Each participant is kindly invited to the social events. All costs are included in the conference fee. Registered accompanying persons are requested to contact the Conference desk for their invitations.

• Welcome Cocktail Party at the venue. Monday, after the talks (approximately 19:00 - 21:30)


• Soirée musicale in the Great Hall ("Festsaal") of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (with cocktail during the break) on Tuesday, February 16. See this map for travel directions.


• Conference Banquet at the Vienna City Hall offered by the Lord Mayor of Vienna and the Organising Committee on Thursday, February 18. Bring your invitation! See this map for travel directions.

Legère but smart dress is required for the Soirée musicale and the Reception in the Vienna City Hall.

Optional sightseeing tours for accompanying persons can be booked during registration and will be organized by out partner Austropa. For More information about these optional program see the corresponding page.