Speakers
GenZs and Jedis - a diverse lineup of passionate innovators, industry leaders, and young rising stars
Tilly Lockey
Event Host (UK)
Ambassador at Open Bionics, Singer & Model
Tony Hunter
(AU)
Global Food Futurist
Tina Schlingmann
(DE)
Material Scientist, Industrial 3D Printing Leader at EOS
Aleš Svoboda
(CZ)
Fighter Pilot & Czech Astronaut
Gary Lai
(US)
Mining the Moon at Interlune, ex-Rocket Architect of Jeff Bezos
Vítek Adam
(CZ)
Young Developer & AI Wellbeing Innovator
Jan Romportl
(CZ)
Founder at Elin.ai, AI for Mental Wellbeing Visionary
Ondřej Vlček
(CZ)
Former CEO at AVAST, CEO at AISLE
Mike Pell
(US)
Director, Microsoft Garage NYC, Inventor of PDF
Prof. Michal Pěchouček
(CZ)
New Rector of Czech Technical University, AI Scientist & Investor
Martin Holečko (CZ)
Founder & Impressario at Future Port, Co-founder of Etnetera Group
Victoria Deer
(CZ)
Founder & CEO of systers
FPY25 Award Finalists
Pranav Vedula
(US)
Team Neuroflux
Shahidul Islam Jisan (BD)
Team Nirboya
Marjana Maria
(BD)
Team Nirbhoya
Georgia Antoniou
(GR)
Team Kelpiebloom
Speakers’ Bios
Tilly Lockey (UK)
Tilly Lockey is a real-life heroine traveling the globe, spreading inspiration and positivity. She became an ambassador for Open Bionics in the UK for the state-of-the-art bionic HeroArms, which enable her to perform actions such as picking up small objects or playing video games.
Her arms are the first of their kind to be medically approved in Britain - fantastic news that could change the future of many fellow amputees.
Aged just 15 months, little Tilly was diagnosed with Meningococcal Septicemia Strain B, resulting in her arms and toes amputation. She was first fitted with bionic arms when she was eight years old. Nowadays, the 18-year-old Lockey sparkles at the thought of what the future will bring. She's worked as an actress, Sky TV Presenter, and social media influencer…this girl is the definition of unstoppable.
More at: www.instagram.com/tilly.lockey
Tony Hunter (AU)
Tony is a Food Futurist Speaker, food scientist, author and strategic foresight consultant specialising in the future of the food, beverage and agriculture industries.
He has spoken on four continents and regularly appears on podcasts, webinars, TV, radio and print as an expert on the Future of Food. He consults globally to food companies from PepsiCo to KFC, VC investors and top four global consulting companies on the impact of food technology and consumer trends.
He delivers a unique perspective on the Future of Food using his distinctive combination of scientific qualifications, business experience and detailed understanding of food technologies.
More at: Tony Hunter’s LinkedIn and his website
Dr. Ing. Tina Schlingmann (DE)
Tina isn’t just talking about the future of manufacturing — she’s building it. With a PhD in material science and years of experience in additive manufacturing (AM), she turns ideas into real-world, 3D-printed solutions. Since 2021, she’s been leading EOS’s EMEA region — a global powerhouse in industrial 3D printing — where she matches next-gen materials with game-changing applications. From rockets to medical devices, Tina’s work shows how AM tech is reshaping what’s possible.
More at: Tina Schlingmann’s LinkedIn
Aleš Svoboda (CZ)
Aleš Svoboda knows what it feels like to break the sound barrier and soon he’ll break Earth’s orbit. As a fighter pilot in the Czech Air Force, Aleš knows the pressure of missions where precision and speed decide everything. Now he carries that experience forward, keeping his hands on the controls of a jet while reaching for the controls of a spacecraft. In 2022, after an 18-month selection process against more than 22,000 applicants, Aleš was chosen to join the European Space Agency’s new astronaut team.
With courage and determination, Aleš is on track to become the first Czech astronaut of the modern era to fly to the International Space Station, turning a national dream into reality and inspiring the next generation to aim higher than ever before.
More at: ESA and Aleš’s LinkedIn
Gary Lai (US)
Gary is one of the most renowned aerospace engineers. He was responsible for setting the technical direction of human spaceflight programs at Blue Origin, a company started by Amazon.com Founder Jeff Bezos. He led the team that designed New Shepard - a fully reusable human spaceflight vehicle. He flew on New Shepard to space himself in April 2022, making him the only lead designer of a rocket ever to fly it to space.
Currently, he is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Interlune, the first company to commercialize resources in space. Interlune promises to unlock unprecedented growth and innovation for the betterment of Earth and humankind
More at: Gary Lai’s LinkedIn
Jan Romportl (CZ)
Jan has been navigating the AI realm for over two decades, understanding the deep connection between humans and machines. He's had the opportunity to lead AI and Data Science teams at O2 Czech Republic and he took the initiative to kickstart and lead Dataclair.ai, the AI excellence center for the massive investment squad, PPF. Jan has been in academic research too: at University of West Bohemia, he founded their department exploring the human-machine relationship and human cognitive enhancement. He's got a PhD in AI and a couple of MScs, including Philosophy. All in all, he's genuinely invested in understanding AI and its safe future.
