interest in the practical use of artificial intelligence is growing across the country. Meanwhile in Brussels, the AI Act is being adjusted to make it more realistic for both companies and public administration. At home, concrete results are piling up – new technologies from CTU, collaborations with industry, student successes and more proof that the Czech AI ecosystem is maturing and accelerating.
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AI Awards 2025: Czech AI succeeds globally, transforms education, and strengthens safety
Prague, 5 December 2025 – The prestigious AI Awards 2025, celebrating the most significant achievements in artificial intelligence, were presented on 4 December 2025 at the Vzlet cultural centre in Prague. The fifth edition of the only expert awards in the Czech Republic dedicated exclusively to AI highlighted projects that demonstrate how artificial intelligence is reshaping education, research, public administration, and business. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Professor Hynek Heřmanský, an internationally recognized authority in speech recognition.
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