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Enayat Shahidi

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Name
Enayat
Last name
Shahidi
Degree
MD, PhD
Language
Persian (Farsi), English, Italian
Biography

Medical Doctor and Clinical Psychologist

Enayatollah Shahidi, MD, PhD, who goes by Enayat, was born on May 9, 1967. He is a physician and clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. Dr. Shahidi is a renowned author, translator, lecturer, researcher, and therapist in hypnotherapy, mental training, EMDR, and CBT. He is a licensed Medical Doctor and Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapist.

He has been practicing hypnotherapy since 1994 and teaching clinical hypnosis to professionals since 2001. He has also been a faculty member of the most important international hypnosis congresses worldwide since 2012.

Enayat typically uses cognitive techniques, Ericksonian techniques, Ego-State Therapy, or a combination of all as his hypnotherapeutic approach, according to the patient’s personality and therapeutic needs.

He has written, translated, and contributed to twelve books and conducted several research articles, university theses, and dissertations. Dr. Shahidi is the founding president of the following institutes/societies:

  • Iranian Institute of Psychology and Mental Training (ISH Constituent Society)
  • Doctor Health Company, Italy
  • Ego-State Therapy Iran ((EST International Constituent Society))
  • EMDR Iran (EMDR ASIA Constituent Society)

He has been a BOD member of the International Society of Hypnosis (ISH) since 2015 and the Secretary/Treasurer, Chair of the Education and Training Committee, and Chair of the Finance Committee since 2018.

From 2010 to 2024, he was a BOD member, treasurer, and chair of the international affairs committee of the Iranian Scientific Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ISSCH).

Since 2012, he has been a co-organizer and member of scientific committees of six successful international congresses on hypnosis, neurosciences, and mental training, including the 1st Asian Hypnosis Congress in 2019 and the 2nd Asian Congress of Clinical Hypnosis in 2025.

Location
Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
location_lat
35.7218583
location_lng
51.3346954
Member of ISH

Publications
Publications

Books Written/Translated

Written in English:

Shahidi, E. (2019). The door technique. In M. P. Jensen (Ed.), Handbook of Hypnotic Techniques (171-185). Kirkland, WA: Denny Creek Press.

Shahidi, E. (2024). The House of Self Technique. In M. P. Jensen (Ed), Hypnotic Techniques, Vol. 3: Favorite methods of master clinicians (pp. 127-142). Kirkland, WA: Denny Creek Press.

Written in Persian:

Shahidi, E. (2023). Self-hypnosis: A Powerful Tool to Reprogram the Mind. Qom, Iran: Tarhvareh Press.

Shahidi, E., Akbari, A. (About to print). EMDR: A Step-by-Step Practitioners’ Guide. Tehran, Iran: Arjmand Publications.

Shahidi, (About to print). Clinical Hypnosis: A Practitioner’s Handbook. Tehran, Iran: Arjmand Publications.

Shahidi, (About to print). Clinical Hypnosis: From Psychiatric Point of View. Tehran, Iran: Arjmand Publications.

Translated from English to Persian:

Elkins, G. R. (2008). My Doctor Does Hypnosis. (E. Shahidi, Trans.) Tehran, Iran: Tehran University Press (Original work published 1997).

Van der Hart, O., Nijenhuis, E. R. S., & Steele, K. (2017). The Haunted Self. (E. Shahidi, Trans.) Tehran, Iran: Arjmand Publications (Original work published 2014).

Shapiro, F. (2020). Getting Past Your Past. (E. Shahidi, Trans.) Tehran, Iran: Arjmand Publications (Original work published 2012).

Aladdin, A., (2025). Cognitive Hypnotherapy: An Integrated Approach to the Treatment of Emotional Disorders. (E. Shahidi, Trans.) Tehran, Iran: Arjmand Publications (Original work published 2008).

Solomon, R. M., (2025). EMDR therapy treatment for grief and mourning: Transforming the connection to the deceased loved one. (E. Shahidi, M. Kheradmand, Trans.) Tehran, Iran: Arjmand Publications (Original work published 2024).

