Young Entrepreneurs Shine at the 30th International Trade Fair of Practice Enterprises

We had the opportunity to visit the 30th International Trade Fair of Practice Enterprises, which took place from March 19 to 21, 2025, at the Holešovice Exhibition Grounds in Prague. The event was full of energy, ideas, and creative business simulations. Students from different countries came to present their practice enterprises, show their skills, and meet others with the same passion for business. 

This year, more than 90 teams from several European countries took part, including Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. The fair also offered lectures and workshops. Experts spoke about topics such as online marketing, financial literacy, and sustainable business. These sessions were not only educational but also very motivating for the students. One of the lectures was given by our colleague Irena Palánová, who spoke about Europass and the services it offers to students and job seekers across Europe. 

One of the most exciting parts of the fair were the student competitions. Teams competed in categories like Best Company, Best Booth, and Best Catalog. The winner of Best Company was EcoFuture from Germany. The award for Best Booth went to GreenTech Solutions from Austria, and the Best Catalog was presented by Fashion Forward from Slovakia. All winners showed high creativity, good teamwork, and professional presentation. 

Practice Enterprises are based on the international methodology under the PEN Worldwide. In the Czech Republic, it is provided by the Centre of Practice Enterprises (CEFIF) in the National Pedagogical Institute of the Czech Republic. 

In the end, the fair was a great experience. We saw many excellent ideas and were happy to support the new generation of entrepreneurs.

Lenka Crouchley