Confirmed Invited Speakers
- Fernando Martin (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, SPAIN)
- Eva Muchová (University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC)
- Flavio Capotondi (Elettra = Sincrotrone Trieste, ITALY)
- Eleonora Luppi (Sorbonne University and CNRS, FRANCE)
- Zhong Yin (Tohoku University Sendai, JAPAN)
- Daria Gorelova (Brandenburg University of Technology, GERMANY)
- Petr Slavíček (University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC)
- Sergey Bokarev (Technical University Munich, GERMANY)
- Giulio Cerullo (Politechnico di Milano, ITALY)
- Erik Nibbering (Max Born Institute Berlin, GERMANY)
- Philippe Wernet (University of Uppsala, SWEDEN)
- Eugenio Ferrari (FLASH-DESY, GERMANY)
- Joan Vila (Paul Scherrer Institute, SWITZERLAND)
- Vít Svoboda (University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC)
- Ana Morillo (Max Planck Institute, GERMANY)
- Craig P. Schwartz (Uni. Nevada Las Vegas, USA)
Preliminary Schedule
A detailed timetable will be released closer to the event.
Monday, 1 June 2026
- Morning: CA NEXT Management Committee (MC) Meeting
Restricted to MC members only (details will be sent directly to MC participants). - Afternoon: Registration · Opening Session · Scientific Sessions I–II
- Evening: Welcome coctail
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
- Scientific Sessions III–VI
- Posters & Refreshments (late afternoon)
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
- Scientific Sessions VI–X
- Free evening in Prague (optional guided tour to be announced)
Thursday, 4 June 2026
- Scientific Sessions XI–XIV
- Social Event (evening)
Friday, 5 June 2026
Off-site Day at ELI Beamlines Facility (Dolní Břežany) - Group transfers will be organized.
- Morning: Scientific Sessions XV–XVI
- Afternoon: Lab Tours · Closing Session
- Access & Safety: Please bring a valid photo ID. Closed-toe shoes are required in laboratory areas; additional PPE will be provided on site.
Talks Formats (expected)
- Invited talks: 30 minutes
- Contributed talks: 20 minutes (including Q&A)
- Slides: 16:9 preferred; bring on a USB drive.
Posters
- A0 portrait recommended (max width 84 cm, height 118.9 cm)
