ISC TUBE 2026
Since its launch in 2019, Tube has become a beloved highlight of chromatography conferences — offering scientists a fun, creative outlet to express their passion for separation science. At ISC 2026, the excitement continues in Prague, and the top three videos will be awarded. Open to individuals and groups of all ages, the winners will be determined live by electronic audience voting.
We invite you to create a short video (up to 1 minute) showing why you love chromatography! No need for fancy editing — just grab your phone and let your imagination flow. Be funny, be inspiring, be dramatic — but most importantly, be yourself! This is not a scientific presentation — it’s a science show! Your mission is to bring chromatography closer to the ISC audience in an engaging and entertaining way.
Rules for Participation
- Format: Typical video formats, such as MP4, MPG, AVI, and others.
- The theme is broad, but here are a few ideas to spark your creativity:
- Infomercial: Combine science and storytelling — sell us your chromatography as if it’s changing the world!
- Sports Highlights: Recreate your lab’s “winning moment” — a slam dunk analysis or record-breaking run time.
- Movie Trailer: Turn your chromatography into a blockbuster — dramatic voiceovers encouraged!
- Content: Make your video engaging, persuasive, and visually appealing. Showcase your research and chromatographic practice with flair.
- Creativity: Think about what captivates you — a sports replay, a movie trailer, or even a teleshopping ad.
Now channel that energy into your chromatography story! - Deadline: Upload your video via file upload by July 31st 2026. In case you have questions please refer to plachkka@faf.cuni.cz.
Evaluation Criteria
- Winners will be selected via live electronic audience voting
- Judging will be based on scientific relevance, creativity, entertainment value, and technical quality
- Entries containing discriminatory or offensive content will be excluded
Who Can Participate?
- Eligibility: Scientists (academic or industrial) of any age registered for the ISC 2026 and working on chromatography-related projects — before, during, or after the separation step
- Submissions: Individual and group entries are welcome
- Content: Videos must be based on the participant’s own work
- Selection: A shortlist of top videos will be chosen for the live finals at ISC 2026, which will be held on Tuesday 8 September, 18:30 – 19:30
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