Practical info

17. 08. 2026

The conference is getting closer, and we are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Brno! EuroCarto 2026 will take place from 8–11 September, and we hope you are getting as excited as we are. The preliminary programme is now available on the conference website https://eurocarto2026.org/program/. Have a look and start planning which sessions, presentations and activities you would like to join. 

To help you prepare for your visit, we have gathered some useful information below:

ABSTRACTS OF THE ICA: EUROCARTO 2026 VOLUME

Conference abstracts will be published in the form of ICA Abstracts, special Volume European Cartographic Conference – EuroCarto 2026. All authors have to submit a publishing agreement, confirm publishing terms & conditions, and cross-check the abstract metadata (author, e-mail addresses). The link to the web form is available at: https://webforms.copernicus.org/ICA-Abs/publishing_agreement/. The submission of the agreement is mandatory and must be granted before August 20. More information about filling instructions is available here.

TALKS & LIGHTNING TALKS

Contributions will be presented in the form of TALKS and LIGHTNING TALKS based on reviewer recommendations. If you are not sure in which format you belong, check your EasyChair or the conference program. Presentations will run on designated PCs in lecture rooms; it is not possible to use your own notebook. Please upload your presentations by 7th September. In exceptional cases, uploading will also be possible at the Info point in the Library, at least one day before your presentation.

POSTERS

Authors are expected to present their posters during the scheduled poster session. Posters will be displayed in the library building during these sessions. Please hand in your poster at the Library Info point after registration. We will take care of its installation.

  • Format: A1 portrait
  • Print & bring yourself
  • Tips for express printing options in Brno:
WORKSHOPS

Registration is handled by individual workshops’ organisers. You can find more information at: https://eurocarto2026.org/workshops/

REGISTRATION

Registration will open every day from 8.30–17.00 at the registration desk. From Wednesday 12.30, registration would be possible at the Info point in the Library.

As an ICA event, the conference follows the International Cartographic Association Code of Conduct, which promotes respectful communication and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, or other abusive behaviour. The ICA Code of Conduct will be signed on the registration desk. Please read it in advance at: https://eurocarto2026.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ICA_Code_of_Conduct.pdf

OTHER ACTIVITIES

To keep you moving and engaged, the conference program will also be complemented by a number of accompanying activities.

Every day

  • Tabletop game Let’s transform Brno together! in front of the room F1
  • Cartographic quiz through Brno, inspired by Atlas Obscura all around the main conference site

Wednesday, 8 September 2026

  • Free Botanical garden excursion 9.00–16.00 
  • Group photo 15.30 in Relax Park
  • NGC Meet-up 18.30 games in the park Tyršův sad followed by an evening at restaurant (place will be announced soon)

Thursday, 9 September 2026

  • Orienteering activity
    • start in relax Park at main conference venue
    • start anytime between 10:00–17:00
    • registration on site
    • takes approx. 15 minutes
ACCOMMODATION, GASTRONOMY, SIGHTSEEING & TRANSPORT

Planning your stay in Brno? Our conference map includes tips for accommodation, restaurants and cafés, places worth visiting, as well as useful information about public transport: https://eurocarto2026.org/conference-map/

Navigating the venue

We are looking forward to meeting you all in Brno and to three inspiring days of cartography, maps, ideas and good conversations.

See you soon!