We invite you to the 17th Pannonian International Symposium on Catalysis (PISC 2026), which takes place from the 7th to the 11th of September 2026. PISC is a traditional academic gathering focused on catalysis and its importance for modern chemistry, energy, raw materials processing, and sustainable industry. This year's event will be held in the inspiring setting of Hotel Kamzík in the heart of the Jeseníky Mountains, offering ideal conditions not only for professional discussion but also for informal networking and establishing new contacts.
Meet this year's speakers
A significant part of the programme will feature lectures by leading experts in catalysis, chemical engineering, energy, and sustainable technologies:
- Dr Gerhard Mestl, Clariant AG, Germany
- rof Salvador Ordóñez, University of Oviedo, Spain
- Prof Silvia Bordiga, University of Turin, Italy
- Prof Gabriela Grzybek, Jagiellonian University, Poland
- Dr Maria Mihet, INCDTIM, Romania
- Dr Christoph Markowitsch, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria
- Dr Michal Horňáček, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Slovakia
- Dr Joanna E. Olszówka, J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry of the CAS, Czechia
- Dr Balázs Endrődi, University of Szeged, Hungary
What will we discuss?
The PISC 2026 programme will focus on current challenges and new research directions in the field of catalysis. The main topics include:
- Heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis,
- Catalysts and catalytic materials,
- Catalytic processes for energy and sustainable technologies,
- CO₂ utilisation and conversion,
- Hydrogen production and utilisation,
- Biomass and renewable raw materials,
- Sustainable fuels, including SAF,
- Electrocatalysis and electrochemical processes,
- Catalysis in petrochemistry and the chemical industry,
- New methods for the characterisation and study of catalysts,
- Reaction engineering and industrial applications of catalysis,
- Catalytic technologies for environmental protection.
- Professional programme and space for networking
PISC 2026 will offer a combination of a professional programme and social activities. Participants can look forward to expert presentations, the sharing of research results, discussions, and space for one-on-one meetings.
This year's symposium will therefore offer not only the chance to follow the latest trends in catalysis but also the opportunity to meet colleagues from the field, discuss current challenges, and explore possibilities for future collaboration.
We look forward to seeing you at PISC 2026!