About

Petr Adámek is a seasoned expert in innovation, competitiveness, and business growth, with over 25 years of international experience. He currently serves as the CEO of the Canberra Innovation Network, where he provides strategic leadership, manages program delivery, and supports the innovation community in Canberra, Australia. Petr's career spans various roles, including Director of Programs at CBR Innovation Network and Business Growth Manager at SODA Inc. He has a strong background in business growth and start-up management consulting, mentoring, and coaching, as well as experience in incubation, acceleration, and growth programs for entrepreneurs. Petr holds an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and an MSc in Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence from the Czech Technical University in Prague. He is fluent in Czech, English, and Russian, and has a basic proficiency in German.