Social Activities

We are pleased to offer several social activities throughout the congress. These allow attendees to network with colleagues from across the world while getting a taste of the Montreal lifestyle.

All congress social activities are included in your registration fee.


Activities

Grand Opening Reception : World Congress Grand Cirque

Sunday, April 23

Location : M-Telus
Time : 17:30 – 20:30
Dress Attire : Business

True to this year’s Congress theme, the Grand Cirque Opening Reception promises to revitalize and nourish your artistic and social intelligence.

Come join us at M Telus for a spellbinding, enchanting evening of acrobatics and gravity-defying art featuring graduates of the world renowned École nationale de cirque.

Light local fare will be offered – just enough to whet your appetite and inspire you to sample some of Montreal’s gastronomy following the reception.

* M Telus is a short, 12-minute walk through the historic streets of Vieux Montreal from the Palais des congrès de Montréal. 

Tickets included with full Congress registration – a small number of additional tickets may be available.

Reception in Marketplace

Monday, April 24

Location: Onsite/Palais des congrès de Montréal
Time: 17:30 – 20:00
Dress Attire : Business

Prepare to be swept off your feet by the musical stylings of the one and only Dee Gees Band!

At the end of a second day of thought-provoking discussions, come and stretch your legs at the Marketplace reception; meet our exhibitors and sponsors, mingle with old and new connections.

Light fare will be offered.

Tickets included with full Congress registration.

Closing Reception and Gala

Tuesday, April 25

Location: Onsite/Palais des congrès de Montréal
Time: 18 :30 – 19:00 Reception followed by dinner from 19:00 to closing
Dress Attire : Business/Cocktail (Black & White)

All good things must come to an end, but not before bidding farewell in style!

Bring your dancing shoes and your appetite to a final evening with your colleagues and new friends. The Supersonic Hearts Band will be sure to have you on your feet into the evening.

Décor & theme for the evening is Black and White.

Plated, three-course meal will be offered. Vegetarian/Gluten-free options will be available.

Tickets included with full Congress registration.