General Information 

Where can I find the latest information about the conference? 

All updates can be found on our Conference website, as well as on our social media. Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter! 

Can I post about the conference on my social media?

Yes, you can! If you do so, please be mindful and use the hashtag #MSAPrague2025.

Does the conference have an online or hybrid component? 

No. The MSA 2025 Prague conference is organised in a fully on-site format. Online participation is not permitted. 

What is the language of the conference? 

Our conference is organised on an international level, and all events will be in English. For technical and financial reasons, we are unfortunately unable to provide translations. 

Where can I find the conference programme? 

The conference programme will be publicly available on our conference website at a later date.

What is MSA Forward?

The MSA Forward is a pre-conference workshop for postgraduate (PhD) researchers to present their work in a constructive environment, allowing them to engage with other scholars in their field and to receive feedback from established academics. Please note the MSA Forward is for pre-selected applicants only.

Will accommodation be provided by the organisers?

Delegates are required to organise their own travel and accommodation in Prague. More details are available on our Conference website.

Will I be able to use a PowerPoint presentation and some other tools?

Yes, all participants will be able to show a PowerPoint presentation. There will be facilities for PowerPoint (including computers, screens and speakers) in all of the conference rooms. However, if you have any additional technical requirements please do let us know. 

What about time zones? 

All times and dates are given in Central European Summer Time Time zone in Prague, Czechia (GMT+2)

Registration & MSA membership

How much is the conference fee?

Information about the conference fee is available here. Please note that to participate in the conference, you must be a member of the MSA. You can become a member after your paper has been accepted. Find out more about being an MSA member here. 

When is the registration deadline? 

All presenters must be registered until April, 6. Registration is now closed.

Can I attend as a non-presenting participants?

Yes, of course! Please write to us: pragueconference@memorystudiesassociation.org. The fee is 50 EUR.

I need an invoice for the registration fee, where can I find it? You can export an invoice for the conference fee in your profile. Go to Tickets&Invoices, click on , and then choose your order and click on

To receive an invoice for the membership fee please contact info@memorystudiesassociation.org. 

Why do I have to pay both for the registration and for the MSA membership?

According to the MSA rules, all presenters at MSA conferences have to be MSA members in good standing. Only through the membership fees the existence of MSA is sustainable. They are used to fund all the activities you see advertised on our webpages, such as the daily operations of the MSA and key initiatives such as the MSA Scholars at Risk program or subsidies for Working Groups' events. These contributions enable us to sustain and expand our activities, fostering collaboration, scholarly exchange, and the protection of academic freedom within our community. Please note that most of our work is unpaid, and we contribute our time voluntarily to keep MSA operating.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

How can I become a MSA member? 

To read more about becoming a MSA member please visit MSA's website. 

I can no longer attend the Conference. Can I get a refund of my Conference registration fee? 

All conference fees are non-refundable. This policy is necessary as, once registered, the associated costs for venues, services, and other arrangements remain fully charged to MSA Prague, even if an individual withdraws for personal, professional, or travel-related reasons. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. 

Can my institution pay my tickets through an invoice?

Due to high number of participants and difficulties in processing such payments, we ask that all delegates register through the system. However, if this is not possible, please contact us.

How can I receive a letter of invitation?

To receive a Letter of invitation please contact us. We will ask you to fill in a form. Please bear in mind that all data provided there (name, surname, affiliation, email address, etc.) must be identical to those entered upon proposal submission.

Travel Grants and Waiver Fees

Are there any travel grants or registration fee waivers available? 

While we cannot cover the cost of delegates' participation in the MSA Conference, we appreciate the financial hardship many of our members are experiencing. We offer a few competitive travel grants for postgraduate students and low-income researchers, and it is also possible to apply for conference registration fee waivers. More information about the application process and deadline is available here. 

When will travel grants decisions be sent?

Grant recipients will be notified in the second half of March.

Using the Conference Website

I forgot the password to my account. What should I do? 

Click on "Login" in the main menu and then click on "Forgot your password?".

I want to change the password. How can I do that? 

Go to My Dashboard and click "Change Password" below your picture.

How do I add/change my photo?

To update your profile picture go to My Profile. Hover your mouse over the picture and click "Browse".

How should I add/correct my affiliation? 

Go to My Profile and scroll down to the form with your personal information. Make the changes and click "Update Profile" at the bottom of the page. 

Website & technical requirements 

What is Dryfta? 

Dryfta is an event management software that we use to organize the conference. While registering for the event, you are also creating an account on the website where you will be able to see the programme and connect with other participants. 

I am having trouble logging in. What should I do?

Please check which email address you used to create your account. If you have forgotten your password, you can use the reset password function. 

If you still cannot log in, and have tried using a different browser, please contact the Dryfta technical support team: support@dryfta.com.

What should I do if I have other questions?

Please contact us at pragueconference@memorystudiesassociation.org  with questions regarding the conference and for MSA-related matters (including membership fees), please contact info@memorystudiesassociation.org.