Asociace kritické infrastruktury České republiky z.s.

Asociace kritické infrastruktury České republiky z.s. (AKI ČR) is a Czech association that brings together operators and stakeholders of critical infrastructure. It serves as a platform for cooperation, advocacy, and knowledge exchange in the field of critical infrastructure protection and resilience. The association is active in legislative processes, commenting on proposed regulations and promoting a modern legal framework for critical infrastructure. It organizes an annual conference, AKI Summit, and publishes statements and press releases on current issues. Its members include major Czech infrastructure companies such as MERO ČR, a.s., which became a full member in December 2025. The association has been instrumental in advocating for the adoption of a critical infrastructure law, which was passed in August 2025 after five years of effort. AKI ČR is headquartered in Prague and operates primarily in the Czech Republic.

The Asociace kritické infrastruktury České republiky z.s. (AKI ČR) was established as a Czech association to represent and support operators of critical infrastructure. While the exact founding date is not provided in the available evidence, the association has been active in the Czech Republic, focusing on enhancing the resilience and protection of critical infrastructure. A significant milestone was the five-year effort culminating in the adoption of the Critical Infrastructure Act on 19 August 2025, which established a modern legal framework for critical infrastructure in the Czech Republic. The association has grown its membership, with MERO ČR, a.s. becoming its twelfth full member in December 2025. AKI ČR organizes an annual conference, AKI Summit, which held its fifth edition in November 2025 in Prague. The association regularly issues statements on legislative and regulatory matters, such as its February 2026 comment on the Digital Technical Map regulation, advocating for stronger protection of critical infrastructure data.

• Critical Infrastructure Act adopted after five years of advocacy by AKI ČR.

• 5th annual AKI Summit conference held in Prague.

• MERO ČR, a.s. becomes the twelfth full member of AKI ČR.

• AKI ČR issues a statement on the Digital Technical Map regulation, urging ČÚZK to reconsider.

A membership-based association representing critical infrastructure operators, focused on resilience, security, and legal protection.

1. 1AKI ČR – Web Asociace kritické infrastruktury České republiky, z.s.akicr.cz
2. 2Wikidata entry Q137943241wikidata.org