Social Program

General Information
All participants are encouraged to take part in the social events. To join, you must reserve your spot by registering for each event you wish to attend – even those included in the registration fee. Without proper reservation, we cannot guarantee your attendance. If an event you wish to attend is not mentioned in your confirmation letter, please contact the Conference Management at info@conferenceagency.com

Welcome Reception
All participants and registered guests are invited to join the Welcome Reception, an informal gathering with drinks and culinary treats.

Date: Sunday 4 September 2005
Time: 18.00 – 19.30
Location: MecCafé & Mecc@Table, MECC
Fee: included in the registration fee

Conference Dinner
All participants and their registered guests are invited to attend the Conference Dinner. We have arranged a spectacular location for this optional dinner.

Date: Tuesday 6 September 2005
Location: La Caverne de Geulhem. Located in the valley of the river Geul, the Caverne is a festive location comprised of an age-old labyrinth of caves. Excellent cuisine by the glow of candlelight in a cave – truly a night to remember.
Time: 19.00 – 23.00. Busses will leave from the conference venue at 18.30.
Price: € 80,00 per person, including transportation

Town Hall Reception
The historic town hall on the Market Square will serve as the venue for a reception hosted by the city of Maastricht. A masterpiece created by the Dutch architect, Pieter Post, the town hall dates back to 1659-64. All participants and their registered guests are invited to attend the reception. Busses will leave from the conference venue at 18.30. Space is limited. Early registration is advised.

Date: Monday 5 September 2005
Time: 19.00 – 20.00
Price: included in the registration fee

Dine Around Tour
Following the Town Hall Reception, you will have the opportunity to sample cuisine from a few of Maastricht’s favorite eateries. You’ll enjoy three courses (appetizer, main course and dessert) at three different restaurants. As you meander the cobble stoned streets from one culinary treat to the next, a guide will reveal interesting information about the city. Participation is limited. Early registration is advised.

Date: Monday 5 September 2005
Time: 20.00 – 23.00
Price: € 55,00 per person, including 3 drinks

 

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY

City Tour Maastricht
The best way to discover the charm of Maastricht is to walk through the old center of the city with the expert guidance of a host. You will not want to miss the restored Stokstraat quarter featuring the most exclusive shops in the Netherlands, the old rampart walls, the beautiful parks and the famous Vrijthof square with its impressive churches. Particpants and registered guests are invited to attend.

Date: Monday 5 September 2005
Time: 10.00 - 12.00
Price: € 15,00 per person, including guide and transportation

Cancellation and Refunds, Social Program Participation
The Conference Management must be notified in writing of cancellations on or before 1 July 2005. Payment will be refunded after the symposium, minus an administration fee of 30%. For cancellations made after 1 July 2005, no refund can be made.

Tourist information
VVV Maastricht, Tourist Office
Het Dinghuis
Kleine Staat 1
6211 ED Maastricht
Tel.: +31 (0)43-325 21 21
Fax.: +31 (0)43-321 37 46
Internet: www.visitmaastricht.nl


 

print this page