Social program
Welcome drink (Thursday evening)
Registration for the conference starts on Thursday, August 28 at 16:00 at the conference venue, Sokolovská 83, located in the Prague district of Karlín.
We invite you to raise a glass of local Prague beer or wine as we kick off the conference. You can come anytime between 16:00 and 20:00, and the event is also open to accompanying persons.
Welcome reception (Friday evening)
All registered conference participants are kindly invited to the welcome reception, which will take place on Friday, August 29 in the historical early Baroque building, Profesní dům (The House for Professed), located in Malá Strana. The address is Malostranské nám. 2/25.
The reception starts at 19:00. If you arrive earlier, we recommend exploring the beautiful neighbourhood of Malá Strana.
How to get to Profesní dům from the conference venue:
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By tram: Take tram number 12 from the Křižíkova stop (100 m from the conference venue) or the Karlínské náměstí stop (100 m from Hotel Fitzgerald) to the stop Malostranské náměstí (in the direction of Florenc; the final stop is Sídliště Barrandov). The ride takes approximately 20 minutes, with trams running every 10 minutes. We recommend taking the tram that departs from Křižíkova at 18:20 or 18:30. The building of Profesní dům is located directly in front of the tram stop.
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By a walk through the Prague city center: You can take tram 8 or metro line B from Křižíkova to Náměstí Republiky, and then enjoy a scenic walk. Start by passing the Art Nouveau building of Municipal house (Obecní dům), continue along Celetná Street to the historic Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí). Then cross the iconic stone Charles bridge (Karlův most) to reach Malostranské náměstí. A map of this recommended route is available online at this link. The walk is approximately 2.5 km and takes about 40 minutes, so we recommend leaving around 18:00 from Karlín (conference venue or Hotel Fitzgerald).
Tour in Prague city center (Saturday afternoon)
Saturday afternoon will be devoted to a trip to Prague city center. A vintage tram will take us on a sightseeing ride past the National Theatre and Prague Castle to the district of Střešovice. From there, we will walk to Prague Castle and then to Malá Strana.
Important information about the tram tour
We will board the tram at Těšnov stop at approximately 15:20. No delay is possible, as this is a regular tram stop, so the tram must depart on time and cannot wait for anyone. The trip is available to all registered conference participants, so you do not need any ticket.
If you would like to join us for this trip, please:
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Meet us in front of the conference venue building at 14:45. From there, one group will walk (1.2 km), and the other will take a tram together.
Alternatively, you may go directly to the Těšnov stop on your own — but please arrive by 15:10 at the latest (it can happen that the tram comes earlier and needs to leave).
Information about the walk
A map of the approximate route is available here. If you do not feel up to the whole trip, you are welcome to leave at any time — to stop by a café/pub or return to your hotel. On the other hand, if you still feel fresh and motivated after the tour, feel free to continue on your own and explore other parts of the city center.
Information about the vintage tram
The vintage tram is a beautifully preserved vehicle that represents a cherished part of Prague’s public transport heritage.
Today, it is used for special events, nostalgic rides, and sightseeing tours (as ours).
It was produced by the Ringhoffer factory in Prague, one of the largest tram manufacturers in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
The tram was introduced in 1908, at a time when Prague was still part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the electrification of tram lines was nearing completion, replacing horse-drawn trams. These vehicles represented cutting-edge urban transport and soon became a symbol of Prague’s modernization. By joining the trip, you can experience the spirit of the Austro-Hungarian Empire's final era.