MENDELU MIND FEST

MIND FEST 2026: What Truly Matters?

Mendel University in Brno invites you to MENDELU MIND FEST 2026, part of the nationwide Weeks for Mental Health campaign.

Because life isn’t just about performance. It’s also about what gives us energy, support, and direction – about people, relationships, values, and the everyday moments that make life meaningful.

This year’s MIND FEST explores exactly that. On 22–23 October 2026, you’ll discover inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and interactive activities that bring together science, lived experience, and personal stories.

Come and get inspired. You might just find your own answer to the question: What truly matters?

Lecture in English

22 October 2026

Opening of MIND FEST.

MIND FEST is hosted by Filip Teller, a Czech actor, stand-up comedian, presenter, and healthcare clown. Read more

Assoc. Prof. Mgr. Milena Matejovičová, PhD.
Academic staff member at the Department of Food Technology, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno. Guarantor and lecturer of the courses Preventive Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Nutritional Recommendations, and Nutrition Counseling. Read more

Nutrition for Optimal Brain Function

Basic information about brain energy metabolism
Nutrients that significantly influence brain function
Factors that alter our metabolism
Why we experience cravings and how dietary changes can help manage them
Sugar cravings as a signal: why simple sugars do not help fight fatigue
The microbiome and nervous system function
Caffeine and nootropics – how to use their properties wisely
Practical meal plan examples
Myths about “detoxes” versus reality supported by physiological facts
Why sleep is better than all supplements and detoxes, and how nutrition can improve sleep quality

Why Attend?

You will learn interesting facts about nutrition in general, especially about nutritional needs for better brain performance
You will understand how chronic stress affects the body and how nutrition can help reduce its consequences
You will learn about dietary approaches that improve attention, alertness, and memory
You will discover what supports a healthy microbiome
You will gain practical tips on how to prepare nutritious and tasty meals beneficial for cognitive performance with minimal time investment
We will debunk myths about complicated “guaranteed” detox methods and show you effective and surprisingly simple strategies that truly work

Contributors to the Lecture

Ing. Bc. Andrea Roztočilová, Ph.D. – ambassador of the MENDELU Food Counseling Center

PhD students from the Department of Food Technology:
Ing. Barbora Odehnalová (coffee specialist)
Ing. Ondřej Patloka (microbiome specialist)

Lecture in English

Max. 54 participants

I’m Interested! – Notify me when registration opens

Guests

Assoc. Prof. Mgr. Milena Matejovičová, PhD.

Academic staff member at the Department of Food Technology, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno. Guarantor and lecturer of the courses Preventive Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Nutritional Recommendations, and Nutrition Counseling in the follow-up Master’s degree program Food Science and Human Nutrition.

Profile

I am a natural scientist specializing in biochemistry and medical biochemistry, and for more than thirty years I have been involved in metabolic research. I first worked at the Jessenius Faculty of Medicine of Comenius University and later at the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University.

After years of study, I increasingly believe that the human body is the most sophisticated machine due to its remarkable capacity for adaptation, and that proper nutrition can greatly improve performance. Optimal fuel means optimal results.

Filip Teller

Czech actor, stand-up comedian, presenter, and healthcare clown.

Filip Teller

He graduated from the Janacek Academy of Performing Arts in Brno in 2013. As part of his studies, he also spent time in the United Kingdom.

He has appeared as a guest performer in several productions by Theatre Komediograf, focuses on his own creative projects, and values direct interaction with the audience. He collaborates with the Healtcare Clown organisation and Theatre Aldente, where he works with actors with Down syndrome.

Tři ocásci

We are a social cooperative working on a wide range of projects. What unites us is our commitment to creating meaningful impact, caring for our planet, supporting people in need, looking after one another, and making decisions together about the direction and development of our activities.

Tři ocásci

We run the Základna community space, provide ethical and vegan catering, bake vegan treats, publish books through our Nevim publishing house, and founded the Ocásčata community group. We also offer education and self-development opportunities through the Podzemni University and create tinctures and herbal remedies at our Salvia Solidarity Apothecary.

With a bit of luck, you might spot us singing in our choir or performing with our dance group.

At Základna, you’ll find the free Ká Library, a bookstore showcasing independent publishers, a free shop, a community pantry, and a seed library—all spaces that promote non-monetary sharing and community exchange.

Tři ocásci

Delicious Sweet and Savoury Vegan Treats

Prepared using local, seasonal, organic, and Fairtrade ingredients.

Stop by and treat yourself!

22–23 October 2026 | From 8:30 a.m. until sold out.

MENDELU MIND FEST

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MIND FEST Program

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FAQs

MIND FEST will be held at the Institute of Lifelong Learning, Mendel University in Brno, located at Zemědělská 5.

More information will be included in the email you’ll receive before MIND FEST.

Admission to MIND FEST is free, but be sure to register in advance.

By pre-registering, you’ll receive an email as soon as registration opens.

This gives you a better chance of securing a spot at your preferred lecture or workshop.

The number of places at MIND FEST is limited. Registering in advance is the best way to secure your spot at your preferred talks and workshops.

Yes. Registration is binding, so please only sign up for the talks and workshops you plan to attend.

If you don’t receive the email within a few minutes, you may have entered your email address incorrectly.

Please register again and make sure to enter the correct email address.

You will receive an email with a copy of your registration.

Before MIND FEST, we’ll send you an invitation for each talk and workshop you’ve registered for. Please respond to each invitation by selecting ✔ Yes (I’ll attend) or ✖ No (I won’t attend).

To make sure you don’t miss any important updates, please check your inbox regularly, including your Spam, Junk, and Other folders.

Yes! People who don’t study or work at MENDELU are welcome to attend MIND FEST talks. Simply select the “public” option in the registration form.

That’s absolutely okay – just let us know.

You can cancel your registration in one of the following ways:

Send an email to pcentrum@mendelu.cz with the subject line: MIND FEST – [lecture/workshop name] – UNREGISTER
Or reply to the invitation email for the lecture or workshop by selecting ✖ No (I won’t be attending).

No. MIND FEST is an in-person event, so you’ll need to join us on site.

No. We won’t be recording any of the lectures or workshops, so they won’t be available to watch afterwards.

Yes! Light refreshments will be available to purchase from the Tři ocásci stand, and there’s also a coffee vending machine in the building.

Please send your questions by email to pcentrum@mendelu.cz, using the subject line: MIND FEST – QUESTION

MIND FEST Program

MIND FEST Guests