FAQ — Free Cities Conference 2027

The main conference takes place at Empire Hall, a grand Art-Deco ballroom inside the Slovanský Dům complex at Na Příkopě 859/22, in the heart of Prague’s historic centre. Both main conference days, Friday and Saturday, run here.

Thursday’s warm-up drinks and Sunday’s Decentralized Day take place at nearby venues in the city, which we confirm closer to the event. You’ll find the full address, a map and getting-around tips on the venue page.

Our recent conferences have drawn participants from more than 50 countries: perpetual travellers, digital nomads, entrepreneurs looking to start or relocate businesses in Free Cities, and investors backing Free City projects. You’ll have the chance to mingle with around 40 speakers leading the development of Free Cities or working in related fields such as architecture, urban planning and Flag Theory.

The schedule pairs impactful talks with plenty of room to connect. The main stage features short, engaging talks (10–20 minutes each) that introduce a wide range of topics, while evening social events and Sunday’s interactive Decentralized Day are designed to help you exchange ideas and build lasting relationships.

Sunday puts the spotlight on the audience: expect rotating panels, “Ask Me Anything” sessions with experts on everything from seasteading to international tax planning, and lighter, more exploratory discussions.

The main conference talks run on Friday, October 29th and Saturday, October 30th, with networking events on the sidelines. To comfortably take everything in, we recommend arriving in Prague by Thursday, October 28th, when a welcome drinks mixer kicks things off, and departing on or after the evening of Sunday, October 31st, once the Decentralized Day and closing socials wrap up.

That said, we’d encourage you to stay a little longer. Prague is a fantastic city with stunning architecture, rich history and a vibrant cultural scene, and many of our attendees extend their trip to enjoy it and spend more time with fellow participants.

Yes. The Free Cities Conference is a family-friendly event. Children under 18 attend free when accompanied by a paying adult, and a supervised children’s play area is available in the networking room during the two main conference days.

For safeguarding reasons, every child must be registered with us in advance. The dedicated kids page has the full details: the play area, evening childcare options and family-friendly places to stay.

We kindly ask attendees to dress in business attire. For men, this typically means a shirt with a jacket, smart trousers and formal shoes. For women, business clothing such as a dress, skirt or trousers with a blouse or jacket is recommended.

Why a dress code? The Free Cities community is united by the ambition to build new societies. Dressing well reflects the seriousness of our mission and shows respect to our speakers and fellow participants.

Every year far more people want to speak than we have slots for, so we ask everyone to go through the same form. It asks what you would like to talk about, who you are and how a speaking slot could work as a partnership between us. We read every application and nobody is left without an answer.

If you represent a company and want to present a product, a service or a Free City project, a speaking slot normally comes with a sponsorship package instead of the open application. Write to us at info@free-cities.org and we will send you the options, or see the sponsorship question below.

Sponsoring the conference offers valuable benefits, including online marketing exposure, on-site branding, access to premium speaking slots and the opportunity to host a booth, all while supporting the successful delivery of our event. If you’re interested in partnering with us, we’d be delighted to discuss the possibilities and share our sponsor kit; just get in touch at info@free-cities.org.

If you’d like to support the event outside of a business context, one way to do so is by purchasing our Platinum Pass. As well as all VIP benefits, this exclusive pass includes special perks such as a seat at the top table at the VIP dinner and our limited-edition Free Cities Foundation lapel pin, and it makes a real difference in supporting the conference.

Prague gets especially busy around our conference dates, so we strongly recommend booking your accommodation early to secure the best rates. We partner with several excellent hotels near the venue that offer exclusive discounts for our attendees.

Full details on where to stay, along with tips on getting around, dining and exploring the city, can be found in our Prague guide.