ICEX España Exportación e Inversiones and Oficina Económica y Comercial de España en Praga They will hold a strategic virtual conference on April 22nd to analyze the opportunities in the automotive industry in the República Checa and to promote bilateral cooperation.
This professional meeting was created with the aim of facilitating direct contact between Spanish companies and the Czech industrial ecosystemAttendees will be able to meet key representatives of the local industry and gain a deeper understanding of the market's operational realities through testimonials from companies that have already established a strong presence in the region.
Institutional and sectoral collaboration
The initiative has the collaboration of Auto-SAP (The Asociación de la Industria de Automoción en la República Checa) and the technical support of SERNAUTO (The Asociación Española de Proveedores de la AutomociónThis session is part of a series of workshops organized by ICEX dedicated to markets critical to the automotive sector in Central Europe, also including Hungría y Eslovaquia.
La República Checa It represents a key market due to its high industrial density and strategic geographical position, opening up important business opportunities for manufacturers of technological components and solutions. Spain.
Agenda and expert panel
The day, which will take place entirely in EnglishIt will feature the participation of authoritative voices from the public and private sectors:
- Isabel Álvarez, head of the Department of Transport, Mobility and Cities of ICEX.
- Zdeněk PetzlExecutive Director Auto-SAP.
- Jaime Alcaide, chief economic and commercial advisor of the Oficina Económica y Comercial de España en Praga.
- Pedro Santesteban, Group VP of Global Engineering of ANTOLÍN.
- Eduardo Rivero, director of EV, propulsion systems and validation of CTAG.
- Balbanuz Benavides, Chief Operating Officer of BASQUEVOLT.
- Jiří Schmidt, technical director of IDIADA CZ.
The following details the key information about the call for applications for those interested in the Capabilities towards this market:
| Concept | Event Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, April 22, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00h (Peninsular Time) |
| Language | English |
| Organized by | ICEX y Oficina Comercial en Praga |
Key points and frequently asked questions about the automotive industry in the Czech Republic
What is the main objective of this virtual meeting?
The aim is to allow the Spanish automotive industry to come into contact with the ecosystem of the República Checa, meeting local representatives and analyzing success stories of established Spanish companies.
Who supports the organization of this event?
The conference is organized in collaboration with Auto-SAP (the Czech industry association) and the support of SERNAUTO on the Spanish side.
Which other countries are part of this ICEX conference series?
This meeting is part of a series of sessions dedicated to the automotive industry in Hungría, Eslovaquia and the own República Checa.
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