We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in the 6th year of the internal educational event FutureVision Academy.
Your engagement and enthusiasm helped make this event a success.
A special thanks to our esteemed speakers for their insightful and inspiring presentations, which once again set this event apart.
We would also like to express our appreciation to our valued partners for their integral role in this year’s edition.
General partner:
Main Partners:
- Grand Passage Ballroom
- Registration + Welcome Coffee Break
(foyer Grand Passage Ballroom, ground floor) - Opening SpeechŠtěpán Machač, MD, PhD; FutureLife
- Block 1 -Host Štěpán Machač, MD, PhD
- -Corifollitropin Alpha – When EBM Meets Clinical Practice
20 minutes + 10 minutes discussion
Professor Daniel Seidman, gynecologist, specialist in the field of artificial insemination. Recognized authority in the field of reproductive medicine, ranked among the best physicians of Israel. He is the author of more than 250 scientific papers on the topics of endoscopic surgery and fertility problems, Co-director, IVF Unit, Assuta Medical Center, Tel-Aviv (one of the largest IVF Units in the world with over 7,000 cycles per annum).
Director of the Research Unit and a senior physician at the IVF unit of the Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Sheba Medical Center, Tel- Hashomer, Tel-Aviv, Associate professor at the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University.Currently the elected President of the Israeli Society of Contraception and Sexual Health..Elected member of the Executive Board of the Israeli Fertility Society.Head of the Academic board of the Israeli Training Endoscopy Center (ITEC).Two times winner of First Prize in the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists (AAGL) “Golden Hysteroscope Competition”. Published over 250 research papers mainly in the field of advanced endoscopic surgery and human reproduction. Director of the Human Reproduction Course at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine Academy for Advanced Degrees, Tel-Aviv University. Member of the Israeli Medical Association Research Committee. Editor, Update Journal of the Israeli Obstetrics and Gynecology Association. Editorial board member, Israeli Journal of Medical Sciences (IMAJ) and Journal of Pregnancy. International Advisory Board, The Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology of India. Completed a fellowship in Reproductive Surgery at the Stanford Medical Center, Stanford, California Trained in Advanced Endoscopic Surgery for three years at the Stanford Endoscopy Center, Stanford, California under the supervision of Prof. Camran Nezhat.)Prof. Daniel Seidman
Assuta Medical Center - -Revisiting Luteal Phase Support: Evidence Innovations, Individualization in ART
20 minutes + 10 minutes discussion
Dr. Elena Puente holds a degree in Medicine and is a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Materno Infantil Hospital in Malaga. Trained in assisted reproduction by the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Trained in fertility in Finland (In-Clinic Timmi, Turku University Hospital and Hospital of Joensuu).
Dr. Puente also holds a Master’s degree in assisted reproduction from the University of Valencia. She is a member of the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF), the Spanish Menopause Society, the European Assisted Reproduction Society (ESHRE) and the American Assisted Reproduction Society (ASRM).
She has attended multiple national and international conferences on infertility, presenting dozens of papers. A highlight in her career is receiving two national awards for the best paper. She has also participated in the writing of various chapters in books and in scientific articles.
Head of the Assisted Reproduction Unit.
Elena Puente, MD
Clinica Fertia - -Leading with Purpose: Building Teams That Thrive
20 minutes + 10 minutes discussion
Yvonne Hignell joined FutureLife in July 2024 as Vice President of Operations for Western Europe and currently serves as the Group’s Chief Operating Officer.
She brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record in driving operational excellence and strategic growth in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Prior to joining FutureLife, Yvonne served as Chief of Staff at Linnaeus, a Mars company specialising in veterinary health. Her contributions earned her a prestigious Mars award, and she successfully implemented target operating models that led to significant productivity gains.
Previously, as Chief Operating Officer at Cera Care, Yvonne played a key role in securing funding, integrating acquired operations, and doubling EBITDA through operational efficiencies.
Earlier in her career, as Managing Director of Bluebird Care, she led the network through revitalised growth, improved EBITDA, and substantial enhancements in regulatory ratings.
With her extensive experience, strategic insight, and outstanding leadership capabilities, Yvonne is a valuable member of the FutureLife Group Executive Team.
