ISC 2026 - the 35th International Symposium on Chromatography
ABOUT ISC 2026
The International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC) represents the oldest conference series on separation science. ISC symposia have been organised since 1956 in each even year. ISC is one of the premier meetings series for discussion of all modes of chromatography and separation science with a broad coverage of techniques and applications.
The major focus of the symposium will be on the impact of chromatography and separation science to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical, environmental, food and health industry, as well as science and medicine. The symposium programme will reflect these themes and highlight new challenges and emerging opportunities for the science and marketing of separation and detection systems and methods.
As an integral part of the scientific programme of lectures and poster sessions, an international exhibition and vendor seminars on instrumentation and services for chromatography, separation science and mass spectrometry will be organised. ISC 2026 will provide the perfect forum for attendees from academia, industry and government research institutions for scientific exchange and networking.
Local Organizing Committee
Josef Cvačka
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry ASCR, Mass spectrometry group
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Petr Česla
- University of Pardubice, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Department of Analytical Chemistry
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Michal Holčapek - chair
- University of Pardubice, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Department of Analytical Chemistry
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Petr Chocholouš
- Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry
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Robert Jirásko
- University of Pardubice, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Department of Analytical Chemistry
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Václav Kašička
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry ASCR, Department of Electromigration methods
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Petr Bednář
- Palacky University, Faculty of Science, Department of Analytical Chemistry and RCPTM
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Lucie Nováková - chair
- Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry
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Ondřej Peterka
- University of Pardubice, Faculty of Chemical Technology, Department of Analytical Chemistry
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Kateřina Plachká
- Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry
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Jiří Urban
- Masaryk University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry
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Destination
THE CZECH REPUBLIC
The Czech Republic is a rather small but charming country situated in the very heart of Europe. Since medieval times it has been a crossroad of intellectual, artistic and culinary influences but also a centre of conflicts.
The official language is Czech. It is very similar to Slovak and Polish. They all belong to the group of West Slavic languages. Czech is a particularly difficult language to learn, since the endings of words change due to many different grammar rules.
MONEY
Czech official currency is “Koruna”, often translated as “Crown”. Although the country hasn’t transferred to Euro yet (unlike many other countries of the European Union) it is possible to use it as a payment method in most restaurants and shops.
PRAGUE
Prague never lets you go… this dear little mother has sharp claws.
Franz Kafka
The capital city of the Czech Republic is poetically considered to be the heart of the European continent. The history is deeply rooted in every building and you can feel the cultural spirit in every step. Different architectural styles have been preserved throughout the wars and years of the communist era so the visitors may compose their own image of Prague. With the Prague Castle, the largest castle complex in the world on one side, facing the Dancing House representing the contemporary architectural tendencies on the other side, visitors can appreciate the centuries of history embedded in the buildings. Prague is not only a city of historical monuments, but also a city for living, where culture is an integral part of things. It is not surprising to find that it has been a source of inspiration for famous Prague residents and personalities, such as Einstein, Kafka, Mozart, van Beethoven.
At the same time, growing since the Velvet Revolution, Prague, the meeting point of Eastern and Western Europe has quickly become a site to host multiple scientific conferences and cultural events. The same goes for movie makers who just love coming to Prague and making it the scene of their movies. You may have seen Prague in motion pictures such as The Bourne Identity (2002), The Illusionist (2006), Casino Royale (2006), Mission: Impossible (1996), and Amadeus (1984).
VENUE
PRAGUE – A ONE STOP SOLUTION
With all of the key requirements in one reconstructed building and just 5 minutes to the city centre using the complimentary public transport ticket, Prague provides a fantastically convenient solution for all ISC delegates.
ISC 2026: Prague Congress Centre (PCC).
Prague Congress Centre (PCC)
The Prague Congress Centre is one of the most prominent landmarks of the capital, offering wonderful panoramic views of Prague. It can accommodate events for up to 9,300 participants in more than 50 halls, meeting rooms, and conference rooms of various sizes. Equipped with the latest cutting- edge technology and having undergone reconstruction in January 2018, the Congress Centre has a long-standing tradition of hosting a wide range of international events and meetings of all sizes.
Originally named the Palace of Culture, the Prague Congress Centre evokes Eastern European history in the 20th century, having served communist conventions from its opening in 1981, including the last communist congress in 1989. The venue therefore represents the heritage that not only influenced post-communist European countries, but also grants top-quality conference service.
Due to its central location, the Prague Congress Centre is easily accessible from all hotels within the city, and has a strategic advantage with over 800 hotel rooms available within a five-minute walking distance.