We are delighted to announce that the BHAAAS Annual Meeting will take place in San Diego, California, November 14–16, 2025. This gathering will be a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and explore the latest developments in our fields of interest.
Dear members, mark your calendars and join us for engaging sessions, inspiring presentations, and meaningful networking. We look forward to welcoming you in San Diego or online!
Please use the link below to register for online attendance:
🔗 https://utah.zoom.us/meeting/register/RxjP65CFSAamghG2n8chjw
Reception at the Begović residence (invitation only)
6:30 PM PST
Address: 14723 Calle Carla, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067, Gate code: #3570 Parking: on the right side of street
8:00 AM (Pacific Standard Time / PST)
11:00 AM (Eastern Standard Time / EST)
5:00 PM (Bosnia and Herzegovina Time / CET)
Venue: University of California San Diego (UCSD) https://maps.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x80dc06d0a1294c6d:0xd8d4853ca5acea77?entry=s&sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111
8:00 AM – Moderator's Greeting, Agenda Overview, and Zoom logistics (Lejla Tahirović)
8:05 AM - Opening Remarks by Mr. John Ginkel, Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
8:10 AM – Remarks by H.E. Mr. Sven Alkalaj, Ambassador of Bosnia-Herzegovina to the U.S.
8:15 AM – Address by Mr. Sevlid Hurtić, Minister of Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina
8:17 AM – Address by Mr. Emir Ibrahimagić, Head of Sarajevo Canton Government Office for Diaspora
8:23 AM – Address by Prof. Asif Šabanović, Secretary of the Academy of Sciences and Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina (ANUBiH)
8:28 AM - Address by Prof. Alen Pilav MD, General Director of the Clinical Center University of Sarajevo
8:33 AM – Address by Representative of the BH Nordic Forum – (Amra Osmančević, MD)
8:38 AM – Address by Representative of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian Medical Association in Germany (BHAEG) – (Damir Smajlović, MD)
8:43 AM – Address by Mr. Siradj Duhan, President of the Bosnian Academic Society in Austria and the EU
8:48 AM – Address of the Outgoing BHAAAS President, Adnan Begović, MD
9:00 AM – Transfer of BHAAAS presidency
9:02 AM – Address of the Incoming BHAAAS President, prof. Zlatan Akšamija
9:15 AM –Presentation of New BHAAAS Members (by Lejla Tahirović)
10:00 AM – Operations report (Semir Tanović)
10:10 AM – Financial report (Amra Kanlić)
10:20 AM – Medical Division report (Vedka Begović, MD, and Nina Jovanović, MD)
10:30 AM – Technical and Natural Sciences Division report (Naida Ademović)
10:40 AM – Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Division report (Slobodan Radosavljević and Svjetlana Bukvić)
10:50 AM – Student Program report (Ljiljana Đukanović)
11:00 AM – Proposals for new initiatives by BHAAAS members
11:40 AM - Invited Lecture 1:
"How do you sustain innovation and authenticity while scaling globally?"
Aida Čutuk, Global Customer Solutions Leader at Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused on digital transformations in Global Media and Entertainment industries
12:00 PM Invited Lecture 2:
"Overcoming Physician Burnout as Health Architects"
Venktesh R. Ramnath, MD, Clinical Professor of UCSD
12:20 PM Questions and Discussion
10:00 AM Social gathering TBD
For participants attending the Annual BHAAAS Meeting in San Diego – La Jolla, we recommend two convenient hotel options.
Hyatt House San Diego Sorrento Mesa (10044 Pacific Mesa Boulevard, Sorrento, CA 92121) – a smaller, cozy hotel located in the business district, offering comfort and affordability (approximately $450 for two nights).
Sheraton La Jolla (3299 Holiday Court, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037) – a larger, busier, and more upscale option, ideal for those who prefer full-service amenities, though parking can be more complicated (approximately $550 for two nights).
If you prefer different arrangements, feel free to explore other nearby hotels in the La Jolla or Sorrento Mesa area.
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