Yvonne Hignell
FutureLife - -Coffee break(foyer behind the Grand Passage Ballroom)
- Block 2 - (Medical & Lab)Host Alena Šestinová, MD
- -Chloe & iDAScore: Insights from the IVF Laboratory
25 minutes
Lenka Soukal Libichová is an embryologist at Reprofit International Brno, Czech Republic. Her professional interests focus on time-lapse imaging and the application of artificial intelligence in assisted reproduction. She led a project on testing and validation of the Chloe AI tool for embryo evaluation and oocyte assessment within the FutureLife group. In her talk, "Chloe & iDAScore: Insights from the IVF Laboratory," she will compare the Chloe and iDAScore AI tools based on validation results and hands-on experience.Lenka Soukal Libichová
REPROFIT - -IVF Treatment of Endometrial Cancer Patients
20 minutes
MUDr. Miloš Černý is the lead physician of the IVF program at our GENNET clinic, where he has been working since 2018. He graduated from the Second Faculty of Medicine at Charles University in Prague. He gained clinical experience in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Regional Hospital in Kladno and the University Hospital in Motol. In 2017, he passed the first-level board certification in gynecology and obstetrics.Miloš Černý, MD
GENNET - -The Rise and Fall of Human Reproduction: The Challenges We Face
20 minutes
MUDr. Pavel Otevřel is the head physician of the Brno clinic and the scientific secretary of the Committee for Assisted Reproduction. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University and has previously specialized in oncogynecology and oncogynecological surgery. His current focus is primarily on the issue of reproductive aging in women. He also contributes to scientific publications, lectures at conferences, and writes for professional journals.Pavel Otevřel, MD
REPROFIT - -News & Insights from ESHRE Paris
20 minutes
Ayayee Noble Ayitey graduated from the First Faculty of Medicine at Charles University in Prague and completed postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynecology. He gained valuable experience working at the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Tema General Hospital in Ghana, the Faculty Hospital in Brno, and the Institute for Mother and Child Care in Prague.
He has been practicing reproductive medicine since November 2022.
In his free time, he enjoys reading, sketching, and playing Scrabble. He believes that a calm and composed approach in any situation leads to the best results.Noble Ayitey Ayayee, MD
ISCARE IVF - Discussion
20 minutes - -LUNCH(foyer behind the Grand Passage Ballroom)
- Block 3 -Host Dr. Štěpán Machač
- -Bean Wellbeing: Evidence-Based Fertility Support
15 minutes
Dr. Štěpán Machač, Ph.D. was born in 1970. He studied at the Faculty of Medicine of Palacký University in Olomouc. From 1995 to 2003, he worked at the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at Palacký University, where he began focusing on infertility treatment. In 2006, he earned his Ph.D. after defending his dissertation on ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and congenital thrombophilia. From 2006 to 2014, he worked at Reprofit International as the leading IVF physician for international patients. Since 2014, he has served as the Head of the IVF Clinic in Olomouc. In 2018, he was appointed Marketing Director of Future Life. He is the author or co-author of more than 30 presentations and 40 articles in professional journals. His work primarily focuses on assisted reproduction, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, and gamete donation. Since 2024, he has been the Chief Medical Officer CEE at FutureLife Group.Štěpán Machač, MD, PhD
FutureLife - -There Are Two Roads to Success, I Choose to Walk Them Both
90 minutes
Wael Saab MD
CRGH, London
Amanda Jefferys MD
BCRM, Bristol - -Coffee Break(foyer behind the Grand Passage Ballroom)
- Block 4 -Host: Tomáš Bagócsi, MD
- -IVF HIC Reimbursment 2026
15 minutes
Viktor Szabo, MSc., MBA joined the FutureLife group in June 2021. Since 2024, he has been the Chief Financial Officer for the CEE region. He has extensive experience in healthcare economic management, having long managed a private network of polyclinics and subsequently financially restructured regional and state hospitals, including the well-known specialised center, Na Homolce Hospital. Before his career in healthcare, he worked in corporate banking at a Czech and a French bank. He graduated from the Faculty of Financial Management at the University of Bratislava and obtained an MBA with a focus on healthcare.Viktor Szabo
FutureLife - -Making CRM Work for Your Clinic
15 minutes
Filip Doležel
GENNET - -Supporting Clinical Excellence through Marketing: Vision 2026 for CZ & SK
15 minutes
Miroslava Komanová is originally from Slovakia and brings over ten years of experience in marketing and e-commerce. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with international brands and cross-functional teams across various business environments. She currently serves as the Marketing Director for the Czech and Slovak markets at FutureLife Group, where she focuses on building clear and effective brand strategies, driving growth, and leading teams through periods of change.