Unestahl, L. E., (2025). Hypnosis, Self-hypnosis, and Mental Training. (E. Shahidi, Trans.) Tehran, Iran: Arjmand Publications (Original work published 2019).

Translated from Italian to Persian:

Baratto Boroli, L. (2010) Come affrontare le cose che ti fanno paura. (E. Shahidi, Trans.) Tehran, Iran: Institute for the intellectual development of children and young adults (Original work published 2002).

Published Scientific Researches

    1. *Shahidi, Enayatollah (2012). “New Scientific Hypnosis.” Journal of Developmental Psychology, 1(1), 39-58. (ISC Indexed)
    2. *Fouladi, Negar; Shahidi, Enayatollah (2015). “Beliefs of the Just and Unjust World and Women’s Procrastination.” Journal of Social Issues & Humanities, 3(2), 13-19. (ISC Indexed)
    1. Fouladi, Negar; Khademi, Ali; *Shahidi, Enayatollah; Heidari Aghdam, Babak (2015). “Predicting Life Expectancy Based on Psychological Hardiness and Personality Traits in Cardiovascular Patients.” International Journal of Review in Life Sciences, 5(3), 306-312. (ISI Indexed with Impact Factor)
    2. *Shahidi, Enayatollah; Fouladi, Negar (2016). “Creativity, Thinking Style, and Mental Disorders.” Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences, 8(2S), 1726-1736. (ISI Indexed with Impact Factor)
    3. Fouladi, Negar; *Shahidi, Enayatollah (2017). “The Role of Personality Characteristics and Hope in Prediction of Hardiness in Students Regarding Sexuality.” Journal of Clinical Psychology and Personality, 15(1), 93-101. (ISC Indexed)
    4. Fouladi, Negar; *Mohammadkhani, Shahram; Shahidi, Enayatollah; Ebrahimi Daryani, Nasser (2018). “The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Improving and Promoting Physical and Mental Health of Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.” Journal of Health Education and Health Promotion, 6(3), 312-323. (ISC Indexed)
    5. Hosseini, Raziyeh; *Bagheri, Nasrin; Shahidi, Enayatollah (2018). “The Relationship between Demographic and Professional Variables with Leadership Style, Subjective Norms of Attitude, and Intention to Share Knowledge in Managers.” Accepted for publication in the Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology. (ISC Indexed)
    6. *Shahidi, Enayatollah, Mahnaz Aliakbari Dehkordi, Maryam Yavari Kermani (2018). “Personality traits and life expectancy in men with cardiovascular disease.” Accepted to be published in the Journal of Research & Health. (ISC Indexed)
    7. Fouladi, Negar; *Mohammadkhani, Shahram; Shahidi, Enayatollah; Ebrahimi Daryani, Nasser (2019). “The Effectiveness of hypnotherapy on symptoms severity and thought rumination of Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.” Accepted to be published in The Scientific Journal of the Iranian Association of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Govaresh), 24(3). (ISI Indexed)

University advisor for the following Master theses and Doctoral dissertation

  1. Master’s Thesis Advisor. Adib, Ghazal. Master of Art Research, National Garden University, 2014. “Painter’s mental state while painting: a psychological approach.”
  2. Master’s Thesis Advisor. Daneshmand Irani, Katayoun. Master of Clinical Psychology, Azad University, Amoli Branch, 2015. “Comparing the effectiveness of EMDR and CBT on the improvement pace of PTSD symptoms in couples disturbed by infidelity.”
  3. Master’s Thesis Advisor. Khosravi, Akram. Master of Psychology, Azad University, Khorasgan Branch, 2018. “Hypnosis for metacognition, state anxiety, attention, and under-stress performance of female footsalists.”
  4. Master’s Thesis Advisor. Hosseini, Razieh. Master of Psychology, Azad University, Roud-e-hen Branch, 2018. “Relationship between demographic and professional variables and leadership style with subjective norms, attitude and intention of knowledge sharing among Tehran Water and Wastewater Company managers.”
  5. Doctoral Dissertation advisor. Fouladi, Negar; Ph.D. candidate, Azad University, Saveh Branch, 2019. “Comparing the effectiveness of CBT, hypnotherapy, and pharmacotherapy on the quality of life, self-focused attention, rumination, and somatic symptoms of IBS patients.”
  1. Master’s Thesis Advisor. Vahhabi, Negin. Master of Psychology, Azad University, Shahre Ghods Branch, “EMDR Effectiveness on Improving Psychological Tensions, Neurasthenia, and Sleep Disorders of Divorced Women.”

