2026 Prague / ICA WG meeting/ Registration | ICA Working Group on the History of Cartography

The ICA Working Group on the History of Cartography warmly invites you to participate in its pre-conference meetig,Teaching the History of Cartography – New Opportunities and Challenges, held in Prague on 6 July 2026 (Monday), 2:00–4:00 pm, in conjunction with the 2026 International Conference on the History of Cartography (https://ichc2026.org). The session will be built around short (c. 5-minute), informal contributions and open discussion.

We also welcome short contributions from ICHC participants — these may include good practices, personal experiences, work-in-progress, early ideas, or case-based reflections, including what worked and what didn’t. No formal presentation is required — slides are optional. The aim is to foster open exchange and discussion within the community. Contributions from early-career researchers and first-time presenters are especially welcome. Participation is free of charge.

Please note that a separate registration for this meeting is required.

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2026 ICA WG 'Teaching the History of Cartography' meeting
Registration form Teaching the History of Cartography – New Opportunities and Challenges
ICA Working Group pre-conference meeting in conjunction with the organizers of the 2026 International Conference on the History of Cartography, 6 July 2026 (Monday), 2:00–4:00 pm, Prague, Czehia. Deadlines:

Expression of interest in contribution: May 29, 2026

Confirmation of contribution /submission : June 12, 2026

Registration: June 26, 2024 (seats are limited - first come first served basis). Accepted registrations will be confirmed in the following days.

Those who wish to attend the International Conference on the History of Cartography (ICHC) must register separately at https://ichc2026.org.”
Your name *
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Institutional e-mail is preferred.
Institution / Affiliation *
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Would you like to contribute? (optional)
Yes, I would like to give a short (5-minute) informal contribution
Maybe — I am interested but would like to decide later (see deadline)
No
Short contributions will be selected based on time availability. Due to time constraints, we may not be able to accommodate all short contributions, but we would be very happy to include your input in the discussion.
If yes - what your topic or idea is?
One -three sentences.
Preferred format of contribution
short talk
good practices - experiences
question for discussion
online contribution (see conditions)
We prefer in-person participation but we will try to accommodate a limited number of online contributions. Online contributors should send pre-recorded presentation in advance.
Participation mode as presenter
on-site, in person
online (if available)
Are you already a registered ICHC participant? *
yes
no
Are you already a member of the ICA Working Group on the History of Cartography?
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The session revisits the ICA’s 1980s tradition in light of current technological and societal transformations, with a focus on practical and innovative approaches to teaching the history of cartography. The programme will include short informal presentations followed by a moderated discussion aimed at sharing experiences and fostering future collaboration.