Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia | May 29 - June 2
IUNC Eurasia 2024
11th Annual International Universities Networking Conference
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May 29-June 2, 2024
Novosibirsk, RussiaNovosibirsk State University
IUNC Eurasia 2024 is the 11th Annual International Universities Networking Conference, devoted to Higher Education Cooperation with universities from Russia & CIS. The event will take place in Novosibirsk, the 3rd largest city of Russia, in the very heart of Siberia on the shores of the Ob Sea, surrounded by the Siberian Taiga. For 5 days, you will be completely immersed in partnership development, networking and cultural experience. As a participant, you will meet colleagues from Russian Universities and from around the world, explore possible ways of cooperation, take part in open discussions, conduct one-to-one meetings and get an outstanding all-inclusive conference experience.
It is an exclusive opportunity to visit Siberia!
It is an exclusive opportunity to visit Siberia!
The event will take place in person in Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia
Online streaming will not be provided. The conference registration is required for attendance.Conference at a glance
Daily activities
Day 1
WEDNESDAY, May 29
Arrival day
Arrivals to Novosibirsk
Airport pick-up is not provided.
Hotel check-in
3-night accommodation is provided in Novosibirsk (single standard room). Check-in starts at 3 pm.
Conference Registration
Badge pick-up
Evening Walk & Dinner
Relaxed walking tour for conference attendees guided by the representative of the Hosting University, dinner at the restourant.
Accommodation and dinner are included in your participation package.
Arrival day
Arrivals to Novosibirsk
Airport pick-up is not provided.
Hotel check-in
3-night accommodation is provided in Novosibirsk (single standard room). Check-in starts at 3 pm.
Conference Registration
Badge pick-up
Evening Walk & Dinner
Relaxed walking tour for conference attendees guided by the representative of the Hosting University, dinner at the restourant.
Accommodation and dinner are included in your participation package.
Day 2
WEDNESDAY, May 30
Conference hours: 9 am - 9 pm
Opening Ceremony
Sessions, presenations & discussions
EEUA Award Ceremony with Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
Breakfast, lunch, dinner as well as conference activities and evening events are included in your participation package.
Conference hours: 9 am - 9 pm
Opening Ceremony
Sessions, presenations & discussions
EEUA Award Ceremony with Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
Breakfast, lunch, dinner as well as conference activities and evening events are included in your participation package.
Day 3
FRIDAY, May 31
Conference hours: 9 am - 9 pm
Sessions, presenations & discussions
One-to-one meetings with universities
MOU signing
Theatre Night at Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre
Breakfast, lunch, dinner as well as all conference activities and cultural program are included in your participation package.
Conference hours: 9 am - 9 pm
Sessions, presenations & discussions
One-to-one meetings with universities
MOU signing
Theatre Night at Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre
During the visit to the largest musical theatre of Russia we will enjoy the "La Fille mal gardée" ballet.
Dinner
Networking dinner at the restaurant.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner as well as all conference activities and cultural program are included in your participation package.
Day 4
SATURDAY, June 1
Event hours: 9 am - 9 pm
Hotel check-out. Group transfer to the Siberian countryside hotel located in Taiga forest. Check-in in the countryside hotel. 1-night accommodation (single standard room) is provided.
Neworking Lunch
Countryside relax program
Forest walking, sauna, sports activities, networking
Networking Dinner
Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Breakfast, lunch, dinner as well as countryside relax program & accommodation are included in your participation package.
Event hours: 9 am - 9 pm
Hotel check-out. Group transfer to the Siberian countryside hotel located in Taiga forest. Check-in in the countryside hotel. 1-night accommodation (single standard room) is provided.
Neworking Lunch
Countryside relax program
Forest walking, sauna, sports activities, networking
Networking Dinner
Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Breakfast, lunch, dinner as well as countryside relax program & accommodation are included in your participation package.
Day 5
SUNDAY, June 3
Event hours: 9 am - 1 pm
IUNC Morning Run
Countryside relax program
Forest walking, sports activities, networking
Networking Lunch
Departures from Novosibirsk Airport
Breakfast, lunch as well as countryside relax program are included in your participation package.
Event hours: 9 am - 1 pm
IUNC Morning Run
Countryside relax program
Forest walking, sports activities, networking
Networking Lunch
Departures from Novosibirsk Airport
Breakfast, lunch as well as countryside relax program are included in your participation package.
