Conference programme

The conference is being held on May 15, 2025 at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of Brno University of Technology, Veveří 331/95, Brno, Czech Republic.

The preliminary schedule of the conference is as follows:

  • 08:00 – 08:30 | Registration of participants
  • 08:30 – 08:45 | Opening ceremony of the conference, Introductory lecture
  • 08:45 – 09:15 | Introductory lecture
  • 09:15 – 18:00 | Presentation of papers in sections rooms
  • 18:00 – 18:30 | Official closing of the conference
  • 18:30 – 24:00 | Social evening

Lunch information

  • Lunch will be served at the Faculty building “R”, located at Rybkova 1, on the 2nd floor.
  • Time: 12:45 – 13:45
  • A selection of hot meals, vegetarian options, and refreshments will be available.
  • Please follow the signs or ask the staff for directions.

accompanying programme

The accompanying programme of this year’s JUNIORSTAV 2025 conference has been designed to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, offer participants insights into the broader context of research in civil engineering and urbanism, and provide opportunities for informal networking in the cultural and historical setting of the city of Brno.

Opening Expert Lecture by CzechGlobe

The programme will commence with a keynote lecture delivered by representatives of the Global Change Research Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences – CzechGlobe, an institution dedicated to the study of climate change and its effects on urban environments. Attendees will gain insights into the cooling potential of urban vegetation and its significance for sustainable urban planning, architecture, and adaptation strategies.

Excursion to the Starobrno Brewery

The first thematic excursion in the afternoon will lead participants to the Starobrno Brewery, one of the oldest breweries in the Czech Republic, with a history dating back to 1325. The tour includes a historical exhibition on brewing in Brno, visits to the brewhouse, fermentation cellar, and lager cellar, and concludes with a tasting of unfiltered beer directly from the tank. More information: heinekenceskarepublika.cz. For those interested in the excursion, a bus will be available at 15:45 in front of Building Z on Žižkova Street.  Please note that the excursion is limited to 25 participants.

Excursion to the Museum of Bicycles in Brno–Židenice

The second excursion will take participants to the private Museum of Historical Bicycles in Brno–Židenice, established by former Favorit Brno cyclist Mr. Bořivoj Nakládal. The collection features over 60 unique exhibits – from 19th-century wooden velocipedes and penny-farthings to interwar touring bicycles and iconic racing models produced by Favorit. The museum is notable for its technical detail and the personal stories tied to individual exhibits. More information: kudyznudy.cz. For those interested in the excursion, a bus will be available at 15:45 in front of Building Z on Žižkova Street.
 Please note that the excursion is limited to 10 participants.

Evening Reception with Musical Performance by Sukuba Ensemble

The accompanying programme will conclude with a social evening reception held in a relaxed atmosphere and accompanied by live music performed by the Brno-based ensemble Sukuba Ensemble. This five-member group performs traditional melodies from across Europe as well as original compositions, often influenced by folk and cinematic/game music. Their repertoire includes motifs from The Witcher, Kingdom Come: Deliverance, and Assassin’s Creed, all rendered in an acoustic, stylistically rich arrangement. More information: sukubaensemble.cz