EAA 2025 Transition to Virtual Format

The Organising Committee of EAA 2025 Belgrade Annual Meeting and the EAA Executive Board regretfully inform you that the Annual Meeting will take place virtually only, using a suitable online platform.

The reason for this hard decision is the uncertainty surrounding the development of the current political situation in Serbia. The authorities' recent response to peaceful student and citizen protests compromised the autonomy of universities and increased the pressure upon both teachers and students. While we support the ongoing democratic movement in Serbia, we cannot predict the impact and the outcome of the current events and therefore cannot confidently plan the Annual Meeting logistics, or adequate measures for your safety.

This decision in no way diminishes the EAA’s support and appreciation for Serbian archaeology and our Serbian colleagues. The Belgrade Organising Committee and EAA Executive Board remain devoted to our joint aim of holding a successful and productive Belgrade Annual Meeting. We share your disappointment and are working hard to put alternative arrangements in place as soon as possible, and to communicate these to you.

The Belgrade Organising Committee and EAA staff are currently addressing the practical ramifications of this change and will communicate updates to presenters, delegates, and EAA Members as soon as possible. We sincerely appreciate your patience as we carefully think through the issues and opportunities that arise from this change.