A new forum advancing science for the era of extreme wildfires
The X-Fire Workshop aims to serve as a focused international forum for advancing knowledge on the unique challenges of extreme wildfire events through the exchange of scientific and operational insights. The Workshop is structured around the following key objectives:
By creating a focused scientific and operational exchange on extreme wildfire events, X-Fire aims to fill a critical gap, ensuring that the complexities of these events receive sustained attention and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The workshop will be held at the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (FLD CZU).
Address: Kamýcká 1070, 165 00 Praha-Suchdol.
The Faculty provides a comprehensive forestry education system and is a respected international research centre. In 2019, the Faculty completed the educational and technology centre, which is one of the best university centres in Central Europe thanks to the most modern technologies and equipment.
Prague is a compact, walkable capital that mixes old-world charm with a modern, comfortable vibe. The historic center is full of cobblestone streets, churches, and bridges, but the city runs smoothly — good public transport, plenty of cafés, and English is widely understood.
In your free time, walking across Charles Bridge, exploring Old Town Square, or heading up to Prague Castle are quick wins. And after the sessions, it’s hard to go wrong with a local pub — Czech beer is famous for a reason.
⏳ Important Update: The abstract submission deadline has been extended to 13 March 2026.
📢 New for 2026: We are pleased to announce that the proceedings of X-Fire 2026 will be published in MDPI’s Environmental and Earth Sciences Proceedings. All accepted abstracts will be available as open-access, citable publications. Authors of accepted abstracts will be required to provide an extended version according to the journal’s template by 15 May 2026.
We welcome oral or poster contributions related, but not limited, to the following themes:
Recommended hotels near Dejvice (approx. 15-20 min to venue):
Participation is free of charge. No registration fees.
The COST Action NERO (CA22164) will cover travel, accommodation, and daily subsistence for eligible participants (NERO members, one author per paper).
Daily allowance up to EUR 191. Selection based on contribution quality, gender balance, and geographical distribution.
Currency: Czech Koruna (CZK). Cards widely accepted.
Electricity: 230V, 50Hz. Type E sockets (standard European 2-pin with earth pin).