Venue

AE2026 will be held at the  Techmania Science Center, a modern science and technology center located in Pilsen.

• Techmania Science Center
• U Planetária 2969/1
• 301 00 Plzeň, Czech Republic
• Location

The venue offers excellent facilities for conference sessions, poster presentations, and social events.

How to Get There

• By Public Transport:

  Techmania Science Center is easily accessible by local public transport. The nearest stop is Techmania, many others including Jižní předměstí, CAN Tylova and Masarykovo náměstí, all within walking distance. Several bus and trolleybus lines connect these stops with the city center and main transport hubs.

  From Main Stations:

  • From  Plzeň Main Railway Station: local public transport followed by a short walk
  • From  Plzeň Main Bus Station (CAN): local public transport or walking distance

  By Car:

  The venue is accessible by car, and free parking will be available for conference participants in the vicinity of the Techmania Science Center.

Pilsen (Plzeň) is a historic industrial city in western Bohemia, internationally known as the birthplace of the Pilsner lager beer. The world-famous Pilsner Urquell Brewery, founded in 1842, remains an active brewery and one of the city’s main cultural and technical landmarks.
Beyond its brewing tradition, Pilsen has a strong industrial and engineering heritage, historically associated with heavy industry, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering. The city has long been linked to major industrial enterprises and today combines traditional manufacturing with modern research, innovation, and high-tech development.
Pilsen is also a vibrant university city, home to the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, and offers a rich cultural life, historical architecture, and a compact city center that is easy to explore on foot. Conference participants can enjoy local cuisine, brewery tours, museums, and cultural events during their stay.