Fantastic Future

Fantastic Future Summit — Shaping What's Next. 16 December 2026, Forum Karlín, Prague.

Jaroslav Beck, Petr Mára and Lubo Smid
Shaping What's Next
Forum Karlín16. 12. 2026
The most anticipated event of the year, bringing together the most influential creators, leaders and visionaries for one afternoon. Let's shape the future together.
Date
16 December 2026
Venue
Forum Karlín, Praha
Community
The people building the future
Attendees
1,200+

The format Czechia has been missing

After a series of sold-out events, we are bringing the format Czechia has been missing. The Fantastic Future Summit brings an entire afternoon to Forum Karlín, packed with undivided attention, a high density of ideas and unfiltered experience from the people who are setting the course for 2027.

Format

Crossroads format

The best of radically different worlds in one room — AI, tech, robotics, sport, health.

Content

Tech business

The new rules of the market and of company transformation, straight from the people driving the change.

People

Networking

1,200+ innovators and founders in one place. Conversations that matter and contacts that last.

Approach

Absolute focus

One stage. No parallel tracks. Undivided attention.

Who is building the future

Jaroslav Beck
Jaroslav
Beck
Jaroslav Beck

Entrepreneur and the creator of the Beat Saber phenomenon, with a successful exit to Meta. Now CEO of BottleCap AI, building a new generation of artificial intelligence built for maximum efficiency.

Petr Mára
Petr
Mára
Petr Mára

Czech tech influencer, podcaster and long-time Apple expert. One of the most recognised voices on the local scene, picking up on AI and technology trends before they reach the mainstream.

Lubo Smid
Lubo
Smid
Lubo Smid

Co-founder and CEO of STRV, a technology entrepreneur on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and a YPO member. Turns bold ideas into global products and builds elite teams between Prague and LA. Lives for endurance sports, travel and constantly pushing personal limits.

Dušan Šenkypl
Dušan
Šenkypl
Dušan Šenkypl

CEO of Groupon and a partner at Pale Fire Capital. A hands-on investor and AI innovator who puts his know-how to work at scale in the Czech non-profit sector.

Vavřinec „Larry“ Čermák
Larry
Čermák
Vavřinec „Larry“ Čermák

President of The Block and a respected voice in global crypto. Led the company to a $70 million acquisition and built the analytics the US SEC relies on too.

Martin Tolar
Martin
Tolar
Martin Tolar

Founder of Alzheon and Tolion Health, and a former Yale professor. A world-renowned neurologist connecting Alzheimer's research with breakthrough AI innovation.

Barbara Paldus
Barbara
Paldus
Barbara Paldus

A scientist, investor and holder of more than 50 patents, who turns breakthrough discoveries into global business. Her technology controlled the mass production of the covid and ebola vaccines. Today, through the biotech company Codex Labs and her own fund Sekhmet Ventures, she is shaping the future of healthcare and longevity.

More names to be announced

Tickets

Capacity
60% sold out
Tickets on sale at

Wave 2 is now on sale. Get your ticket at the current price and be there before the house is full.

Main Floor

Superfan · Futurist · Optimist · Core

The core categories, for the full summit experience right at the centre of the action.

  • A seat in the hall according to your category
  • A full day of content packed with insight and top speakers
  • Welcome drinks and refreshments throughout the event
  • Access to the interactive Fantastic Future zones
1st Gallery

Visionary I · Visionary II

Seating on the first gallery, for high comfort and an excellent view.

  • Seats with the best view — ideal for photos and video
  • A full day of content packed with insight and top speakers
  • Welcome coffee and catering during breaks included
  • Priority cloakroom
  • Premium goodie bag
  • Personal space, with fewer people around you
  • Access to the interactive Fantastic Future zones
  • Free access down to the Main Floor at any time

Visionary II sits directly behind Visionary I — slightly lower price, identical benefits.

2nd Gallery

Syndicate

The top level of Forum Karlín, with maximum privacy and very limited capacity.

  • A dedicated VIP lounge for downtime and networking
  • A full day of content packed with insight and top speakers
  • Full VIP catering
  • Meet and network with the summit guests and with Petr, Lubo and Jaroslav
  • Fast-track entry
  • Priority cloakroom
  • VIP goodie bag
  • Access to the interactive Fantastic Future zones
  • Free access down to the Main Floor at any time

For teams and friends

The best things never happen alone. Whether you want to come with the people you build your company with every day, or with a group of friends who live and breathe technology, we have put together discounted entry.

−10 %
5 tickets or more
−15 %
10 tickets or more

The discount applies to every category except Syndicate. All tickets in one order must be from the same category.

How to order for a group or a company

Bulk orders and invoicing are handled for you directly by each seller's support:

Partners

Future Builder PartnerVisa
Experience PartnerDoubleshot
Cans
Main Media PartnerCzechCrunch
Media PartnerHROT

Become part of it

Want to be there and tie your brand to the future? Find out more about the partnership options. Write to us:

Frequently asked questions

Where does the event take place?
Forum Karlín, Pernerova 51, 186 00 Prague 8.
Where can I park?
Purple zones apply in the surrounding streets, but capacity is often limited. To be safe, we recommend one of the paid garages nearby, or leaving the car at a P+R car park on the edge of Prague and coming in by public transport. The nearest metro (line B) and tram stop is Křižíkova, a short walk away.
What is the dress code?
Our standard is “smart casual”. Above all, we want you to feel comfortable.
What does the Syndicate ticket include?
What is the schedule?
Doors at 14:00, the programme starts at 15:00 and ends at 22:00. We are revealing the detailed blocks step by step.

Join the Community

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