Published Multimedia

Multimedia courses published on DVD by Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2013

  1. Weight control by hypnosis
  2. Basic principles and current mistakes in child-rearing
  3. Quit smoking by hypnosis
  4. Self-hypnosis for improvement of mental health and self-confidence
  5. Pediatric hypnosis: coping with stress and fears

Application/Startup

iHypnosis (www.iHypnosis.app)

This app contains 30 self-hypnosis voice files and 10 hours of high-quality training videos. The Iranian Scientific Society of Clinical Hypnosis officially approved it as the first and only Persian Self-Hypnosis Application.

Contact
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Website
http://www.psychoclass.com/
Presentations/ teachings
Qualifications

A faculty member of the most important international congresses since 2012, including but not limited to the following list

  1. Keynote Speech: “Cognitive Hypnotherapy,” 1st International Congress on Hypnosis and Related Sciences, 2012, Mashhad, Iran
  2. Workshop: “Treat PTSD by EMDR,” Joint workshop with Antonio Onofri, MD (from Rome, Italy), 1st International Congress on Hypnosis and Related Sciences, April 2012, Mashhad, Iran
  3. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of the Chronically Traumatized Patient,” 19th International Congress of Hypnosis, October 2012, Bremen, Germany
  4. Keynote Speech: “New Theories in Hypnosis,” 2nd International Congress on Hypnosis and Related Sciences, May 2013, Mashhad, Iran
  5. Scientific Research Presentation: “Brain Activity during Hypnotic State: A Quantitative Electroencephalographic (QEEG) Study”, 1st International Congress of Medical Hypnosis, September 2013, Budapest, Hungary
  6. Workshop: “An Integrative Approach to Hypnotherapy of IBS,” 1st International Congress of Medical Hypnosis, September 2013, Budapest, Hungary
  7. Presentation: “Hypnotherapy of Traumatized Child,” 6th International Congress on Pediatric Psychiatry, September 2013, Tabriz, Iran
  8. Online Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of the Traumatized Patient,” As part of the online workshops package on “Solutions for Trauma” Accredited for the CE program of US Physicians and Psychologists, USA
  9. Presentation: “Hypnotherapy of Childhood Headache,” 5th International Congress on Hypnosis and Pain, May 2014, La Rochelle, France
  10. Workshop: “Chronic Pain Control by Hypnosis,” 5th International Congress on Hypnosis and Pain, May 2014, La Rochelle, France
  11. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of the Traumatized Patient,” 13th European Congress of Hypnosis, October 2014, Sorrento, Italy
  12. Scientific Research Presentation: “QEEG Study during Hypnotic State,” 13th European Congress of Hypnosis, October 2014, Sorrento, Italy
  13. Presentation: “Hypnotherapy of the Traumatized Child,” 3rd International Congresses on Hypnosis and Related Sciences, April 2015, Tehran, Iran
  14. Workshop: “EMDR,” Joint workshop with Antonio Onofri MD (from Rome, Italy), 3rd International Congresses on Hypnosis and Related Sciences, April 2015, Tehran, Iran
  15. Scientific Research Presentation: “Brain Mapping During Hypnotic State: A Quantitative Electroencephalographic Study,” 20th International Congress of Hypnosis, August 2015, Paris, France
  16. Workshop: “From East to West: Utilizing Consciousness and Strengths,” Joint Workshop with John Lenz Ph.D., 20th International Congress of Hypnosis, August 2015, Paris, France
  17. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of IBS: An Integrative Approach,” 9th International Congress of Medical Hypnosis, December 2015, Istanbul, Turkey
  18. Presentation: “Belief in Just World, Spiritual Intelligence, and Psychological Well-being,” 1st International Conference on Modern Approaches in Humanities, December 2015, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  19. Scientific Panel: “Hypno-analgesia,” 1st International Conference of Cancer Pain Management, 5th of February 2015, Tehran, Iran
