Science Café | Young Scientists
26.02.2026, 18:00 – 22:00
Prague House - Av. Palmerston 16, 1000 Bruxelles
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About
The theme of this edition of Science Café focuses on a new generation of Czech scientists and on what it means to start a scientific career in a European and international context today.
The invited young scientists will share personal insights into motivation to pursue a career in research, early scientific achievements, work in international teams, challenges of starting a research career and their role in communicating science to the public. The discussion will also explore their views on the future of science in Europe, cross-disciplinary and international collaboration, and their ambitions in a rapidly changing societal and technological context.
Speakers
Anna Krebsová
Anna is a student at the Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences. She is one of the founders of the LASAR student team, which received an award at NASA Space Center Houston in 2024 for its innovative idea in the Conrad Challenge competition. Currently, she and her team are focusing on deorbiting space debris using lasers from their own LASARsat to test the technology they are developing.
In 2025, Anna became an ambassador for the Czech Journey to Space project, in which she had the opportunity to experience real weightlessness during a ZeroG parabolic flight.
Now Anna is able to share information about opportunities for getting involved in space activities in the Czech Republic and to give lectures and educational presentations to schools, institutions, and the general public.
Tomáš Čermák
Tomáš is a Czech scientist and founder.
Researching cold plasma, Tomáš, together with his Slovak colleague, developed an innovative clean water technology and became the first Europeans ever to be named Global Winners of The Earth Prize. Their work was later highlighted by the European Commission as one of the Success Stories of Europe.
Tomáš founded two non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting the next generation of scientists – STEM_HUB and Vypisky.com – which now help over 6,000+ STEM students. Since 2024, he serves in an advisory board at TikTok, focusing on improving user mental health and teen safety.
In 2025, WIRED featured Tomáš as a Game Changer of the Year, listing him among the most influential people in Czech tech, and in 2026, he was recognized by Forbes on its 30 Under 30 list.
Moderator
Tomáš Polák
Tomáš is a communication professional with over eleven years of experience in media, journalism and public relations. He studied Media Studies and Business Management in Prague and gained international experience abroad. He began his career in commercial media and worked as a journalist and TV reporter. He currently works as a Public Relations advisor at the European Parliament, where he is responsible for PR and media relations for the Czech delegation in the Greens/EFA group. Alongside his institutional work, he focuses on communication training and education.
moderated by Tomáš Polák
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