Krynica-Zdrój, Poland

Central European Symposium on
Theoretical Chemistry (CESTC2026)

September 8-11, 2026

A gathering of theoretical chemists from Central Europe and beyond, bringing together researchers in theoretical and computational chemistry.

Key Dates

Abstract Submission
June 17, 2026
Deadline for abstract submission
Early Registration
July 7, 2026
Reduced registration fee deadline
Regular Registration
August 12, 2026
Regular fee registrations deadline
Conference
September 8-11, 2026
Krynica-Zdrój, Poland

About the Symposium

CESTC is an annual meeting that provides a space to share new ideas and discuss recent progress in theoretical and computational chemistry. We warmly welcome scientists at all stages of their careers — from students and early-career researchers to senior experts. While we especially invite participants from Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, researchers from all over the world are welcome to join our community.

The 2026 edition will take place in Krynica-Zdrój — Known as the "Pearl of Polish Spas," Krynica-Zdrój offers a unique atmosphere with its famous mineral waters and beautiful mountain scenery, providing a perfect backdrop for scientific exchange.

About the Organizers
Topics include
  • Quantum chemistry methods
  • Molecular dynamics & simulation
  • Computational spectroscopy
  • Reaction mechanisms & kinetics
  • Machine learning in chemistry

Invited Speakers

Jiří Brabec
J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry, Czechia
Johannes Dietschreit
University of Vienna, Austria
Mihael Eraković
Ruđer Bošković Institute, Croatia
Domagoj Fijan
University of Michigan, USA
Lukaš Grajciar
Charles University, Czechia
Andrej Hurajt
Comenius University, Slovakia
Pál Jedlovszky
Eszterhazy Karoly Catholic University, Hungary
Zsuzsanna Koczor-Benda
University of Warwick, UK
Marcin Modrzejewski
University of Warsaw, Poland
Nina Strasser
Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
Marek Štekláč
Slovak University of Technology, Slovakia
Piotr Żuchowski
Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland

Venue

The symposium will be held at Hotel Belmonte in Krynica-Zdrój, Poland, a modern 5* mountain resort located just a few minutes from the town center.

Krynica-Zdrój is a picturesque spa town in the Beskid Sądecki mountains, known for its natural mineral waters, elegant architecture, and peaceful atmosphere for scientific exchange.

Venue & Travel Info
Hotel Belmonte

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Scientific Patronage

Past Editions

2025 – Stará Lesná, Slovakia

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2024 – Sveti Martin na Muri, Croatia

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2022 – Balatonszárszó, Hungary

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2019 – Burg Schlaining, Austria

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2018 – Srni, Czechia

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2017 – Wisła, Poland

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2015 – Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

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2014 – Nagybörzsöny, Hungary

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2013 – Znojmo, Czechia

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2012 – Mariapfarr, Austria

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2011 – Toruń, Poland

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2010 – Nový Smokovec, Slovakia

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2009 – Dobogókő, Hungary

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2008 – Hejnice, Czechia

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2007 – Litschau, Austria

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2006 – Zakopane, Poland

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2005 – Šachtičky, Slovakia

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2004 – Tihany, Hungary

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2003 – Nové Hrady, Czechia

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2002 – Zwettl, Austria

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