Logistics note
Venue, travel, accommodation and what to know before you arrive. One&Only Portonovi, 20–21 October 2026.
Conference information
AIM 2026 is convened by invitation only, at the level of senior decision-makers. It brings together government officials, European institutions, international financial institutions, private sector leaders and national decision-makers to showcase investment opportunities and regulatory reforms in Montenegro. Places are limited and invitations are personal and non-transferable. There is no attendance fee.
- Venue
- One&Only Portonovi, Portonovi Resort, Kumbor, 85347 Herceg Novi, Montenegro · Google Maps · venue website
- Languages
- English and Montenegrin are the working languages. Simultaneous interpretation is provided.
- Dates
- Arrival and registration on 19 October; conference on 20 and 21 October 2026.
Registration and badges
For security reasons all participants must be registered before the start of the conference. Badges are issued to registered participants and must be worn visibly at all times during the event. Badges can be collected from 19 October at the AIM registration desk at One&Only Portonovi. Please bring photo identification.
Airports and transfers
- Tivat (TIV), Montenegro — about 30 minutes by car. The most convenient option if available.
- Dubrovnik (DBV), Croatia — about 1 h 30 by car, depending on border crossing times.
- Podgorica (PGD), Montenegro — about 2 hours by car.
Most hotels provide private transfers on request. Licensed taxis are available at all three airports; prices are indicative and should be confirmed with the provider when booking.
- From Tivat: Halo Taxi provides transfers to Portonovi for approximately €20.
- From Podgorica: Zeta Taxi provides transfers to Portonovi for approximately €140 per vehicle; around €120 may be available for multiple transfers arranged in advance.
- From Dubrovnik: because of the international border crossing, arrange a private car transfer through your hotel or another provider. Travel time varies with border traffic.
Participants book and pay for their own transfers. Arrange them in advance, particularly for arrivals at Podgorica and Dubrovnik.
Accommodation
One&Only Portonovi — conference venue
A limited number of rooms is available at the venue at a preferential conference rate, for a minimum of two nights (19 and 20 October). Quote the reference “AIM 2026” when booking.
Reservations: reservations@oneandonlyportonovi.com · +382 31 691 000, copying arnold.viegas@oneandonlyportonovi.com, jean-francois.lengelle@bt2i.com and contact@aimconference2026.org.
Payment is settled directly with the hotel through a payment link sent by One&Only. Guests cover travel, transfers, meals outside the official programme and incidentals; a valid credit card is required at check-in. Remaining rooms may also be booked for a single night at the hotel's prevailing public rate.
Apartments in Portonovi residency
The AIM Secretariat has negotiated rates for rooms in the Portonovi residency. Contact stay@portonovi.com · +382 67 932 999, copying Selim Olmez, General Manager, solmez@portonovi.com, jean-francois.lengelle@bt2i.com and contact@aimconference2026.org. A credit card is requested at check-in as a guarantee; changes to arrival or departure dates are arranged directly with the apartment secretariat.
Other hotels
Booked directly with the hotel at market rate. Prices are indicative, per night, from the hotels' websites, and vary with season, room category and availability. Distances are from One&Only Portonovi.
| Hotel | Category | Indicative price / night | Distance to venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carine Hotel Kumbor Superior | 4-star superior | €190–192 (conference rate) | ≈ 3–5 min |
| Lazure Hotel & Marina | 5-star | €180–220 | ≈ 5 km · 10–15 min |
| Wellness & Spa Hotel ACD | 4-star | ≈ €91–116 | ≈ 6–7 km · 12–15 min |
| Iberostar Waves Herceg Novi | 4-star | ≈ €85–315 | ≈ 7 km · 15 min |
| Boutique Hotel Kredo | 4-star | ≈ €179–348 | ≈ 7 km · 12–15 min |
| Carine Hotel Delfin | 4-star | ≈ €111–577 | ≈ 7–8 km · 10–15 min |
| Hotel Perla, Herceg Novi | 4-star | ≈ €149–348 | ≈ 8 km · 15–20 min |
| Carine Hotel Park | 4-star | ≈ €126–593 | ≈ 8–9 km · 12–18 min |
| Palmon Bay Hotel & Spa | 4-star superior | ≈ €79–235 | ≈ 8–13 km · 15–25 min |
| Regent Porto Montenegro | 5-star | ≈ €140–2,000+ | ≈ 8 km · 35–40 min via ferry |
| Casa del Mare Barchetta | 4-star boutique | ≈ €206–319 | ≈ 9–10 km · 15–20 min |
| Casa del Mare Mediterraneo | 5-star boutique | ≈ €358–737 | ≈ 12 km · 18–25 min |
| Heritage Grand Perast Hotel | 5-star | ≈ €155–581 | ≈ 20–22 km · 30–40 min |
| SIRO Boka Place, Porto Montenegro | 5-star | ≈ €119–359 | ≈ 23–25 km · 35–45 min |
| Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort | 5-star | ≈ €162–647 | ≈ 25 km · 40–50 min |
Getting around
The venue is about 3 km from Herceg Novi and 1.6 km from Kumbor; hotels in both are a short drive or a walk along the coastal promenade. Hotels on the Tivat and Kotor side of the bay are reached around the bay or via the Kamenari–Lepetane ferry, which runs every 15 minutes and saves roughly 25 minutes. The coastal road is single-lane in places and traffic builds up around Herceg Novi and the ferry in the morning, so allow extra time.
Use only licensed taxis or hotel-arranged transfers; taxis are widely available in Herceg Novi and can be ordered through hotel reception. Parking is available at One&Only Portonovi for participants arriving by car; please indicate this when registering so that access can be arranged. Participants cover their own local transport; the AIM Secretariat does not arrange it.
Timing
Participants are advised to arrive on Monday, 19 October 2026, the evening before the official opening. The conference concludes by lunchtime on Wednesday, 21 October 2026; plan departures accordingly.
General information
- Time zone
- Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) in October: 2 hours ahead of GMT, 6 hours ahead of US Eastern.
- Weather
- Coastal temperatures in October range from about 16 °C at night to 26 °C by day; generally mild and sunny, light rain possible.
- Connectivity
- Bring your laptop. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available at the venue and in the conference facilities.
- Currency
- The euro (EUR). ATMs and exchange offices in Herceg Novi, Tivat and Podgorica, at the airports and at the venue. Visa and MasterCard widely accepted; smaller family businesses may prefer cash.
- Electricity
- 220–240 V, 50 Hz, Type C and Type F (Schuko) sockets. Bring an adapter if travelling from outside Europe.
- Medical
- Tap water is generally safe to drink; bottled water is widely available. Valid international medical insurance, including repatriation, is recommended. A doctor can be reached through hotel reception; the nearest hospital is the General Hospital in Meljine, Herceg Novi, about 10 minutes by car.
- Emergency numbers
- 112 general emergency · 122 police · 123 fire · 124 ambulance
The AIM Secretariat looks forward to welcoming you to Montenegro. Questions: contact@aimconference2026.org.