Prague does not forgive rush. It instantly draws you into labyrinths of dark stone, slows your pace across cobbled streets, and cuts straight through typical digital haste.

Our journey to TES Affiliate Conference 2026 started out as a business trip, but it quickly turned into a deep dive into the city of alchemists, kings, and endless networking.

Our main mission was connecting with our people, and the outcome exceeded every expectation. Discussions on the expo floor ran without a single break, yet the real pulse of the conference beat outside the venue. Prague was humming with side events these days. There were dozens of them – private backyard meetups, candlelit cellar gatherings, and open-air rooftop terraces overlooking the river. In settings like that, surrounded by multiple languages and dark Czech beer, formalities vanished completely. We met truly powerhouse teams, talking real touchpoints, shared challenges, and concrete plans for the upcoming season rather than vague trends.

At the same time, we unlocked an exciting new milestone on the TES stage. Natalia and Irina took the mic before an international audience as speakers. Stepping straight from backstage negotiations up to the main stage, sharing real-world practices, and keeping a packed room engaged was a fantastic challenge. Judging by how many people came up to talk right after their talks, the debut hit the exact right mark.

Beyond the meetings, we simply melted into the Czech autumn.

St. Vitus Cathedral commands absolute awe with its sheer scale. Centuries-darkened gothic stonework piercing the clouds, the massive rose window above the portal, and the fighting titans frozen above Prague Castle gates project an energy that makes everyday business hurdles feel effortless.

The Powder Tower emerging from the dark under glowing wrought-iron lanterns throws you straight back into the 15th century.

Further along, the grand marble staircases of the National Museum open up beneath King Vratislaus II’s watchful gaze, leading toward baroque sanctuaries where painted vaults hold a ringing silence that shuts out modern noise.

A true highlight was catching that iconic sunset at Vyšehrad, with golden light resting on cathedral spires while a classic red Tatra tram slid through an ancient building arch onto empty cobblestones. Of course, Prague would not be itself without its signature dark humor, like the legendary tavern «U Krále Brabantského», where a chained prisoner reaches out right through a pavement grating.

Medieval alchemists spent centuries chasing ways to turn base metals into gold, yet we brought back our own formula from Prague – a rare fusion of dark Old World aesthetics and relentless business drive that we are already channeling into brand new joint projects.

Our European marathon is far from over. While part of our crew is already turning fresh insights into action back home, Irina hasn’t even unpacked her bags – she is already en route to Lisbon for another powerhouse conference 🇵🇹✈️

To everyone we shook hands with at the booths, clinked glasses with at side events, and shared a room with during Natasha and Irina’s talks – Děkujeme moc, it was truly legendary!

Na shledanou, Prague! See you online and across our next destinations 🚀🍻

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