The conference will be held simultaneously in four locations:

Venue 1

Faculty of Arts, Charles University; 25-28 June 2025

The Faculty of Arts, Charles University, is one of the largest and most important research and educational institutions in arts and humanities in Central Europe. The faculty was founded in 1348 by the Czech king and later Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, who established it as one of the four founding faculties of the Prague university, later named after him Charles University – the oldest university in Central Europe. Ever since, it has been the intellectual center of the Czech lands whose alumni have been shaping Czech society and culture by their deeds and ideas even at the most crucial moments of the Czech history.

Address: Náměstí J. Palacha 1/2, 116 38 Old Town

Venue 2

Novotneho lavka; 25-28 June 2025

Novotného lávka is a series of historic buildings, former mills above the level of the Vltava on its right bank near the Charles Bridge.

It is located in the very centre of the city near by Faculty of Arts, 5 minutes walking distance.

Today, the original mill buildings are rebuilt and newly used as CSVT premises. The Vltava still flows under the buildings.

The registration of participants will take place here.

Address: Novotného lávka 200/5, 110 00 Prague 1

Venue 3

Municipal Library of Prague; 25-28 June 2025

The Municipal Library of Prague is one of the largest and oldest libraries in the Czech Republic, founded in 1891. It serves as a public library system with multiple branches across the city, offering books, digital resources, and cultural events. The library’s main building near Old Town is famous for its striking “Idiom” sculpture, a towering column of books with an optical illusion of infinity.

The conference will also feature lectures and screenings in the library’s cinema halls.

Address: Mariánské náměstí 98/1, Prague 1

Venue 4

The Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague

The Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, or FAMU, is a film school in Prague, Czech Republic. It was founded in 1946 as one of three branches of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. FAMU’s main building is located in the historical center of Prague. 

It is the fifth oldest film school in the world.[3] The teaching language on most courses at FAMU is Czech, but FAMU also runs specific courses in English.

The school has repeatedly been included on lists of the best film schools in the world by The Hollywood Reporter.

Address: Smetanovo nábř. 2, 110 00 Old Town

Venue 5

Academic Conference Centre

Academic Conference Centre is a premier venue for hosting scholarly events, located in a vibrant academic district. It offers state-of-the-art facilities including modern auditoriums, seminar rooms, and high-speed internet access. The centre is designed to support academic collaboration, networking, and the exchange of ideas. With its professional staff and flexible event spaces, it accommodates both local and international conferences. Its central location and proximity to universities make it a preferred choice for researchers and institutions alike.

Address: Jilská 1, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia

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  1. Faculty of Arts (FA); Filozofická fakulta Univerzity Karlovy; nám. Jana Palacha 1/2, 116 38, Staré Město
  2. Czech Association of Scientific and Technical Societies; Český Svaz Vědeckotechnických Společností; Novotného lávka 5, 110 00, Staré Město (7 minutes on foot from FA)
  3. Municipal Library of Prague; Městská knihovna v Praze – Ústřední knihovna; Mariánské nám. 1, 115 72, Josefov (3 minutes on foot from FA)
  4. The Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (10 minutes on foot from FA)
  5. Academic Conference Centre; Akademické konferenční centrum; Husova 4a, 110 00, Staré Město (8 minutes on foot from FA)
  6. Rudolfinum; Alšovo nábřeží 79/12, 110 00, Staré Město (3 minutes on foot from FA)
  7. The Lávka Club; Klub Lávka; Novotného lávka 201/1, 110 00, Staré Město (7 minutes on foot from FA)
  8. Ponrepo cinema; Kino NFA Ponrepo; Bartolomějská 291/11, 110 00, Staré Město (11 minutes on foot from FA)
  9. Karolinum, Charles University; Karolinum UK; Ovocný trh 3, 116 36, Staré Město (10 minutes on foot from FA)
  10. Náprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures; Náprstkovo muzeum asijských, afrických a amerických kultur; Betlémské nám. 269/1, 110 00, Staré Město (10 minutes on foot from FA)
  11. Czernin Palace, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (25 minutes on foot from FA)
  12. French Institute, Prague Štěpánská 35, 111 21, Praha 1 (15 minutes on foot from FA)