ECEL 2027
26th European Conference on e‑Learning
ECEL Practical Information
Registered participants will receive specific joining instructions two weeks before the conference. In the meantime, we hope you find the following, more general, ECEL Practical Information helpful.
Conference Location
Faculty of Education, Charles University
Magdalény Rettigové 4, 116 39 Prague 1, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 221 900 111
University Information
Charles University, founded in 1348, is one of the oldest universities in Europe and the largest and most highly ranked university in the Czech Republic. It comprises 17 faculties covering the full range of academic disciplines, from medicine and law to the humanities and natural sciences.
The Faculty of Education is the largest teacher-training faculty in the Czech Republic, preparing teachers for all levels of education as well as researchers in pedagogy, educational psychology and subject didactics. The Faculty has an established research focus on digital technologies in education and innovative teaching methods, making it a natural host for ECEL 2027.
https://pedf.cuni.cz/ (Faculty of Education) and https://cuni.cz (Charles University)
Local Information
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is renowned for its well-preserved historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site combining Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture. Landmarks such as Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the Old Town Square and its Astronomical Clock are all within easy reach of the conference venue.
The Faculty of Education is located in the New Town district, close to the National Theatre and the Vltava riverbank, making it a convenient and attractive base for delegates wishing to explore the city on foot between sessions.
Official tourist information: https://www.prague.eu
Getting to ECEL
The conference venue is in the centre of Prague.
The city is reachable by air to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), approx. 15–17 km from the city centre. https://www.prg.aero/en Or by train from other major european hubs to Praha hlavní nádraží (Prague Main Station). https://www.raileurope.com/
From the airport to the venue
Public transport (cheapest): trolleybus 59 or bus 100/119 to the nearest metro station (Nádraží Veleslavín or Zličín), then metro to the centre — approx. 40–45 minutes, ticket approx. 30–40 CZK (€1.20–1.60). Airport Express bus runs directly to the Main Railway Station (Hlavní nádraží) for approx. 100 CZK. https://www.dpp.cz/en
Taxi/private transfer: approx. 30 minutes, approx. 600–800 CZK (~€25–35), more in heavy traffic. https://driveczech.com/services/airport-transfers
Key Locations
The venue location for the 26th European Conference on e‑Learning, Prague, Czech Republic, is shown on this google map.
Virtual Presentations
There is an option to present your work virtually. Virtual presentations will take place on Zoom, details of the virtual room links will be sent close to the conference date. There will be a check-in session to test your zoom connection prior to the conference. Virtual Participants will have access to the keynotes and all of the virtual presentations.