The conference is jointly organized by the University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, the Croatian Institute of Public Health, and the Addiction Prevention Competence Centre, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, under the patronage and with the institutional support of the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA).

The PREVREG conference is organized with the goal of actively advancing evidence-based prevention of behavioral problems and the promotion of mental health in the region. More specifically, it aims to establish a regional network for collaboration and the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and good practices, as well as to reflect on contemporary scientific findings in the field of prevention science and mental health promotion. Special emphasis will be placed on modern standards in prevention science and public health policy.

PREVREG is intended for scientists, researchers, prevention and public health professionals, policymakers, educators, and practitioners interested in the development and provision of  evidence-based preventive interventions.

Join us at the 1st Regional Conference “PREVREG – Building the Foundations of PREVention Science in the REGion”, which will take place on June 10–11, 2026, in Zagreb.

Organizers and patrons

• University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Laboratory for Prevention Research
• Croatian Institute of Public Health
• Addiction Prevention Competence Centre, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Patronage / Institutional Support:

• European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA)

Organizing committee

• Prof. Martina Ferić, PhD (Chair), University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Laboratory for Prevention Research
• Prof. Josipa Mihić, PhD, University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Laboratory for Prevention Research
• Assoc. Prof. Miranda Novak, PhD, University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Laboratory for Prevention Research
• Matea Škrlec, PhD, University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Laboratory for Prevention Research
• Lucija Šutić Barbarić, PhD, University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Laboratory for Prevention Research
• Katarina Serdar Čerpnjak, MA in Social Pedagogy, University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Laboratory for Prevention Research
• Amir Hasanović, MA in Addiction and Violence Prevention, Addiction Prevention Competence Centre, Sarajevo
• Andrea Mijatović, Licensed Psychologist, Addiction Prevention Competence Centre, Sarajevo
• Siniša Baljo, Elementary Education Teacher, Addiction Prevention Competence Centre, Sarajevo

Scientific committee

• Assoc. Prof. Miranda Novak, PhD (Chair), University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Laboratory for Prevention Research
• Prof. Josipa Mihić, PhD, University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Laboratory for Prevention Research
• Prof. Martina Ferić, PhD (Chair), University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, Laboratory for Prevention Research
• Ana Kozina, PhD, Educational Research Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Prof. Lejla Kuralić Šišić, PhD, University of Tuzla, Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Amir Hasanović, MA in Addiction and Violence Prevention, Addiction Prevention Competence Centre, Sarajevo
• Marina Lepojević Kovačević, PhD, Institute for Educational Research, Belgrade, Serbia
• Prof. Branislava Popović Ćitić, PhD, University of Belgrade Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Serbia
• Iva Ivanović, PhD, Early Development Center, Clinical Center of Montenegro
• Andrea Velinova, International Balkan University, Skopje, North Macedonia

Venue

Hotel Dubrovnik
Ljudevita Gaja 1, PP 246, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
www.hotel-dubrovnik.hr

Getting There

Parking options in the center of Zagreb

Nearest public garages:

• Garage Langov trg
• Garage Floral
• Public garage Petrinjska
• Garage Centar Kaptol

Parking in public parking spaces

The city center is located in the first toll zone and parking is limited in time. Payment is possible via parking meter or SMS, which is suitable for shorter stays.

Arrival by public transport

Public Transportation Ticket Prices (City Zone):

• single ticket (30 min): €0.53;
• single ticket purchased from the driver in the vehicle: €0.80

Tickets should be validated immediately upon entering the vehicle.

Where to buy a ticket?

• MojZET application (purchase and validation via mobile phone)
• Newsstands (Press, Newspapers, etc.)
• at the driver

Numerous tram lines connect the conference venue with all parts of the city, including the Main Railway Station and the Central Bus Station.