On February 24, 2026, Zlín will become a meeting place for top managers, academics, public leaders, and students. The Manager of the Year Zlín conference, which will take place in the Wichterle Hall of the Faculty of Management and Economics at Tomáš Baťa University, will offer a unique perspective on leadership, innovation, and managerial responsibility in the era of artificial intelligence.

The Faculty of Management and Economics at Tomas Bata University in Zlín has long been developing research focused on practical application and cooperation with the application sphere. Currently submitted and awarded external projects confirm that FaME has professional capacities that find application in the areas of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, circular economy, and strategic innovation management. 

Faculty of Management and Economics at Tomas Bata University in Zlín is one of the leading Czech institutions focused on economics, management, and industrial engineering.

Inspiration from practice: Manager of the Year and the path to partnership

How can we further develop our students' knowledge while strengthening the competitiveness of the companies we work with?

A major innovation in the faculty's cooperation with companies is its participation in the international project EDIH II – DIGIMAT (Flexible Manufacturing Systems Using Artificial Intelligence), implemented as part of the Digital Europe program and the DIGITAL-2025-EDIH-EU-EEA-08-CONSOLIDATION call.

Cooperation with the practice includes tailored training, long-term corporate training, financial literacy, employee ethics, analysis and problem-solving through the JobCentre UTB, specific workshops, and involvement in research projects funded by EU and national sources.

People and technology - Bata's legacy for today's and tomorrow's world

The Faculty of Management and Economics (FaME) of Tomas Bata University (UTB) in Zlín and the Tomas Bata Foundation organized a unique event with a long tradition in Zlín.

Under this title, Cedefop organized a virtual conference last week on micro-certificates' role in education and training for the labor market and employment.

Do you want to lead people with greater confidence, make informed decisions, and understand modern business processes? The Faculty of Management and Economics at TBU in Zlín is launching a practical educational program that combines practical experience with modern management methods.