Summer School of Applied Informatics 2026

Date & Time

Thursday, September 17, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location

Building M, Mendel University campus
Zemědělská 1665/1, 613 00 Brno

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About the Event

The Summer School of Applied Informatics is a one-day gathering for doctoral students from the department and their supervisors, plus invited experts from academia and industry. It serves as an open forum where doctoral candidates present their research intentions and preliminary results, receiving informal, collegial feedback to strengthen their work.

2+1 Main Topics

Focus areas for discussion, research presentation, and expert consultation.

Topic 1

Artificial Intelligence — Methods, Tools, Technology & Applications

  • Industrial Automation and Robotics
  • Public Administration (data and smart services for citizens)
  • Business, Commerce, Trade, Online Services
  • Agri- and Life Sciences (data, sensoring, space technology)
Topic 2

Cybersecurity

  • AI in Cybersecurity
  • Secure Computer Systems and Networks
  • Secure Coding and Software Development
  • Cybersecurity Management & Education
Topic +1

Other Hot Topics

An open call for any other relevant topic in applied informatics for 2026 and beyond.

Contribution Formats & Submission

  • Informal presentations of pregraduate, PhD, postdoc, or senior research
  • Industrial and practical applications of R&D
  • Show-cases and live technical demonstrations
  • Theoretical contributions to informatics and related domains
  • Active peer-consultation of a research topic (Note: peer-consultation materials must be sent to organizers well in advance for distribution)
⏱ Length: 15–20 min + discussion 🌐 Language: English preferred (Czech or Slovak possible)

Who It's For

This event is tailored for doctoral students from the Department of Informatics and their supervisors, as well as invited experts from academia and industry looking to collaborate and share technical feedback.

Registration & Practical Info

Attendance & Logistics

Cost: Participation in the event is free of charge.

Registration Form: Please submit your application via the official registration form.

Email Confirmation: Attendees are asked to confirm attendance via email to Andrea Šašinková (andrea.sasinkova@mendelu.cz) by September 10, 2026.

Accommodation: Those needing accommodation before or after the event should mention it during registration. The university can help arrange a stay in university housing near the venue.


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Coordinators & Contacts

Andrea Šašinková

📍 Building Q

📞 +420 545 132 231

✉️ andrea.sasinkova@mendelu.cz

doc. Ing. Oldřich Trenz, Ph.D.

📍 Building Q

📞 +420 545 132 202

✉️ oldrich.trenz@mendelu.cz

prof. RNDr. Tomáš Pitner, Ph.D.

📍 Building Q

📞 +420 545 132 221

✉️ tomas.pitner@mendelu.cz

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