Her leadership style is rooted in collaboration, trust, and long-term value. She believes that true success comes not only from measurable results but from the people who make those results possible.
Outside of work, Miroslava values quality time with her family and enjoys activities that keep her energized and inspired—whether it’s hiking in the mountains, exploring art, reading, or staying active through sports. These experiences help her recharge and bring fresh perspective to her work.
Miroslava Komanová
FutureLife - Official Closing FutureVision Academy
- -Goodbye Coffee Break
Expert Guarantor
Štěpán Machač, MD, PhDThe educational event is included in the system of lifelong learning of doctors according to the Czech Medical Chamber’s Statutory Regulation No. 16 and is evaluated with 6 credits.
The educational event is organized by FutureLife a.s., based in: Na Příkopě 859/22 Nové Město, 110 00 Praha 1 in cooperation with the IVF Clinic, a.s.; Horní lán 1328/6, Nová ulice, 779 00 Olomouc
The seminar is free of charge
The invitation to the educational event will be sent to the doctor via e-mail and a positive response to it will serve as a confirmation of participation.Co-organiser: Bajir s. r. o.
- Grand Passage Ballroom
- Registration + Welcome Coffee Break
(foyer Grand Passage Ballroom, ground floor) - Opening SpeechŠtěpán Machač, MD, PhD; FutureLife
- Block 1 -Host Štěpán Machač, MD, PhD
- -Corifollitropin Alpha – When EBM Meets Clinical Practice
20 minutes + 10 minutes discussionProfessor Daniel Seidman, gynecologist, specialist in the field of artificial insemination. Recognized authority in the field of reproductive medicine, ranked among the best physicians of Israel. He is the author of more than 250 scientific papers on the topics of endoscopic surgery and fertility problems, Co-director, IVF Unit, Assuta Medical Center, Tel-Aviv (one of the largest IVF Units in the world with over 7,000 cycles per annum).
Director of the Research Unit and a senior physician at the IVF unit of the Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Sheba Medical Center, Tel- Hashomer, Tel-Aviv, Associate professor at the Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University.Currently the elected President of the Israeli Society of Contraception and Sexual Health..Elected member of the Executive Board of the Israeli Fertility Society.Head of the Academic board of the Israeli Training Endoscopy Center (ITEC).Two times winner of First Prize in the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists (AAGL) “Golden Hysteroscope Competition”. Published over 250 research papers mainly in the field of advanced endoscopic surgery and human reproduction. Director of the Human Reproduction Course at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine Academy for Advanced Degrees, Tel-Aviv University. Member of the Israeli Medical Association Research Committee. Editor, Update Journal of the Israeli Obstetrics and Gynecology Association. Editorial board member, Israeli Journal of Medical Sciences (IMAJ) and Journal of Pregnancy. International Advisory Board, The Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology of India. Completed a fellowship in Reproductive Surgery at the Stanford Medical Center, Stanford, California Trained in Advanced Endoscopic Surgery for three years at the Stanford Endoscopy Center, Stanford, California under the supervision of Prof. Camran Nezhat.)Prof. Daniel Seidman
Assuta Medical Center - -Revisiting Luteal Phase Support: Evidence Innovations, Individualization in ART
20 minutes + 10 minutes discussionDr. Elena Puente holds a degree in Medicine and is a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Materno Infantil Hospital in Malaga. Trained in assisted reproduction by the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Trained in fertility in Finland (In-Clinic Timmi, Turku University Hospital and Hospital of Joensuu).
Dr. Puente also holds a Master’s degree in assisted reproduction from the University of Valencia. She is a member of the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF), the Spanish Menopause Society, the European Assisted Reproduction Society (ESHRE) and the American Assisted Reproduction Society (ASRM).
She has attended multiple national and international conferences on infertility, presenting dozens of papers. A highlight in her career is receiving two national awards for the best paper. She has also participated in the writing of various chapters in books and in scientific articles.
Head of the Assisted Reproduction Unit.
Elena Puente, MD
Clinica Fertia - -Leading with Purpose: Building Teams That Thrive
20 minutes + 10 minutes discussionYvonne Hignell joined FutureLife in July 2024 as Vice President of Operations for Western Europe and currently serves as the Group’s Chief Operating Officer.
She brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record in driving operational excellence and strategic growth in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Prior to joining FutureLife, Yvonne served as Chief of Staff at Linnaeus, a Mars company specialising in veterinary health. Her contributions earned her a prestigious Mars award, and she successfully implemented target operating models that led to significant productivity gains.
Previously, as Chief Operating Officer at Cera Care, Yvonne played a key role in securing funding, integrating acquired operations, and doubling EBITDA through operational efficiencies.
Earlier in her career, as Managing Director of Bluebird Care, she led the network through revitalised growth, improved EBITDA, and substantial enhancements in regulatory ratings.
With her extensive experience, strategic insight, and outstanding leadership capabilities, Yvonne is a valuable member of the FutureLife Group Executive Team.
Yvonne Hignell
FutureLife - -Coffee break(foyer behind the Grand Passage Ballroom)
- Block 2 -(The programme continues on the LARGE 2)
- -One Click Closer: What CRM Brings Us (and why it sometimes hurts)
45 minutes
Tereza Hryčovcová is the Patient Care Department Manager at GENNET Clinic. She began working at GENNET during her studies in social and media communication, starting at the reception desk. Even then, she knew she wanted to continue working in patient care. Over the course of more than ten years at the clinic, she has held several positions – from assistant in the international department, to treatment coordinator, and later head of the international department and donation program. She remains passionate about patient care and enjoys taking on new challenges. Her goal is to ensure that patients not only achieve success in their treatment but also leave with the best possible experience. She believes that shared values within her team are the foundation of their excellent teamwork.Pavel Rusko & Tereza Hryčovcová
FutureLife + GENNET - -KIR a HLA-C
35 minutes
Dr. Monika Koudová is the chief of genetic program in GENNET. She specializes in the field of medical genetics and belongs to leading experts in clinical genetic consultancy and genetic laboratory methodology with 24 years of experience. She has the CLK license for the position of chief physician and chief consultant in this field. She participates in a number of foreign and Czech publications and presentations. She is a member of Society of medical genetics CLS JEP, European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) and American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG).Monika Koudová, MD
GENNET - -Social Freezing – Practical Recommendations
25 minutesMUDr. Miloš Černý is the lead physician of the IVF program at our GENNET clinic, where he has been working since 2018. He graduated from the Second Faculty of Medicine at Charles University in Prague. He gained clinical experience in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Regional Hospital in Kladno and the University Hospital in Motol. In 2017, he passed the first-level board certification in gynecology and obstetrics.Miloš Černý, MD
GENNET - -Lunch(foyer behind the Grand Passage Ballroom)
- Block 3 -(The programme continues on the LARGE 2)
- -WORKSHOP: Humanly and with respect: Telephone Contact that Works
145 minutes
At Telefonická komunikace, we believe that behind every successful call lie experience, proper preparation, and a human approach. Petra Chalupová is a telephone skills trainer who brings these values into practice for our clients.
Petra has extensive experience in the business environment and has been working as a trainer for over six years, specializing in presentation and communication skills. Her strength lies in her ability to convey energy and inspiration, helping sales professionals overcome their fear of calling and improve the effectiveness of their conversations. Petra is also a regular speaker at meetups and conferences, where she shares real-world insights and motivates others to use phone communication as a natural and effective tool in their everyday professional lives.Petra Chalupová
- Official Closing FutureVision Academy
- -Goodbye Coffee Break
- -Medical Board(Large 2, 2nd floor)
Presentations
FutureVision Academy 2025
Opening Speech
Corifollitropin Alpha – When EBM Meets Clinical Practice
Revisiting Luteal Phase Support: Evidence Innovations, Individualization in ART
Leading with Purpose: Building Teams That Thrive
Chloe & iDAScore: Insights from the IVF Laboratory
IVF Treatment of Endometrial Cancer Patients
The Rise and Fall of Human Reproduction: The Challenges We Face
News & Insights from ESHRE Paris
Discussion
Bean Wellbeing: Evidence-Based Fertility Support
There Are Two Roads to Success, I Choose to Walk Them Both
IVF HIC Reimbursment 2026
Making CRM Work for Your Clinic
Supporting Clinical Excellence through Marketing: Vision 2026 for CZ & SK
Official Closing FutureVision Academy
Photogallery
