Venue

The Sava Centre
Milentija Popovic 9
11070 Belgrade, Serbia

LANGUAGE

English is the official language of the EABCT2024. Four sessions will be held in Regional Languages and it is clearly marked as such in the schedule.

REGISTRATION

The Registration desk will be located on Gallery 1 at the Sava Centre. The working hours of the registration:

Pre-Congress Workshop Registration

• Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 8:30

Congress Registration

• Wednesday, September 4, 2024 – 15:30-18:00
• Thursday, September 5, 2024 – 08:00-17:30
• Friday, September 6, 2024 – 08:30-17:30
• Saturday, September 7, 2024 – 08:30-14:00

All registered participants will collect their congress materials, including a badge, at the registration desk.

BADGE

An identification badge will be included in the Congress material provided upon registration. All participants are requested to wear their personal congress badges during the entire congress, including in all sessions, at the opening ceremony, in the exhibition area, and during lunch and coffee breaks. Please note that a charge of 30€ will be made onsite in case of losing your name badge.

LECTURES & POSTER PRESENTATIONS

All lecture halls are located on the Gallery 1 of the venue. Rooms for lectures are: MR75, MR32, MR33, MR34, MR35, MR20, MR21, MR22, MR23, MR24, MR25, MR26, MR27, MR29, MR30, MR31, Serbian Lounge Room.
Poster area: Foyer A and Foyer B on Gallery 1 (September 5 and 6, 2024).

• Poster Session 1:

Set-up: Thursday, September 5, 2024, 09:00 – 10:00
Poster Display: Thursday, September 5, 2024, 10:00 – 10:30, 13:30 – 14:30 and 15:30 – 16:00
Dismantle: Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 16:00

• Poster Session 2:

Set-up: Friday, September 6, 2024, 09:00 – 10:00
Poster Display: Friday, September 6, 2024, 10:00 – 10:30, 13:30 – 14:30 and 15:30 – 16:00
Dismantle: Friday, September 6, 2024, from 16:00

DELIVERY OF PRESENTATIONS

All Speakers have to deliver during the break their presentations to the technician in the room where they will have their lecture according to the scientific programme. If requested, after the presentation, it will be deleted under the supervision of the speaker. Presenter can also use their own laptop for presentation.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

A certificate of attendance will be provided to all registered delegates after the Congress by e-mail.

PROCEEDINGS

Proceedings are available to download at www.EABCT2024.org. There will be no printed version.

EXHIBITION

The Exhibition will be located in the Gallery 1, in the middle of the congress halls. Exhibition hours:

• Thursday, September 5, 2024 – 08:00-17:30
• Friday, September 6, 2024 – 08:30-17:30
• Saturday, September 7, 2024 – 08:30-14:00

The exhibitors and sponsors want to interact with you to answer questions about what they have to offer, present newly published books, discuss interesting future congresses, and much more.

COFFEE AND LUNCH BREAKS

Catering stations with coffee and lunch boxes will be provided in the foyer at exhibition and poster area and will be served according to the official EABCT2024 programme. Special Dietary Station is located at Foyer D.

SOCIAL PROGRAMME

• Opening Ceremony

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 – 18:00 – 20:00
Sava Center, Immrsive Hall (Ground Floor)

• EABCT2024 Party

Friday, September 6, 2024 – 20:30 – 00:30
Restaurant JEZERO, Ada Ciganlija

CLOAKROOM

You can leave your coat, jacket or bag(s) in the Cloakroom on the Ground floor during all hours that the congress is open. Please don’t leave any valuables in your pockets.

NO SMOKING POLICY

In line with laws on smoking, no smoking is allowed in any enclosed public area of the Congress.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING DISCLAIMER

Please note that by attending the event, you are giving your consent to being recorded and for your images and recordings to be used in any future EABCT material and publications.

WiFi

The free WiFi is provided in all working areas of the Congress.

Visa Requirements

Visa regulations depend on your nationality and country of origin. We suggest you contact local Serbian Consulate for official instructions on the specific visa regulations and application procedures that may apply to you. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa if required. Please check here if you need visa and if you need a passport or you may enter Serbia with an ID. All citizens of European countries, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia and Turkey can enter Serbia without a visa. The same goes for United States, Canada and Australia.

Official Letter of Invitation

Official letters of invitation designed to help overcome administrative difficulties in certain countries will be sent on request. It must be understood that such letters do not represent a commitment on the part of the Organizing Committee or EABCT2024 to provide any financial assistance. For an invitation letter, please contact eabct2024@congrexpo.co.rs.

Airport transfer

For all information, please contact the city service TAXIINFO, located in the baggage claim area at Nikola Tesla Airport. At the airport Info Desk you will get the taxi receipt specifying the desired destination and the price for taxi service. That way you will make sure the taxi service is in line with the most favourable rate. Payment options: Serbian Dinars, Credit Cards and Euros.

City transportation / Taxi

There is a good public transport system in Belgrade. Most buses operate until midnight. Tickets can be pre-purchased from newsstands or in the buses. Bus lines 17, 18, 70, 74, 88, 95, as well as tram lines 7 and 9 connect the Sava Centre with the City. Taxis are usually available outside the Hotel. Approximate price from venue to City centre is 5,00 €-10,00 € per car.

• Pink Taxi: Viber +381604889979. Accept a credit card in all vehicles.
• Naxis Taxi: Viber +381642229804. Accept a credit card in all vehicles.
• Beo Taxi: Viber/WhatsApp +38166460101. Credit cards accepted, please give notice when asking for vehicle.
• Beogradski Taxi: Viber +38169801111, +38169801000, Accepts a credit card in some vehicles, emphasize during the call.

Parking

There is parking available in front of the Sava Centre.

Telephone Code

To call a foreign country from Belgrade, please dial the international code 00, then the country area code, the city area code (without 0) and, finally, the telephone number of the subscriber.

Time Zone

The time zone in Serbia is Central European Time (CET) (UTC plus 1 hour).

Currency

The Serbian currency is the Serbian Dinar (RSD). Credit cards (Visa, Eurocard, MasterCard) are accepted in most shops, and ATMs are widely available in downtown Belgrade. You can use Visa, Visa Electron, Plus, MasterCard, Eurocard, Maestro and Cirrus branded cards to withdraw money from an ATM. Belgrade ATMs require 4-digit pin codes.

Electricity

As in most cities of continental Europe, the electricity voltage in Belgrade is 220 V. Electrical outlets are standard European.

Insurance and Liability

EABCT2024 Secretariat and Organizers cannot accept responsibility for personal injury or for loss or damage involving persons and property either during or indirectly arising from the Congress. Participants are advised to make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.

Enquiries

For all enquiries and any help that you may need during the Congress, please feel free to ask for help any of our volunteers or staff at the Registration Desk.

Technical Organizer

CONGREXPO d.o.o.
Svetozara Markovića 81/5, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
T: +381 63 301043
E: eabct2024@congrexpo.co.rs