13-14 November 2025
NTK
Europe/Prague timezone

Programme

Thursday, November 13 (in English)

12.00 – 13.00

Registration


13.00 – 13.30

Conference Opening and Welcome

13.00 – 13.10:

13.10 – 13.20:

13.20 – 13.30:


13.30 – 14.15

Introductory Keynote Panel

Aim of the session: To frame the whole discussion with basic inputs from the Czech Republic, especially how we support and evaluate excellence.


14.15 – 15.30

Panel Discussion: Challenges, opportunities, experiences

Aim of the session: Input from top Czech scientists and their opinion on the conditions and challenges of supporting Czech science.


15.30 - 16.30

Coffee Break


16.00 – 18.00

Experience From Abroad and Discussion

Aim of the session: To present individual expert views and experiences on promoting excellence from different countries, in the form of a mix of experiences of scientists and funding agencies.


18.00 – 20.00

Dinner


Friday, November 14 (in Czech language)

09.00 – 10.00

Registration


10.00 – 11.00

Panel Discussion: Institutional view I. - Providers

Aim of the session: Providers' view of the whole system and their implementation of the instruments.

11.00 – 12.00

Panel Discussion: Institutional view II. - Research organisations

Aim of the session: introduction of internal schemes of excellence support of research universities and institutes of the CAS.


12.00 – 12.15

Closing Remarks


12.15 – 14.00

Lunch