AFTERMOVIE
PHOTOS
SPEAKERS
Joseph Grim Feinberg
Social Theorist
(Czech Academy of Sciences)
Eric Glowacki
Biomedical Engineer
(CEITEC)
WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO?
Keynotes
We are pleased to welcome two keynote speakers: Petra Hájková, Professor of Developmental Epigenetics at Imperial College London, also Senior Group Leader and Deputy Director at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) and Julia Leventon, Professor and environmental social scientist and Head of Department of Human Dimensions of Global Change at CzechGlobe, Czech Academy of Sciences. Both speakers will share their inspiring stories, in line with this year’s topic “Global Science in the Local Context.
Panel Discussion
An engaging panel discussion with interesting guests Vladimír Beneš, Johana Kotišová, Joseph Feinberg and Eric Glowacki talking about how to do world class science within the local environment. Moderated by Pavla Hubálková.
Discussion Tables
At the discussion tables, you will get to discuss a number of topics related to research and science more generally, as well as meet key figures from various facets of the scientific world – grant experts, representatives from companies and institutions, science communicators, and many more.
Networking
This year’s conference will once again offer number of opportunities for informal networking and sharing global experience in the local context.
PROGRAMME
| 12:00–13:00 | Registration, Open Door |
| 13:00–13:40 | Opening remarks  Ladislav Krištoufek (Vice-Rector for Research at Charles University Prague) Dušan Brinzanik (Director at IOCB Tech Foundation) Jiří Krátký (Special Envoy for Czech Expatriate Community and Expatriate Affairs at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic) Markéta Icha Kubánková (Chair of the board at Czexpats in Science, Physicist, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light) Matouš Glanc (Director at Czexpats in Science) |
| 13:40–14:10 | Keynote 1 Julia Leventon (Environmental Social Scientist at Czech Academy of Sciences) |
| 14:10–14:50 | Networking, Coffee break |
| 14:50–15:20 | Keynote 2 Petra Hájková (Developmental Epigeneticist at MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences) |
| 15:20-15:25 | Group photo of all participants |
| 15:25–15:30 | Break |
| 15:30–17:00 | Discussion Tables Technology transfer hub PhD Forum  Scientific mobility: grants, finances and life as an expat Balancing family and science Science communication AI science, chatbot education: humanities and social sciences in the era of LLMs |
| 17:00–17:30 | Networking, Coffee break |
| 17:30-17:35 | Greeting address Ondřej Santolík (Member of the Academy Council at Czech Academy of Sciences) |
| 17:35–19:00 | Panel Discussion: Global Science in the Local Context Vladimír Beneš (Genomics Scientist at European Molecular Biology Laboritorium) Johana Kotišová (Journalism Researcher at University of Amsterdam) Joseph Grim Feinberg (Social Theorist at Czech Academy of Sciences) Eric Glowacki (Biomedical Engineer at CEITEC) Moderated by Pavla Hubálková (Science Communicator, former neuroscientist) |
| 19:00–19:15 | Closing remarks |
| 19:15–21:00 | Networking, Dinner |
| 21:30 – 00:00 | Afterparty |
VENUE
Modrá posluchárna, Karolinum, Charles University, Ovocný trh 560/5, Praha 1
ONLINE PARTICIPATION
To join online, please register by purchasing a free online ticket via GoOut. You will receive the access links shortly before the conference begins.
The main part of the programme (opening, keynote lectures, panel discussion and closing remarks) will be livestreamed via MS Teams. Networking will take place on ZOOM in breakout rooms, with several themed virtual discussion tables and one open networking table.
TICKETS
You can choose from several ticket categories. If your circumstances allow, please consider purchasing a sponsor ticket – your contribution helps us further develop the activities of Czexpats in Science to support world class science with Czech roots.
- Standard ticket – 450 CZK (+10 CZK GoOut service fee)
For those who wish to contribute to covering the actual costs of the event.
- Sponsor Silver ticket – 1 250 CZK (+30 CZK GoOut service fee)
For those who would like to further support the activities of Czexpats in Science. A small gift awaits you at the conference as a thank-you.
- Sponsor Gold ticket – 2 500 CZK (+ 30 CZK GoOut service fee)
For those who wish to make an extra contribution to Czexpats in Science and help us develop new projects supporting Czech scientists at home and abroad. Gold ticket holders will also receive a special thank-you gift at the conference.
- Online ticket – free of charge
For those joining us from abroad or from home.
At the same time, it is important to us that the conference remains accessible to everyone who wants to take part. If the standard ticket price is a barrier for you, please contact us at konference@czexpats.org and we’ll find a solution together.
WHO IS THE CONFERENCE FOR?
Our traditional Christmas Conference – formerly known as Konference pod stromeček – is held in English for the first time in line with our mission to open, reflecting our mission to make Czech science more open to the world.
The Czexpats in Science Christmas Conference brings together everyone connected to Czech science, at home and abroad.
- Czech scientists working abroad returning home for the holidays,
- Researchers who have already returned – their experience can inspire others,
- Scientists preparing to go abroad – the future Czexpats, full of questions and plans,
- Czech scientists wanting to connect with the international community,
- International researchers in Czechia – offering valuable outside perspectives,
- Students studying abroad – the next generation of Czexpats,
- Institutional representatives helping to connect Czech and global science.
CHILDCARE
We’re happy to offer professional childcare provided by Andělín for children aged 2 to 12, available throughout the whole event.
To help us prepare the best possible setup, please let us know if you’ll be coming with your children – and share how many and how old they are. Since capacity is limited, accurate information will help us accommodate everyone. If your plans change, just email us at eva.hoschlova@czexpats.org or konference@czexpats.org.
We’ll confirm your childcare spot before the conference and share all practical details.
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO NOTICE
Photos and videos will be taken during the event for documentation and promotion. By attending, you agree that you may appear in this content.
If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please let our team know on-site or contact us in advance at konference@czexpats.org. We’ll happily do our best to accommodate your request, in line with applicable Czech and EU data protection laws.
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