3rd General Meeting & Conference
Brașov, România/ February 17-19, 2026
📢 About the Meeting
We are excited to welcome you to the Third General Meeting and Conference of COST Action 22155 EU-PoTaRCh, taking place on February 17-19, 2026 in Brașov, România! 🇷🇴
Over the course of three days, you will have the opportunity to:
- 📊 Participate in conference sessions covering key topics related to PoTaRCh, including stakeholder perspectives and technology databases.
- 🤝 Join focused Working Group meetings to collaborate on deliverables, share knowledge, and contribute to ongoing projects.
- 🎤 Present your research and insights during oral sessions or poster presentations.
- 🎯 Engage with fellow experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Europe.
- 🌍 Explore Brașov’s cultural highlights and enjoy networking opportunities.
Let’s shape the future of PoTaRCh together! 💡✨
🚍 How to get to the Aula of Transilvania University (Aula Sergiu Chiriacescu)
The Aula of Transilvania University (Aula Sergiu Chiriacescu) is located 15 minutes walking from the Old town- Historical Centre
Adress: Aula Sergiu Chiriacescu, Strada Iuliu Maniu 41A, Brașov 500091, România
Look for this building:
🏨 Accommodation:
Hotels and accommodation
Brașov is a mountain tourist city, considering the data of February to be full winter, follow the weather forecasts. If it snows, many hotels will likely be fully booked. Therefore, consider these aspects for booking.
Hotels near the meeting place, 5-10 min. walking:
More options in the Old Town (hotels, guesthouses, apartments) are within a 15-20 minutes’ walk to the conference meeting place. See Booking platforms.
How to Get to Brașov
✈️ By Plane
Brașov International Airport is located approximately 12 km from the city center.
It is a relatively small airport, offering connections to a limited number of destinations.
- Official airport website: https://brasovairport.ro
- Public transport: Bus line A1 connects the airport with the city center
- Ticket price: 5 RON (approx. 1 EUR)
Alternative Airports
If you cannot find a suitable flight to Brașov, we recommend using one of the nearby international airports:
- Bucharest (Henri Coandă / Otopeni Airport)
https://www.bucharestairports.ro - Sibiu International Airport
https://www.sibiuairport.ro
Both airports offer connections to many international destinations.
🚆 From Bucharest to Brașov
From Bucharest, Brașov is easily accessible by train. The distance is approximately 185 km.
- From Bucharest Otopeni – Henri Coandă Airport, take a train to Bucharest North (Gara de Nord)
Train schedules:
https://mersultrenurilor.infofer.ro/ro-RO/Rute-trenuri/Aeroport-Henri-Coanda/Bucuresti-Nord - From Bucharest North, take a direct train to Brașov
Train schedules:
https://mersultrenurilor.infofer.ro/en-GB/Itineraries/
Shuttle Bus (Bucharest → Brașov)
A more comfortable but more expensive option is a direct shuttle bus transfer from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Brașov:
🚐 From Sibiu
From Sibiu (including the airport), we recommend using a shuttle service.
The distance to Brașov is approximately 150 km.
🚆 By Train (International)
We do not recommend traveling to Romania by international train, as journeys from the Romanian border to Brașov are typically very long and time-consuming.
Getting Around Brașov
- Ride-sharing services:
The most commonly used apps are Bolt and Uber - Public transport:
Ticket price: 5 RON
Tickets can be purchased:- at ticket stands near stations
- directly on board using Mastercard or Visa
Contact & Assistance
For questions related to accommodation, local transportation, or on-site assistance, please contact:
Emanuela Carmen Beldean
Transylvania University of Brașov
📧 ebeldean@unitbv.ro
For matters related to travel cost reimbursement and daily allowances, please contact:
Katarzyna Trzeciak
GHM, EU-PoTaRCh COST Action
📧 katarzyna.trzeciak@up.poznan.pl