CBCC Annual Dinner

This year, for the first time, the Czech-British Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Dinner together with UK Universities Czech & Slovak Alumni, with the official support of the Embassy of the Czech Republic and the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in London, and for the first time at the Strand Palace Hotel.

The evening

Drinks reception from 6:30pm · Dinner at 7:30pm · Carriages at 11:30pm

Alongside dinner: short talks, a spotlight on members of the alumni community, and a light-hearted pub quiz played by table.

Speakers

H.E. Václav Bartuška, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United Kingdom

Ambassador since August 2025, Václav Bartuška previously spent over nineteen years as the Czech Republic's Special Envoy for Energy Security, representing the country in European institutions, and served as Government Envoy for the expansion of the Temelín Nuclear Power Plant. In 1989 he was one of the student leaders of the Velvet Revolution, and was later elected by Parliament to the commission investigating the former Secret Police.

Jana Lvová, General Manager, Mastercard Czech Republic and Slovakia

In her role, Jana is responsible for the company's strategy and the development of partnerships with banks, fintechs, merchants, and the public sector. She has more than 20 years of experience in banking, fintech, and payment technologies. Before returning to Prague, Jana spent 17 years in London in senior roles across payments and fintech. Her work focuses on digitalization, artificial intelligence, and building trust in the digital economy. She believes technology delivers real value when it makes life easier for people and businesses and helps them make better decisions. Jana holds an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and a Master's degree from Charles University in Prague.

Iva Horčicová, Head of Capital Markets at KKCG & Allwyn, London

Iva is Capital Markets Director at KKCG and Allwyn, where she leads capital markets activities across the group. Originally from Brno, she studied in Prague and Frankfurt, before beginning her career in Munich and subsequently moving to London. Prior to joining KKCG, she spent six years as Vice President in High Yield Debt Capital Markets at ING and subsequently worked as a credit investment analyst at Napier Park Global Capital, before joining KKCG and Allwyn to lead their capital markets activity. She will speak on London’s role as a financial centre for Czech business. Iva will share her perspective on London's evolving role as a global financial centre and the opportunities it creates for Czech companies seeking access to international capital.

Dinner

A glass of sparkling wine on arrival, a three-course menu (choose your options when booking), red or white wine, water, and tea or coffee.

Tickets

https://luma.com/j3hp8nku

Dress code: Lounge suit / formal business wear