RAI Sofia 2027 | Practical Information

Conference Location

The General Track and all Workshop sessions will take place in the main building of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, 15 Tzar Osvoboditel Blvd., 1504 Sofia.

There is a Metro stop at the University. Entry is through the main entrance and the entrances of the south and north wings of the building.

Accessibility
For participants with special accessibility needs, it is recommended to use the south or north wing entrances. Elevators are available on each floor.

Conference rooms are distributed across multiple floors. Their locations are indicated in the conference programme. Tables for coffee breaks and booksellers will be located in the corridors next to the stairs, also in the Great Foyer below the Aula. Restroom facilities are available on every floor.

Presentation Guidelines
All speakers have a 20-minute time limit for their presentation, followed by 10 minutes for discussion.

All sessions and events will take place in person only.

Public Transportation

The fastest and easiest way to reach the city center is to take the metro line at Sofia Airport Terminal 2.

There is only one metro line — the yellow line, number 4 — and only one direction from the airport, so there is no possibility of making a mistake.

The names of the two stations located in the city center are “Sofia University” and “Serdika”. The travel lasts approximately 20 minutes.

There are also taxis and buses (lines 84 and 184), but traveling by road may take considerably longer.

Airport → Centre

Metro Line 4

Journey
c. 20 minutes

One-way ticket
€0.80

Central stops
Sofia University
Serdika

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Travelling from Europe

If you are traveling from a European country, you generally travel under Schengen rules with no internal border checks between Schengen countries.

Travelling from outside Europe

If you are traveling from a non-European country, you should check with the embassy or consulate of your destination to confirm whether you need a visa and what entry rules apply.

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Accommodation

July is a busy tourist season in Sofia.

We strongly recommend booking accommodation as soon as possible to secure availability.

There are many accommodation options in the center of Sofia, in close proximity to Sofia University (conference venue), such as hotels, guesthouses, and hostels.

Useful Information

Weather

In early July, temperatures in Sofia can be quite high, and visitors should be prepared for hot weather conditions.

Currency and Payments

The official currency is the EURO. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted.