Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Public education event focused on national defence, crisis preparedness and cybersecurity awareness for Czech citizens
- Features practical demonstrations, interactive workshops and expert lectures from defence and rescue service practitioners
- Targets families, students and young people interested in security sector careers
- Held at PVA EXPO PRAHA as part of the broader Future Forces Forum programme
- Organized under the auspices of public administration, armed forces and rescue services
About the Event
Defence and Security Day is a national educational awareness event held in Prague, designed to introduce the Czech public to technologies, equipment and practices used by armed and rescue forces. The event follows the professional Future Forces Forum trade fair and shifts focus to civilian engagement with national security topics.
The programme combines outdoor and indoor demonstrations, static exhibits, interactive workshops and lectures delivered by experts and practitioners from defence and emergency response sectors. The format is designed to be hands on and accessible to attendees of all ages.
National Defence and Crisis Preparedness Topics
The event covers national defence systems, citizen preparation for national defence, crisis management and public health preparedness. Attendees can participate in crisis simulation activities and observe dynamic demonstrations by security and rescue services. Cybersecurity awareness features as a core topic, reflecting its role in modern national security frameworks.
Expert lectures address the relationship between individual citizen preparedness and broader societal resilience, emphasizing that national defence responsibilities extend beyond government and professional forces to the general population.
Who Should Attend
Defence and Security Day targets the general public, with particular emphasis on families, students and young people. The event serves as an introduction to career paths in defence and security sectors, making it relevant for those considering professional roles in these fields. Educators, public sector employees and representatives from security, emergency and defence organizations will also find the programme relevant.
Supporting Organizations
Partners and sponsors include Czechoslovak Group, S-TECH Ventures, KBP International, GORE-REX, Rescue Trailer, University of Defence, Škoda Auto, HP, Zebra, Anthill, Alfacentrum and PCS. The involvement of the University of Defence underscores the educational focus, while industry partners contribute expertise in cybersecurity solutions and crisis response equipment.