Summer Company Event at Vigvam – Němčice, Summer 2025
This year, we once again revived the tradition of our summer company gathering, this time in the unique setting of Vigvam near Němčice. The original accommodation in barrels and wagons gave the entire event an unforgettable atmosphere.
The program combined a formal session with team competitions and culminated in an adrenaline-filled Biketrial show. A special highlight was the group drone photo session, capturing the joy and team spirit from above.
Workshop in Budapest – Hungary, 2025
We organised a professional workshop in Budapest for customers from across Hungary. The programme included presentations from our guests, featuring in-person contributions from our suppliers.
PentaGen’s Slovak diagnostics team presented updates from our portfolio and shared practical experience. Customers were also actively involved in the programme – their reference presentations focused on Archer, Wuhan, and Devyser products.
The event provided not only valuable professional insights but also a space for open discussion and strengthening collaboration.
1st Czechoslovak Congress of Medical Genetics – Luhačovice, April 2025
In early April, we took part in the 1st Czechoslovak Congress of Medical Genetics in Luhačovice. At our booth, we presented the portfolio of our new partners, including IDT and SeqOne.
The programme also featured our expert presentation focused on integrating these technologies and their practical applications. Together with a representative from SeqOne and other members of our team, we answered specific questions from participants and shared hands-on experience from the field.
Winter Company Retreat – Bedřichov, January 2025
Two days at the picturesque UKO Resort in Bedřichov combined company performance reviews with relaxation, fun, and shared activities. We enjoyed the wellness centre, the team game “Bomba!”, a yoga session, and an evening buffet accompanied by live music from our PentaGen band.
There were also sporting activities – cross-country skiing and a scenic lookout hike. We returned home not only with great memories, but also with fresh energy and inspiration for the work ahead.
Diagnostics Workshop – Blansko, September 2024
On 26–27 September 2024, PentaGen’s Czech diagnostics team organised a professional workshop in Blansko for more than 70 partners from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
The programme offered a series of lectures and discussions focused on current topics in molecular diagnostics. In addition to presentations by our specialists, there were also reference contributions from our customers, sharing practical experience from everyday practice.
On Friday morning, the programme continued with lectures and discussion groups with suppliers, allowing participants to explore specific technical and practical topics in detail. In the afternoon, we went on a trip to the Macocha Gorge, providing a pleasant conclusion to the event and an opportunity for informal conversations.
PentaGen at the RNA Club 2024 Conference
On 19–20 September 2024, our diagnostics team attended the RNA Club 2024 conference in Brno. The main theme of the event covered various aspects of RNA and transcriptome analysis, from the latest isolation and sequencing methods to their applications in diagnostics and research.
Participation in the conference provided PentaGen with a valuable opportunity not only to gain up-to-date insights from the field, but also to establish new contacts and strengthen collaboration with the scientific community.
The programme also included a presentation by one of our colleagues, showcasing PentaGen’s work and receiving positive feedback.
