Activities
Networking Events
Please note that registration for many of the side events is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration opens on April 1, 10:00 am. For further details, please see here.
Opening Reception at Vienna City Hall
Festive reception in the historic Festsaal of Vienna City Hall
The ICBS Opening Reception brings participants together in the historic Festsaal of Vienna City Hall for an evening of networking and exchange. The event offers an opportunity to initiate collaborations and joint projects while enjoying food and drinks in a festive and welcoming atmosphere.
Registration is required.
Monday, 24 August 2026, 7:30 – 11:00 pm
Entrance: Lichtenfelsgasse 2, 1010 Vienna
The event is wheelchair-accessible.
Registration fee: 0 €
Maximum participants: 800
Registration closes on 31 July 2026, 23:59 CEST
Student and Early Career Networking Event
Informal reception, with academic journals and publishers stands
The Student Networking Event aims to connect students and early career researchers. Featuring a reception with journals and publishers stands and an academic speed dating session at thematic tables, the event fosters networking, collaboration, and insights into academic publishing. Food and drinks will be provided.
Registration is required.
Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Venue: CEU Auditorium, Quellenstraße 51, 1100 Vienna
The event is wheelchair-accessible.
Registration fee: 0 €
Maximum participants: 150
Registration closes on 31 July 2026, 23:59 CEST
Byzantine Languages and Literatures: A Lunch Discussion
Informal Discussion on Teaching Practices in Byzantine Studies
Join us for an informal lunch discussion on teaching the languages and literatures of the Byzantine world. While scholarship on literary culture has progressed dramatically, teachers and lecturers are still left almost wholly to their own devices in their pedagogy and classroom practice. We invite anyone interested in teaching to share ideas and experiences, find inspiration for the new academic year, and potentially develop new cooperation on this vital but neglected topic.
Registration is required.
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Venue: University of Vienna
The event is wheelchair-accessible.
Registration fee: 5 €
Maximum participants: 50
Registration closes on 31 July 2026, 23:59 CEST
Evening Reception in the Arcaded Courtyard of the University of Vienna
Hosted by Dumbarton Oaks and the Central European University (CEU)
Dumbarton Oaks and the Department of Historical Studies at Central European University cordially invite you to connect and reconnect over refreshments and appetizers during the 2026 International Congress of Byzantine Studies in Vienna. During the reception, there will be a presentation of publications and academic activities. We look forward to seeing you there!
Registration is required.
(Registration will open later, not visible in the registration tool at the moment.)
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Venue: Arcaded Courtyard, University of Vienna
The event is wheelchair-accessible.
Registration fee: 0 €
Maximum participants: 300
Registration closes on 31 July 2026, 23:59 CEST
Opportunities Forum
Forum on Funding Opportunities, Fellowships, and Research Support
This event is of special interest of young researchers, but also for everyone planning to submit a project proposal or to apply for fellowships. Representatives of various funding agencies and institutions (national, EU and extra-EU) will present their portfolio of funding opportunities and then take questions from the audience. The Opportunities Forum is co-organized by the Development Commission of the Association Internationale des Études Byzantines (AIEB).
No registration needed.
Friday, 28 August 2026, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Venue: Lecture Hall 33, University of Vienna
The event is wheelchair-accessible.
Maximum participants: 240
Closing Reception in the Arcaded Courtyard of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW)
Final Gathering in the Historic Courtyard of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
Join us for the closing reception marking the end of ICBS 2026. The evening offers a final opportunity to reflect on the past days, continue conversations, and strengthen new and existing connections in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Food and drinks will be provided.
Registration is required.
Saturday, 29 August 2026, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Entrance: Doktor-Ignaz-Seipel-Platz 1, 1010 Vienna
The event is wheelchair-accessible.
Registration fee: 0 €
Maximum participants: 400
Registration closes on 31 July 2026, 23:59 CEST
Cancellation conditions
A refund of the registration fee is not possible at any time after registration has been completed.