Supply Chain Management: Resilience, Risk and Strategy in an Uncertain World

Another new addition to the eBF 2026 programme will be a dedicated stage focused on supply chain management, reflecting the transformation of the global economy, geopolitical risks, and the growing pressure on resilience and transparency. The discussions will address supply disruptions, risk management, supplier diversification, and strategic planning in an uncertain environment. Alongside practical case studies from business practice, the stage will also offer a broader perspective on how the role of supply chain management is shifting from an operational discipline to a key strategic driver of competitiveness. The stage will provide concrete experience, inspiration, and insights into the challenges currently faced by most procurement and logistics teams.

The Art of Negotiation: High-Stakes Conversations at eBF 2026

One of the standout program highlights of this year’s eBF will be the Vyjednáváme.cz stage, focused on negotiation, communication, and managing conflict in the most demanding situations. The stage will bring together personalities with hands-on experience in negotiations from the worlds of media, crisis management, and strategic decision-making — Adam Dolník, Helena Sováková, Terezie Tománková, and Blanka Šoulavá. The discussions will explore not only negotiations with an opposing party, but also working with emotions, public pressure, responsibility, and the role of the media in sensitive situations. The stage will offer practical insights and real-life stories that demonstrate that negotiation is not just about arguments, but above all about understanding people and the context in which decisions are made.

Tomáš Sedláček (Not Only) on Hopes and Faith in Our Own Strengths

A clear highlight of the first day of eBF was the lecture by economist and philosopher Tomáš Sedláček, who injected a healthy dose of optimism into those doubting Europeans’ ability to withstand today’s crises. “I believe that countries like the Czech Republic, where democracy has been successfully re-exported, represent a significant hope for Europe. It is hard to find another system that could ensure peaceful and prosperous coexistence of nations. However, we must learn to stand on our own feet,” he told the audience. Our special guest’s faith was also rooted in the global reach of Czech companies in the field of green innovation.