07 May Preliminary agenda has been published Final Call for Publishers and Literary Festival Organizers: Meet Me in Belgrade Vol. 2 – International Publishers Meetings at the XVII KROKODIL Festival
For the second consecutive year, the KROKODIL Association is pleased to announce the Meet Me in Belgrade Fellowship. As part of the XVII KROKODIL Festival, this program aims to establish a platform for local, regional, and international literary professionals to connect, share experiences and ideas, and initiate new projects and collaborations. This edition of the Meet me in Belgrade fellowship will take place from Friday, June 27 until Sunday, June 29 at the festival venues located in front of the Museum of Yugoslavia (Mihaila Mike Jankovića street No. 6, Belgrade, Serbia).
Please see the preliminary agenda here: https://www.krokodil.rs/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Meet-me-in-Belgrade-vol2.pdf
The program on Friday includes a full day of networking and knowledge exchange events. This will encompass B2B meetings featuring dynamic, brief introductions of all participants, reminiscent of a speed dating format, as well as longer one-on-one sessions. Additionally, the program will offer various side activities, including visits to local publishers and bookstores, guided tours of the city, and the Museum of Yugoslavia. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in other events within the KROKODIL Festival and meet some of this years participants such as: Sara Stridsberg, Dorota Masłowska, Barbi Marković, Hanan Faour, Dragan Velikić, Anna Luňáková, Barbara Woźniak. This program aims to support literary professionals engaged in the publishing business and contemporary literature festivals, emphasizing the importance of networking, entrepreneurship, skills development, and creative collaboration.
Applications can be submitted through this form until June 10 at 23:59 CET.
- For applications received during February and March: €70
- For applications received during April and May: €100
- For applications received in June: €150
Note:
There is a possibility for a limited number of participants to attend the program free of charge. Selected participants will be informed about the fee waiver upon review of their applications. Selected festival organizers from Western Balkan countries can attend the program free of charge and will have travel and accommodation costs covered, with limited spots available.