14th DANUBE ACADEMIES CONFERENCE
Date: 04.11.26 - 06.11.2026
the European Academy of Sciences and Arts together with the University of Mostar and the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts,
cordially invite you to participate on the 14th Danube Academies Conference
which will be held at the University of Mostar, on 4-6 November on the topic
"Sciences for Peace"
Presidential Invitation Letter
The Danube Academies Conference (DAC) is a recurring forum organized by the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA) and regional partners such as national academies, focusing on scientific development, environmental issues, and research cooperation in the Danube region. Since 2011, the Danube conferences have highlighted topics like the European Green Deal (Discussions on sustainable transport, circular economy, and climate neutrality) and Science Diplomacy (Strengthening the voice of science in Central and Eastern Europe through cooperation).
In the past and running new century, the countries along the Danube river and former Yugoslavia had made experiences with conflicts and wars.
What can we learn from these experiences, to shape a peaceful future locally, regionally, and globally?
MAIN TOPICS
Historical experiences with conflicts in the Danube region and former Yugoslavia
Initiatives for peaceful local cooperation of Science in the Danube region
Initiatives for peaceful local cooperation of Arts in the Danube region
The global perspective of Science and Arts for Peace
Organizing Committee
Prof. Dr.DDr.h.c. Klaus Mainzer, EASA President
Prof. Dr.sc. Ivo Čolak, Rector of the University of Mostar
Prof.dr.sc. Sanja Bijakšić, Assistant to the rector for international relations, University of Mostar
Prof.Dr.Mladen Bevanda, President of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts
Doris Klinda, BA, International Relations, EASA
ABSTRACTS and paper submission:
Each participant is entitled to deliver a 15-minute presentation.
The deadline for abstract submission (max. 200 words) is September 15, 2026
Abstracts should be sent to
Prof.dr.sc. Sanja Bijakšić: sanja.bijaksic@sum.ba
and Ms Doris Klinda, BA: dac@euro-acad.eu
The official language of the conference is English.
Please send your Registration Form by June 30, 2026
Location: SUMIT Center building/Campus 2
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Mostar!
Place: University of Mostar/SUMIT Center building/Campus 2
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