Prague Protein Spring 2026

Invitation

The PPS 2026 conference will take place in Prague on 7-10 May 2026.

Registration will be open on 16 February 2026.

Prague Protein Spring (PPS) 2026 will focus on the thematic issue:

Post-AlphaFold Era in Protein Science: new challenges – new paradigms?

The meeting aims to address how recent advances in protein structure prediction have transformed protein science, while emphasizing the conceptual, experimental, and methodological challenges that remain unresolved. The program will cover selected topics including protein structure and function, conformational ensembles, intrinsically disordered and multispecific proteins, protein design, and the relationship between structure, energetics, and biological activity.

The conference will reflect both theoretical and experimental perspectives and will also consider how fundamental knowledge can be translated into applied and biomedical research. The major goal of PPS 2026 is to stimulate discussion on the current state of the field and to anticipate future directions in protein science beyond static structure models.

Prague Protein Spring traditionally brings together leading scientists, emerging group leaders, and motivated young researchers. The essential characteristic of the meeting is its focused mission, delivered through close interaction between highly acclaimed speakers, students, and early-career scientists, fostering strong inter-generational exchange and open scientific discussion.