INVENT ARENA Třinec

The INVENT ARENA is an international innovation and invention fair with a clearly defined technical and scientific focus and a consistently forward-looking orientation. The name – “Innovation Event Arena” – reflects its purpose: a forum where ideas are not merely showcased, but rigorously tested, debated and developed into commercially viable solutions. The event takes place at the Werk Arena in the Czech city of Třinec, a long-established industrial centre in the east of the country with deep roots in metallurgy, mechanical engineering and technological development.

The fair is organised by ČESKÁ HUTNICKÁ SPOLEČNOST, z. s., a respected professional association specialising in metallurgy, materials engineering and industrial innovation. Acting as a networking platform for industry, research institutions and universities, the organiser combines academic expertise with practical industrial know-how – an approach that is clearly reflected in the character of the event.

INVENT ARENA is not a conventional trade show, but an interactive innovation platform. Its core focus is on patented inventions, prototypes, technological breakthroughs and research outcomes from fields such as environmental and energy technologies, automation and robotics, mechanical and automotive engineering, materials and production technologies, information technology, and bio- and health technologies. Exhibits include working demonstrators, additive manufacturing applications, robotic systems, hydrogen-powered vehicles, digital control systems, sustainable energy concepts and advanced materials with industrial application potential. The exhibition is complemented by services relating to intellectual property protection, international patenting, technology transfer and investor partnerships.

A defining feature of the fair is its strong practical orientation. Visitors can experience live demonstrations, hands-on experiments, flight simulators and showcases in welding and robotics. Workshops on topics such as Industry 5.0, renewable energy and programming provide in-depth technical insight. In addition to industry professionals, the event actively engages young people pursuing technical careers. School pupils and university students gain direct exposure to emerging industries and career pathways. In doing so, the fair makes a meaningful contribution to securing skilled talent in a region whose economic strength has traditionally been built on industry and engineering.

Another highlight is the international innovation competitions, where outstanding inventions are evaluated by an expert jury and recognised with medals and special awards. These distinctions enhance the visibility of early-stage innovators, research teams and established companies alike, while supporting the subsequent commercialisation of their projects.

Exhibitors represent a broad cross-section of technological sectors, ranging from start-ups and SMEs to universities, research institutes and independent inventors. The visitor profile is equally diverse. Key target groups include engineers, developers, investors, industry representatives, patent specialists, students in technical disciplines and decision-makers from manufacturing, energy, IT and mechanical engineering. The fair thus serves as a meeting point for innovation, investment and industrial implementation.

As the venue, the Werk Arena offers modern infrastructure, extensive exhibition space and a convenient location close to the Polish and Slovak borders. Třinec is easily accessible by rail and via the regional road network, while international visitors benefit from the proximity of Ostrava and Katowice airports. In this way, INVENT ARENA combines technological progress with a location that unites industrial heritage, innovative capacity and international connectivity in a compelling manner.

The INVENT ARENA will take place on 2 days from Wednesday, 17. June to Thursday, 18. June 2026 in Třinec.