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

(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.

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).

Note for registration

Organisers

Partners

Sponsors

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