Congress Center

The AMBRA 2026 is supposed to be held at the Institute of Fundamental Technological Research Polish Academy of Sciences, about 20 minutes from the Warsaw Central Station and Chopin Warsaw Airport by public transport.

Institute of Fundamental Technological Research, Polish Academy of Sciences

Institute of Fundamental Technological Research (IFTR), Polish Academy of Sciences is the oldest and one of the largest research institutes of the Academy. Over more than 70 years of its history it has been the parent-institute of several spin-off institutes of the Academy (it has been for instance the place where the first Polish computers were built) and also nowadays with more than 300 employees, and a top research category A+, it is the core institute in the field of technical sciences. The researchers of IFTR PAS publish nearly 500 papers every year, including in the highest ranking journals such as Science. IFTR PAS has a wide research agenda aiming to bring recent developments in physics, chemistry, mathematics and computer science into a realm of real-life applications. Among its research subjects a prominent role is played by bio-engineering and materials engineering with a particular focus on nanotechnology. The institute is located in the south-west of Warsaw city-center, in Ochota district, and therein it is one of the key institutes in the Bio-Consortium Ochota of the Polish Academy of Science.

Warsaw

Warsaw, the bustling capital of Poland and the Mazovia province, is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of Europe. It's a fascinating blend of historical monuments, world-class museums, and sleek modern architecture. With nearly 40% of its area dedicated to parks and green spaces, Warsaw offers plenty of opportunities for relaxation and a connection with nature. This extraordinary city is a major academic, cultural, and economic center, drawing visitors from across the globe.

You can truly feel Warsaw's rich history in the Old Town, which dates back to the turn of the 13th and 14th centuries. Though completely destroyed during World War II, this heart of the Polish capital was meticulously reconstructed shortly after and is now a proud UNESCO World Heritage Site. While there, visit The Maria Skłodowska-Curie Museum on Freta Street, the world's only biographical museum dedicated to the double Nobel Prize winner.

For a more hands-on experience, head to The Copernicus Science Centre, one of Europe's largest science centers. Its exhibition boasts over 400 interdisciplinary experiments, interactive displays, and discovery zones covering various fields like physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and architecture.

Those interested in Warsaw's poignant past will find The Warsaw Rising Museum deeply moving. This interactive museum powerfully presents the realities of the heroic 1944 uprising.

And for classic music enthusiasts, the Fryderyk Chopin Museum, located in the beautifully restored Ostrogski Palace, is a must-see. Its interactive exhibition allows you to fully immerse yourself in the beautiful music of Poland's most famous composer.

For a captivating end to your Warsaw tour, visit The Royal Łazienki Park, a charming palace-and-garden complex, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe. Though its history dates back to the 17^th century, it was king Stanisław August Poniatowski, Poland's last monarch, who, in 18^th century, transformed Łazienki into the ravishing residence, that can be admired nowadays.