3. 11. 2026: Conference „Global Transformations in 2026: Geopolitical and Economic Challenges for Asia and Europe“

Conference on the Republic of Korea and Central Europe Cooperation

Global Transformations in 2026: Geopolitical and Economic Challenges for Asia and Europe

 

We cordially welcome you to the Conference on the Republic of Korea and Central Europe Cooperation, organized by the Center for Asian Studies (CAS) in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Czech Republic and the Faculty of International Relations, Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE).

The conference explores the major economic and geopolitical transformations shaping the global landscape in 2026, with particular attention to their implications for Asia and Europe. Recent developments in the Middle East, continuing conflicts and geopolitical tensions, disruptions to energy and trade flows, and changing relations among major powers are creating new challenges for the global economy and international relations. At the same time, trade fragmentation, technological competition and concerns over economic and energy security are reshaping patterns of international cooperation. Bringing together experts from South Korea and Europe, the conference will examine how these developments affect both regions, how governments and economies are responding, and what they may mean for the evolving global economic and political order.

 

Please REGISTER HERE.

Program: 

 

8:40 – 9:00 – Registration  

9:00 – 9:15 – Opening Remarks 

  • H.E. Yang Dong-han – Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Czech Republic
  • Martina Jirankova – Dean of the Faculty of International Relations, VŠE

 

9:15 – 10:45 – Session 1 – Geopolitical Dynamics in 2026: Shifting Power Relations and Regional Responses

  • Zdeněk Rod – Assistant Professor, Department of International and Diplomatic Studies, Faculty of International Relations
  • Other speakers to be confirmed
  • Moderator: Zbyněk Noha – Former Deputy Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the Republic of Korea

 

10:45-11:15 Coffee Break 

 11:15 – 12:30 – Session 2 – Economic Implications of Geopolitical Tensions: Trade, Growth and Economic Challenges in 2026

  • Tereza De Castro – Assistant professor, Faculty of International Relations, VŠE
  • Michal Hrubý – PhD student, Faculty of International Relations, VŠE
  • Dr. Sunkung Choi – Assistant Professor in University of Groningen, Faculty of Economics & Business
  • Moderator: Miriam Brellíková – PhD student, Faculty of International Relations, VŠE

 

12:30-13:30 – Lunch 

 

 

Please refer to the VŠE campus map (the conference will be held in the New Building, room No. 169).

 

The program may be subject to change without prior notice.