1st ARTEMIS Dissemination Conference
Regions,Diversityand Resilience
- When
- 12–13 November 2026
- Where
- Ovidius University of Constanța, Romania
- How
- On site and online
On-site registration is closed. Online registration is still open to students, researchers, partners, policymakers, industry and anyone interested.
Programme
The conference runs over two days. Choose a day to see when and where each part takes place, and save the sessions you want to attend. The agenda may still be adjusted.
Day 1, Thursday 12 November
Morning plenaries in Building B, afternoon sessions in Building A
Five rooms run at the same time, each ending with posters. Pick the room you want to join, or search every presentation by speaker, title or university.
Day 2, Friday 13 November
Half day in Campus Building A, ending with lunch
The Doctoral Forum runs from 09:30 to 12:30 in the Senate Hall, Campus Building A. Work package meetings take place in two time slots, in the Google Room and the Medicine Council Room.
My plan
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Practical information
All times are local time in Constanța (EET, UTC+2). The conference takes place on the University Campus, 1 University Alley (Aleea Universității 1), in Buildings A and B.
Venue and rooms
- Campus Building B, A4
Opening ceremony and plenary sessions. Lunch on Day 1. - Campus Building A
Parallel sessions in Rooms 227, 216, E150, the Senate Hall and the Google Room. - Senate Hall, Campus Building A
Health, society and wellbeing session on Day 1. Welcome, Doctoral Forum and closing remarks on Day 2.
Social programme
Thursday evening, for international participants.
Joining online
The Thursday parallel sessions are hybrid, except Communicating science in the Google Room, which is in person only. The Microsoft Teams link for each hybrid room is shown in the programme. Register to receive updates about online participation.
Questions
Write to artemis.drif@uca.fr
Travel and stay in Constanța
Everything you need to plan your trip, from the Travel InfoPack.
Getting to Constanța
Via Bucharest Airport (OTP), recommended.
- By train: airport train to Bucharest North station (Gara de Nord), every 40 minutes, 24/7, 20–25 min. Then a direct InterRegio train to Constanța, about 2 h 15 min.
- By transfer: private transfers and shuttles from the airport, bookable in advance, for example Direct Aeroport, ALT Transport Persoane, Kirvad Tour Constanța or Metropolitan Airport.
Via Mihail Kogălniceanu Airport (CND). The closest airport. Bus to Constanța in about 40 minutes (limited services), or taxi and pre-booked transfer.
Train tickets and timetables: CFR Călători, Infofer. Check timetables before travelling.
Getting to the campus
Taxi, Bolt and Uber are the easiest way to reach your hotel and the campus. From Constanța railway station you can also take a local bus.
Allow extra time at peak hours, especially towards the Mamaia area.
Where to stay
- City Centre and Old Town: restaurants, sightseeing and evening walks.
- Mamaia and Lake Tăbăcăriei: close to the northern part of the city and the university.
Recommended hotels: Del Mar Hotel, Malibu Hotel, Oxford Hotel, Continental Forum Hotel.
Check the distance to Campus Buildings A and B before booking.
Where to eat
Near the campus: Osteria Gioia, Dafin Restaurant, Nazzar, On Plonge Jr.
Old Town and City Centre: Pizzico Restaurant, Marco Polo, Toscana, Atic by Millenium, Lupa by Bueno, Cosa Ristorante.
What to see
- Constanța Casino, the city’s iconic seafront landmark.
- Ovidiu Square, the historic centre, with the Museum of National History and Archaeology.
- Roman Edifice with Mosaic, near the historic centre.
- Great Mosque (Carol I Mosque).
- Dolphinarium, part of the Natural Sciences Museum Complex.
Why this conference
The conference looks at how European universities can drive regional transformation and resilience in a fast-changing world. It brings academics, policymakers, industry and civil society together to share research, practice and ideas on the challenges facing Europe’s regions.
Dobrogea, a region shaped at the crossroads of empires and cultures, is a fitting place to talk about European cooperation and values, diversity and inclusion, sustainability, connectivity and resilience. Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers are especially encouraged to take part.
Five themes
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Elevating minds, Supporting Communities, Empowering Regions.
Members
ARTEMIS is a European university alliance that sparks innovation across Europe by leveraging mobility, collaboration, and regional strengths.
