20/05/2025
Geophysics Earth & Rock Group GEO-M-GROUP
2nd CIRCULAR
1St RENEWBALKAN Conference
Organized by GEOMGROUP Association
Struga, North Macedonia | 5–7 November 2025
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the 2nd Circular for the international conference RENEWBALKAN, organized by the GEOMGROUP Association, which will take place in the beautiful town of Struga, North Macedonia, from November 5 to 7, 2025.
Conference Theme:
Renewable Energy, Environmental Sustainability, Geophysics, Geology and Mining
The conference aims to bring together researchers, professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss recent advances, challenges, and strategies in renewable energy, rare materials, climate change adaptation, and environmental policy across the Balkans.
Topics of Interest:
• Renewable energy technologies (geothermal, solar, wind, hydro, biomass)
• Geophysics
• Geology
• Mining
• Climate change impacts and mitigation
• Environmental protection and policy
• Sustainable development goals (SDGs)
• Energy efficiency in urban and rural development
• Cross-border cooperation in environmental initiatives
Key Dates:
• Abstract submission deadline: October 15, 2025
• Notification of acceptance: October 25, 2025
• Early registration deadline: October 10, 2025
• Final program release: October 20, 2025
Abstract Submission:
Please submit your abstracts (max 300 words) via email to: [email protected]
Submissions should include: title, author(s), affiliation(s), and keywords.
Conference Venue:
Hotel Freya is a 4 star-superior boutique hotel with a metropolitan style, located in the walking zone of the central part of Struga. The Ohrid Lake and the river Crn Drim are at a 3-minute walking distance. The International airport St. Paul the Apostle - Ohrid is 10 km away from the property. Spacious and bright rooms and suites, with attractive design and contemporary furniture in neutral colours, offer air-conditioning, smart TVs, free Wi-Fi, desk, electronic safe deposit box, mini bar and kettle. You can choose a double/twin room, a triple room, a twin suite or a king suite. The hotel features free Wi-Fi throughout, 24-hour front desk service, on-site rooftop bar & restaurant, spa and fitness centre and a conference room. Free parking is available on-site and nearby with prior reservation. Registration Fees:
• Regular: €80
• Students: free
• Accompanying persons: free
• Publication €20
• The best papers will be published in scientific journals (publication fee will be refunded to those participants)
The fee includes conference materials, coffee breaks, welcome reception and closing ceremony.
Accommodation:
Special rates will be available at Hotel Freya and nearby hotels for conference participants.
Lunch price: 15e (includes salad, main course, and dessert – seasonal fruit) drinks not included.
For drinks, prices follow the official price list – with a 5% discount.
Price per person:
• €29 in double or triple room
• €45 in a single room
Sincerely,
Organizing Committee
GEOMGROUP Association
Email: [email protected]
Website:
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