Welcome drink

Included in the registration fee

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
18:30–19:30
Conference venue

 
 

Sightseeing tour of Prague

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
18:30–20:30
The sightseeing tour is for free, to participate, please register in advance via email at secretariat@cesb.cz.

A 2-hour guided walking tour through some of Prague’s most iconic and beautiful landmarks, ending at the Old Town Square.

If anyone wishes to leave the group during the tour – for example, to attend a committee dinner – that’s absolutely fine. Feel free to break off at any point that suits your schedule.

Places of interest:
Hradčanské Square, Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Nerudova Street, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, etc.


Old Town Square
The most significant square of historical Prague. It originated in the 12th century. The square has several dominant features, the baroque St. Nicholas Church (K. I. Dienzenhofer, 1732–1737), the rococo Kinský Palace housing the National Gallery exhibition hall, the Stone Bell House – a gothic city palace from the 14th century – now the Municipal Gallery concert and exhibition hall, and the Memorial to Master Jan Hus sculptured by Ladislav Saloun (1915). The very place where the 27 Czech noblemen were executed on June 21, 1621, is marked in the square pavement.

Charles Bridge
The oldest Prague bridge built in place of Judita’s Bridge that had been badly damaged by a flood in 1342. The Stone or Prague Bridge renamed Charles Bridge in 1870, was founded by Charles IV in 1357. According to the latest research the construction was started by Master Otto and finished by Peter Parler in 1402. Both ends of the bridge are fortified by towers (Lesser Town Bridge Tower, Old Town Bridge Tower). From 1683 to 1928 thirty sculptures and sculptural groups of the saints were gradually set on the bridge piers (M. Braun, F. M. Brokof, etc.). The bridge is 515 meters long and 10 meters wide.

Prague Castle
A national cultural monument, the symbol of more than a millennium of development of the Czech state.
Since its foundation in the last quarter of the 9th century it has been developing uninterruptedly throughout the past eleven centuries. It is a monumental complex of ecclesiastical, fortification, residential and office buildings representing all architectural styles and periods, surrounded by three castle courtyards and covering 45 hectares. Originally it was the residence of the princes and kings of Bohemia. Since 1918 it has been the seat of the president.



Social event

Included in the registration fee, registration in advance is needed.

Thursday, September 18, 2025
20:00–23:00

BRICK’S | Hergetova Cihelna
Cihelná 2b, Prague 1

How to get there…

Programme:

19:45 – Doors open
20:00 – Opening
Buffet dinner available
21:00–21:30 – Concert

Throughout the evening, enjoy great food, drinks, and the company of fellow conference participants in one of Prague’s most scenic riverside venues.

Live Music by Gadrew Way

We are thrilled to welcome Gadrew Way, a dynamic string quartet composed of four accomplished musicians from leading Czech orchestras. Their repertoire blends classical finesse with vibrant world music influences — from Jewish melodies and Argentine tango to Czech folk songs and original compositions.

Known for their virtuosity and versatility, Gadrew Way has performed across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, sharing stages with artists such as Sting, Andrea Bocelli, and Plácido Domingo. Their performances are full of energy, emotion, and unexpected musical twists.