Workshop on European Defence and Defence Economics
15th - 16th June 2026
Masaryk University
Jointly organised by:
CENTREPEACE, Chaire Economie de défense - IHEDN,
Université de Bordeaux, Defence & Security Economics Workshop
Important Dates
Abstracts submission – April 3rd, 2026
Acceptance information – April 20th, 2026
Confirmation of attendance – April 30th, 2026
Abstract submission to: centrepeace@fss.muni.cz
Agenda:
14th June – 19:00 Wine tasting
15th June – 9:00 – 17:00 Seminar + official workshop dinner
16th June – 9:00 – 14:00 Seminar + optional social event + dinner
Fees and Services
No fees are associated with the workshop. Lunches, refreshments, dinners, and social program kindly co-funded by CENTREPEACE Project, Masaryk university, Chaire Economie de défense - IHEDN, and MBDA.
In case of additional questions, contact us at centrepeace@fss.muni.cz
Venue and Ease of Travel
Masaryk university, Brno, Czechia - Komenskeho nam. 2, 602 00 Brno
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Brno is easily accessible by train or bus from main international airports.
Workshop venue is in the city center, walkable distance from all major hotels (Continental and International hotels are within 5minutes walking distance).
How to reach Brno:
Brno is easily accessible via flights to Vienna, followed by multiple options of direct airport-to-Brno-city-centre luxury bus, and train connection. Flights are also possible to both Prague, Bratislava, and Brno directly.
From Vienna
By bus
RegioJet and Flixbus operate direct buses from Vienna’s Schwechat airport directly to Brno city center. Approx 2hrs.
By train
You can also travel from Vienna airport by train - there is a railway station in front of the arrivals hall. The first option is to go by direct train from the airport to Brno, which runs three times a day. You can check the schedule and buy a ticket online here. The second option is to change trains at Wien Hauptbahnhof (the main station). In that case, please check this page, where you can also buy tickets online. Type Flughafen Wien or Vienna Schwechat airport in the “From” field and Brno hl. n. in the “To” field.
From Prague
By bus
There are several bus companies operating buses from Prague to Brno. The yellow RegioJet buses also leave directly from Prague’s Vaclav Havel airport (you will have to transfer at the main bus station Florenc in Prague, but one ticket is valid for the whole journey to Brno by both buses). Direct buses from Prague’s Vaclav Havel airport to Brno are also operated by Flixbus.
By train
To get to Brno by train, you will first need to get to Prague’s main railway station – you can go by Airport Express, by public transport or ask for directions at the airport. You can buy your ticket online on the website of the České dráhy company, of the Regiojet Company, or at the train station.
You can find more information to plan your trip here.
The website will be continuously updated with new information.
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