The main objective of the conference is to discuss cosmos in all its dimensions (legal regulations and political problems, physical and astronomical issues, natural resources, new technologies and... much more!). We will discuss space and cosmos both from a historical and contemporary perspective.

The conference provides a platform for the exchange of experience and knowledge between young and experienced scholars in social sciences and humanities, mathematical sciences, natural sciences and engineering.

Examples of conference topics include:

History of science and politics and the cosmos.

New technologies in astronautics: prospects and challenges.

Space astronomy: the latest discoveries.

Mars exploration: plans and achivements.

The future of spaceflight.

Property law in the cosmos.

International law and the cosmos.

Searching for life beyond Earth: current projects and strategies.

Space natural resources: extraction of raw materials in space.

Political and ethical issues related to space exploration.

Space tourism: commercial space travel.

National space research programs.

International missions: collaboration between nations in space research.

And many more!

The thematic areas indicated above are only exemplary.

We strongly encourage you to go beyond them. In addition, the speeches may be interdisciplinary, combining various fields of science.

We believe in academic freedom and do not censor speakers. Original presentations will always gain interest from the Conference Committee.

• Students, Ph.D. students, experienced researchers, professionals from the field, and all others interested in the above-indicated fields of research can actively participate in the conference as speakers.
• Passive participants (audience) do not need to possess any prior academic knowledge or background.

Presentations may be delivered in the following languages:

English

Polish

Panels (sessions) during the conference will be arranged accordingly.

• Prof. Christopher Kelley, LL.M. (University of Arkansas School of Law) – Chairman of the Committee.
• Prof. David Jones (University of Warsaw) – Vice-Chairman of the Committee.
• Prof. Bogusław Jagusiak (Military University of Technology) – 2nd Vice-Chairman of the Committee.
• Prof. Marian Lutostański (The Jacob of Paradies University in Gorzów Wielkopolski) – Member of the Committee.
• Attorney Dr. Valery Loumber (Gavrilov & Brooks Law Firm, Sacramento/Los Angeles; Center for American Studies Director of Academic Affairs) – Committee Member.
• Luke Darby Bartosik, LL.M. (President of the Center for American & European Studies) – Secretary of the Committee.

➤ ACTIVE PARTICIPATION (INFORMATION FOR CONFERENCE SPEAKERS)

Steps necessary to register for the conference as an active participant (conference speaker):

1️⃣ Submit an abstract (200-300 words) and register via the Speaker Application Form at: https://forms.gle/NQVEgVAbkQ6Zgnq87

2️⃣ Registration should be performed by 23.59 on May 19, 2026 (we will not extend this deadline).

🔒We reserve the right to select abstracts.

📣The results of the abstract selection process will be announced by May 20, 2026.

3️⃣ Pay the conference fee to the bank account number that will be provided to the qualified speakers via email. The fee must be paid by May 22, 2026 at the latest.

➤ PASSIVE PARTICIPATION (CONFERENCE AUDIENCE)

Steps necessary to register for the conference by a passive participant (audience):

1️⃣ Register via the Audience Registration Form at:

https://forms.gle/5jbG3PkVzA15boME8

2️⃣ Register using the above-mentioned Audience Registration Form by 23.59 on May 23, 2026 (we will not extend this deadline).

Failure to register using the form will result in the inability to passively participate in the conference (and thus the inability to receive a conference audience certificate).

3️⃣ Pay the audience fee to the bank account number that will be provided to the audience via email. The fee must be paid by May 25, 2026 at the latest.

Audience will have a chance to see the conference schedule before paying the fee. The schedule with a full list of speakers and their presentation titles will be delivered via email.

➤ SPEAKERS – 2 options:

• 229 PLN / 60 EUR – participation as a speaker + PDF electronic certificate sent via email (the electronic certificate bears the digital signatures of the members of the Conference Committee and the qualified Szafir electronic signature – the legal equivalent of a handwritten signature – of the President of the Board).

– OR –

• 259 PLN / 70 EUR – participation as a speaker + digital certificate + traditional certificate with a handwritten signature sent via post.

➤ AUDIENCE – 2 options:

• 129 PLN / 40 EUR – audience participation + PDF electronic certificate sent via email (the electronic certificate bears the digital signatures of the members of the Conference Committee and the qualified Szafir electronic signature – the legal equivalent of a handwritten signature – of the President of the Board).

– OR –

• 159 PLN / 45 EUR – audience participation + digital PDF certificate + traditional certificate with a handwritten signature sent via post.

Important! Please use the following pattern when filling in the transfer title field when making the payment of your conference fee*:

"First name and last name – fee for active / passive participation (select the appropriate one) – Academic Conference COSMOS"

* Failure to do so may result in delays in posting the fee on the appropriate account and, consequently, even exclude your participation in the conference.

In the case of a co-authorship of a presentation by two or more speakers, please pay the fee for each of the co-speakers separately.

The organizers anticipate the possibility of publication in the form of a monograph. However, such possibility will depend on the number of authors willing to publish their text (chapter) in a monograph. The price for participation in the conference does not include the publication fee.

• It is possible to receive a VAT invoice (please request it in the registration form – requests made later may not be satisfied).
• If your participation in the conference is to be financed by the university (or some other institution/company), we suggest that you pay for your participation from your personal funds and then obtain reimbursement from the university (institution/company) on the basis of an invoice issued by the Center to your university (institution/company).
• The fee is non-refundable (since it grants you the right of entry to the conference).
• The link to the online conference room will be made available to registered participants within 24 hours before the start of the conference.
• It is possible to deliver a conference presentation by two or more speakers (the fee should be multiplied by the number of speakers).
• The presentation time is 15-25 minutes (depending on the fact of giving a solo or duet presentation and the total number of presentations during the conference).
• Certificates are usually sent via traditional post within 2 months after the conference.
• Digital certificates are sent to *all* participants within one week from the conference.
• Every participant will receive an affidavit confirming the composition of the Academic Committee.
• All Participants will receive a certificate of the status of the Center for American Studies scientific society as an entity conducting primarily scientific activities in an independent and continuous manner, along with a full list of members of the Scientific Council.
• The Center For American Studies arranges the order of presentations. The exact time of speaking at the conference is pre-determined by CFAS (it will be not possible to change the time of your conference presentation set in the conference schedule).
• Terms of Service (Conference Rules and Regulations): https://www.cfasofficial.com/en/terms-of-use