9. UDM Belgrade

anization of the first four UDM conferences, are paying him a tribute by organising the 9th UDM conference in Belgrade in 2012 when Professor Maksimović will retire. CONFERENCE TOPICS
UDM conference topics are traditionally related to modelling urban drainage (UD) systems and interactions with other urban water systems and urban/suburban environment. The conference is designed to bring together specialists, researchers and practitioners, to exchange experience, demonstrate present potentials, improve the reliability of UD modelling and to set-up the stage for its future developments. VENUE
Belgrade (Beograd, see http://www.beograd.rs) is the capital of Serbia, with population of around 1.6 million. Situated on the Balkan Peninsula, at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, it is one of the oldest cities in Europe and has since ancient times been an important focal point for traffic, and intersection of the roads of Eastern and Western Europe. The official language is Serbian, while foreign visitors have no difficulties communicating in English. Nowadays Belgrade is the place of interest for many tourists discovering its hospitality and friendly atmosphere. The conference will be held in the 4 star Best Western
Hotel M (www.hotel-m.com) situated in national park, surrounded by greenery, birds tweeting and sport facilities, but still near the city centre. The hotel can provide the accommodation both at standard and lower (student) rates.