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Call | Building Bridges Conference

15. 05. 2026

Applications are now open for active participation in the Building Bridges Conference, to be held on 9–10 September 2026 in Dresden.

The conference is co-organized by the Saxon State Ministry for Science (SMWK) and the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR). It is intended for researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders from Central and Eastern Europe.

The overarching theme of the conference is Energy, with a focus on hydrogen technologies, nuclear fusion, and energy storage systems.

Further information is available at: https://building-bridges-conference.eu

The Czech Academy of Sciences (the CAS)

The mission of the CAS

The primary mission of the CAS is to conduct research in a broad spectrum of natural, technical and social sciences as well as humanities. This research aims to advance progress of scientific knowledge at the international level, considering, however, the specific needs of the Czech society and the national culture.

President of the CAS

Prof. Radomír Pánek started his first term of office in March 2025. He is a prominent Czech scientist specializing in plasma physics and nuclear fusion.