The 2nd Meeting of the Central and Eastern European EAFP Branch – 1st Announcement
Dear EAFP members and other interested parties,
We are very pleased to confirm that the 2nd Joint Meeting of the Central and Eastern European Branch of the European Association of Fish Pathologists (EAFP) will take place from 1st to 4th September 2026 at Křtiny Chateau (near Brno), Czech Republic (www.zamek-krtiny.cz). The scientific programme will take place during the first two days. 4th September is reserved for an optional sightseeing tour (Pernštejn Castle, Veveří Castle).
The scientific programme of the meeting will focus on inland aquaculture and wild waters:
- Pathogens, diagnostics, therapy and prophylaxis of pathogen-related and non-pathogen-related diseases in fish and other aquatic animals
- Fish disease control and welfare in aquaculture
- Workshop on PKD
The conference language will be English.
The conference will also support young scientists with awards for the best posters and presentations. Conference abstracts will be published in the proceedings.
Please use the link for registration (Ctrl + click 😊) or QR code:
Due to the capacity of the conference room, the number of participants may be limited.
Presentation
- Oral presentation: 15 minutes (excluding discussion)
- Poster presentation
All submitted contributions will be peer-reviewed. Oral sessions will be arranged based on the scientific quality of the contributions. Abstracts not selected for oral presentation may be offered as posters. Notification of the outcome will be sent by June 30th, 2026. All presenting authors must register and pay the conference fee. Acceptance of abstracts and inclusion of oral/poster presentations in the programme is subject to receipt of registration.
Timelines
- March 31st, 2026 – Early registration
- May 31st, 2026 – Late registration
- June 30st, 2026 – Abstract submission
Conference fees
- EAFP member, early registration 160 €
- EAFP member, late registration 180 €
- EAFP non-member, early registration 200 €
- EAFP non-member, late registration 220 €
- Students (EAFP members, early reg.) 120 €
- Students (EAFP members, late reg.) 140 €
- Students (EAFP non-members, early reg.) 140 €
- Students (EAFP non-members, late reg.) 160 €
The approximate price of the sightseeing tour will be 50–60 €, payable on site.
General instructions for payment:
To register as a member, you should have either joined recently or renewed your EAFP membership and paid the membership fee for 2026 at the time of registering for the meeting. For more information on EAFP membership, including how to join or renew it, please visit the official EAFP website Join EAFP – EAFP.
If you require an invoice, please contact the EAFP office manager, and provide the exact billing name and address.
If you have any questions regarding payment, please contact the EAFP treasurer.
Payment options:
1. Mobile payment
To make a payment using your mobile phone, please scan the QR code below.
For early bird registration before 31 March 2026:
For late registration from 1 April until 30 June 2026:
Instructions: When using the QR code, all you need to do is to scan the QR code with your mobile phone camera and you will be taken to a PayPal payment link where you can pay with your debit or credit card.
2. Bank transfer
If you choose to pay by bank transfer, please transfer the registration fee to the following bank account:
Account holder: European Association of Fish Pathologists e.V.
Bank: Deutsche Bank AG (Bank Address: Taunusanlage 12, 60325 Frankfurt am Main, Germany)
IBAN: DE52 1007 0124 0160 3448 00
BIC: DEUTDEDB101
IMPORTANT: It is essential to indicate the intended purpose of the transfer, e.g. “CZ meeting fee 2026, Name, member ID”.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available at the Křtiny Chateau (to be arranged and paid by participants!):
https://www.zamek-krtiny.cz/
E-mail: recepce@zamek-krtiny.cz
Phone: +420 724 946 162
In case of any questions, feel free to contact: palikovam@vfu.cz