The most successful trade show focused on strengthening defense and security took place at the Brno Exhibition Centre. The 18th IDET international fair, together with the PYROS and ISET fairs, was a comprehensive showcase of new technologies and options for countering various security risks. This year, more than 650 exhibiting companies from 35 countries were featured and over 35 thousand visitors visited the fairs in the course of three days.

The new Czech Pandur 8x8 EVO vehicle, presented by Tatra Defence Vehicle, a CSG Group company, had its world premiere at IDET. It is not just a vehicle, but an entire modular platform with its own ecosystem, in the development and production of which the Czech Republic participates in more than two thirds. The symbolic christening was performed by the Czech Defence Minister Jana Černochová, who bravely hit the world's newest vehicle with a stream of champagne in front of a crowd of journalists.

Teplárny Brno – a main URBIS partner – proves that clean mobility has a strong future. A quiet street in Brno has become the scene of a major innovation: the first-ever electric vehicle charging station in the Czech Republic fully integrated into a public lighting pole. The inconspicuous lamp post on Marie Majerová Street hides cutting-edge technology that redefines how cities can build infrastructure for clean and sustainable mobility.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic (MoIT CR) will once again lead the national participation at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona — the world’s leading event dedicated to smart cities, innovation, and digital transformation.

The Bratislava Region is one of the most visited areas in Slovakia thanks to its convenient location, rich culture, fascinating history, and wide range of events. It perfectly combines the charm of the capital city with the natural beauty and traditions of the surrounding towns and countryside.

The Slovenian Tourist Board is once again bringing to the Caravaning Brno fair a rich presentation that will delight all fans of travel, nature, and freedom. This small but wonderfully diverse country offers campers and motorhome travelers a true paradise – from the Adriatic coast and thermal spas to alpine peaks and crystal-clear lakes.

The URBIS project and BVV Living Lab will be showcased this November at the prestigious Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona. They will be part of the Czech national exhibition, coordinated by the Ministry of Regional Development of the Czech Republic. Alongside representatives of the cities of Prague, Brno, Plzeň, and Říčany, the Czech delegation will include ministries, institutions, universities, startups, and companies – more than 40 exhibitors in total, presenting Czech innovations for smart cities.

SLOVAKIA TRAVEL, as the national tourism organization, proudly represents Slovakia – a country of captivating culture, breathtaking nature, and unforgettable travel experiences. Its mission is to awaken curiosity in travelers, build bridges between people, and warmly welcome everyone who wishes to explore the beauty of Slovakia.

At this year’s autumn edition of Minerals Brno (November 22–23, 2025), an accompanying exhibition is once again planned in the gallery of Pavilion B. This time, it will focus on another major part of the mineralogical system — silicates, partially following up on the previous accompanying exhibition held in autumn 2023, which presented carbonates.

As part of the Biomass 2026 trade fair, an expert lecture block titled “Energy, Soil and Forest: The Potential of Biomass for Sustainable Development” will take place, offering an up-to-date overview of the use of biomass, biogas and biomethane in the Czech Republic.

At the November Minerals Brno 2025 exhibition, David Kryslička will showcase some of the world’s rarest gemstones. His display will bring to Brno true treasures that will captivate collectors, jewelers, and investors alike.

For four days, the Brno Exhibition Centre showed the future of industrial technologies. The stands of 1,356 exhibiting companies were viewed by more than 55 thousand visitors, mainly technicians and businessmen who need to quickly implement technological innovation into practice. The future of industry was also discussed at accompanying conferences focused on the energy and defence industries - sectors that are of utmost importance for the Czech economy.