International Industrial Fair

A Traditional Competition, Reimagined

The MSV Gold Medal returns in a modernised format that gives innovative exhibits even more opportunity to stand out. It introduces newly organised competition categories, a clearer and simpler entry process, a two-stage evaluation process, a newly appointed expert committee and, above all, attractive benefits for entered exhibits, finalists and winners.
Present your solution to industry professionals, prospective customers, the media and industry representatives, and turn your participation at MSV into a major business and marketing opportunity.

Give Your Innovation the Attention It Deserves

The International Industrial Fair is where industry professionals, business partners, investors, the media and representatives of leading institutions come together. Entering the MSV Gold Medal competition will help your exhibit stand out from the competition and draw attention to its technical, economic and social benefits.

Every entered exhibit will receive a visible label directly at the stand and space across BVV Trade Fairs Brno's communication channels. Exhibits advancing to the final stage will receive even greater media support. Winners can use the award in the long term as a powerful endorsement when promoting the product, conducting business negotiations and communicating with customers.

Three Categories for the Best Industrial Innovations

In 2026, MSV Gold Medals will be awarded in three competition categories:

• MSV Gold Medal for Innovation in Industry,
• Technology Trade Fairs Gold Medal – for exhibits at the specialised PLASTEX, WELDING, PROFINTECH and FOND-EX trade fairs,
• Gold Medal for an Outstanding University Project

One winning exhibit may be selected in each category.

Three Special Awards

Special awards are also a traditional part of the MSV Gold Medal competition. Rather than being linked to exhibits, they recognise inspiring individuals or outstanding exhibitors. Candidates in each category are nominated by the respective award's guarantor.

For this year's competition, we are announcing the following special categories:

Woman in Industry Award

• Guarantor: Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic

Czech Engineering Personality Award

• Guarantor: MM Průmyslové spektrum

BVV Trade Fairs Brno Award

• Guarantor: BVV Trade Fairs Brno

A New Evaluation Process Brings Together Technology, Business and the Media

Entered exhibits will be assessed by a newly appointed expert committee bringing together representatives of academia, professional associations, industry organisations and specialist media. The evaluation will focus not only on the technical standard of the solution, but also on its market readiness, cost-effectiveness, commercial potential, and environmental or social impact.
The competition will take place in two stages. In the first stage, the committee will assess the materials submitted electronically and select the finalists.

The following may advance to the final round:

• 10 exhibits in the MSV Gold Medal for Innovation in Industry category,
• 5 exhibits in the Technology Trade Fairs Gold Medal category,
• 5 exhibits in the Gold Medal for an Outstanding University Project category.

Finalists will receive the finalist benefits package and the opportunity to present their exhibit to the evaluation committee directly at their trade fair stand. This will also bring well-deserved media attention.
Companies whose exhibits do not advance to the final will receive the basic benefits package.

Competition Organisers and Guarantors

The competition is organised and endorsed by the Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic, Brno University of Technology and BVV Trade Fairs Brno.

CZK 50,000 for each category winner, increased visitor attention and media publicity! These are the key benefits of taking part in the competition.

Every entered exhibit will receive

• a visible "ENTERED EXHIBIT" label directly at the stand,
• promotion on BVV Trade Fairs Brno's website and social media channels,
• promotion in information materials and newsletters for exhibitors and industry visitors,
• an opportunity to stand out from competing solutions even before the fair begins.

Finalists will also receive

• a prominent "COMPETITION FINALIST" signage directly at the stand,
• extended coverage on the website and social media,
• publicity in press releases and online news coverage from the fair,
• support from selected specialist media and media partners,
• continued promotional support after the fair has ended.

The winner of each category will receive

• a cash prize of CZK 50,000,
• the prestigious MSV Gold Medal trophy and a diploma,
• the right to use the competition logo in future promotion of the award-winning exhibit,
• a visible "WINNING EXHIBIT" label directly at the trade fair stand,
• a distinct feature on BVV Trade Fairs Brno's website and social media channels,
• media support and editorial coverage in a selected specialist publication.

The award will be presented during the trade fair, when the concentration of industry visitors, business partners and media representatives is at its highest.

Turn your innovation into a story the industry won't ignore

Enter your exhibit in the MSV Gold Medal 2026 competition. Increase its visibility, reach new customers and have your solution assessed by experts who combine technical expertise, industry experience and media reach.

The entire entry process is electronic:

1. Select the competition category and complete the main section of the entry form.
2. Complete Appendix P1 for industrial and technology exhibits or Appendix P2 for university projects.
3. Attach the required supporting materials and a high-quality photograph or visualisation of the exhibit. Additional specialist articles, references, videos or information about awards received may be included as links.
4. Send the completed entry form and supporting materials electronically to jbilek@bvv.cz.
5. Pay the registration fee only after receiving an invoice issued by the organiser.

Technical description of the evaluation process

• Companies that advance to the final stage will present their exhibit to the evaluation committee at their stand on the afternoon before the trade fair opens. They must therefore ensure that staff are available at the stand to present the exhibit at that time.
• Companies whose exhibits do not advance to the final stage are not required to have staff at their stand on the day before the trade fair opens.
• Companies will be informed on 2 October 2026 (Friday afternoon), whether they have advanced to the final stage.

An exhibit may be entered in the competition if it will be presented at MSV for the first time. A previously exhibited item may also be entered, provided it has undergone significant innovation.

Jaroslav Bílek

Marketing

+420 541 152 966
+420 602 584 376
jbilek@bvv.cz