Event Calendar

Data Spaces Symposium 2026

10 – 11 Feb 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The Data Spaces Symposium brings together European initiatives, policy makers, industry, and research organisations to discuss the development and practical implementation of data spaces across sectors. The event focuses on governance, interoperability, and real-world use cases that support data sharing, innovation, and the European data economy.

Storing and sharing data – repositories for the humanities

5 Feb 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This course is held in the Czech language. The course introduces key principles of research data management, storage, and long-term preservation of digital research data. It focuses on Data Management Plans, metadata standards, licensing, copyright, and data security. Participants will gain an overview of FAIR principles, open science, and practical workflows for effective data sharing and reuse across research infrastructures.

Universities and democracy in times of polarisation

20 Jan 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

The event will focus on the role of universities in strengthening democracy in times of increasing societal polarisation. Discussions will address academic freedom, the social responsibility of universities, and their capacity to contribute to open dialogue and trust in science.

Harnessing international collaboration in research and innovation for competitiveness

14 Jan 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

The event will focus on how international collaboration in research and innovation can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. Discussions will bring together perspectives from universities, policymakers, and other stakeholders, addressing strategic partnerships, global cooperation, and the role of research in a changing geopolitical context.

Christmas Conference 2025: Global Science in the Local Context

22 Dec 2025 1:00 PM – 11:55 PM

At this year’s edition of the traditional Czexpats in Science Christmas Conference, for the first time in English, we will take a look at how the local environment of the Czech Republic interplays with the internationality of scientific endeavor and how we can embrace both to the benefit of everyone.

2nd European Science Diplomacy Conference - Bridging divides in a fragmented world

17 – 18 Dec 2025 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

EU Science Diplomacy Service Facility je iniciativa Evropské unie zaměřená na posílení role vědy ve vnějších vztazích EU. Podporuje spolupráci mezi výzkumnou komunitou a tvůrci politik, rozvoj vědecké diplomacie a využívání vědeckých poznatků při řešení globálních výzev.