FAQ

SMC CONFERENCE

1. When does the conference start and end?
The conference starts on November 5 and ends on November 7.

2. Where can I find the conference schedule?
You can find the conference schedule here (a more detailed programme and schedule will be available soon)

3. Where is the conference being held?
The conference itself is being held at HUB385, while concert venues are KONTEJNER, Odranska ul. 1/1 on November 5th and 7th and Blagoje Bersa Concert Hall, Muzička akademija u Zagrebu, Trg Hrvatske Republike 12 on November 6th.

4. How can I get to the venues?
Zagreb also offers an efficient public transport network consisting of trams and buses operated by ZET. Many attractions, hotels, restaurants, and conference-related venues are within walking distance.
For those wishing to explore the city in a more local way, the city’s bicycle-sharing system, locally known as ‘Bajs’, is widely available across Zagreb. The use of bicycles is made possible through the Nextbike mobile application, available in the App Store, Google Play and Huawei AppGallery stores.

5. Is parking available?
SMC venues do not have their own car parking, but you can find information about parking in Zagreb parking lots here

6. What is included in the registration fee?
Full registration includes:

• participation for all 3 days of SMC Conference
• lunch and coffee for every day of the conference
• Gala dinner

7. Do I need to bring anything to the conference?
All participants presenting their work are required to bring a supporting presentation of their work on a USB flash drive.

8. Am I responsible for bringing my own supplementary materials (posters)?
Yes. The required poster size is A0 (84.1 × 118.9 cm). If you need to print your poster in Zagreb, local large-format printing is available nearby the venue, for example:

• Capy reklam – https://www.copyreklam.hr/kontakt/
• Ispis tisak - https://www.ispis.hr/kontakt-menu-top   
• Klamerica dizajn – https://klamerica.company.site/
• Daba print factory - https://www.daba-print-factory.com/hrvatski/naslovnica_1/

9. Do I need to print the registration confirmation?
No, it is not necessary to print the registration confirmation.

10. Which equipment is available at the conference venue?
The conference venue includes an HD projector, movable TV screens, whiteboard and a flipchart, as well as internet (wired and wireless with wifi guest access)

11. Which accommodation options do you recommend?
The following hotels are located close to the conference venue and offer options for different budgets:

Hotel Zonar– modern hotel with premium amenities.
Hotel Garden – comfortable mid-range accommodation near the city center.
Hotel Laguna – budget-friendly option within easy reach of the venue.

12. Who can I contact if I have any additional questions?
​smc@mbz.hr

WINTER SCHOOL

1. Who is the workshop intended for?
The workshop is aimed at musicians, sound artists, producers, artists, designers, makers, students and anyone curious about creating their own musical instruments and interfaces.

2. Who is the workshop leader/mentor?
Leo Fogadić is a music technology researcher and creative technologist. He holds a Master's degree in Sound and Music Computing from Aalborg University Copenhagen, where his work focused on digital musical instrument design, interactive sound systems, and innovative approaches to musical expression. Find out more about Leo here.

3. Which platforms/programmes will we use during the workshop?
The workshop will introduce platforms such as Daisy Seed and Bela, giving participants an introduction to electronics, programming, sound synthesis, digital audio processing and real-time interaction between hardware and software

4. Do I need any prior knowledge or experience?
No advanced electronics or programming experience is required.

5. Where will the workshop take place?
The workshop will take place at the Radiona makerspace in Zagreb.

6. How long will the workshop last?
The workshop will last three days.
Programme structure:

• Day 1: Introductory lecture, concept development and project planning
• Day 2: Instrument construction, prototyping and development
• Day 3: Finalization, rehearsals and presentation

The Winter School concludes with a showcase, where participants present and perform with the instruments they have developed over the course of the workshop.

7. Do I need to bring anything?
We recommend bringing your own laptop to use during the workshop. If you don’t have one, MBZ or Radiona may be able to provide one. If you would need to borrow a laptop, please let us know at ​smc@mbz.hr at least two weeks in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements.

8. How can I register?
Applicants are invited to submit a CV and fill out the registration form. Previous experience in building musical instruments is not required. To register, please complete the registration form and submit the participation fee via the Entrio link: https://www.entrio.hr/event/smc-winter-school-33538

9. What is the registration deadline?
Registration is open until 15 October 2026 or until the workshop is full.

10. What is included in the registration fee?
The participation fee includes 1 lunch per workshop day

11. What will I receive at the end of the workshop?
At the end of the workshop each participant will take their instrument with them.

12. Who can I contact if I have any additional questions?
​smc@mbz.hr