Host: Belgrade, Serbia
November 11th -15th , 2024
Venue: Hotel Hyatt Regency Belgrade

SCHEDULE
for delegates and guests*

*The detailed program for candidates will be sent out separately to all the candidates from the SCC.

Monday, November 11th

13:00-16:00 Arrivals and registration
14:00-18:00 Wine & Gastronomy Welcome salon*
Venue: Crystal Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Belgrade
Dress code: smart casual
17:00-18:00 Serbian Wine masterclass
Mandatory for all present candidates and presidents
Venue: Belgrade&Budva, Hyatt Regency Belgrade
Dress code: smart casual
18:15-19:00 Opening ceremony/Welcome cocktail
Venue: Crystal Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Belgrade
Dress code: business casual
19:30-20:00 transfer from Hyatt Regency to restaurant Ambar (10-15 minutes drive)
You are expected at 19:30 at the meeting point in front of the hotel Hyatt.

20:00-23:00 Dinner at the restaurant Ambar
Venue: 2, Karađorđeva street, Belgrade
Dress code: business casual
21:30-02:00 Bar des Sommeliers
Venue: Ellington`s Club, Hyatt Regency Belgrade

* All participants are required to attend all activities organized by the Serbian Sommelier Association.

Tuesday, November 12th

07:45-08:15 Group photo session for candidates
08:15-18:00 Registration of candidates & the 1⁄4 Finals
Venue: Crystal Ballroom, Hotel Hyatt Regency
Dress code for delegates: business formal
09:00-11:30 Discover Belgrade: A captivating city tour
For all delegates and guests.
You are expected at 8:45 at the meeting point for bus departure.
13:00-15:00 Lunch Metropolitan restaurant, Hotel Hyatt Regency
15:30-16:30 Masterclass (tbc)
Venue: Belgrade & Budva, Hyatt Regency Belgrade
19:30-20:00 Transfer from Hyatt Regency to restaurant Corso (10-15 minutes drive)
You are expected at 19:30 at the meeting point for bus departure.
20:00-23:00 Dinner at the restaurant Corso & 1⁄2 Finalists Announcement
Venue: Savski kej, Belgrade
Dress code: business casual
21:30-02:00 Bar des Sommeliers
Ellington`s Club, Hyatt Regency Belgrade

Wednesday, November 13th

08:30-17:00 1⁄2 Finals
Venue: Belgrade&Budva, Hyatt Regency Belgrade
Dress code for candidates: sommelier attire
09:30-10:30 Masterclass Serbian Rakia
Mandatory for all non-competing contestants and presidents
Venue: Crystal A, Hyatt Regency Belgrade
Dress code: smart casual
11:00-12:00 Masterclass ASI partner
Mandatory for all non-competing contestants and presidents
Venue: Crystal A/B, Hyatt Regency Belgrade
Dress code: smart casual
12:00-14:00 Lunch
Metropolitan restaurant, Hotel Hyatt Regency
15:00-16:00 Masterclass ASI partner
Mandatory for all non-competing contestants and presidents
Venue: Crystal A/B, Hyatt Regency Belgrade
Dress code: smart casual
16:30-17:30 Masterclass ASI partner
Mandatory for all non-competing contestants and presidents
Venue: Crystal A/B, Hyatt Regency Belgrade
Dress code: smart casual
18:00 -19:00 Masterclass (tbc)
19:30-20:00 transfer from Hyatt Regency to restaurant Bela Reka (10-15 minutes drive)
You are expected at 19:30 at the meeting point for bus departure.
20:00-23:00 Dinner at the restaurant Bela Reka
Venue: 179, Tošin bunar street, Belgrade
Dress code: business casual
21:30-02:00 Bar des Sommeliers
Venue: Ellington`s Club, Hyatt Regency Belgrade

Thursday, November 14th

09:00-18:00 Visit to Serbian wineries
Mandatory for all: presidents, media, candidates, partners
**Please consult the travel schedule for the group to which you belong.

Free night for candidates & national delegates
19:00-01:00 Bar des Sommeliers

Friday, November 15th

09:30-11:00 Masterclass Austrian Wine masterclass
Mandatory for all contestants and presidents
Venue: Crystal A/B, Hyatt Regency Belgrade
Dress code: smart casual
11:45-13:00 Lunch
Venue: Metropolitan restaurant, Hotel Hyatt Regency
13:00-13:30 Transfer to the theatre for the Contest Finals
Buses will be in front of the Hyatt Regency Hotel

14:00-18:00 Finals of ASI Contest Best Sommelier of Europe, Africa & Middle East 2024
Dress code: business formal
Buses will be waiting in front of the theater 15 minutes after the conclusion of the finals.
20:00-00:00 Gala dinner
Venue: Crystal ballroom, Hyatt Regency Belgrade
Dress code: black tie

Saturday, November 16th

Departure day*