Opening Ceremony & Welcome Reception
Sunday, October 3th, 2010 at 19:00 hrs

The Opening Ceremony will be held at the Divani Caravel Hotel. Participants are cordially invited to attend this ceremony. Following the official opening, a welcome reception in honour of congress participants will be held in the same area.

Dress: Smart Casual
Free for registered participants

ISPG Dinner
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 20:30 hrs

ISPG Dinner will be held at the prestigious “Zappeion Exhibition Hall”, that dates back to 1888 designed by the Danish architect Theophil Hansen. This impressive building is located at the center of Athens, just opposite the Greek Parliament surrounded by lovely gardens.
The dinner will be served at the circular atrium the place where the Treaty relating to the Accession of the Hellenic Republic to the European Communities was signed on 28 May 1979.

About the historical venue: The Zappeion Exhibition Hall has witnessed the history of Athens for the past 120 years. During the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, the fencing events were hosted in its circular atrium; during the second International Olympic Games it has been used as the "Olympic Village" and in 1940 it was converted into a hospital. In addition, the Zappeion Exhibition Hall has served as the headquarters for the Greek EU Presidency in 2003, and the Press Centre for the Ministry of the Press during the 2004 Olympic Games.

Dress code: Informal (Lounge Suit or Cocktail Dress)

Cost per person: € 80

As the capacity of the venue is limited, we suggest you to buy your tickets before the Congress.
Please fill in the appropriate section in the Registration, Accommodation & Tours Booking Form.