TechDay FEEC 2026 attracted hundreds of students and general public

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication Technologies at Brno University of Technology hosted TechDay FEEC 2026, which offered a full-day program for high school students and the general public. Visitors had the opportunity to try out modern technologies in practice, tour laboratories, participate in workshops, or view electric vehicles and student projects. The event presented electrical engineering fields in an interactive and practical way and gave students a taste of the atmosphere of university study at FEEC BUT.

Workshop by the YSpace student team | Author: Martin Dušek

The morning part of the program was primarily intended for high school students who had registered for the event in advance. During the morning, approximately 300 students from 15 high schools across the Czech Republic arrived.

Students in the biomedicine and Solar Lab laboratories | Author: Martin Dušek

The workshop program offered a wide range of topics, from electrical engineering and physics to modern biotechnology. Students had the opportunity to experiment with radiation detectors in the “World of Radioactivity” workshop, learn about the principles of photovoltaics in the Solar Lab, master the basics of electronics through soldering, or gain insight into the field of modern medicine through a workshop focused on 3D bioprinting. The program also included “Physics as an Escape Game” and a workshop on “How to Measure Light.” The program also included tours of FEEC’s specialized laboratories, where students explored modern research equipment and gained insight into how study and research are conducted at the university. This allowed students to get a concrete idea of what technical education at FEEC BUT looks like and what opportunities studying engineering can offer them.

Soldering Workshop | Author: Martin Dušek

The afternoon program introduced the public to the topics of electromobility and sustainable transportation. Associate Professor Jan Bárta’s lecture, titled “E-mobility: A Revolution in Transportation,” explored current trends in electric vehicles, the development of charging infrastructure, and the future of the energy sector. The program also included a contest for faculty hoodies.

Lecture: E-Mobility: A Revolution in Transportation | Author: Martin Dušek

Throughout the day, test drives of electric vehicles and demonstrations of modern vehicles took place outside the FEEC buildings. Visitors could view various types of electric vehicles, learn about their technical specifications, and discuss practical experiences with operating electric cars with experts. There was also great interest in information regarding battery systems and charging options.

Workshops and test drives of electric cars | Author: Martin Dušek

Guided tours of the laboratories of individual FEEC departments were a significant part of the program. The Department of Power Electrical and Electronic Engineering presented electric motors and their use in modern industry, the Department of Electrical and Electronic Technology showcased battery systems and a photovoltaic test site, and the Department of Electrical Power Engineering introduced visitors to the issues of electric vehicle charging and power distribution systems. Those interested could also visit the anechoic chamber and wireless communications laboratories of the Department of Radio Electronics.

Exhibits from the workshops of the student projects Brno Mars Rover and TU Brno Racing | Author: Martin Dušek

The student projects Brno Mars Rover and TU Brno Racing provided an exciting finale to the program. Visitors viewed mobile robots designed for simulated exploration of Mars as well as the student formula car with which BUT students represent the university at international competitions. TechDay FEEC 2026 thus demonstrated once again that technology can be inspiring, practical, and accessible to all generations.