Welcome to ICANN83 in Prague, the Czech Republic. ICANN’s hybrid four-day Policy Forum is focused on current policy development work, outreach, and daily opportunities to network with the community.
ICANN83 will be held 9 - 12 June 2025 at the Prague Congress Center.
Prep Week (Online Only): 27 - 28 May 2025
In-Person attendance registration remains open until 8 June. (On-site registration will not be available.)
To request an invitation letter for visa applications, please Register as an in-person participant for this meeting.
Czech
Central European Summer Time Zone
UTC+2 during CEST
High of 76°F (24.5°C) to a low of 58°F (14.5°C)
Koruna (CZK)
ICANN will provide on-site health and safety support during the event and, as appropriate, will refer travelers to local healthcare facilities and providers.
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When visiting any host country, it is the responsibility of each traveler to learn about visa requirements and stay informed about all information specific to any ICANN meeting location. Check with your local government bureau responsible for international travel for additional information on cultural considerations and local laws that may be different from your country or region of residence.
Czech Republic has a hospitable and liberal culture and is in the top 7 of safest countries in the world.
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As with all international travel, travelers have a responsibility to understand the entry and exit requirements of their travel and determine if they can meet those requirements before committing to travel.
Travelers may review specific travel requirements by visiting https://apply.joinsherpa.com/map or their local government international traveler websites.
To request an invitation letter for visa applications, please REGISTER as an in-person participant for this meeting.
Violent crime is uncommon. Like in any major city in Europe there is a risk of petty crime, especially pickpocketing. Risks are higher on the road to Prague Castle, at tourist sites and on public transport. Keep your bags, wallets and passports safe.
Police services are reliable; however, you should be wary of bogus policemen approaching you on the street.
It is a legal requirement to carry an ID. Always carry your passport. The police may fine or arrest you if you do not. They will normally accept a scan of your passport if you have not committed a crime.
Uber or Bolt are widely available in the city and are safe. Buses, trams and metro run a regular schedule and are safe as well.
Václav Havel Airport Prague, formerly Prague Ruzyně International Airport, is an international airport of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic.
Address: Aviatická, 161 00 Praha 6, Czechia
Average travel time from/to Venue/Airport is 30 minutes.
If you need help with your order, the airport has a counter with staff at each terminal. At the counter, the receptionist will inform you with all necessary information and help you order a taxi. You can either pay by card or cash.
Opening hours of the counter are daily 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
The fastest way of booking is via the Uber application prior to your arrival, which shows you where you are going and how much you will pay for the ride. You will have everything handy on your phone. Payments are accepted in cash or by a card which you connect with the application. Select the Uber Airport product from the menu and you’re good to go.
Alternatively, you can also use self-service kiosks once you are cleared from customs at the terminal, with a similar user interface as in the application. With this option, payments are only possible by card through the terminal. After payment is completed, you will get a receipt with all the necessary information for your ride. Printed instructions for booking a ride can also be found on the kiosk right next to the monitor.
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ICANN negotiates group rates for all official hotels to provide affordable housing options for attendees. Room blocks and rates are subject to availability and booking deadlines. In the event that ICANN room blocks are sold out, any remaining rooms will be sold at market rates set by the hotel. Please confirm deposit and cancellation policies directly with the hotel prior to booking.
This well-known 5-star Prague hotel has been there since 1988 and is only 250 meters from the Prague Congress Center. It has excellent public transport connections. Along with spacious rooms with the best views in the city the hotel offers wide range of services – restaurants, bars, wellness, fitness, massage, business centre. The fitness center offers a swimming pool with a panoramic view.
Holiday Inn Prague offers its guests a balanced combination of a quiet location and proximity to the centre of Prague. The hotel is located less than 500 meters from the Prague Congress Center.
The nearby Vyšehrad metro station offers easy access to popular Prague attractions such as the Astronomical Clock on Old Town Square, the National Museum on Wenceslas Square, or the famous Prague Castle. Close to all major highways and easily accessible from Václav Havel Airport Prague, Prague Main Railway Station, also known as Hlavní Nádraží or Prague Florenc Bus Station.
Guests can enjoy modern rooms, free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre, a private garden, a Business Centre, newly renovated Open Lobby and Restaurant Esprit for breakfast, lunch or dinner or a glass of wine at the Bites & Wine bar.
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No. There will be no onsite registration facilities, so you must register in advance. This provides the event organizers and venue the ability to get important information in advance in terms of expected numbers and capacity planning.
In-person, advance registration will close on Friday, 7 June 2025. After that point in time, only virtual participation will be open for continued registration. Walk-up and late registrations will not be accepted after the in-person advance registration closes. All walk-up and late registered attendees will only have access to virtual participation.
ICANN will provide health and safety support for all registered onsite attendees who need medical assistance during the event. Any attendee who desires medical assistance for minor-to-moderate illness or injury during the event is encouraged to contact the Health and Safety Team – contact details will be provided on the back of the attendee’s badge. For medical emergencies, please dial 112 immediately to reach emergency services.
If you feel unwell during the event, you are strongly encouraged to avoid or limit in-person activities and use virtual participation from your hotel room. Should you choose to engage in any in-person activities, either while unwell or after exposure to someone who is ill, you are strongly encouraged to wear a well-fitting mask to minimize risk to others.
As a reminder, adequate traveler and health insurance is the responsibility of the traveler, to ensure coverage of any costs incurred due to illness or injury while traveling.
ICANN org has modified several aspects of the arrival process with the return to hybrid meetings. All in-person attendees must be pre-registered by 7 June 2025 and show their registration confirmation email (requires a QR code) and government issued photo identification to receive an ICANN83 attendee badge.
To help reduce the queues, all attendees will be required to present their in-person registration confirmation emails (digital or printed), which will be scanned for entry. There will not be any onsite registration available. Accompanying persons and family members will not be permitted into the meeting space unless they are also registered as in-person attendees.
Badge Pickup Station hours on Floor 2 Foyer of the Prague Congress Center:
| Friday, 7 June | 9:00 – 16:00 (Early Check-in) |
| Saturday, 8 June | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday, 9 June | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Monday, 10 June | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Tuesday, 11 June | 8:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday, 12 June | 8:00 – 13:00 |
ICANN will conduct scans of all attendee badges upon entry to ICANN83, for which the primary purpose is to enable safety notifications via email. We will use your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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