2 and 3 October, 2026<\/p>\n
> Conference Overview<\/a><\/p>\n _____ Friday 2 October 2026 at 19h00<\/strong><\/p>\n Venue: Vila 31 \u2013 Art Explora<\/a> (The reception is included in the registration fee.)<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Saturday 3 October 2026 at 9h00<\/strong><\/p>\n Venue: Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center<\/a> <\/p>\n Because of very high occupancy in Tirana at the time of the conference all recommended hotels offered very early cut-off dates for group rate. You can still try and ask if the ECBA negotiated rate is still available.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For logistics and tax reasons the optional Saturday dinner is included in the Conference fee, you can still choose the conference fee with dinner or without dinner included.*<\/p>\n Please note registrations will close on Thursday 1 October at 9am CET or when reaching the maximum number of participants.<\/strong><\/p>\n _____ ** Special rates apply to: residents of Albania (AL), Belarus (BY), Bulgaria (BG), Croatia (CR), Czech Republic (CZ), Estonia (EE), Hungary (HU), Latvia (LV), Lithuania (LT), Poland (PL), Romania (RO), Serbia (RS), Slovakia (SK), Slovenia (SI) and Ukraine (UA).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cancellations before Wednesday 30 September at 6pm CET \u2013 refund fees in full, minus administration fee of \u20ac25, or roll over to next conference only.<\/p>\n Cancellations after Wednesday 30 September at 6pm CET or non-attendance \u2013 no refund or roll over unless exceptional personal circumstances apply. If roll over is not used for the next conference, you will be refunded minus the administration fee.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Conference materials and the delegates\u2019 list will be sent to you in PDF format three days before the conference.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Optional evening dinner on Saturday 3 October 2026<\/strong>, at the gorgeous “Gzona” restaurant<\/a>, inside the Tirana Castle.<\/p>\n Dietary requirements options:<\/em> Guests are welcome!<\/strong><\/p>\n Venue: \u201cGzona\u201d restaurant<\/a> <\/p>\n Time zone<\/strong>: CET<\/p>\n Roaming<\/strong>: Albania is not part of the EU, so free roaming is not available, check with your mobile phone provider for prices and options. For UK there are higher rates. You can check this articles for prices and details: https:\/\/blog.yesim.tech\/roaming-in-albania<\/a><\/p>\n Currency<\/strong>: Albanian lek \u2013 ALL (93.45\/EUR or 109.24\/GBP). Cash is widely used.<\/p>\n ATMs<\/strong>: You can withdraw Lek directly from local ATMs using your bank card. Be aware that most Albanian banks charge a local fee (usually 700 to 800 Lek) per withdrawal. Credins Bank is widely known for frequently having lower or fee-free options depending on the card type.<\/p>\n Exchange Offices<\/strong> (K exchange): Tirana city center is packed with currency exchange booths offering excellent rates and zero commission. Exchanging physical cash (GBP or EUR) at these booths often yields a better rate than using an ATM. Avoid exchanging large amounts at the airport terminal due to poorer rates.<\/p>\n Socket<\/strong>: European<\/p>\n <\/p>\n _____ You can add the Tirana Walking Tour to your order, in the related products below or at the checkout.<\/p>\n
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\nWelcome reception<\/a> | Conference venue<\/a> | Hotel accomodation<\/a> | Fees<\/a> | Cancellation policy<\/a>\u00a0| Conference materials<\/a> | Dinner<\/a> | Practical information<\/a><\/p>\nWelcome Reception<\/h3>\n
\nAddress: Rruga Thoma Kacorri 2, Tiran\u00eb, Albania<\/a><\/p>\nConference Venue<\/h3>\n
\nAddress: Sheshi Sk\u00ebnderbej 8, Tiran\u00eb 1001, Albania<\/a><\/p>\nHotel accommodation (recommended properties)<\/h3>\n
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Fees<\/h3>\n
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\n* If you want to bring a guest for Saturday dinner, please book through secretariat@ecba.org<\/a>.<\/p>\nCancellation policy<\/h3>\n
Conference materials<\/h3>\n
Dinner description<\/h3>\n
\n1. Vegetarian
\n2. Meat
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\n4. Other (allergies)<\/p>\n
\nAddress: Tirana Castle, Murat Toptani St, Tiran\u00eb 1000, Albania\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nPractical information<\/h3>\n
\nFull payment must be received to process your registration. All payments should be made net of any bank charges.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"