The Countdown Begins: ISC 2026 Key Dates & Updates

We are getting closer to ISC 2026, with registration opening in January 2026! This makes it the perfect time to share some fresh updates. The symposium website has just been expanded with lots of new details you’ll want to check out.

Key Dates:

• Registration & abstract submission open: 15 January 2026
• Early-bird deadline: 15 May 2026 - don’t miss the favorable registration fees!

Registration Fees in EUR including VAT 

Early-Bird Registration (until 15 May 2026)

• Industry: 850
• Academic, Government: 650
• Student*: 290
• Student* + 3 short courses: 390
• Short Courses**: 190
• Accompanying Persons: 190
• Gala Dinner: 100

Late Registration

• Industry: 1,000
• Academic, Government: 780
• Student*: 340
• Student* + 3 short courses: -
• Short Courses**: 230
• Accompanying Persons: 190
• Gala Dinner: 100

Onsite Registration

• Industry: 1,150
• Academic, Government: 890
• Student*: 390
• Student* + 3 short courses: -
• Short Courses**: 270
• Accompanying Persons: 190
• Gala Dinner: 100

*The student fee applies only to full-time students. This does not include individuals who are employed and pursuing a PhD or other degree part-time. Participants registering under this category are required to upload a valid proof of full time student status (e.g., confirmation from the university or a student ID) directly in the registration form.

**The price covers up to 3 short courses for a single flat rate.

All the above fees are in EUR and include a local VAT of 21 %.

FULL REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE: 

• Access to oral and poster sessions 
• Access to the exhibition hall 
• Welcome Reception on Sunday, 6 September 2026 
• Scheduled lunches and coffee breaks as per the programme 
• Electronic Book of Abstracts 
• Prague public transportation pass 

ACCOMPANYING PERSON FEES INCLUDE: 

• Access to the exhibition hall 
• Welcome Reception on Sunday, 6 September 2026 
• Scheduled lunches and coffee breaks as per the programme 

The accompanying persons do not have access to the scientific programme. 

Scientific Program:

• Plenary and keynote lectures highlighting emerging topics, presented by leading scientists - view the up-to-date list of confirmed invited speakers
• A rich scientific program organized into three parallel sessions, spanning fundamentals to practical applications
• Tutorials designed to help you to sharpen your skills in modern LC and CE separations and MS techniques
• Short courses exploring seven emerging topics

Invited Speakers

• Takeshi Bamba
• Detlev Belder
• Bogusław Buszewski
• Deirdre Cabooter
• Alejandro Cifuentes
• Gert Desmet
• Tony Edge
• Sebastiaan Eeltink
• Jennifer van Eyk
• František Foret
• Ana Maria García-Campaña
• Martin Gilar
• Fabrice G. Gritti
• Davy Guillarme
• Kenji Hamase
• Gérard Hopfgartner
• Christian Huber
• Tomáš Jungwirth
• Jörg P. Kutter
• Michael Lämmerhofer
• Frédéric Lynen
• John A. McLean
• Peter Meikle
• Myeong Hee Moon
• Bob Pirok
• Giorgia Purcaro
• Koen Sandra
• Oliver J. Schmitz
• Dwight R. Stoll
• František Švec
• Zoltan Takats
• Mario Thevis
• André de Villiers
• Caroline West
• Steven Ray Wilson
• Adam T. Woolley
• Guowang Xu
• John R. Yates

Opportunities for Young Scientists:

• Dedicated sessions for young scientists with 27 slots for 15-minute presentations by early career researchers
• An exceptionally low-priced package for young scientists covering symposium registration and 3 short courses
• Travel grants to support the attendance of young scientists from around the world
• A job fair to connect with future employers

Awards: 

• Prestigious awards in separation science, including the newly established Jandera Award and traditional Martin Medal, J. F. K. Huber Award, and Jubilee Medal
• Best Poster Award

Social Events:

• Welcome Reception – a relaxed evening to meet people and get into symposium mode
• Gala Dinner at Žofín Palace - an evening with great food, conversation, and entertainment
• Farewell drink