Conference Venue
The 17th International Conference on Frontiers of Polymers and Advanced Materials, ICFPAM 2026, will be held from September 6 to 9, 2026 in Krakow, Poland (Central Europe) at the AGH University Campus.
AGH University of Krakow, located in the heart of Krakow, offers a vibrant academic environment, state-of-the-art research facilities, and a rich history of scientific excellence.
Note for those who consult other texts or maps: in Polish, AGH University of Krakow reads as „Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza”.
The conference is organized directly by the two faculties of AGH University – the Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science and the Faculty of Materials and Ceramics – under the auspices of the Rector of AGH. One picture is worth more than a thousand words. Therefore, we encourage you to watch a short video introducing AGH (below).
The AGH University campus is situated in an ideal location, just a short walk away from the historical city center.
Nevertheless, the international airport is easily accessible to/from there. The official website of the AGH : https://www.agh.edu.pl/en
Kraków, the city of culture – basic facts
• Krakow is located in the southern part of Poland, in a valley at the foot of the Carpathians, 219 meters above sea level. It is situated halfway between the Jurassic Upland in the north and the Tatras in the south
• The city’s origins are traced back earlier than the seventh century AD.
• In the past, Kraków was the capital of Poland.
• Historically, Krakow has been a preeminent center for Polish and European academic, cultural, and artistic endeavors. Notably, Nicolaus Copernicus, the renowned astronomer, pursued his studies at the Jagiellonian University, which was established in 1364.
• In 1978, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established the inaugural list of World Heritage Sites, which included the entire Old Town of Kraków.
• The downtown area (the Main Market Square encircled by a network of narrow streets) is the city’s historical center. This area, which has remained largely unaltered over the years, boasts a rich heritage, with numerous museums, cultural events, and a wide array of dining options and accommodations. The city’s international reputation attracts a diverse crowd of visitors and tourists, contributing to a vibrant and unforgettable atmosphere.
The video below provides a brief introduction to the city:
More detailed information about Kraków and its surroundings can be found on a number of dedicated websites, for example, those listed below:
https://krakow.travel/en
https://visitkrakow.com/
https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/29/
https://www.wieliczka-saltmine.com/
https://krakowexplorers.com/
Poland – basic facts
- Poland is located in the very centre of Europe.
- Total area is c.a. 312 km² and population over 38 million.
- The capital city is Warsaw (around 2 million inhabitants).
- Since 1999 member of NATO and since 2004 of the UE.
- Stable economic and political situation.
- Regularly ranked among top safest countries for tourists.
Krakow on the map of Poland
Poland on the map of Europe
