International Balkan Symposium

🌍 Join us for the International Balkan Symposium on October 29–30, 2026!

Focusing on Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia, the symposium will explore the historical and cultural heritage of the Western Balkans through perspectives on individuals, families and society.

🎤 Opening ceremony and panel
📅 Thursday, October 29 | 10:00
📍 Gazi Husrev-beg Library, Gazi Husrev-begova 46, Sarajevo

The program will feature welcome addresses by distinguished guests, including IUS Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Osman Kuşakcı, followed by an opening panel with Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bostancı, Prof. Dr. Ćazim Hadžimejlić, Dr. Nazif Yılmaz and Ömer Yıldız.

📚 Research presentations
📅 Friday, October 30 | 09:00
📍 International University of Sarajevo

We look forward to welcoming you for two days of academic exchange and discussion on the region’s history, culture and society.