Social programme

Get together

Date

Sunday, 17 August 2008

Time

18:00–20:00

Place

Tampere Hall

Address

Yliopistonkatu 55

Price

Included in the congress fee

Join the congress delegates in the Get together –party in Tampere Hall. Meet old friends and make new ones! Snacks and beverages will be served.

Tampere city reception

Date

Monday, 18 August 2008

Time

20:00–21:30

Place

Vapriikki

Address

Veturiaukio 4

Price

Included in the congress fee

City of Tampere has invited the congress participants to the reception in Museum Center Vapriikki which used to be the engineering works of Tampella Ltd.

Poster session with wine and cheese

Date

Tuesday, 19 August 2008

Time

19:00–21:00

Place

Tampere Hall

Address

Yliopistonkatu 55

Price

Included in the congress fee

You have an opportunity to meet the authors of the posters and other congress delegates.

Viikinsaari evening

Date

Wednesday, 20 August 2008

Time

18:00–22:00

Place

Viikinsaari Island

Address

Departure for Viikinsaari Island from Laukontori by boat

Price

50 €

Dress code

Informal (be prepared for outdoor activities as well)

Viikinsaari is a recreation island only 20 minutes boat trip away from the city center. After an open-air dinner, you may take a walk through a charming nature reserve and try some playful Finish outdoor activities or just enjoy your time by chatting and dancing.

Congress dinner

Date

Thursday, 21 August 2008

Time

20:00–

Place

Scandic Hotel Rosendahl

Address

Pyynikintie 13

Price

20 € (20 € fee required, remaining 80 € subsidised)

Dress code

Smart casual (possibility to dance after the dinner)

The congress dinner at Hotel Rosendahl is heavily subsidized and worth a lot more than the reservation fee of 20 €. Bus transportation from Tampere Hall will be provided. After a three-course meal with drinks in a nice and relaxed atmosphere, the evening continues with karaoke and dancing. Do not miss this evening!

Please note: All social events listed above require registration in advance.

For inquiries please contact the congress secretariat (fespb2008@congrex.fi).