Geography in its complexity

International Scientific Conference

Krasno, Mt. Velebit, Croatia

September 18-19, 2025.

In honour of the work of Prof. Veljko Rogić (1925 - 2017) on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth

First Call

Abstract Form

Gentle reminder – one week to go!

Deadline for abstract submissions 15th June 2025

Registration opens on July 1, 2025
Oral or poster presentation; either in person or virtual!

Conference statement

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Prof. Veljko Rogić birth, the conference honours his work and his outstanding contribution to modern Croatian geography.

The conference will take place in Krasno - Mt. Velebit, the historically important mountain centre above the small towns of Senj and Sv. Juraj in the Croatian Littoral region at the foot of Mt. Velebit, his home region and great inspiration for his lifelong research.

Prof. Rogić was born on 19 April 1925. He studied geography at the Faculty of Science at the University of Zagreb, where he obtained his doctorate in 1957 and his habilitation in 1960. He continued his studies in France and the USA. He joined the Department of Geography at the Faculty of Science in 1950, where he worked as a full professor from 1972 until his retirement in 1995; he was a professor emeritus after 2000. His area of expertise is the regional, historical and political geography of Croatia, in particular the concepts of region, geographical regionalisation, cultural areas and landscapes. His study on the process of shaping karst landscapes using the example of the Velebit coastal slope is the first work on the interdependence of traditional settlement, economic form and physiognomy of karst landscapes in our country.

Everyone knew Prof. Rogić as a truly learned and erudite man. His views, his way of thinking and seeing things and structures in the landscape in their development and change were unique and complex. His texts were rich, dense and above all multi-layered, reflecting geography in all its complexity.

The title of the conference therefore aims to honour Prof. Rogić's approach and the true nature and uniqueness of geography on the one hand, and to celebrate the complexity of contemporary geography and embrace all the newness it brings with it on the other.

The aim of the conference is to give new impetus to the study of Professor Rogić's works and the geography of his time. It is open to participants with a background in geography, historical and political geography, geographical regionalisation, cultural spaces and karst landscapes, concepts of the region and cultural heritage. Therefore, the conference is primarily dedicated to the work and legacy of Prof Rogić, but is also open to all new research in all areas of geography.

Conference themes

Plan Your Attendance Carefully

Explore the diverse range of topics and sessions awaiting you at the conference. From in-depth discussions on historical geography to interactive sessions on climate change, this event offers invaluable insights to geography scientists worldwide.

Possible topics to be discussed within the thematic focus of the conference on the work of Professor Rogić include, but are not limited to:

- Geographical regionalisation
- Applied historical geography
- Cultural landscape concept(s)
- Genealogy and development of cultural landscapes
- Concept(s) of the region
- Exploring geographical boundaries/borders
- Regional (spatial) identity(ies) and political geography
- The shaping of karst landscapes
- Cultural landscapes and karst formations: a historical-geographical perspective
- Mountain environments and communities; challenges and/or marginalisation
- Climate change, disasters and marginality
- The impact of Professor Rogić on geography education in Croatia
- Croatian geographical terminology

PRESENTATIONS, ABSTRACTS AND DEADLINES

The conference will be hybrid (face-to-face and virtual) where both oral presentations and posters will be accepted.

Abstracts should be sent no later than 15 June 2025 via the conference FORM to the following address:

rogic100conference@geog.pmf.unizg.hr

The languages of the conference are English and Croatian.

The special section on Croatian geographical terminology will be held in Croatian.

Posters can be presented in Croatian, but will be bilingual, i.e. in English and Croatian.

Notification of acceptance of papers will be sent to participants by 6 July 2025 and the preliminary programme will be available by the end of July.

Fees and registration

The registration opens on 15 June 2025.

The conference fee includes a welcome drink, coffee/tea/juice and biscuits during the coffee breaks, information material, the programme and a joint dinner at the end of the first day of the conference. The excursion to the Velebit Nature Park is to be payed extra and must be booked in advance. The amount of participation will depend on interest.

IMPORTANT: In the event of cancellation after 8 September, fees will not be refunded.

Details of payment will be available in due time, before the registration begins.

Venue and accomodation

The conference will take place on 18 and 19 September 2025 in Krasno and the Velebit Nature Park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

The organiser will provide information on available accommodation in Krasno and, depending on the number of participants, all useful information about other accommodation options in the surrounding area or in the town of Senj. In this case, transport from Senj to Krasno will be provided for the participants. Participants must contact and arrange accommodation themselves, although the organiser will provide all useful information in good time.

Organizing Committee

Meet the dedicated organizing committee of Geography in its Complexity Conference, working tirelessly to ensure a successful event.

Sanja Faivre, University of Zagreb/Croatia

Borna Fuerst-Bjeliš, University of Zagreb/ Croatia; IGU C24.34 (Chair)

Miroslav Glavičić, University of Zadar/ Croatia (Senj Museum Society)

Irena Glavičić Sertić, Northern Velebit National park Public institution / Croatia

Mladen Maradin, University of Zagreb; Croatian Geographical Society/ Croatia

Marin Mićunović, University of Zagreb / Croatia

Dražen Perica, University of Zadar / Croatia (Co-Chair)

Petra Radeljak Kaufmann, University of Zagreb/ Croatia

Denis Radoš, University of Zadar/Croatia

Ružica Vuk, University of Zagreb/ Croatia

Ivan Zupanc, University of Zagreb/ Croatia

International Scientific Committee

Meet the esteemed scientific committee of the Geography in its Complexity Conference, bringing their expertise and insight to shape a high-quality and impactful program.

Amra Banda, University of Sarajevo/B&H

Ivan Čanjevac, University of Zagreb/Croatia

Jelena Ćalić, Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts; Institute of Geography "Jovan Cvijić" /Serbia

Sanja Faivre, University of Zagreb/Croatia

Anita Filipčić, University of Zagreb/Croatia

Borna Fuerst-Bjeliš, University of Zagreb/ Croatia; IGU C24.34 (Chair)

Nikola Glamuzina, University of Split/ Croatia

Miroslav Glavičić, University of Zadar/ Croatia (Senj Museum Society)

Jelena Golijanin, University of East Sarajevo, B&H

Krystian Heffner, University of Economics/Katowice; Poland; IGU C24.34

Reinhardt Henkel, emeritus, University of Heidelberg/Germany

Peter Jordan, emeritus, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Urban and Regional Research; University of the Free State (South Africa), Faculty of Humanities

Jurij Kunaver, emeritus, University of Ljubljana/ Slovenia

Walter Leimgruber, emeritus, University of Fribourg/Switzerland; IGU C24.34

Jelena Lončar, University of Zagreb/ Croatia

Damir Magaš, emeritus, University of Zadar, Croatian Geographical Society Zadar/ Croatia

Mladen Maradin, University of Zagreb; Croatian Geographical Society/ Croatia

Marin Mićunović, University of Zagreb / Croatia

Mirjana Miličević, University of Mostar/ B&H

Lena Mirošević, University of Zadar/Croatia

Irena Mrak, Faculty of Environmental Protection, Velenje/Slovenia

Etienne Nel, University of Otago/New Zealand; IGU C24.34

Darko Ogrin, University of Ljubljana/ Slovenia

Vuk Tvrtko Opačić, University of Zagreb/ Croatia