Social Programme

We kindly invite all workshop participants and their guests to attend the "Welcome Reception" on Monday evening, the "Conference Dinner" on Tuesday and the "Port Wine Tasting" on Wednesday.

Welcome Reception
Date: Monday, November 20th
Time: Pickup in front of Tuela Hotel at 18:30

The Welcome Reception will take place on a boat. While cruising Porto's Douro River we will be served drinks (white port wine, juice, water) and some salty miniatures. The cruise will be in between Porto's characteristic bridges S. João and Arrábida and will provide unique views over Porto.

Conference Dinner
Date: Tuesday, November 21st
Time: 20:00
Location: Palacio da Bolsa (Rua de Ferreira Borges)
Restaurant: Comercial

The Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange) is one of the important historic monuments in Porto and is classified as a UNESCO world heritage monument. It was built in the second half of the 19th century in neoclassical style and was destined to become the headquarters of the Porto Commercial Association. The building began to be used as the Stock Exchange at the orders of the queen Dona Maria II in 1841, although it was handed back to the Association in 1911. It is now used for cultural events.

The Conference Dinner takes place in the restaurant Comercial (named for obvious reasons) which is located within the Palacio da Bolsa building. For more information, please see www.palaciodabolsa.pt

Port Wine Tasting
Date: Wednesday, November 22nd
Time: 18:30 - 20:00
Location: Porto Solar near Palacio de Christal (end of Rua de Entre-Quintas)

The "Porto Solar" is part of the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e do Porto (Port and Douro Wines Institute) which was founded to guarantee an image of international prestige for the Port and Douro Appellations of Origin (AO).

In addition to having a chance to taste different types and brands of Port Wine, we will have a nice view over the Douro River, from the Port lodges on the other bank in Vila Nova de Gaia, downstream to the where the Douro flows into the Atlantic. For more information, please see www.ivp.pt