Prague Ventilation Masterclass
12 - 13 June 2026
Top speakers, highy interactive program, lab experience, charming Prague just before summer, warm welcome, hot topics, exchange of experience worldwide, enthusiasm – this will be 5th Pragiue Ventilation Masterclass 2026
Why Join This MasterClass?
Take part in gathering of critical care experts focused on elevating ventilation practices.
Engage in high-level discussions on the most recent developments in lung-protective ventilation
Enhance real-time clinical decision-making through evidence-based approaches
Connect with leading international experts in intensive care and respiratory medicine
Explore opportunities for collaborative clinical research to advance ventilation strategies
Meet the Ventilation MasterClass Faculty
Internationally recognized leaders in mechanical ventilation, critical care, and respiratory medicine.
Topics
Concepts
Respiratory Mechanics & Position
Heart-Lung Interaction incl. V/Q
Lung Injury vs Lung Protection
Lung Monitoring and beyond
EIT – ventilation & perfusion
Lung hysteresis & PV tool
Oesophageal pressure
Hemodynamic Monitoring
How and When…
… Start MV (HiFlow, NIV, IMV)
… Open the lung safely
… Set optimal PEEP
… Set optimal position
… Change to support ventilation
… Assess resp. drive & effort
… Manage ventilator interaction
Highly interactive programme
Live challenges
In-vivo models (ARDS, obesity,
pneumothorax, dyssynchrony)
Ventilation simulators
Healthy volunteers’ demos
Registration
If you are interested in joining the 5th Ventilation Masterclass, please sign up here
Regular
till Jun 1, 2026
€ 840
Networking Dinner
+ € 90
Onsite
Jun 12-13, 2026
€ 900
Networking Dinner
+ € 110
Following payment methods are available:
bank transfer
credit card
Registrations canceled until May 15, 2026: 50% of the amount paid, less any fees, taxes, and costs involved in the bank or credit card transaction.
Registrations canceled after May 15, 2026: cancellations requested after May 15, 2026, will not be refunded.
Accommodation
We share a selection of recommended hotels in Prague for your stay during the conference. All options are conveniently located and offer easy access to the venue.
We particularly recommend Hotel Hermitage, which is within walking distance of the conference venue. You may take advantage of a special rate by booking through the registration link below before 14 May:
Hermitage Hotel Prague
Best Western Hotel Moran
Green Garden Hotel
Ibis Praha Wenceslas Square
Dancing House Hotel - Tančící dům
Venue
The 5th Prague Ventilation Masterclass will take place at the Institute of Physiology, founded in 1851 by the renowned Czech physiologist Jan Evangelista Purkyně.
Located in the heart of Prague historic centre, the Institute combines rich academic tradition with cutting-edge innovation.
Its state-of-the-art experimental laboratory and advanced simulation centre offer
a unique learning environment tailored for modern intensive care medicine.
Participants information
Masterclass address
Charles University, First Faculty of Medicine
Institute of Physiology
Albertov 5
128 00, Prague, Czechia