Social Events & Excursions

Welcome Reception

The Welcome Reception is served during registration on Sunday, 3 July 2016 from 18:00 to 19:30.

Date: Sunday, 3 July 2016 from 18:00 to 19:30
Place: Eugenides Foundation
Ticket: Free for registered participants (10 € otherwise). Pre-registration required.

Young astronomers event

An informal drink followed by a musical performance of the Grove Attack Big Band takes place in the gardens of the National Observatory of Athens. This event, free of charge, is for students attending EWASS in order to allow them to meet and exchange ideas. Pre-registration is required.

Date: Tuesday, 5 July 2016 at 20:00
Place: Gardens of the National Observatory of Athens at Thissio
Ticket: Free for registered students. Pre-registration required.

Planetarium show

A Planetarium show of 40 minutes entitled "The life of the Universe" is to be seen during lunch time on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 14:30 at the Eugenides Foundation. Watch the trailer!

Date: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 14:30
Place: Eugenides Foundation
Ticket: Free entrance tickets

ESO hour

An "ESO hour" is scheduled on Thursday, 7 July 2016 from 18:30 to 19:30.

Conference Dinner

The conference dinner takes place on the evening of Wednesday 6 July 2016 at the impressive "Ble Pavillon", at Alimos beach in front of the sea, just 5 km from the conference venue. The menu is available here.

Date: Wednesday, 6 July 2016 at 20:30
Place: "Ble Pavillon" at Alimos beach
Ticket: 55 € for registered participants (65 € otherwise). Pre-registration required.

     

Excursions

A number of side visits and tours are being offered by PCO-CONVIN to the conference participants and their companions. For more information please refer to the list of Tour options during EWASS 2016.