ProZ.com Regional Conference: Skopje 2011

Conference for Translators and Interpreters from the Balkans and SEE countries

Skopje, MKD

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

 Welcome to the web site of the 2011 regional conference to be held in Skopje on October 1, 2011 with a pre-conference powwow marking the International Translation Day on September 30, 2011 and a post-conference powwow on Sunday, October 2, 2011 

Conference location

Skopje - the capital of the country referred to as the Cradle of culture and land of nature. A city whose history can be traced back some twenty-five centuries.

Although easily accessible in the heart of South-eastern Europe, Macedonia’s ancient sites and natural beauty remain largely undiscovered. Come and feel the warmth of the people, enjoy fine accommodation and delicious food, hear new rhythms and dive into centuries of unbroken tradition.

Conference venue

The conference will take place at the modern and luxurious five-star ARKA Hotel, situated in the heart of city’s multicultural and multiethnic life – the Old Skopje Bazaar.

Arka Hotel web site - http://www.hotel-arka.com.mk

Conference fees and registration 

The Conference fee includes full attendance to all sessions on Saturday, October 1, 2011 plus coffee breaks, lunch and a cocktail - gala dinner in the evening. 

Student discount pricing does not include the Gala dinner (separate tickets for this social event may be purchased).

A gala dinner ticket may be purchased for your partner.

Please note that accommodation will not be included in any of the packages. It is your responsibility to make your own accommodation arrangements. For accommodation tips, please see the accommodation section below and the relevant forum topic. 

IMPORTANT! 
Please note that you need to be logged-in to your ProZ.com account to be able to register. If you do not have a ProZ.com profile, you can create one at http://www.proz.com/register - it's free, quick and easy!

Also, please note that the fee does not include your travel costs to Skopje.

Shuttle buses will be organized to pick you up at Skopje airport and drop you off at Skopje city center.

Shuttles timetables will be created once we have more details about your flights schedule. Please check the conference forum for more details and updates.

Fees Deadlines:

Early bird until September 10

Regular registration until September 20

Last-minute until September 28

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Such an exceptional event is an excellent target group to advertise your products or services. All participants are high profile translators, interpreters or language industry actors. 

Do not miss this opportunity, become a sponsor of the ProZ.com Balkans and SEE regional conference! A wide range of sponsorship packages and opportunities are available, and we can even create customized packages tailored to your business and your needs. Everything is possible.

There are plenty of opportunities adapted to all budgets. Want to see your logo here? Don't wait - contact Leslie MacFadyen to discuss your needs and create a customized sponsorship.

Conference program

• Friday September 30th: Pre-conference Powwow (evening) http://www.proz.com/powwow/3673
  
  
• Saturday October 1st: Conference sessions and Gala dinner http://www.proz.com/conference/196?page=schedule
  
  
• Sunday October 2nd: Sightseeing tours and post-conference Powwow http://www.proz.com/powwow/3676

Accommodation 

Please note that accommodation will not be included in any the conference fees and that hotel bookings are neither ProZ.com's nor the organizer’s responsibility.  

Information on accommodations in Skopje and hotels near the conference venue can be found here on the conference page and also in the associated forum topic.

Travel information 

Reaching Skopje:

• By plane: http://www.airports.com.mk
• By bus: http://www.sas.com.mk 
• By train: http://www.mz.com.mk

Visas 

Participants of this conference may travel to Macedonia with a valid travel document according to the state regulations. You can consult the list of Diplomatic missions and Consular Offices to the Republic of Macedonia on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs web site: http://www.mfa.gov.mk

Climate 

The average temperature in Macedonia in October is 14°C

Currency 

The Macedonian currency is the denar (MKD)
 1 EUR = 61.5 MKD
 1 USD = 47.6 MKD
 
Taxi fee

The city of Skopje is run by licensed taxi companies. The price of the start fee is 40 denars (80 euro cents), and additional 40 denars per kilometer.

Time zone 

Macedonia is in the Central European time zone.

Emergency
Police: 192
Medical Emergency: 194
Fire Emergency: 193
 
To call abroad, dial: 00 (+ country code...)
  

Useful web sites 
http://www.exploringmacedonia.com/
http://www.macedonialovesyou.eu/
http://www.gomacedonia.com/
  
Basic lessons in Macedonian 
http://travel2macedonia.com.mk/?page=macedonian-language

 
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