Social Programme

Opening Ceremony, Opening of the Trade Exhibition,
Welcome Reception

Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009
Time: 18:00-21:00 hours
Venue: Nagoya Congress Centre

Participants are welcomed by the President of the ISBT and the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee. The Opening Ceremony will have lots of traditional and cultural performances.

The Welcome Reception will be held at the exhibition area. The reception is where participants meet old friends and make new acquaintances for a night of enjoyable conversation.

Congress Banquet

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time: 19.30 – 22.00 hours
Venue: The Westin Nagoya Castle - Tenshu Ballroom
Price: € 50,–

The Closing Party will be held at The Westin Nagoya Castle. This hotel is near Nagoya Castle, you can enjoy the best view of Nagoya from the banquet room. Dinner will give you a good feeling of satisfaction. And you can enjoy wonderful and traditional performances.