Welcome to the most important sommelier event of the year!

After organizing numerous national sommelier contests and two editions of Balkan Sommelier Challenge – Open Balkan, Serbia proudly hosts the ASI Contest Best Sommelier of Europe, Africa & Middle East 2024, from November 11 th to 15 th , 2024 in Belgrade.
As the host of this event, the Serbian Sommelier Association will warmly welcome numerous fellow sommeliers, providing them with the opportunity to enjoy the richness of Serbian wines and gastronomy.

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*