Social Events

Keynote Lecture and Welcome reception
Monday Nov 28, 2011: 18:30 - 22:00
We welcome prof. Pal Brekke for the lecture 'The Norhtern Lights - a message from the Sun', 18:30-19:30. The keynote lecture will take place in the theater in Italian style - a cultural highlight! After the keynote lecture, you will get a short historical overview of the city Namen. We conclude with a snack and some drinks in the foyer of the theater.
Where: Theatre de Namur-Place du Theatre, 2, 5000 Namur, one minute walk from the conference site - a map or just follow the group.

Debate - Space Weather Risks to Navigation: How concerned should we be?
Tuesday Nov 29, 2011: 18:30 - 19:30
5 panel members will try to convince you: Aerts Wim, Bryn Jones, Kamalabadi Farzad, Robert Emilien and Sleewaegen Jean-Marie. Clark Stuart will guide you through all the opinions.
Where: Conference site - Plenary Room - Felicien ROPS.

Beer tasting
Wednesday Nov 30, 2011: 17:30 - 19:30
We offer you two ways to visit the space weather fair: first without the consumption of a belgian beer, second, after the consumption of a belgian beer. It's up to you to decide when the stands look at their best. You can taste: Orval, Chimay Bleu, Maredsous, Blanche de Namen. To avoid the phenomenon 'doubled stands', we offer a snack.
Where: Conference site - room 'Plein Ciel', level 4.

Conference Dinner
Thursday Dec 01, 2011, 19:30 - 22:30
You are invited for the eigth edition of the conference dinner in buffet format in the Arsenal. More about the Arsenal for those who speak French - for those who don't: pictures.
Where: Arsenal, Rue Bruno 11, B-5000 Namur, 5 to 10 minutes walk from the conference site, depending on your speed and on your ability to read a map


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