2026
The 10th Biennial Meeting of the International Association for the Cognitive and Evolutionary Sciences of Religion (IACESR) will be held at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic, from July 1st-3rd 2026.
This event has been granted Special IAHR Conference status by the International Association for the History of Religions, recognising its thematic focus and international scholarly contribution.
We are be offering an excellent line-up of keynote speakers, events, John McGraw awards for excellent proposals by student/early career researchers and travel support thanks to a generous funding obtained from the IAHR (International Association for the History of Religions).
Call for proposals
The call for proposals is now closed.
Registration
Registration fees: $100 USD members / $200 USD non-members
Keynotes
Practical information
Public transport in Brno: https://www.pipniajed.cz/en.html
Accommodation in Brno:
Below you will find a list of hotels offering special rates for conference participants. The closest accommodation to the conference venue (on July 2–3; the opening ceremony and reception will be held at a different location) is the Continental Hotel, a 5-minute walk from the faculty. In addition to this list of hotels, there are many Airbnb-style accommodations available in Brno.
Conference poster guidelines and resources
Conference locations:
- Opening and reception on 1st July – Old Brno Abbey/Mendel Museum
- Conference sessions on 2nd and 3rd July – Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University (building B2)
Contacts and requests
For an official invitation letter (e.g. for visa purposes), please contact the Secretary General (secretarygeneral@iacesr.com)
For questions related to local arrangements, please contact Eva Kundtová Klocová (eva.klocova@mail.muni.cz).