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We warmly welcome you, or as we say in Czech, Ahoj, to the 12th European STAMP Workshop and Conference, taking place for the first time in Prague, Czech Republic, in April 2026.
The aim of the conference is to foster innovation and knowledge exchange in the field of the Systems-Theoretic Accident Model and Processes (STAMP) and its associated methods.
STAMP is a model based on systems theory and systems thinking. It addresses safety and cybersecurity in complex sociotechnical systems, including software, human decision-making, organizational design, and safety culture.
STAMP-based methods, such as STPA, CAST, STPA-Sec, and others, are widely applied across industries such as aviation, space technologies, artificial intelligence, healthcare and related technologies, defense, automotive, rail, chemical processing, oil and gas, and occupational safety.
As an accident causality model, STAMP integrates contributing factors across all levels of system design and operation. It represents a paradigm shift from traditional accident models: instead of viewing accidents as linear chains of events, STAMP sees them as emerging from complex interactions within a system. This holistic perspective makes it highly relevant for safety professionals working with today’s complex and interconnected technologies.
Call for Abstracts
Join us in Prague, Czech Republic, for a unique gathering of safety professionals, researchers, and industry leaders at the 12th European STAMP Workshop and Conference (ESWC).
This year’s theme, “STAMP in Action: From Insight to Impact”, highlights the real-world application of STAMP and emphasizes the transition from theory to safety improvements in complex systems.
In 2026, we place a special focus on inviting practitioners who are already using STAMP in operational environments, actively testing it for future implementation, or those who hold critical or alternative views on the approach. At ESWC 2026, we aim to explore and better understand how STAMP-based ideas should be communicated beyond expert circles, and how they can be transferred, adapted, and scaled to address real-world challenges in Europe and beyond.
In addition to technical sessions and research presentations, the conference will host interactive workshops focused on knowledge transfer, practical implementation, and even the commercialization of systems-theoretic approaches.
Whether you are a seasoned professional, a newcomer to systems safety, or someone exploring the potential of STAMP for your organization, ESWC 2026 provides a vibrant space for learning, dialogue, and cross-sector collaboration.
As traditional safety approaches face increasing limitations amid growing technological and organizational complexity, ESWC 2026 offers a timely platform to advance innovation and share hands-on strategies for ensuring safety in today’s cyber-sociotechnical systems.
From aerospace and healthcare to automotive, railways, nuclear energy, and urban systems, STAMP and its suite of tools , including STPA, CAST, and STPA-Sec, continue to empower organizations across sectors with powerful, proactive safety insights.
This year’s conference presents a program combining practical experience and theoretical advancements, covering a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Application and advancements of STAMP, STPA, CAST, and other STAMP-based methods across various domains such as Artificial Intelligence, Space Technologies, Healthcare Technologies, Cultural and Creative Industries, Urban Innovation, Aviation, Defense, Automotive, Railways, Chemicals, Oil and Gas, and Workplace Safety.
- Strategies for introducing STAMP, STPA, and CAST within large-scale and complex organizations.
- Innovative design paradigms guided by safety and security principles, leveraging STPA and STPA-Sec.
- Decision-making frameworks informed by STPA analysis results.
- In-depth accident and loss investigations, including lessons learned and methodological reflections.
- Discussions on certification processes and the influence of regulatory frameworks on systems-theoretic approaches.
- Comparative evaluations of STAMP-based methods with traditional safety techniques.
- Advanced risk management approaches, including the identification of leading indicators for system safety.
- Security applications and extensions into adjacent areas, including occupational safety.
- Development, implementation, and critical assessment of Safety Management Systems (SMS).
- Emerging tools, processes, and support mechanisms for applying STPA and CAST in both analysis and design contexts.
- Management-level insights, including adoption experiences, organizational challenges, and lessons from practice.
- Explorations of emergent system properties beyond safety and security, relevant for complex, adaptive systems.
We invite you to join this collective effort to reshape the landscape of system safety and to push the boundaries of what is possible in protecting the integrity of complex systems worldwide.
We invite you to contribute your knowledge, ideas, and experience to the 12th European STAMP Workshop and Conference (ESWC) by submitting either a scientific paper or an extended abstract.
This year, ESWC 2026 will be held in conjunction with NTCA 2026, where a dedicated session for STAMP-based research will provide researchers with the opportunity to submit scientific manuscripts. Accepted papers will be included in the NTCA proceedings and indexed in Scopus. For paper preparation see instructions For Authors and Submission details.
While scientific papers can address any relevant domain (not limited to aviation), they must clearly describe how the research outcomes can be applied in the aviation sector. This ensures the practical relevance of cross-domain research for the broader safety community.
For practitioners who may not be interested in publishing a full paper but would still like to share their insights, experiences, or project results, we also welcome extended abstracts. These can be based on prior research, implementation experience, conceptual work, or practical applications, and will be evaluated for presentation during the workshop and conference.
We are especially interested in fresh insights, real-world applications, and novel research that advance the field of system safety and STAMP-based methods.
Selected papers and abstracts will be presented to an audience.
- Deadline for full paper submission: October 31, 2025
- Deadline for extended abstract submission: November 30, 2025
- Notification of acceptance: February 16, 2026
- Camera-ready paper submission: March 1, 2026
- Early registration deadline: March 15, 2026
- Conference dates: April 22–24, 2026
Registration and Payment Information
The ESWC and NTCA are held in parallel. A single registration covers attendance at both events. Therefore, the registration fee is the same for both.
Participants are required to register and pay their registration fee before the final deadline. If you pay before the early bird deadline you will get a cheaper rate on the registration fee.
The deadline for early payment is March 15, 2026.
The price includes entry to both events, conference/workshop materials, lunch and coffee breaks and entry to a social event (April 23, 2026).
IEEE members: 320 €
non-members: 400 €
Students IEEE members: 280 €
Students non-members: 350 €
Senior/Life IEEE members: 260 €
IEEE members: 360 €
non-members: 450 €
Students IEEE members: 320 €
Students non-members: 400 €
Senior/Life IEEE members: 300 €
There are one payment option available for the ESWC and NTCA 2026, the Bank Transfer.
Bank Transfer Information:
Account number: 19-3322370227/0100
Account holder: Czech Technical University in Prague, Faculty of Transportation Sciences
Name of the bank: Komerční banka, a.s.
Bank address: Spálená 51, 11000 Prague 1, Czech Republic
IBAN: CZ63 0100 0000 1933 2237 0227
Variable symbol: 8402305
Message for recipient: 8402305 + name of the participant
Venue and Programme
Preliminary programme:
- April 22 (Evening) – Pre-conference ESWC STPA/CAST Workshops hosted at CTU in Prague
- April 23 – Full Conference Day (ESWC and NTCA in parallel)
- April 24 – Full Conference Day (ESWC and NTCA in parallel)
- April 25 – Optional Social Activity organized by CTU in Prague
Detailed programme will be published two weeks before event.
Scientific and Organizing Commitees
The list of committee’s members will be published soon.
Chairman:
Natalia Guskova – Czech Technical University in Prague, CZ
Committee members:
Max Chopart – Czech Technical University in Prague, CZ
Martin Černotík – Czech Technical University in Prague, CZ
Kateřina Grötschelová – Czech Technical University in Prague, CZ
Lenka Hanáková – Czech Technical University in Prague, CZ