CPSEM 2026

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Attendance statistics has been added.

The organizers would like to thank the participants for their contributions and great atmosphere of the meeting. There were 83 participants from 10 countries at the XXVI Czech–Polish seminar:

Important dates

Abstract submission opening:December 20, 2025
Registration opening:January 5, 2026
Abstract submission deadline:February 20, 2026
Decision on abstract acceptance:March 2, 2026
Early bird registration deadline:March 16, 2026
Standard registration deadline:April 20, 2026
Conference:May 4–8, 2026 

Registration fees

 Early birdStandard
Regular fee (double room):19,000 CZK24,000 CZK
Student fee (double room):12,500 CZK17,500 CZK
Single room surcharge:5,500 CZK5,500 CZK
Accompanying person fee:15,000 CZK20,000 CZK
Bus transfer:800 CZKN/A

The exchange rate for Euro (EUR) to Czech koruna (CZK) was approx. 1 : 24.

Regular and student conference fee included access to the scientific program, accommodation in a double room (4 nights), full board, coffee breaks, welcome reception, conference dinner, and excursion.

Accompanying person fee included accommodation in a double room (4 nights), full board, welcome reception, conference dinner, and excursion.

Bus transfer was arranged by the organizers: departure at 14:00 May 4, 2026 from FZU (Pod vodárenskou věží); arrival to Prague (FZU): on May 8, 2026 at 17:00. The FZU spot is conveniently located close to the Ládví metro station.

Transport from Prague Airport to FZU

Public transport

There are trolleybus stops situated directly in front of both airport terminals. Take trolleybus 59 to Nádraží Veleslavín, then take metro to Muzeum station (7 stops). Then change to metro line C to Ládví station (6 stops) and take the E2 exit. The institute is then approx. 7 minutes walk (see the map below). The whole journey can be made within 1 hour.

Walking path from Metro to FZU

Prague public transport is fast, efficient and frequent. Basic fare of 50 CZK (approx. 2 EUR) entitles the holder to use all means of public transport for up to 90 minutes including unlimited number of changes. Kids up to 14 years travel for free. The ticket must be validated using a yellow box while entering the first bus or tram, or while first entering designated area in metro. After validation, just keep the ticket with you.

Tickets can be purchased at:

  • Public Transport counters in Arrivals Halls of Terminals 1 & 2 (from 7 AM till 9 PM).
  • Ticket machines situated at the airport bus stops. The machines accept cash or card payment.
  • In the city, tickets can be purchased at newsagents, tobacconists, hotel receptions, ticket machines in metro entrance areas etc.

Taxi

The journey from the airport to FZU (Pod vodárenskou věží) takes approx. half an hour and should cost around 700 CZK. The taxi rank of the official airport company (Uber) is situated directly in front of the airport terminal.

Transport from Main Railway Station to FZU

Metro is probably the fastest way to reach FZU, the entrance is located within the main hall. Just take the metro to Ládví station (5 stops, approx. 10 minutes). Use the exit E2 and follow the map to reach FZU (Pod vodárenskou věží).
Basic fare of 39 CZK entitles the holder to use the metro for 30 minutes. The ticket must be validated using a yellow box while entering designated area in metro.