1. Transnational Information Conference INTERREG III B CADSES NEIGHBOURHOOD PROGRAMME Dear Sir / Madam, It is our great pleasure to invite you to the Interreg III B CADSES Transnational Information Conference for the promotion of the 4th call for project proposals, which will be held at the ΗΥΑΤΤ REGENCY in Belgrade on the 5th and the 6th of September 2005. The Conference is co-organised by the Transnational CADSES Contact Points of Thessaloniki and Vienna with the support of the JTS and aims to inform the representatives from various institutions (ministries, regional/local authorities, chambers of commerce, development agencies, the private sector, etc) from CADSES countries about the CADSES Neighbourhood Programme, to provide the opportunity for the promotion of synergies and to facilitate dialogue between EU, CARDS, TACIS and PHARE organisations. Local and regional representatives from countries eligible under the CADSES programme are welcome to come and find out more about the programme, its funding possibilities under the 4th call for project proposals and the implementation procedures. The Conference will also provide the opportunity for meeting with potential partners and sharing of project ideas. The event is open to all those who are interested in INTERREG III B CADSES Neighbourhood Programme and projects. There is no participation fee and the working language will be English. Please confirm your participation by sending the filled registration form, as soon as possible and until the 26th of August 2005, either by fax at 0030 2310 283483 or by e-mail to TCCPThessaloniki@mou.gr. In case you have any questions about the conference please do not hesitate to contact us at 0030 2310 238521.TCCPThessaloniki@mou.gr Yours sincerely,

2. AGENDA TRANSNATIONAL INFORMATION CONFERENCE INTERREG III B CADSES NEIGHBOURHOOD PROGRAMME BELGRADE 5 TH – 6 TH OF SEPTEMBER 2005 HYATT REGENCY co - organised by TCCP Thessaloniki and TCCP Vienna with the support of the JTS

3. 1 st Day, 5 th of September 2005 Registration10:30 Opening up11:00 – 12:00 - Ms. Gordana Lazarevic, Assistant Minister, Ministry of International Economic Relations, Serbia - Mr. Moray Gilland, DG REGIO - Mr. Fabio Croccolo, Μanaging Αuthority of Interreg III B Cadses - Mr. Ulrich Graute, Joint Technical Secretariat of Interreg III B Cadses - Mr Anastasios Alexandridis, Future Chairman of the MSC of Interreg III B Cadses Coffee Break12:00 – 12:30 Press Conference 1 st Session12:30 – 14:30 - Interreg III B CADSES Objectives and Achievements, JTS - Ms. Maria Dimitriadou, Participation of Cards countries,TCCPT - Mr. Walter Stöckl, Participation of TACIS and PHARE countries,TCCPV Lunch Break14:30 – 15:30 2nd Session15:30 – 17:00 - Presentation of the Application Package of the 4th call Dinner20:00

4. 2 nd Day, 6 th of September 2005 3rd Session09:00 – 10:30 - Role of the EAR / EC as contracting authority, brief presentations per CARDS, TACIS and PHARE country Coffee Break 10:30 – 13:00 During Coffee Break, information points with representatives from CARDS, TACIS and PHARE countries will operate to provide information on national procedures related to the participation in the programme. Lunch Break13:00 – 14:00 Workshops:14:00 – 16:30 Workshop 1: Promoting spatial development approaches and actions for social and economic cohesion Workshop 2: Efficient and sustainable transport systems and access to the information society Workshop 3: Promotion and management of landscape, natural and cultural heritage Workshop 4: Environment protection, resource management and risk prevention Conclusions16:30 – 17:30

5. Map of the location of the conference

6. Information on Travel and Accommodation HYATT REGENCY ***** HYATT REGENCY ***** Milentija Popovića 5, Tel. +381 11-301-1182 www.belgrade.regency.hyatt.comwww.belgrade.regency.hyatt.com, admin@hyattintl.comadmin@hyattintl.com Single room per day: 168 Euro Double room per day: 198 Euro Option date for reservations: 20/8/2005 SLAVIJA LUX ***** Svetog Save 2, Tel. +381 11-24-50-842 slavija_hotels@jat.com Single room per day: 123Euro Double room per day: 161Euro Option date for reservations: 20/8/2005 BEST WESTERN M **** BEST WESTERN M **** Bulevar JNA 56a, Tel. +381 11- 39-72-560 office@hotel-m.comoffice@hotel-m.com; www.hotel-m.comwww.hotel-m.com Single room per day: 83 Euro Double room per day: 110 Euro Option date for reservations: 15/8/2005 TURIST - REX*** Sarajevska 37, Tel. +381 11-36-11-862 reservation@hotelrex-belgrade.com Single room per day: 60 Euro Double room per day: 80 Euro Option date for reservations: 20/8/2005 HOTEL UNION*** Kosovska 11, + 381 (0)11 / 3248 022, 3248 056 www.hotelunionbelgrade.com Single room per day: 38Euro Classic double room per day: 62Euro Twin room per day: 67Euro Option date for reservations: 20/8/2005 General Reservation Information For hotel accommodation during the conference you can choose one of the above hotels and fill in the following Participant’s Registration Form accordingly. For room booking in the special conference rates offered, credit card information is necessary. As soon as we receive your request and if there is availability, we will confirm the reservation to you. The hotel will receive all information and the payment can be done directly to the hotel during your stay.