Speakers
The conference program is on the way. In the meantime please find the names of the speakers from the past IUNC conferences
- Bogdan VoronovskiyGeneral Director,
Eastern European
Universities Association
(EEUA) - Wiseman Jack
President
International Education Association
of South Africa (IEASA)
- Sabur Khan
First Vice President
Association of Universities
of Asia and the Pacific
(AUAP)
- M. Khair Al-Ghabani
President,
International Union of Universities
(IUU)
- Olusola B. Oyewole
Secretary General
Association of African Universities
(AAU)
- Shafiullah Naimi
President,
Association of Private Universities and Institution of Higher Education in Afghanistan
- Larisa EfremovaVice-rector for International Affairs, The Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN)
- Irina KarelinaSenior Director for Strategic Planning, HSE University
- Evgeniy SagaidakEducation Export Department Head, Novosibirsk State University
- Yury KupriyanovGlobal Academic Program Head, «SAP University Alliance»
- Pavel ZhuravlevVice-rector - Director of the International Cooperation & Business Development Department, Rosatom Technical Academy
- Dmitry SavkinVice-rector for International Affairs, Irkutsk National Research Technical University
Conference Concept
Main conference elements
Business Program
Sessions, presentations, open discussions, round tables, one-to-one meetings with academic partners and MOU signing
Networking
Evening networking events such as EEUA Award Ceremony with a cocktail & dinner, informal networking
Cultural Program
Novosibirsk Theare Night, evening networking events, city center sightseeing, walking tours
Relax Program
Relax program at the countryside hotel in Siberian Taiga is a wonderful ending of your trip to Russian Siberia
University Program
Choose the date to see a preliminary program for the day
DAY 1
WEDNESDAY, May 29
Event hours: 3 pm - 8 pm
After 15:00 Arrivals to Novosibirsk
Airport pick-up is not provided.
After 15:00 Hotel check-in
3-night accommodation is provided in Novosibirsk (single standard room). Check-in starts at 3 pm.
15:00 - 16:00 Conference Registration
Badge pick-up
17:00 - 20:00 Evening Walk & Dinner
Relaxed walking tour for conference attendees guided by the representative of the Hosting University, dinner at the restourant.
Accommodation and dinner are included in your participation package.
Event hours: 3 pm - 8 pm
After 15:00 Arrivals to Novosibirsk
Airport pick-up is not provided.
After 15:00 Hotel check-in
3-night accommodation is provided in Novosibirsk (single standard room). Check-in starts at 3 pm.
15:00 - 16:00 Conference Registration
Badge pick-up
17:00 - 20:00 Evening Walk & Dinner
Relaxed walking tour for conference attendees guided by the representative of the Hosting University, dinner at the restourant.
Accommodation and dinner are included in your participation package.
DAY 2
WEDNESDAY, May 30
Conference hours: 9 am - 9 pm
Opening Ceremony
Sessions, presenations & discussions
EEUA Award Ceremony with Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
until 9:30 Breakfast
Breakfast is provided at the hotel restaurant.
9:00 – 9:30 Registration
Conference bag pick-up.
9:30 – 10:00 Conference Opening Ceremony.
A Welcome word from the Rector of Hosting University, Head of the International Office and Director of EEUA.
10:00 – 11:00 Session 1.1
11:00 – 12:30 Session 1.2
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
The lunch is provided at the university canteen.
14:00 – 15.00 Session 1.3
15:00 – 15:30 Session 1.4
15:30 – 16:00 Session 1.5
16:00 – 16:30 Session 1.6
16:30 – 18:00 Session 1.7
18:00 – 21:00 EEUA Award Ceremony with Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
Conference hours: 9 am - 9 pm
Opening Ceremony
Sessions, presenations & discussions
EEUA Award Ceremony with Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
until 9:30 Breakfast
Breakfast is provided at the hotel restaurant.
9:00 – 9:30 Registration
Conference bag pick-up.
9:30 – 10:00 Conference Opening Ceremony.
A Welcome word from the Rector of Hosting University, Head of the International Office and Director of EEUA.
10:00 – 11:00 Session 1.1
11:00 – 12:30 Session 1.2
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
The lunch is provided at the university canteen.
14:00 – 15.00 Session 1.3
15:00 – 15:30 Session 1.4
15:30 – 16:00 Session 1.5
16:00 – 16:30 Session 1.6
16:30 – 18:00 Session 1.7
18:00 – 21:00 EEUA Award Ceremony with Welcome Cocktail & Dinner
DAY 3
FRIDAY, May 31
Conference hours: 9 am - 9 pm
Sessions, presenations & discussions
One-to-one meetings with universities
MOU signing
Theatre Night at Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre & Dinner
until 9:30 Breakfast
Breakfast is provided at the hotel restaurant.
