Gala Dinner
The Gala Dinner and ICA Excellence Award Ceremony will be hosted at Banffy Castle, located approximately 30 km from Cluj-Napoca. During the evening, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about this newly designated UNESCO site and its rich history, while enjoying an evening of networking, reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones from across the ICA community. The venue has been kindly made available by the Cluj County Council, which is supporting the event.
Shuttle bus transfers will be organised between Cluj-Napoca and the venue, with only one pick-up point:
- USAMV Cluj-Napoca campus at the entrance gate at 18:20
Further details on shuttle schedules and pick-up arrangements will be communicated to participants during the event.
During the Gala Dinner, the 2026 ICA Excellence Awards will be presented in the following categories:
- ICA Excellence Award – Lifetime Achievements
- ICA Excellence Award – Early-Stage Academic
- ICA Excellence Award – ICA Networking
The award recipients will be recognised during the ceremony for their contributions and achievements in their respective categories.