  20. Workshop: “From East to West: Utilizing Consciousness and Strengths,” Joint Workshop with John Lenz Ph.D., 11th Brief Therapy Conference, December 2016, San Diego, USA
  21. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of Sexual Disorders (based on DSM5); A Practical Guide,” 1st Chinese Congress of Clinical Hypnosis, July 2017, Beijing, China
  22. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of Traumatized Patients: According to Structural Dissociation of Personality,” 1st Chinese Congress of Clinical Hypnosis, July 2017, Beijing, China
  23. Workshop: “A Comprehensive Protocol for Hypnotherapy of IBS,” 24th Congress of European Society of Hypnosis, August 2017, Manchester, United Kingdom
  24. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of Traumatized Patients: According to Structural Dissociation of Personality,” 24th Congress of European Society of Hypnosis, August 2017, Manchester, United Kingdom
  25. Presentation: “Hypnosis and Learning: Boosting procedural sequence learning by hypnosis,” 1st Congress on Mental Training and Neurobehavioral Science, October 2017, Mashhad, Iran
  26. Workshop: “Utilize your brain more efficiently: How to improve learning abilities by brain-directed hypnosis,” 1st Congress on Mental Training and Neurobehavioral Science, October 2017, Mashhad, Iran
  27. Workshop: “Sports Hypnosis: Train your brain to become a world-class champion,” 1st Congress on Mental Training and Neurobehavioral Science, October 2017, Mashhad, Iran
  28. Workshop: “Utilize your brain more efficiently: How to improve learning abilities by brain-directed hypnosis,” 4th Conference on Mental Strengths, November 2017, Heidelberg, Germany
  29. Workshop: “Sports Hypnosis: Train your brain to become a world-class champion,” 4th Conference on Mental Strengths, November 2017, Heidelberg, Germany
  30. Presentation: “Hypnosis for Symptom Control in Psychosomatic Medicine,” 4th International Conference on Psychosomatic Medicine, November 2017, Esfahan, Iran
  31. Presentation: “Dual Induction Technique,” ISSCH Monthly Session, January 2018, Tehran, Iran
  32. Workshop: “The Art of Hypnotic Regression Therapy (HRT),” The Best of Iran Conference, February 2018, Rottweil, Germany
  33. Workshop: “Multiple Embedded Metaphor (MEM),” The Best of Iran Conference, February 2018, Rottweil, Germany
  34. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of Pain,” The Best of Iran Conference, February 2018, Rottweil, Germany
  35. Workshop: “Symptom Removal by Hypnosis,” The Best of Iran Conference, February 2018, Rottweil, Germany
  36. Workshop: “Let Rumi Do Hypnotherapy,” The Best of Iran Conference, February 2018, Rottweil, Germany
  37. Workshop: “What is Hypnosis?” 11th Continuous Training Program of Hypnosis, March 2018, Beijing, China
  38. Workshop: “Hypnotic Induction Techniques,” 11th Continuous Training Program of Hypnosis, March 2018, Beijing, China
  39. Workshop: “Hypnotic Deepening Techniques,” 11th Continuous Training Program of Hypnosis, March 2018, Beijing, China
  40. Workshop: “Principles of Hypnotic Suggestions Designing,” 11th Continuous Training Program of Hypnosis, March 2018, Beijing, China
  41. Workshop: “Ego Strengthening,” 11th Continuous Training Program of Hypnosis, March 2018, Beijing, China
  42. Workshop: “Anxiety Disorders,” 11th Continuous Training Program of Hypnosis, March 2018, Beijing, China
  43. Workshop: “Pediatric Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy,” 11th Continuous Training Program of Hypnosis, March 2018, Beijing, China
  44. Workshop: “Neurophysiology of Hypnosis,” 11th Continuous Training Program of Hypnosis, March 2018, Beijing-China
