PPIG 2025 - 36th Annual Workshop 8 - 10 September 2025, Belgrade, Serbia & Online

Registration

Registration is now open! Register here!

Location

The conference will be hosted by JetBrains Research and will be located at Nova Iskra Dorcol, Cara Uroša 18, Beograd 11000, Serbia.

For online attendees, a Zoom link will be shared a few days before the conference.

Accommodation

Here are some hotels located close to the venue which come recommended:

https://townhouse27.com/ - 15 mins walk to the venue

https://hotelcentar-no1.com/ - 15 mins walk

https://courtyard.marriott.com/ - 10 mins walk

https://centralpointhotel.com/ - 25 mins walk

There are also many AirBnB and Booking.com options available in the city and near the venue, and often at significantly lower cost than the hotels which we can also recommend as an alternative.

Travel

Airport transport

Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) is the main international gateway to the city, located approximately 18 km (11 miles) from the city center.

Airport to City Center options:

  • Official Airport Taxi: Use the Taxi Info Desk in the arrivals hall to secure a fixed-price voucher based on your destination zone. Prices range from 2,000–5,000 RSD (€17 – €43). Please note that you need Serbian Dinars in cash in order to buy a voucher
  • Bus Line A1: Connects the airport to Slavija Square (city center). 30 mins travel time. The ticket can be bought from the driver. Payment is only in cash and is 400 RSD (€3.5 - €4).
  • Bus Line 72: Connects the airport to Zeleni Venac Square (in city center but closer to the venue). 30-40 mins travel time. Travel is free of charge.
  • Ride-Hailing Apps: Bolt, Yandex Go, and CarGo are reliable options

Transportation in Belgrade

The conference venue is in the main shopping area of the city centre, and many hotels are in walking distance.

  • Public Transport: Buses, trams, and trolleybuses operate throughout the city. Public transport is free in Belgrade.
  • Taxis: Use reputable companies such as:
    • Pink Taxi: +381 11 9803
    • Naxis Taxi: +381 11 9804
  • Bike Rentals: Available for a scenic way to explore the city center.

Sightseeing

For folks who’d like to stay on longer and visit Belgrade/Serbia, here are some useful links with recommendations of interesting things to see:

Logistics

Visa Information

Serbia offers visa-free entry for citizens of many countries. However, some nationalities may require a visa.

Check the official visa requirements at Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign visitors are required to register their residence with the local police within 24 hours of arrival, regardless of the purpose of their stay. There is no cost to register. Hotels and similar accommodations should handle this automatically upon check-in, but those staying in private residences must register themselves. If you have any doubts, please ask at the registration desk.

Check out this page for more details.

Local Currency and Payments

The local currency is the Serbian Dinar (RSD), but most restaurants and shops will also accept euros (EUR). Bringing mostly EUR in cash with some small amounts of RSD for public transport etc. should work well.

Common current exchange rates for RSD are:

  • 1 EUR ≈ 117 RSD
  • 1 USD ≈ 100 RSD
  • 1 GBP ≈ 135 RSD

ATMs and currency exchange offices are widely available. Most restaurants and shops accept major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro; AmEx has limited availability)

Opening Hours

During the weekdays most shops and stores are open from around 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with some larger supermarkets and malls staying open until 10:00 PM or later.

Student protests in Serbia

Serbia is currently seeing a series of peaceful protests calling for full transparency and accountability over the collapse of a concrete and glass canopy at the station in Novi Sad which had been renovated and reopened briefly just before the incident.

The protests have been carried out largely by students and have been peaceful to date. The students’ movement has even been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize recently.

For more information about the reasons behind the protests you can read this analysis and this news article.

As conference organizers, we are monitoring the situation closely. The protests are still ongoing, but throughout the whole time they have been peaceful, with no violence or safety issues being experienced by non-participants. From today’s perspective (5 August 2025) we do not foresee any risks related to the protests for prospective conference attendees.

If you have any concerns about travelling to Belgrade, feel free to get in touch and check your government’s travel advisory.