More at: romportl.com
Vítek Adam (CZ)
Vítek has been turning ideas into code since before most people knew what an app was. A lifelong tech enthusiast, he started building websites and digital tools as a kid and was already winning hackathons at just 16. Today, he’s part of the team at Elin.ai, where he focuses on making AI more user-friendly and accessible — designing digital experiences that help people improve their wellbeing. While shaping the future of AI, he’s also finishing his studies at Smíchov Secondary Technical High School, proving that age is no barrier to big impact.
Mike Pell (US)
Bold, insightful, and uncompromising, Mike Pell is recognized as a world-class designer and industry thought leader in next-gen visualization and smart information. Pell’s evolution from intrepid entrepreneur to VC-backed startup veteran to corporate man for Adobe and Microsoft has given him a unique perspective on how to combine business, design, and technology to create breakthrough experiences.
Pell currently leads The Microsoft Garage in New York City, part of the company’s worldwide innovation program for moving ideas forward quickly to foster a culture of experimentation.
He is the author of several books, including “Visualizing Business,” “The Age of Smart Information,” and “Envisioning Holograms.”
More at: Mike-Pell.com
Ondřej Vlček (CZ)
Ondrej Vlcek is a leading figure in the Czech and global technology landscape. With over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, he has played a key role in shaping the evolution of the field. He is the founder of AISLE, a startup redefining how organizations identify and remediate software vulnerabilities. Before founding AISLE, Ondrej spent the majority of his career at Avast, where he rose from technical roles to become CEO. During his tenure, he led global teams and oversaw the development of products protecting hundreds of millions of users worldwide. He holds a degree in mathematics from the Czech Technical University in Prague and is a frequent speaker at international conferences, where he explores the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and social responsibility.
More at: Ondřej Vlček’s Linkedin
Prof. Michal Pěchouček (CZ)
Michal Pechoucek is the General Partner and head of AI practice with Evolution Equity Partners. He is an experienced AI and cybersecurity professional, with a notable track record in executive roles. He has served as CTO for both Gen and Avast and has run AI cybersecurity R&D at CISCO. As a serial entrepreneur, he has co-founded multiple startups, including Cognitive Security (later acquired by CISCO) and Blindspot.AI (acquired by ADASTRA Group). Additionally, Pechoucek is a distinguished AI researcher, recognized for his contributions to AI Agents and Multiagent Systems, with 5,936 citations to his name. In 2001, he also founded the AI Center at Czech Technical University. In October 2025, he was elected as the new Rector of the university for the term 2026-2030."
Pranav Vedula (US)
Pranav is an innovator passionate about the intersection of AI and entrepreneurship. As Co-Founder of Neuroflux, he's developing interpretable AI systems for brain tumor diagnosis, bringing transparency to medical imaging. His work with Neuroflux has already been published in the International Journal of High School Research and has been presented at international neuroscience and biomedical conferences.
Pranav's work reflects a belief that AI should empower people and businesses. He has researched machine learning for businesses and emergency vehicle navigation. He has also interned at an AI startup, where he worked on a large language model for data analytics and commercial real estate. Currently, Pranav is a senior at Colonial Forge High School. He intends to study computer science in college, using AI to make a positive impact.
More at: Pranav Vedula’s Linkedin
Georgia Antoniou (GR)
Georgia Antoniou is a scientist, strategist, and founder recognized for turning bold ideas into award-winning execution. As a Chemical Engineering student at AUTH and the founder & CEO of Kelpiebloom, she has earned national and international recognition across multiple competitions for her originality, experimental rigor, and strategic thinking.
Her work centers on environmental challenges, biotechnology, materials, and sustainable innovation, but it’s her cross-disciplinary mindset and sharp protocol design that set her apart. Georgia leads interdisciplinary teams with precision and purpose, combining hands-on lab expertise with entrepreneurial insight. Whether in the lab or on stage, she brings clarity, precision, and conviction - proving that deep research and sharp execution can go hand in hand.
Martin Holečko (CZ)
Martin, a true jack-of-all-trades. His passion for converging exponential technologies has been making this world a better place. In 1997 he co-founded Etnetera, today a group of hi-tech companies delivering comprehensive end-to-end solutions and reinventing their clients' businesses for the digital age.
He always spreads a positive vision of the future, and that is how Future Port - a visionary futuristic festival - was born in 2017. Exciting the young generation about exponential technology aligns with his vision of a better tomorrow, so he currently develops Future Port Youth, a student-focused spinoff of Future Port.
Martin is also a co-founder of XR Leaders, a new project helping companies explore the power of virtual reality for teams.
Victoria Deer (CZ)
Victoria Deer is an innovator in holistic health and regenerative living, bridging women’s biochemistry with the intelligence of nature to support longer, more fulfilled lives. She is the Founder & CEO of Systers.bio, a pioneering initiative dedicated to female physiology and holistic wellbeing. Her vision is to connect advanced health technologies with the regenerative principles of nature — creating systems, spaces and experiences that restore balance, energy and resilience. As a longevity space designer, she explores how technology can harmonize with natural intelligence to support both human and planetary health.