  45. Workshop: “Ego strengthening,” 11th Continuous Training Program of Hypnosis, March 2018, Beijing, China
  46. Presentation: “House of Ego Technique,” ISSCH Monthly Session, June 2018, Tehran, Iran
  47. Scientific Research Presentation: “Comparing the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and hypnotherapy on Symptoms Severity and Quality of Life in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),” 21st World Hypnosis Congress, August 2018, Montreal, Canada
  48. Workshop: “Equip the brain to work more efficiently: How to improve learning abilities by brain-directed hypnosis,” 21st World Hypnosis Congress, August 2018, Montreal, Canada
  49. Workshop: “Sports Hypnosis: Train your brain to become a world-class champion”, 21st World Hypnosis Congress, August 2018, Montreal, Canada
  50. Workshop: “Sports Hypnosis: Train your brain to become a world-class champion,” 21st Continuous Training Program of Hypnosis, August 2018, Montreal, Canada
  51. Presentation: “Ego State Therapy,” ISSCH Monthly Session, October 2018, Tehran, Iran
  52. Pre-congress Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of the Traumatized Patient,” 3rd Parts Therapy Conference, November 2018, Heidelberg, Germany
  53. Workshop: “Trauma and Structural Dissociation of the Personality,” Mental Strength Congress, November 2018, Heidelberg, Germany
  54. Workshop: “Hypnotic vs. non-hypnotic techniques to access the Ego States,” November 2018, Heidelberg, Germany
  55. Workshop: “Sports Hypnosis,” 8th World Congress on Mind Training for Excellence in Sport & Life, June 2019, Gävle, Sweden
  56. Workshop: “Learning enhancement by Hypnosis,” 8th World Congress on Mind Training for Excellence in Sport & Life, June 2019, Gävle, Sweden
  57. Keynote Speech: “Neurobiology and neuropsychology of hypnosis,” 1st Asian Hypnosis Congresses, October 2019, Mashhad, Iran
  58. Keynote Speech: “Evolution of theories in hypnosis,” 1st Asian Hypnosis Congresses, October 2019, Mashhad, Iran
  59. Presentation: “Sequence learning and sports hypnosis,” 1st Asian Hypnosis Congresses, October 2019, Mashhad, Iran
  60. Workshop: “EMDR,” 1st Asian Hypnosis Congresses, October 2019, Mashhad, Iran
  61. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): An Integrative Approach,” 2nd Chinese Congress of Clinical Hypnosis, July 2020, Beijing, China
  62. Workshop: “Psychotherapy of Sexual Disorders, based on DSM-5:  A practical multimodal guide,” 2nd Chinese Congress of Clinical Hypnosis, July 2020, Online Congress, Beijing, China
  63. Workshop: “Sports Hypnosis: Train your brain to become a world-class champion,” Mental Strength Congress, November 2020, Online Congress, Wurzburg, Germany
  64. Workshop: “Hypnotic Intervention in Psychoneuroimmunology,” International Congress of World Leaders in Hypnosis, April 2021, Online Congress, Mexico City, Mexico
  65. Workshop: “Management of Psychological Traumatic Events by EMDR,” Asian Society of Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy, September 2021, Joint online workshop with Antonio Onofri, MD (Rome, Italy), Tehran, Iran
  66. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of Sexual Dysfunctions,” Ericksonian Center of Mexico, September 2021, Online Congress, Mexico City, Mexico
  67. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of Sexual Dysfunctions,” Mexican Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, April 2022, Online Congress, Monterrey, Mexico
  68. Workshop: “An Introduction to Clinical Hypnosis,” 14th Continuous Training Program of Clinical Hypnotherapy, China, 2022, Online Course, Beijing, China
  69. Workshop: “Hypnotic Induction Techniques,” 14th Continuous Training Program of Clinical Hypnotherapy, China, 2022, Online Course, Beijing, China
  70. Workshop: “Hypnotic Deepening Techniques,” 14th Continuous Training Program of Clinical Hypnotherapy, China, 2022, Online Course, Beijing, China
