Happiness@Work

What can you look forward to?

8:00 Open Registration and Breakfast 

9:00 Kicking Off a Day of Inspiration

Michal Šrajer, Partner at Red Button and Co-founder Happiness@Work & Red Button Team 

9:30 Innovation Without Borders: Collaboration, Employee Engagement, and Ambassadors of Change

Bronislav Převrátil: Manager of the Year 2022, Ex-CEO Chart Ferox

Innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. Organizations that can inspire and engage their employees turn change into opportunities and elevate their results. What does a company look like when 90% of its people are actively involved in innovation?

In his lecture, Bronislav Převrátil will show how to create an environment where employees become ambassadors of change, collaboration transcends departmental and organizational boundaries, and engagement becomes a driving force for growth. He will also share practical stories—both successes and setbacks—and provide concrete tips to help you accelerate your journey toward innovation without borders.

9:50 Brain Break

Sandra Fridrichová: Partner Red Button

Let yourself be surprised by what Sandra has prepared to give your brain a break.

10:00 The Human Side of Innovation: Empowering People, Powering Real Change

Anna Szymanek: CEO Decathlon Czech Republic 

At Decathlon, innovation begins with people. Anna takes you behind the scenes of leading a company through cultural transformation – showing how empowering teams unlocks creativity, energy, and commitment. This talk is about making change real, energizing, and deeply human.

10:00 EXPO, Networking and Coffee Time

And don’t forget to check out the side program.

11:05 Bigger Changes, Faster

Luboš Malý: Chief Ecosystem Officer, Red Button

Every organization has its own capacity for change. Have you recently felt like yours is completely stretched? Data shows that 75% of people feel overwhelmed by change, and among the younger generation, that number rises to 85%.

In his lecture, Luboš Malý will demonstrate what leaders can do in times of rapid change—not only practical steps to ensure changes succeed, but also human-centered approaches. Only then can organizational change capacity and adaptability grow, along with our ability to manage change and strengthen resilience.

11:25 Flexible Work: An Opportunity for Czech Companies, Parents, and the Economy

Lucie Bášová: Co-founder MOMDOO

Companies are losing talent at a cost of millions. How can flexibility and smart practices help retain employees, preserve know-how, and save valuable resources?

Every company has stories of exceptional employees who went on parental leave and never returned. The costs of replacing them—recruitment, training, and lost expertise—are enormous. Fortunately, there are simple steps to prevent this. Flexible work arrangements, effective communication, and a few proven practices can make the difference in retaining top talent. In her lecture, Lucie Bášová will explain why welcoming parents back into the workforce is not only the smartest choice for people but also makes strong financial sense.

11:50 Making a Difference with Positive Leadership

Aurelie Litynski: Expert in positive work culture, author of the book 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture

Studies show that leaders play a decisive role in shaping employees’ well-being and performance. In a world increasingly influenced by technology and AI, our uniquely human skills have never been more essential. In her inspiring talk, Aurelie Litynski shares her expertise and practical tools from emotional intelligence and positive psychology to help leaders cultivate authenticity and positivity in their leadership style. Participants will learn how to create a work culture where people feel valued, engaged, and empowered to perform at their best.

11:50 Change as Opportunity: Growing in Uncertainty (workshop)

Ondřej Nečas: Cofounder Škola improvizace

Change often comes before we’re ready for it. In this workshop, we’ll learn how to befriend change instead of fighting it. Through interactive exercises and tools from applied improvisation, we’ll develop skills that help us respond with greater flexibility, stay authentic, and turn change into a source of new opportunities — both at work and in our personal lives.

12:35 EXPO, Networking and Lunch Time

And don’t forget to check out the side program.

14:15 Leader’s Energy in Times of Rapid Change

Venki Raman: Ex-Vicepresident CIBC (Top 5 banks in Canada), Energy Leadership Executive Coach

Change is inevitable—in life and in business. The real question is: how can leaders not just survive it, but use it to thrive? Drawing on his personal journey and over 25 years in top leadership, Venki Raman weaves together powerful stories with science-based models of energy leadership and the SPIRE framework for wellbeing. He shows how practical leadership approaches can unlock stronger results, greater employee satisfaction, and truly sustainable performance.

14:35 Should we learn from machines?

Lukáš Bakoš: Non-leader and Post-manager Maxman Consultants

Technologies open up new and unprecedented opportunities for learning and development. At the same time, there’s a risk that if we follow them blindly, we may lose our humanity. Lukáš Bakoš invites us to explore what AI can truly offer, what may be meaningless, and why we need to identify the boundary beyond which dehumanization becomes a threat.

Why is this dangerous, and how can we recognize this boundary? What can we adopt from machines—and what is better left behind?

14:55 Brain Break

Sandra Fridrichová: Partner Red Button

Let yourself be surprised by what Sandra has prepared to give your brain a break.

15:05 The Role of a Leader in the AI Era

Dita Formánková: Czechitas Founder, Digital & Tech Education, Inclusive Leadership Expert

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work – and entire organizations.
But what role does a leader play in this shift? How can AI support them? And where have we already hit its limits?

In a fireside chat with Dita Formánková, we’ll explore what an AI/digital mindset means for leaders and how each of us can develop it. We’ll also discuss concrete examples from organizations that are already thriving in the age of AI.

15:25 EXPO, Networking and Coffee Time

And don’t forget to check out the side program.

16:10 Beyond Happiness: Cultivating Wellbeing at Work

Christina Glavas: CEO Healthy Minds Innovation

In a world of accelerating change and mounting workplace stress, what does it truly mean to be happy at work? In this talk, Christina Glavas, CEO of Healthy Minds Innovations, explores the ACIP model—Awareness, Connection, Insight, and Purpose—as a practical, research-backed path to sustained well-being.

Blending neuroscience, leadership experience, and lived practice, she invites individuals and organizations to rethink how they work: not just what they achieve, but how they show up. You’ll leave with simple micro-practices to strengthen resilience, cultivate purpose, and integrate wellbeing into everyday moments.

16:30 Brain Break

Sandra Fridrichová: Partner Red Button

Let yourself be surprised by what Sandra has prepared to give your brain a break. 

16:50 The Last Will Be the First

Ján Košturiak: Professor and Innovation Pioneer

We live in a fast-paced world, but life isn’t just about who crosses the finish line first, who accumulates the most wealth, status, or fame. Life is also about setbacks, helping one another, and the cooperation of the strong and the weak, the fast and the slow.

We all seek happiness, yet many are born into—or find themselves in—environments marked by generational poverty, addiction, and hopelessness. The future may divide us into “homo deus” and “homo irrelevant,” but this won’t be decided by artificial intelligence; it will be shaped by our ability to foster acceptance and care in the workplace.

Fast-paced work can be balanced with slow, reflective work, which serves almost as therapy. Unnecessary materials and objects are repaired, renovated, refurbished, and recycled. In this way, communities form where successful companies and entrepreneurs collaborate with marginalized groups. The latter join forces with the former, complementing each other in meaningful ways.

17:10 Opening the new chapter of Happiness@Work

Michal Šrajer, Partner at Red Button and Co-founder Happiness@Work & Red Button Team