10:00 – 15:30 One-to-one meetings (9*20 minutes each)
А set of 9 one-to-one business meetings with prospective academic partners (universities) from Russia & CIS, MOU signing dedicated time. Optional activity to be held in parallel with sessions.
10:00 – 11:00 Session 1.1
11:00 – 12:30 Session 1.2
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
The lunch is provided at the university canteen.
14:00 – 15.00 Session 1.3
15:00 – 15:30 Session 1.4
15:30 - 17:00 Group transfer to the Novosibirsk city center
17:00 - 18:00 Networking Dinner
Networking dinner at the restaurant.
18:00 - 18:30 A walk to the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre
19:00 - 21: 45 Theatre Night at Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre
22:00 - 23:00 Group transfer to the hotel
Conference hours: 9 am - 9 pm
Sessions, presenations & discussions
One-to-one meetings with universities
MOU signing
Theatre Night at Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre & Dinner
until 9:30 Breakfast
Breakfast is provided at the hotel restaurant.
10:00 – 15:30 One-to-one meetings (9*20 minutes each)
А set of 9 one-to-one business meetings with prospective academic partners (universities) from Russia & CIS, MOU signing dedicated time. Optional activity to be held in parallel with sessions.
10:00 – 11:00 Session 1.1
11:00 – 12:30 Session 1.2
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
The lunch is provided at the university canteen.
14:00 – 15.00 Session 1.3
15:00 – 15:30 Session 1.4
15:30 - 17:00 Group transfer to the Novosibirsk city center
17:00 - 18:00 Networking Dinner
Networking dinner at the restaurant.
18:00 - 18:30 A walk to the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre
19:00 - 21: 45 Theatre Night at Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre
During the visit to the largest musical theatre of Russia we will enjoy the "La Fille mal gardée" ballet.
22:00 - 23:00 Group transfer to the hotel
DAY 4
SATURDAY, June 1
Event hours: 9 am - 9 pm
until 9:00 Breakfast & Check-out
Breakfast is provided at the hotel restaurant.
10:00 – 11:00 Group transfer to the Siberian countryside hotel located in Taiga forest
Check-in in the countryside hotel. 1-night accommodation (single standard room) is provided.
11:00 – 13:00 Countryside relax program
Free time for leisure activities such as forest walking, sports activities, networking
13:00 – 14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 – 18:00 Countryside relax program
Free time for leisure activities such as forest walking, sauna, sports activities, networking
18:00 – 20:00 Networking Dinner
Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Event hours: 9 am - 9 pm
until 9:00 Breakfast & Check-out
Breakfast is provided at the hotel restaurant.
10:00 – 11:00 Group transfer to the Siberian countryside hotel located in Taiga forest
Check-in in the countryside hotel. 1-night accommodation (single standard room) is provided.
11:00 – 13:00 Countryside relax program
Free time for leisure activities such as forest walking, sports activities, networking
13:00 – 14:00 Networking Lunch
14:00 – 18:00 Countryside relax program
Free time for leisure activities such as forest walking, sauna, sports activities, networking
18:00 – 20:00 Networking Dinner
Dinner at the hotel restaurant
DAY 5
SUNDAY, June 3
Event hours: 9 am - 1 pm
8:00 - 9:00 IUNC Morning Run
9:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
Breakfast is provided at the hotel restaurant.
11:00 – 13:00 Countryside relax program
Free time for leisure activities such as forest walking, sports activities, networking
13:00 – 14:00 Networking Lunch & Hotel check out
Departures from Novosibirsk Airport
Airport drop-off is not provided.
Event hours: 9 am - 1 pm
8:00 - 9:00 IUNC Morning Run
9:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
Breakfast is provided at the hotel restaurant.
11:00 – 13:00 Countryside relax program
Free time for leisure activities such as forest walking, sports activities, networking
13:00 – 14:00 Networking Lunch & Hotel check out
Departures from Novosibirsk Airport
Airport drop-off is not provided.
Who should attend
The event is designed for the University Officers involved in international relations, university partnerships, curricula internationalization, educational program development, foreign student recruitment & related areas
International
Affairs
Internationalization, partnerships, student recruitment
Joint Research Programs
Cooperation in research,
program internationalization and development
Partnerships Development
University internationalization,
programs and partnerships
development
Program Development
Program development, cooperation & experience sharing
Why attend?
Networking as a keyYou will stay at the same hotel with other participants. You will have meals, take city transfers and take part in all conference activities together. It is a great opportunity to broaden your network of peers and never feel alone.
Solution as a resultYou will meet peers, explore possible cooperation ways & find mutual interests. As a conference outcome you will achieve some partner agreements which are supposed to be implemented withing the next 6 months.
