From 5-8 November 2026, under the motto ‘Touchpoints: Artistic Freedom, AI & Collaborative Futures in Theatre’, the next ETC International Theatre Conference brings together more than 100 leading theatre professionals from over 30 European countries in the ETC network. The conference will focus on the nature of connection, both human and digital, with a future-oriented, collaborative spirit. As technologies continue to transform how people communicate and create, the conference will explore how theatres can embrace innovation while keeping human relationships at the heart of their work.
Hosted by Ivan Vazov National Theatre in Sofia/Bulgaria, the event will feature productions by the theatre with renowned artistic directors and curators. The full ETC Conference programme will offer a dynamic mix of artistic, professional and networking events on the key topics.
Registration will be launched early September 2026.
Conference Hotels
Book your hotel now!
We recommend securing your accommodation in Sofia as soon as possible.
We offer a limited contingent of pre-reserved rooms at a preferential rate. We encourage you to book your room without delay- you can see the hotel booking deadlines below.
Please note the availability of the rooms is on a first-come, first-served basis. The agreed rate for booking requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Rila Hotel
www.hotelrila.bg
6 Tsar Kaloyan Str., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Reserved: 40 rooms at EUR 89 - If booked until 15th of September
Reservation: Sending an email to reservations@hotelrila.bg with Subject: ETC Autumn Conference in Sofia
Payment: Pre-payment 30% of the amount - 14 days after confirmation
Final payment 70% of the amount - 10 days before check in at the latest
Cancellation policy: Free cancelation of the whole group till first prepayment
Free cancelation of up to 30% of the group till second prepayment
City tax is additionally charged per person, per night.
- Sofia Balkan Palace
www.sofiabalkanpalace.com/
5 Sveta Nedelya Square, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Reserved: 70 rooms at the price of EUR 110 (Singe)/ EUR 120 (Double) - If booked until 15th of August 2026 and EUR 120 (Single)/EUR 130 (Double) - If booked from 16th of August 2026 until 15th of September
Reservation link: https://sofiabalkanpalacehotel.reserve-online.net/?checkin=2026-11-05&rooms=1&nights=1&adults=1&bkcode=ETCNOV26
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation before 14:00 (local property time) on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
One night's room revenue will be charged for each room cancelled 1 month prior to arrival date. Cancellation between 5 to 0 days prior to arrival, no-show or early departure: all cancelled guestrooms will be charged at full amount for the entire stay.
City tax is additionally charged per person, per night.
- Grand Hotel Sofia
https://www.grandhotelsofia.bg/
1, Gurko Str., 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
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Reserved: 10 rooms at EUR 125 - If booked until 15th of September
20 rooms at EUR 140 - If booked until 15th of September
Reservation link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/97316?groupID=5378443
Cancellation policy: 15 days or more prior to arrival - free of charge cancellation.
Between 14 and 8 days before the date of arrival - one overnight fee is applicable for each cancelled reservation
7 days or less prior to arrival - total stay fee for any cancellation, no show or early departure made
City tax is additionally charged per person, per night.
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