Programme Overview

ERSA2026 Programme

ERSA2026 Programme is out!

3-day session in Sofia, Bulgaria 25-28 August 2026

Keynote Speakers

Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation (2024–2029)

Prof. Peter Nijkamp, Emeritus Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, recipient of the RSAI Founder’s Medal and former ERSA President.

Prof. André Torre Distinguished researcher at INRAE, Paris-Saclay & AgroParisTech, and former ERSA President.

Technical and Cultural Excursions

Registration is now open for excursions organized during the ERSA 65th Congress in Sofia: (You can download the brochure clicking in each excursion). 1. Rila Monastery Day Tour Saturday, 29 August 2026 — €75 2. Trakia Economic Zone – Plovdiv Monday, 24 August 2026 — €50 3. Flight Control & Airport Systems – Sofia Airport Tuesday, 25 August 2026 — Free of charge 4.  Welcome to Sofia – City Walk Tour Tuesday, 25 August 2026 — Free of charge This tour is sponsored by Destination partner / Visit Sofia | Sofia Tourism Administration Maximum day for reservation August 16th.

Make your reservation HERE!

Accommodations

A number of hotels are available in the central part of Sofia, within walking distance of the congress venue. For your convenience, the congress organizers have agreed on preferential terms for their delegates. The preferential terms are valid for reservations made through the direct links and promotional codes listed below. The terms quoted are for standard rooms. Participants are encouraged to book their accommodation early. The official check-in period is between 22 and 31 August 2026. If you require a longer stay outside these dates, please contact the hotel expert directly by email for assistance. NB! Please note that the deadline for confirming and booking accommodation under the preferential conditions is July 31, 2026. Event venue Address – Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” (center of Sofia, 15 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., 1504 Sofia) Prices and services in all establishments are in euros (EUR).

Find Hotels with preferencial terms HERE!

Note for registration

Please note: If you are registered for the ERSA Congress, please check your registration and make sure you have selected the social events you wish to attend and indicated any dietary requirements. This information will help us provide you with the best possible experience during the Congress.

Not yet registered? Join us as an attendee: ERSA Congress is open to anyone interested in attending. ERSA Annual congress is the largest event of regional scientists and practitioners from across the globe! more

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