Join us at the CROSS: Mentoring Conference in Prague!
Take your mentoring practice to the next level and get inspired to expand your mentoring programs internationally. We warmly invite you to the inaugural International Mentoring Conference, taking place from 10 to 12 February 2026 at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague. The conference is part of the CROSS project, an EU initiative supporting researcher career development through the ResearchComp framework.
Our focus will be on sharing experiences and best practices to advance the field of mentoring together. This event is linked with the Mentoring Forum, which runs at UCT Prague from 11 to 12 February 2026.
What can you expect at the conference?
- An exchange of best practices, experiences, and mentoring methods, along with insights from real-life case studies and proven approaches shared by leading experts.
- Introduction to international mentoring within the CROSS project, including insights into innovative ways to expand your programs across borders.
- Rich networking opportunities and face-to-face meetings with representatives not only from the international CROSS consortium but also from various Czech universities.
- A chance to discover Prague, the heart of Europe, and experience its unique atmosphere as part of the conference’s social program.
Be inspired, make new connections, and become part of a community driving the future of mentoring. We look forward to seeing you!
Registration and Payment Information
Please register yourself and your colleagues using the registration form below no later than on 19 January.
The conference fee is waived for consortium partners. Every participant will receive conference materials, refreshments, lunches, and a small gift, and will be invited to a gala reception, a brewery tour with tasting, and a guided Prague discovery tour with a local tour guide.
If you would like to participate in the CROSS: Mentoring Conference in Prague and you are not part of the CROSS consortium, please consider attending the Mentoring Forum. If you still wish to participate in the CROSS: Mentoring Conference, please contact us at pkc@vscht.cz.
Once registered, you will receive confirmation.
Venue, Transport, Accommodation
The conference will be held at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Building A (Technická 5, 16000 Prague 6 – Dejvice). The university is easily accessible by metro line A (station Dejvická), tram, or bus (Dejvická or Vítězné náměstí stops).
Transport and accommodation are not included in the conference fee. We recommend booking your stay at Masaryk Dormitory. If you choose other accommodation, we recommend booking it in a location close to the university campus in Dejvice.
Conference Program and Arrival
We advise you to arrive in Prague in the morning on 10 February or in the early afternoon.
10 February 2026
Participants will arrive and check in, which will be followed by a guided tour of Prague. The day will conclude with dinner, offering an opportunity for networking and the first face-to-face meeting.
11 February 2026
The day begins with registration and refreshments. The official opening of the CROSS Conference will be followed by two session blocks and lunch. After a brief coffee break and registration for the Mentoring Forum, the Mentoring Forum will open, providing an opportunity for those from Czech universities to participate and share their experience. Two blocks of lectures and workshops will follow throughout the afternoon as part of the forum program.
12 February 2026
The morning program will continue in a similar format. After lunch, participants will be invited to a guided tour of the local university brewery. The day will conclude in the evening with a formal closing ceremony, followed by a reception and a networking event providing further opportunities for building professional connections.
A detailed conference program will be published in mid-January 2026.