Practical information
Place and Time
Přírodovědecká fakulta
Masarykova univerzita
Kotlářská 2
611 37 Brno
Czech Republic
Untraditionally, the conference will commence on Friday (November 17th 2023) in the morning with prof. Zdeněk Mikulášek’s workshop. A plenary talk and the student’s section will follow suit in the evening. We anticipate the conference concluding on Sunday (November 19th) in the afternoon.
We have decided, following previous years’ success, to enable participants to join the conference online on Zoom. A link will be sent to the participants upon us receiving the conference fee payment.
Conference fees
This year, the amount paid depends on how early the participants sign up for the conference.
The conference fees are paid into Variable Stars and Exoplanet Section’s (VSES) bank account. Transaction information will be sent upon reception of the registration form. In case of your absence, the fee will be refunded entirely.
If you need a proof of payment, please let us know through the registration form by stating your affiliation or organization.
The conference fee covers catering, Friday’s welcome drink, Saturday’s lunch, and other materials related to the conference.
Registration for the optional social event is handled separately.
We are able to pay for travel expenses of active participants who cannot claim funding from their employer. Please speak to our treasurer Igor Stojanov during the conference.
Conference fee amount:
Early birds: 600 CZK (paid before October 31st)
Late-breaking: 700 CZK (paid before November 14th)
On location: 800 CZK
Students (up to master’s degree equivalents): 300 CZK
Online participation: 300 CZK (paid before November 14th)
Optional social event fee: 350 CZK
Meals
Catering will be provided at the venue. There is going to be a welcome drink in the evening. On Saturday, lunch is covered, and, in the evening, the social event takes place. Refreshments will be available on Sunday morning.
Transport and parking
To get to the venue from Brno Main Station (Brno Hlavní Nádraží), take, for example, tram no. 12 to Konečného náměstí station and then walk three minutes to Kotlářská street no. 2.
It is possible to park at the faculty, if you register your car’s plate number (you will receive the information later in an email).
Accommodation
Please, do not delay booking your accommodation until the last moment! We suggest making use of nearby guest houses:
Affordable accommodation on the Lipová - Konečného náměstí tram and trolleybus line (a 10-minute ride to the conference venue).
Free parking, possibility to purchase breakfast.
Affordable accommodation 20 minutes of foot from the venue. Parking for a fee, breakfast included.