Inspiration as a driverYou will get inspired by meeting peers and prospective partners, sharing your ideas and discussing new projects, broadening horizons and and unveling new opportunities for your institution.
Cultural Experience as a discoveryYou will get an outstanding cultural experience by visiting Russian Siberia (the world famous region of Russia), discovering Russian couisin and hospitality, deepening knowledge of Russian history & culture.
University Registration
We travel very often, so we fully understand how challenging daily routines can be in a foreign country. For your convenience we designed an all-inclusive package of participation with included accommodation, all meals, city transportation and cultural events.
The registration fee is given per 1 person
Participation Packages for Foreign University (outside Russia & CIS)
Conference
Conference + Weekend
Brief description
Participation in all conference activities, 3-night accommodation, full board meal plan, city transportation, cultural program
Dates: May 29-31
Dates: May 29-31
Participation in all conference activities, 4-night accommodation, full board meal plan, city transportation, cultural program + relax program at weekand
Dates: May 28-June 2
Dates: May 28-June 2
Participation in all conference activities
scheduled in agenda
scheduled in agenda
Conference hand-outs
Participant's bag with conference materials
Participant's bag with conference materials
Meals
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners according to the program.
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners according to the program.
Evening networking events
EEUA Award Ceremony with a cocktail, walking tours, networking dinners
EEUA Award Ceremony with a cocktail, walking tours, networking dinners
Conference Accommodation
3-night accommodation (single standard room) is provided at a 3-star hotel in Novosibirsk (walking distance from the venue:
3-night accommodation (single standard room) is provided at a 3-star hotel in Novosibirsk (walking distance from the venue:
- check in on May 29
- check out on June 1
Siberian Cultural Program
- Theatre Night at Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre (May 31, 19:00)
- Transfers to the Novosibirsk city center and back
Relax Weekend Program
1-night accommodation (single standard room) is provided at a 4-star countryside hotel:
1-night accommodation (single standard room) is provided at a 4-star countryside hotel:
- check in on June 1
- check out on June 2
- 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- relax program (leisure activities, forest walking, sport activities, sauna)
- transfer to the countryside hotel
Airport pick-up & drop-off
The transfers from/to airport are not included
The transfers from/to airport are not included
Air tickets
Air tickets to/from Novosibirsk are not included
Air tickets to/from Novosibirsk are not included
PACKAGE PRICE
EUR 600
EUR 900
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VENUE
Novosibirsk State University
1, Pirogova str., Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
1, Pirogova str., Novosibirsk, 630090, Russia
Conference Organizers
Conference Partners
The event is supported by the global alliances of the universities
The conference will take place in Novosibirsk, the 3rd largest city of Russia, in the very heart of Siberia on the shores of the Ob Sea, surrounded by the Siberian Taiga.
The international airport of Novosibirsk is called Novosibirsk International Airport (Tolmachevo), OVB
You may need a Russian Visa to travel to Russia. Please check this issue with the Russian Embassy in your country. Please email to info@eeua.ru if you need the invitation letter for Russian visa. The invitation letter for visa can be issued for registered and paid participants only.
The Organizing Committee is not able to provide you with the full list of documents required for visa application. Please contact the Russian Embassy in your country to find out these details.
Please take into account that it may take up to 1 month to issue the formal invitation letter for some countries. You are kindly asked to plan your trip accordingly.
The Organizing Committee is not able to provide you with the full list of documents required for visa application. Please contact the Russian Embassy in your country to find out these details.
Please take into account that it may take up to 1 month to issue the formal invitation letter for some countries. You are kindly asked to plan your trip accordingly.
There are international flights arriving to Novosibirsk directly. You can also travel to Novosibirsk via Moscow or St.Petersburg. Please choose the best option for you.
You can use this website to book your international flight to Russia as well as domestic flight within Russia ► https://www.aviasales.com/. You can pay with Visa\Mastercard issued by your bank.
You can use this website to book your international flight to Russia as well as domestic flight within Russia ► https://www.aviasales.com/. You can pay with Visa\Mastercard issued by your bank.
Conference participants will be accommodated in a 3-star hotel within walking distance to the venue in Novosibirsk and countryside hotel in Taiga forest. A single standard room will be provided. Accommodation is included in your participation package.
Please note that there are 2 participation packages for Foreign Universities (outside Russia & CIS): "Conference" and "Conference + Weekend". Feel free to choose the best package for you.
Please note that there are 2 participation packages for Foreign Universities (outside Russia & CIS): "Conference" and "Conference + Weekend". Feel free to choose the best package for you.