FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning your participation in ceecon26? Here you can find answers to common questions about registration, the program, presentations, venues, and other practical aspects of the congress. Additional information will be added as it becomes available, so please check back for updates. If your question is not answered here, please get in touch with us at .

General

What is ceecon?

ceecon is the largest multidisciplinary congress in the German-speaking world dedicated to the study of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. Bringing together scholars from around 30 countries, the congress showcases the latest research on the region and provides a forum for international academic exchange.

Find out more about ceecon here: About ceecon

Who is ceecon for?

ceecon26 is open to researchers, practitioners, early-career scholars, and students with an interest in Central and Eastern Europe and the wider region.

When and where does ceecon26 take place?

ceecon26 takes place on 8–9 October 2026 at Freie Universität Berlin. The main congress program is spread across three venues on the university's campus.

On the evening of 8 October, participants are invited to a reception and award ceremony at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Further information will be available on the website soon. Please check back for updates.

What is the language of the congress?

The congress language is English.

Registration & Participation

Who can attend ceecon26?: Anyone interested in the congress and its program is welcome to attend, provided they register by the registration deadline.
Is participation free of charge?: Yes. Participation in ceecon26 is free of charge.
Do I need to register to attend the congress?: Yes. For organisational reasons, all participants are asked to register in advance by 30 September.
What is the registration deadline?: Registration is open until 30 September.
Can I attend for only one day?: Yes. You can attend ceecon26 for either one or both days. During registration, you can indicate which day(s) you plan to attend.
Will I receive a confirmation of registration?: Yes. You will receive a confirmation of your registration by email.

Program & Presentations

Where can I find the congress program?

You can find the full congress program here: Program

A printed program overview will also be available at the congress venues to help you navigate the sessions. The congress booklet is available on the Program page and will also be available in print on site.

How can I find a particular session or presenter?

You can find individual sessions in the Program and individual presenters in the Presenter Index.

Where can I find abstracts and information about individual presentations?

Click on an individual session in the Program to access further information, including the abstracts of the presentations.

Who is presenting at ceecon26?

You can find all presenters in the Presenter Index.

Practical Information

Where can I have lunch?

There is no designated lunch venue. A number of cafés, canteens, and food trucks are located near the conference venues and offer options for lunch:

Mensa-Backshop, FU, Otto Suhr Institute (OSI), Ihnestraße 21, 14195 Berlin
Food truck, Garystraße 55, 14195 Berlin
Food truck, Ihnestraße 21, 14195 Berlin
Aux Délices Normands – Café and Bakery, Ihnestraße 29, 14195 Berlin
Diner Com Bui, Garystraße 46, 14195 Berlin
Canteen Shokudō, FU I, Van’t Hoff-Straße 6, 14195 Berlin

Please note that opening hours and availability may vary.

Will there be networking or social events?

ceecon26 offers various opportunities for exchange and networking throughout the congress, including coffee and lunch breaks. On the evening of 7 October, participants are invited to a theatre performance at Theatre Pool: Living Through Uncertainty.

On the evening of 8 October, a reception will take place at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Participation in the reception is limited to active ceecon26 participants. Those eligible to attend have received an invitation and registration information by email.

Is Wi-Fi available at the congress venues?

Yes. eduroam is available at the congressvenues. Free Wi-Fi is also available via Free WiFi Berlin. To use the free Wi-Fi, connect to the network, accept the terms and conditions (AGB), and follow the instructions provided.

Where can I register?

Registration will take place on the ground floor of the Henry Ford Building (HFB). There will be two registration desks: one for presenters and one for listeners.

Is there a cloakroom?