  71. Workshop: “Principles of Hypnotic Suggestions,” 14th Continuous Training Program of Clinical Hypnotherapy, China, 2022, Online Course, Beijing, China
  72. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of the Traumatized Patient,” 14th Continuous Training Program of Clinical Hypnotherapy, China, 2022, Online Course, Beijing, China
  73. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of Sexual Dysfunctions,” 14th Continuous Training Program of Clinical Hypnotherapy, China, 2022, Online Course, Beijing, China
  74. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of Sexual Dysfunctions,” 14th Continuous Training Program of Clinical Hypnotherapy, China, 2022, Online Course, Beijing, China
  75. Workshop: “Hypnotic Regression Therapy,” 14th Continuous Training Program of Clinical Hypnotherapy, China, 2022, Online Course, Beijing, China
  76. Workshop: “Hypnotic Regression Therapy,” 16th National Congress of the Italian Society of Hypnosis, November 2022, Viterbo, Italy
  77. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of the Trauma after Earthquake,” Ankara Medical Hypnosis Association, March 2023, Online workshop, Ankara, Turkey
  78. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of Sexual Dysfunctions,” Mexican Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, January 2023, Online Congress, Monterrey, Mexico
  79. Workshop: “Hypnotic Interventions in IBS,” 32nd Hypnosis Wigry Congress, June 2023, Wigry, Poland
  80. Workshop: “Hypnotherapeutic techniques to relieve headaches,” 32nd Hypnosis Wigry Congress, June 2023, Wigry, Poland
  81. Workshop: “Hypnotherapy of Sexual Dysfunctions,” Mexican Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, July 2023, Online Congress, Monterrey, Mexico
  82. Workshop: “Equip your brain to work more efficiently: How to improve learning abilities by brain-directed hypnosis,” 16th Congress of European Society of Hypnosis, October 2023, Antalya, Turkey
  83. Workshop: “Equip your brain to work more efficiently: How to improve learning abilities by brain-directed hypnosis,” Joint workshop with Lars-Eric Unestahl, PhD, 16th Congress of European Society of Hypnosis, October 2023, Antalya, Turkey
  84. Workshop: “Hypnotic Regression Therapy (HRT),” Mexican Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, October 2023, Online Congress, Monterrey, Mexico
  85. Workshop: “Hypnosis and learning systems,” Mexican Institute of Clinical Hypnosis, October 2023, Online Congress, Monterrey, Mexico
  86. Workshop: “Hypnosis and learning systems,” 17th National Congress of the Italian Society of Hypnosis, November 2023, Bologna, Italy
  87. Workshop: “Hypnodrama: A practical approach to enhance your coaching abilities,” Mental Strength Congress, November 2023, Wurzburg, Germany
  88. Workshop: “Maximizing the efficacy of hypnosis treatment: Favorite techniques of clinicians from two cultures,” Joint workshop with Mark P Jensen, PhD, 22nd World Hypnosis Congress, June 2024, Krakow, Poland
  89. Presentation: “What is the Origin of Hypnotic Responses?” 10th International Conference on Cognitive Sciences, May 2024, Tehran, Iran
  90. Scientific Panel: “Hypnosis and Consciousness,” 10th International Conference on Cognitive Sciences, May 2024, Tehran, Iran
  91. Presentation: “Polyvagal Theory and its Role in Psychopathology of Trauma,” 3rd International Congress on Clinical Hypnosis and Neurosciences, May 2024, Sari, Iran
  92. Workshop: “How to Play Ping-Pong by Dissociation and Association in Clinical Hypnosis” 18th Congress of the Italian Society of Hypnosis, November 2024, Salerno, Italy
  93. Presentation: “An Applied Approach to Integrating Polyvagal Theory and the AIP Model: A phased treatment protocol to enhance EMDR effectiveness,” EMDR Europe Research & Practice Conference 2025, May-June 2024, Prague, Czech Republic