Date and Time
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
12:–1:30 p.m. MST
Location
Canyonlands Conference Room
World Trade Center Utah
Czech Into Utah’s Biotech Boom
On October 23, we hosted an exclusive luncheon with a Czech delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jiří Kozák. The Czech Republic is rapidly becoming a leader in the biotech and technology sectors, with a booming ecosystem in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cutting-edge technologies. Backed by strong governmental support and a vibrant ecosystem, Czech companies are eager to expand international collaborations, and Utah businesses are primed to benefit.
The luncheon created meaningful connections, offering Utah businesses a unique opportunity to engage with the Czech Republic’s growing innovation landscape. This exchange laid the groundwork for future partnerships and highlighted the potential for collaboration across diverse industries.
Jiří Kozák, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
Jiří Kozák earned his master’s degree in political sciences from Charles University in Prague in 2008. He has been the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic since 2021. Previously, he served as program manager and secretary for the foreign affairs policy team of the Civic Democratic Party (ODS) and was a key member of the SPOLU coalition's election campaign team. Kozák was director of the CEVRO Institute from 2009 to 2019, where he also lectured, and he was on the steering committee of the European Network of Political Foundations. Jiří Kozák organized numerous projects of political education and democracy assistance in the Czech Republic as well as abroad. He lectured in many countries on human rights, political education, and the building of political parties and systems. He is the author and co-editor of The Memory of Nations - Democratic Transition Guide, one of the largest comparative studies of democratic transitions in 13 countries.
Crossroads of the World
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