bohemian spirit, where minds like Kepler and Einstein once reimagined how the universe works. Today, that same blend of creativity and scientific rigour makes Prague a compelling choice for life sciences meetings and congresses.

In 2029, it will be exactly 70 years since Prague-born chemist Jaroslav Heyrovský received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery and development of polarography, a groundbreaking electrochemical method used to analyse chemical solutions. To mark this anniversary, Prague is preparing to turn its Nobel legacy into a platform for the next

generation of discoveries by welcoming a series of major international congresses.

With these upcoming events, Prague not only builds on its rich scientific heritage and tradition of unconventional thinkers, but also on its current strategic focus on key industries including life sciences, advanced medicine and pharmaceuticals. The Czech National RIS3 Strategy for 2021 – 2027 identifies these areas as priority domains for research and innovation funding, strengthening Prague’ s position as a dynamic hub for knowledge, research and collaboration.

As a result of proactive bidding efforts by the Prague Convention Bureau and strong collaboration with local scientific partners, the city will host three major

Above: Nobel prize winner Jaroslav Heyrovský

Left: Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the CAS

chemistry-related meetings in 2029: the 13th World Congress of Chemical Engineering( WCCE 2029), the Conference & Exhibition of the European Ceramic Society( ECerS 2029), and the World Chemistry Congress of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry( IUPAC). Together, these events sit at the interface of chemistry, materials science and life sciences, reinforcing Prague’ s profile as a cross-disciplinary innovation hub.

“ Life sciences are one of the strategic fields that the City of Prague has identified as a priority for its future development,” says Michaela Smetanová, head of business events at Prague Convention Bureau.“ Hosting these three world-class events will bring nearly 8,000 delegates to the city and, even more importantly, will generate valuable knowledge transfer and stronger links between basic research, clinical practice and industry. That ultimately benefits patients and the wider public.”

For international associations and PCOs, a congress in Prague is therefore never just about meeting space and logistics. It is an opportunity to place your event at the heart of a compact, walkable European capital where Nobel-level heritage, forward-looking research policy and a vibrant, bohemian urban culture all work together to inspire groundbreaking ideas in the life sciences. n