AGM 2022 date and location
The AGM and Conference 2022 will take place on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of September 2022 in the National Assembly of Serbia (Kralja Milana 14, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia), which is:
- Located in downtown Belgrade in the historical building;
- Across the street from the State Assembly Building and beside the Presidential Offices;
- Easy accessible by car & public transportation;
- Underground parking available;
- Nearby city center hotels, restaurants & shopping;
- Cozy green area (city park) just outside the facility.
Easy Access to Belgrade
Belgrade is located at the crossroads of the entire corner of Europe. It is positioned at the intersection of the European E-70 and E-75 highways and can be reached from most of the European cities by 1,5 to 2,5 hours lasting flights.
Where to stay in Belgrade?
We would strongly encourage participants to book their accommodation as soon as possible due to a few international events taking place in Belgrade in the same period as ASCE AGM. Therefore, we have prepared a list of suggested hotels in a relative close proximity (5-30 minutes) to the venue and of a wider price range.
Of course, you can also use booking apps to find some other options.
Belgrade and Belgraders
Belgrade is outspoken, loud and audacious. Its turbulent past unfolds before your eyes: brutalist buildings squeezed between art-nouveau masterpieces and Viennese Secession gems, while the of Austro-Hungarian influences may be seen shoulder to shoulder with the Ottoman Relics.
Belgraders are vivacious, spontaneous, charmingly out of tune with the World as Belgrade itself, always ready to help, sometimes going to the extreme lengths, just to create the best possible experience for the visitor.
Soul food
Rest assured that you will never be hungry in Belgrade. From traditional restaurants in the bohemian district of Skadarlija, to contemporary fusion restaurants, you may taste iconic traditional dishes such as “roštilj” (Serbian barbecue) “sarma” (stuffed cabbage rolls), “gibanica” (cheese pie), or modern elaborate foods from all corners of the World.Even though Serbia is still predominantly a country of meat eaters, there is an interesting emerging vegan and vegetarian restaurant scene. Anyway, even the most traditional restaurants will always be ready to fulfill most of your wishes food wise, the best they can. Check 10 best vegan eateries in Belgrade.
Top 5 attractions to see in Belgrade
1. Belgrade Fortress - dating from ancient Roman times,constructed all throughout the 1st to the 18th century.
2. Skadarlija Bohemian District - Montmartre of Belgrade with many traditional restaurants.
3. Nikola Tesla Museum - harobors the urn with cremated remains of the world renounced scientist.
4. St. Sava Church - one of the largest Orthodox Christian temples in the World. It can be seen from whatever side a visitor approaches downtown Belgrade.
5. Savamala District - waterfront promenade, vibrant restaurant and club scene.
2022 EU heritage days
Belgrade hosts around 100 festivals, most of them of international character, some well-established. The beginning of the ASCE Conference coincides with the European Heritage days (mid-September to mid- October 2022). The New Cemetery in Belgrade participates in this manifestation since 2014. This year’s topic is “Sustainable Heritage”.
Cemeteries in Belgrade
10 largest urban cemeteries managed by Public Utility Company “Funeral services” Belgrade encompass the area close to 350 hectares, representing the final resting place for more than 720.000 people, while harboring in excess of 300.000 burial places.
Tips for visitors
Watch the awarded official promotional video of Tourist Organization of Belgrade on YouTube: “Belgrade Walk through History and Culture”
The following are some interesting links to explore before you arrive to Belgrade:
We are looking forward to seeing you in Belgrade!