Your conference companion
4-6 November 2026
Hotel Admiral, Opatija, Croatia
You are here now. Enjoy, connect, and let us host you.
SuTra Connect is the mobile conference portal accessed through the QR code on your badge. It is designed for use during the conference: programme, rooms, updates, practical information, publications, local mobility, getting home and direct support.
The SuTra 2026 programme brings together invited lectures, scientific sessions, project activities, expert panels, poster contributions and networking opportunities.
Programme at a Glance
Wednesday, 4 November
Arrival, registration, pre-conference activities and the SuTra Ice-Breaking Gathering.
Thursday, 5 November
Conference opening, invited lectures, scientific sessions, INNO2MARE activities, expert panels and the conference evening programme.
Friday, 6 November
Scientific sessions, poster contributions, expert programme and closing activities.
Hotel Admiral, Opatija
Hotel Admiral, Maršala Tita 139, 51410 Opatija, Croatia.
Conference Badge
Please keep your badge with you during the conference. The QR code on the badge brings you back to SuTra Connect.
Conference Desk
The SuTra Conference Desk will be available at Hotel Admiral during the conference.
Wi-Fi
You can connect to hotel open WIFI.
Oral Presentations
Presenting authors are invited to use the official SuTra 2026 PowerPoint template. There is no advance submission deadline for presentations; presentations may be finalised until the conference.
SuTra 2026 – Publishing Options and Templates
Poster Contributions
Poster contributors should use the official SuTra 2026 poster template and conference instructions.
SuTra 2026 – Publishing Options and Templates
Speaker Bios
Presenting authors are asked to provide a brief speaker bio of 2–3 sentences, including current position, affiliation and main research or professional interests.
Contact: Prof. Predrag Brlek, PhD · pbrlek@fpz.unizg.hr
Meals & Social Programme
Book of Conference Contributions
The SuTra 2026 Book of Conference Contributions brings together Research Abstracts, Project Summaries, Invited Lectures, and Expert Panel Overviews.
Book of Conference Contributions can be downloaded here.
SuTra 2026 Proceedings
The official conference proceedings contain full papers accepted for publication following the conference review process.
Book of Proceedings is ready to download here.
Previous SuTra Publications
Previous SuTra publications can remain available as a compact archive for participants who want to explore earlier conference outputs.
Central Opatija is compact and walkable. Hotel Admiral sits directly beside the Lungomare coastal promenade, with the town centre and many local services within walking distance.
Rijeka ↔ Opatija
For local public transport, Autotrolej route 32 / 32A connects Rijeka with the Opatija area and Lovran. Use the live operator information rather than saved timetables.
Autotrolej – Live Passenger Information
Scheduled coach services between Rijeka and Opatija are also available.
Taxi / Transfer
Explore Opatija
For walks, sights, events, restaurants and visitor information, use the official Opatija Tourist Board resources.
Visit Opatija – official website
Visit Opatija – Travel to Opatija
Visit Opatija – Top Attractions
Visit Opatija – Tourist Information Centre
The official Opatija calendar confirms that the 20th Chocolate Festival takes place from 6 to 8 November 2026, beginning on the final day of SuTra 2026.
This section is intentionally designed for the final conference day. Participants should use live operator information and check schedules again before departure.
To Rijeka
Autotrolej – Live Passenger Information
To Rijeka Airport (RJK)
Rijeka Airport operates an official shuttle between Rijeka Airport and Rijeka, with the Rijeka stop at Jelačić Square 3, platform 5. The timetable is published by the airport and should be checked close to the day of travel.
Rijeka Airport – Bus / Shuttle
Rijeka Airport – How to Reach Us
Rijeka Airport – official website
Published one-way shuttle fare Rijeka Airport ↔ Rijeka: €15.
By Train
For rail travel, continue to Rijeka railway station and use the current HŽ Passenger Transport journey information.
By Coach
Other Airports
For participants departing through Zagreb, Pula, Trieste, Ljubljana or Venice, SuTra Connect should provide direct links rather than duplicating transfer instructions.
Trieste Airport – Bus Connections
Conference Contact
For immediate on-site assistance, visit the Conference Desk.
Registration & Accommodation Support
Vivid Original Ltd.
Contact: Ivana Šabanović-Uzelac
Mobile: +385 98 438 768
E-mail: ivana.sabanovic-uzelac@vivid-original.com
Emergency Information
112 is the single European emergency number in Croatia for emergency medical assistance, police, fire and rescue services.
Meet SuTra
SuTra is a meeting point between disciplines, transport modes and professional communities. Use the programme, panels, poster sessions and informal events to find people working on questions relevant to your own work.
Talk beyond your session. Follow a question into another discipline. Meet the people behind the work.
Continue the Conversation
Digital certificates for participation, presentation, committee membership and session chairing. To support the sustainable organisation of SuTra 2026, certificates are issued digitally and can be downloaded here or printed on demand.
University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies
Faculty of Maritime Studies – official website
Faculty of Maritime Studies – Films & Media