Dear colleagues, scientists, researchers, friends and all chemists,

the 22nd International Conference on Polysaccharides and Glycoscience (ICPG) will be place in Prague at Novotného lávka 5, from 11 to 13 November 2026.


The conference is organised under the auspices of the Czech Chemical Society, in cooperation with the Department of Carbohydrates and Cereals, University of Chemistry and Technology (UCT) Prague.


Building on the long tradition of ICPG conferences, the 22nd ICPG will focus on:

  • structural characterisation of polysaccharides,
  • technological production of polysaccharides,
  • applications of polysaccharides as materials and drug delivery systems,
  • carbohydrate and glycan chemistry.


The conference is part of the activities of the international organisations EuChems and Chemistry Europe.


The conference proceedings will include abstracts and full texts and will be published in both printed and online formats, as in previous years. Young scientists are especially encouraged to participate in the Young Scientific Award, either through oral presentations or poster contributions.


Traditionally, the conference will open with a welcome glass of wine and will again be accompanied by a social programme, offering opportunities for informal discussions and networking.


We believe that the 22nd ICPG will provide a stimulating scientific programme and a pleasant atmosphere, meeting the expectations of researchers from academia and industry alike.


To stay informed about the latest updates, please follow the 22nd ICPG on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9527134/


On behalf of the Scientific Committee

Roman Bleha, Jana Čopíková, Evžen Šárka

Main topics

  • Characterization and analyses of natural polysaccharides
  • Polysaccharides in pharmacy and medicine
  • Polysaccharide materials and applications
  • Polysaccharides as part of circular economy
  • Starch structure, technology and application
  • Polysaccharides in foods and feeds
  • Carbohydrate chemistry


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