Each year, the Faculty of Business and Economics at Mendel University in Brno organises PEFnet, an international conference for PhD students from Czech and international universities. The conference gives doctoral students an opportunity to present their research, exchange experience and receive valuable feedback and recommendations from senior researchers and fellow participants.
Conference Format
The official language of the conference is English. Translation and interpreting services will not be provided.
The conference will be held exclusively in person.
Each participant will receive a printed copy of the Book of Extended Abstracts. An online version will also be available on the conference website.
Important Dates and Fees
Conference fee: CZK 2,000
Participation is free of charge for PhD students of the Faculty of Business and Economics at Mendel University in Brno.
Further information is available in the Registration & Payment section.
- Registration opens: 14 September 2026
- Registration and extended abstract submission deadline: 26 October 2026
- Payment deadline: 30 October 2026
- Full paper submission deadline: 7 November 2026
Full Paper Submission
Submission of a full paper is mandatory, as the conference includes paper discussion sessions led by senior researchers. Without the full paper, participants cannot receive detailed and relevant feedback.
All rights to the submitted paper remain with the author.
Conference Sessions
- Business Finance and Economics
- Computer Science and Information Systems
- Economics and Economic Policy
- General Finance
- Management in the Era of AI and Automation
- Marketing and Trade
- Quantitative Methods
Venue
The conference will take place on the campus of Mendel University in Brno.
For more information, visit pefnet.mendelu.cz
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