FAQ
23–28 August 2026, OREA Congress Hotel Brno, Czechia
Via the online Registration form or by email to Dominika Reková at rekova@solen.cz.
- access to the scientific programme,
- access to the partner & sponsor exhibition,
- all printed materials, including the abstract book with the detailed conference programme,
- refreshments and beverages during coffee breaks,
- lunches (except Wednesday, 26 Aug 2026),
- access to the Welcome Cocktail (Sunday, 23 Aug 2026),
- 21% VAT
- Optional tours (social programme) — €25 / €70 (booked separately),
- Gala Dinner — €80 (separately ticketed),
- Accommodation and any related costs,
- Travel/transport (to/from Brno, local transfers),
- Visa fees and travel/health insurance,
- Wednesday lunch (26 Aug 2026)
Early-bird registration ends 15 March 2026; abstract submission deadline 15 April 2026; deadline to register as an active participant (with a contribution) 15 April 2026; notification of acceptance by 15 June 2026.
Until 31 July 2026. Registrations after this date are accepted by email at rekova@solen.cz.
Invoices are issued starting in January 2026. If you register in 2025, your invoice will be sent in early January 2026; if you register from January 2026 onward, your invoice is sent within 14 days of registration (unless otherwise agreed).
By invoice (bank transfer) or online card payment (you’ll receive payment instructions by email). Any bank/transfer fees are paid by the payer.
Yes—processing fees apply. More information HERE.
E-mail Dominika Reková at rekova@solen.cz
Upload it in the registration form or use the SUBMIT ABSTRACT page. If you didn’t upload during registration, please send it by 15 April 2026 to Hedvika Šlanhofová at slanhofova@solen.cz (or via SUBMIT ABSTRACT).
Yes—use the official abstract template (submissions not following the template may not be accepted). You can download the template HERE.
Yes—use SUBMIT ABSTRACT or email Hedvika Šlanhofová at slanhofova@solen.cz) by 15 April 2026. You’ll receive a confirmation upon receipt.
By 15 June 2026. The Programme Committee may accept/reject, reassign oral ↔ poster, and adjust scheduling as needed.
1 registration fee = 1 contribution. Requests for additional contributions are subject to Programme Committee approval.
Yes—Sunday, 23 Aug 2026 (evening, time TBA). It’s included in the fee. Please indicate Yes/No in the registration form so we can plan capacities.
Yes—Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Friday is a lighter lunch). No lunch on Wednesday due to the optional tours.
Wednesday, 26 Aug 2026—You can find the details HERE. Capacity-limited; first-come, first-served. Choose one option (or No tour) in the registration form. Detailed itineraries will be emailed to participants.
No—it’s optional and separately ticketed (80 EUR) on Thursday, 27 Aug 2026 (evening, time TBA). Select Yes/No in the registration form.
Max 91 cm (W) × 150 cm (H); recommended 91 cm × 120 cm.
On-site printing is not provided; please bring your printed poster to the venue. Please print on paper with a minimum weight of 130 g/m² and bring the poster to the venue.
Indicate your choice in the registration form or email Dominika Reková at rekova@solen.cz. Conference rates are available until 1 July 2026 or until capacity is reached (first-come, first-served). After that, availability and rates can’t be guaranteed.
€110/night (single) and €120/night (double/twin) at OREA Congress Hotel Brno; local stay tax is included.
- Accommodation dates (check-in & check-out) and number of nights,
- Room type (single / double / twin; specify one bed or two separate beds),
- Name and surname of the additional guest in the room (if applicable),
- Invoicing details if different from the registration billing details,
- Invoicing details of the second guest (if the room will be split-billed)
E-mail Dominika Reková at rekova@solen.cz. Do not contact the hotel—the Secretariat handles all changes. Cancellation fees can be found HERE.
General / sponsorship: conference@fch.vut.cz
Registration, payments, accommodation, changes: Dominika Reková — rekova@solen.cz
Abstracts & template: Hedvika Slanhofová — slanhofova@solen.cz
Event Manager: Rostislav Reininger — reininger@solen.cz