Advancing Kratom Research, Clinical Practice and Policy in Europe
Date: Thursday, 3 December 2026
Time: 09:00–13:30 CET
Format: Online (Zoom)
Organised by: Department of Addictology, First Faculty of Medicine,
Charles University, Czech Republic
About the Symposium
The 1st European Kratom Symposium is a scientific meeting dedicated to advancing research, clinical practice, public health and policy related to kratom in Europe.
Building on the tradition of scientific kratom symposia established in the United States, this inaugural European event aims to provide a platform for scientific exchange and international collaboration. It brings together researchers, clinicians, public health experts and policymakers from Europe, Southeast Asia and North America to discuss emerging evidence, current challenges and future directions in kratom research.
The symposium aims to strengthen scientific collaboration, encourage evidence-informed discussions and contribute to shaping future research priorities in Europe.
Scientific Independence
The symposium is an independent scientific and professional event, with its organisation and programme developed without commercial involvement. It provides a platform for evidence-based discussions on kratom, encompassing scientific, clinical, public health and regulatory perspectives.
The opening session is planned to bring together representatives from the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) and the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic, highlighting the importance of dialogue between research, public health and policymaking.
Key Themes
- Kratom use, market trends and novel products in Europe
- Regulatory and policy developments
- Pharmacology, toxicology and therapeutic potential
- Clinical assessment and treatment
- Kratom perspectives from Southeast Asia and North America
- Future research directions and international
collaboration
Confirmed Speakers
The symposium brings together researchers and
experts from Europe, Southeast Asia and North America.
- Prof. Christopher McCurdy — United States
- Assoc. Prof. Darshan Singh — Malaysia
- Prof. Christian Müller — Germany
- Assoc. Prof. Robert Vida — Hungary
- Prof. Roman Gabrhelík — Czech Republic
- Assoc. Prof. Viktor Mravčík — Czech Republic
- Dr Elisabeth Prevete — Italy
- Dr Tomáš Jandáč — Czech Republic
- Dr Neshalatha Govarthnapany — Czech Republic (Malaysia)
Additional speakers will be announced.
Symposium Leadership
Symposium Chair :
Neshalatha Govarthnapany, PhD
Department of Addictology
First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University
Czech Republic
Scientific Advisors :
Prof. Roman Gabrhelík, PhD
Department of Addictology
First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University
Czech Republic
Assoc. Prof. Darshan Singh, PhD
Centre for Drug
Research
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Malaysia
Scientific Board
- Prof. Roman Gabrhelík — Charles University, Czech Republic
- Assoc. Prof. Darshan Singh — Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
- Dr Neshalatha Govarthnapany — Charles University, Czech Republic
- Prof. Christian Müller — Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
- Dr Elisabeth Prevete — Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Participation in the symposium is free of charge, but advance registration is required.
Contact
Department of Addictology
First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University
Prague, Czech Republic
Email: kratomresearch.kad@gmail.com
Website: https://www.adiktologie.cz/
