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Announcements and practical information about the summer school.
The next Summer School on Real-World Crypto and Privacy will take place from May 30 to June 4, 2027, in Petrčane, Croatia. Further details about speakers, registration, and accommodation will be announced here as they become available.
We are pleased to announce that the summer school will be held at Hotel Pinija in Petrčane, near Zadar. Venue photos and detailed travel directions from Zadar and Split airports are now available.
Hotel Pinija is located in Petrčane, Croatia, near Zadar, and is accessible from two international airports: Zadar Airport and Split Airport.
Petrčane, a charming 900-year-old fisherman's village nestled on the Zadar Riviera, is a hidden coastal gem in northern Dalmatia, Croatia. Known for its relaxed Mediterranean ambiance, pristine pebble beaches, and fragrant pine forests, Petrčane offers a picturesque setting framed by two tranquil peninsulas: Punta Radman and Punta Skala. It is a peaceful coastal haven that pairs relaxing seaside views with rich cultural traditions.
Zadar Airport is the closest option, located approximately 25 km from the venue, with a driving time of around 30 minutes. Split Airport is approximately 130 km away, with a driving time of around 1 hour and 45 minutes, depending on traffic. Both airports offer car rental services and taxis, providing convenient options for reaching the venue directly.
For those travelling by public transport:
From Zadar Airport, an airport shuttle bus connects directly to Zadar Bus Station in approximately 20 minutes.
Once at Zadar Bus Station, travelers can take a local Liburnija bus (line 101, 132 or 152) towards Petrčane and get off at the Petrčane 2 bus stop, approximately 200 metres from Hotel Pinija.
From Split Airport, travelers can take local bus line 37 to Trogir Bus Station (approximately 10 minutes) and continue by intercity bus to Zadar Bus Station (around 2.5 hours). This is generally a more convenient option than travelling through Split city centre. Travelers can also take an airport shuttle to Split Bus Station (30–40 minutes), followed by an intercity bus to Zadar Bus Station (around 3 hours).
Travelers are advised to check bus schedules in advance, as services may vary depending on the season.
Useful websites: liburnija-zadar.hr, flixbus.com, arriva.com.hr
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The summer school is jointly organized by the Digital Security (DiS) group, Radboud University (The Netherlands), Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb (Croatia) and Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy (Germany).
