Social events


Please note: All social events listed below require registration in advance. Bookings for social programme should be made on the conference registration form which will be available by the end of October 2007.


Welcome reception

Date
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
Time 19:00–22:00
Place Marina Congress Center
Address Katajanokanlaituri 6
Price Included in the conference fee
Dress code Informal

Meet old and new friends in a relaxed atmosphere with refreshments and traditional Finnish music performed in non-traditional way.


Helsinki city reception

Date
Thursday, 22 May 2008
Time 18:00–19:30
Place Helsinki City Hall
Address Pohjoisesplanadi 11-13
Price Included in the conference fee
Dress code Informal

Beautiful Helsinki City Hall built in neoclassical style is located next to the Market Square within 10-minute walking distance from the conference venue.


Finnish sauna (alternative A) (CANCELLED)

Date
Thursday, 22 May 2008
Time 20:00–23:00
Place Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall / Spa
Address Yrjönkatu 21
Price 30 € (includes swimming suit,bath robe,towel,light evening buffet and refreshments)
Dress code Swimming suit (separate shifts for women and men in sauna)

Relax in the sauna, cool off in the pool or just join the pool party in the impressive surroundings of Finland’s oldest swimming hall built in 1920’s classicism style.


Finnish sauna (alternative B)

Date
Thursday, 22 May 2008
Time 20:00–23:00
Place Kotiharju traditional public sauna
Address Harjutorinkatu 1
Price 15 € (includes light snacks and refreshments)
Dress code Towel (separate saunas for women and men)

Savour the genuine atmosphere of the only remaining wood-heated public sauna in Helsinki within a tram-ride from the city centre. Enjoy hot sauna, cold beer and sausage the authentic Finnish way with the local people.


Conference dinner

Date
Friday, 23 May 2008
Time 19:30–
Place Restaurant Kalastajatorppa (Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa Hotel)
Address Kalastajatorpantie 1
Price 50 € (transportation, 3-course seated dinner with drinks, programme)
Dress code Smart casual (possibility to dance after the dinner)

Join the highlight of the conference in delightful company: gourmet dinner
in a famous seaside restaurant complemeted by music, surprise programme and possibility for dance.