Social Program

Social Program
Get Together on July 20th from 18:00 to 20:00
A welcoming party will take place in Building C6 in the ground floor atrium. Enjoy drinks and appetizers while registering for the conference.

Boat tour on Tejo (Tagus) on July 21st from 18:00 to 20:00
On Monday (July 21st) there will be a boat tour in the river Tagus. From there you get one of the most beautiful views of Lisbon. Transfers from the conference venue to the docks will be provided by the organization.

Optional Dinner on July 22nd from 20:00
To enjoy a good portuguese style meal in one of the most picturesque districts of Lisbon, Mouraria, join us in the optional dinner on Tuesday (July 22nd) in Restaurant Cozinha Popular da Mouraria. Dinner includes two entries, two main courses, two desserts and drinks (wine, sangria (wine punch), water and ice tea) at the price of 15 euros each person.

Tour on July 23th from 9:00 to 18:00
On Wednesday (July 23th) there will be a day tour to two of the most picturesque villages of Portugal. The departure will be at 9:00 a.m. to Nazaré, the most picturesque fishing village of Portugal. At the view point "O Sítio" we can enjoy a wonderful view over the village and observe women wearing the traditional costume of the Seven Skirts. In Nazaré there will be some free time. You can enjoy yourself going to the beach and even bathe in the Atlantic Ocean. Be sure you take your bathing suit, a towel and a sunscreen. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After lunch we will head to Óbidos, one of the most charming villages of Portugal, surrounded by the walls of a medieval castle. Entering through the arch of the eighteenth century, covered with decorated tiles, along narrow and winding streets, we can admire the whitewashed houses with their balconies covered with colorful ﬂowers. We can also admire the manyGothic and Renaissance churches, especially the wonderful church of Santa Maria which ecalls the importance that Óbidos had in the past.. At the end of a long, leisurely day we will return to Lisbon.

Conference Dinner on July 24th from 19:00 to 23:00
The Conference Dinner will be served on Thursday (July 24th) at the Panoramic Tent of Cristo Rei (Christ, the King) in the city of Almada, on the left bank of river Tagus. The restaurant, located in the grounds of the sanctuary offers a fabulous view of Lisbon and the river. Transfers from the conference venue to the Restaurant and back again will be provided by the organization.

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