100 Years of the Paratethys – Conceptual History and Modern Challenges

Under the auspices of the Regional Committee on Mediterranean Neogene Stratigraphy (RCMNS) and International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences (INHIGEO), the Organizing Committee has great pleasure to invite you to the scientific conference “100 years of the Paratethys (Laskarev, 1924) – Conceptual History and Modern Challenges” to be held on September 30th – October 1st, 2024 in Belgrade, Serbia.


CONFERENCE VENUE

The conference will be held at the Serbian Academy of Science and Arts, Kneza Mihaila St. 35, Belgrade, Serbia.


MAIN ORGANIZER
Serbian Geological Society (SGS) – Stratigraphy, Pаlaеоntоlogy and Tectonics Division & History of Geology Division


CO-ORGANIZERS
Serbian Academy of Science and Arts (SASA)
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Mining and Geology
Natural History Museum, Belgrade


ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Ljupko Rundić – chair (Serbia)
Meri Ganić (Serbia)
Vladimir Simić (Serbia)
Oleg Mandic (Austria)
Aleksandra Maran Stevanović (Serbia)
Dragana Životić (Serbia)
Katarina Bradić-Milinović (Serbia)
Uroš Đurić (Serbia)
Nevena Tomašević (Germany)
Jelena Stefanović (Serbia)


PRELIMINARY AGENDA

September 29, 2024 – Evening registration (18.00-20.00).
September 30, 2024  – Registration (08.00-09.30); Opening ceremony (09.30-09.45); Introduction lectures (09.45-10.15); Invited lectures (10.15-11.15); Coffee break (11.15-11.30); Scientific sessions (11.30-13.30); Lunch break (13.30-15.00); Scientific sessions (15.00-17.00); Coffee break (17.00-17.15); Scientific sessions (17.15-19.00);
Poster Session (19.00-20.00)
October 1, 2024 – Field excursion (08.00-18.30)
October 2, 2024 – Departure of participants. Laying flowers on the grave of V. Laskarev (optional).

For more details, please check the Second Circular


REGISTRATION FEE

The conference registration fee includes participation in the conference, accreditation badge, conference bag, program, book of abstracts, coffee breaks, a lunch (30.09.2024), a ticket for the exhibition, and a cocktail-dinner (01.10.2024).

Early bird / before April 30, 2024 – 100 €
Regular registration /after April 30, 2024 – 130 €
Accompanying persons – the fee includes the coffee breaks and a lunch (30.09.24) – 40 €
Bachelor & master studentsFree of charge. Students must fill in a registration form and provide status confirmation (i. e. a letter signed by the head of Department or a copy of student ID).


THE FIELD TRIP FEE

The field trip fee includes bus & boat transport, field trip guide, refreshments & lunch package – 40 €.
The number of participants is limited to 40.

*Please note that it will be not possible to pay at the Conference. All payments must be made to the SGS account only by international bank transfer after
registration at the meeting.


PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN PARTICIPANTS

Account with Institution / Beneficiary`s Bank:

SWIFT – BIC: KOBBRSBG
Name: KOMERCIJALNA BANKA AD BEOGRAD
Street: SV. SAVE 14
City, Country: 11000 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

Beneficiary:

IBAN / Account Number: RS35205007080003592711
Name: SGD
Street: KAMENIČKA 6
City, Country: 11000 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

Intermediary Bank / Correspondent Bank:

SWIFT – BIC: DEUTDEFF
Name: DEUTSCHE BANK AG
City, Country: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Bank charges must be paid by ordering customer.

Instruction for Serbian Residents


REGISTRATION FORM

We kindly ask that you fill in ONLINE the registration form before 30 April , 2024 (for the Early Bird discount).


EVENT LANGUAGE

The official language of the conference will be English (UK).


ABSTRACT

Deadline for the abstract submission is April 30, 2024. It should be prepared according to the abstract template that you can download from the download section from the bottom of this page. Abstract submission form will be available on this page from February 1, 2024.


SCIENTIFIC & HONORARY COMMITTEES

They will be given in the Third Circular.


IMPORTANT DATES

January 31, 2024 – Pre-registration form submission deadline.
February 15, 2024 – Early bird registration opens
April 30, 2024 – Abstract deadline. Early bird registration closes. Deadline for the field-trip registration and payment.
May 1, 2024 – Regular registration opens.
September 1, 2024 – All the registrations close.Third circular


ACOMMODATION

Belgrade is one of the largest and important business cities in this part of Europe and the Balkan region. It is highly recommended to book accommodation well in advance. There are many lodging options, from budget accommodation in youth or student hostels through stylish pensions to five-stars hotels meeting international standards.

Accommodation should be booked online by participants personally.

Visit the official website of Belgrade Tourist Organization  or popular online  booking services like: Booking or TripAdvisor for further reference


HOW TO REACH BELGRADE

 The Nikola Tesla International airport of Belgrade is served by the major airlines connecting many international destinations.
The airport is about 13 km from the city center.

Bus companies and taxi services run to and from the airport and Belgrade Center railway station.
Detailed information will be given in the Third circular.


CONTACT US if you have any further questions official e-mail 100paratethys(at)sgd.rs
[please replace „at“ with @]


DOWNLOAD SECTION

Second Circular

Abstract Template