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General
When and where does ECOpole’26 take place?
On 9–11 December 2026 at the Technical University of Liberec (TUL), Liberec, Czech Republic. Days 1 and 2 take place in TUL Building G (Univerzitní náměstí 1410/1, Liberec). Day 3 takes place at CXI TUL, Building L. See the programme for the full schedule.
What is the conference language?
The conference language is English. All lectures, posters, abstracts and extended abstracts, including the company flash presentations, are in English.
Who organises the conference?
ECOpole’26 is the 35th edition of the ECOpole conference series. It is organised by the Ecological Chemistry and Engineering Society (ECES) together with the Technical University of Liberec / CXI TUL.
Registration and fees
How do I register?
Use the online form on the Registration page. Choose Academic (researchers, students) or Company (industry participants). You will receive a confirmation e-mail after submitting the form.
What is the registration deadline?
Registration closes on 15 November 2026. See Deadlines and milestones.
How much is the conference fee and what does it include?
- Authors and other participants: 550 € (2350 PLN / 13300 CZK)
- Young scientists with a contribution: 450 € (1900 PLN / 11000 CZK). Who counts as a young scientist: participants up to 30 years of age.
- Company participants: 100 € per participant per day (430 PLN / 2450 CZK)
- Students without a contribution: free entry to the lectures and the concert (meals not included)
The fee includes lunches and dinners, coffee breaks, conference materials and workshops. One fee covers up to two contributions (lecture or poster).
How do I pay?
By bank transfer. The account details are on the Fees & accommodation page. Please write “First name Surname of the participant, ECOpole’26” in the transfer description. Card payment is not possible. Please pay by the registration deadline (15 November 2026). If you pay after 20 November 2026, you will not receive the conference materials. If you pay in December, please bring proof of payment to the registration desk.
Will I get an invoice?
Yes. Invoices are issued by the Ecological Chemistry and Engineering Society (Towarzystwo Chemii i Inżynierii Ekologicznej), Opole, Poland, to the details you enter in the registration form (institution name, address and tax ID – NIP/TIN). If anything changes, write to ecopole@ecesociety.com.
Can I cancel my registration?
Please let us know at ecopole@ecesociety.com. The conference fee is non-refundable, but a colleague from the same institution can take your place – just send us their name.
Abstracts and contributions
Which contribution formats are accepted?
- Abstract: a one-page summary of max. 200 words, without quotations or references, entered directly in the registration form
- Extended abstract: max. 8 pages, Times New Roman 12 pt, references in IEEE style, using the official template (download on the Call for abstracts page)
- Poster: see below
- Oral presentation: 12 minutes + 3 minutes for discussion
The Programme Committee may move a contribution from lecture to poster (or the other way round) or decline it.
What are the deadlines for abstracts?
Abstract submission: 15 November 2026. Extended abstract: 20 November 2026. Abstracts are reviewed by the Programme Committee on a rolling basis. Accepted contributions are included in the conference programme, which shows whether they are presented as a lecture or a poster. If we need any changes, we will contact you by e-mail, and if you need a formal confirmation of your participation, just write to us.
Will the papers be published?
As in 2025, we plan to publish conference proceedings indexed in Scopus, based on the submitted extended abstracts. Full papers can be submitted at any time to the journals Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S and Chemistry-Didactics-Ecology-Metrology; mark your submission “ECOpole’26 participant” to use the fast publication track.
How should I prepare my presentation?
Use PowerPoint (MS Office 2000 or newer) or PDF, with fonts of about 40 pt and a file size of max. 50 MB. A conference laptop is available in the lecture hall: bring your presentation on a USB stick, then test and upload it before your session. Using the presentation template is recommended but not mandatory.
Posters
What size should my poster be?
Max. 60 cm wide × 84 cm high (A1, portrait). Each poster gets a number in the conference programme.
Where and when are posters displayed?
Posters are on display from the start of the conference: in Building G on Day 1 and Thursday morning, then in Building L (CXI TUL), where they are moved during the Thursday afternoon excursions. They hang on metal grid panels provided by the organisers; mounting material is available at the registration desk. Authors must be present at their posters during the poster session on Friday, 11 December, 12:20–13:20 (Young Researchers Forum).
Is there a poster award?
Yes. Awards for the best poster and the best poster by a young researcher are presented at the award ceremony on Friday, 11 December, before the closing ceremony.
During the conference
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant receives a certificate of attendance, and presenting authors receive a certificate of presentation. Certificates are handed out at the registration desk or sent by e-mail after the conference.
Which meals are included?
Lunches and coffee breaks on all three days, the welcome reception and dinner on Wednesday and the conference gala dinner on Thursday are included in the fee; on Wednesday evening there is also a concert. Meals are served as a buffet and always include a vegetarian option.
Can I bring an accompanying person?
Yes. The accompanying-person fee is 400 €. It includes a badge, access to the sessions, all meals including the gala dinner, the excursions and the concert, but not the conference materials. Please enter the name of the accompanying person in the registration form.
What are the excursions on Thursday afternoon?
On Thursday, 10 December (14:30–18:00), you can choose one of three options: (1) the CXI-TUL Lab Tour & Live Demos followed by a visit to UCT in Liberec, (2) an industrial tour to Crytur (Turnov) and Asphericon (Jeřmanice), or (3) a technical excursion to Zittau, Germany (HSZG, with a workshop). Choose your option in the registration form. Places are limited: Zittau 25 people, the UCT visit 20 and the Crytur + Asphericon tour 20. What you will see at each site is described on the Venue & Travel page. Zittau is in Germany (Schengen area): bring your passport or ID card, and if your visa is valid only for the Czech Republic, please choose another option.
Is there Wi-Fi at the venue?
Yes. eduroam is available at TUL, and guest Wi-Fi details are available at the registration desk.
Travel, visa and accommodation
I need a visa. Can I get an invitation letter?
Yes. After registering, write to ecopole@ecesociety.com with your full name as in your passport, nationality, passport number and date of birth. We will send you a letter confirming your registration for the conference. The Czech Republic is in the Schengen area; please apply for your visa as early as possible. The letter does not imply that we cover any costs.
Where can I stay?
Participants book their accommodation themselves. A list of recommended hotels with prices and distances is on the Fees & accommodation page.
How do I get to Liberec?
See the Venue & Travel page.
Contact
E-mail: ecopole@ecesociety.com
Organising committee: see the Contact page
