Social Activities
Conference fees include attendance to the Welcome Reception.
The Banquet Reception and the Walking Tour need to be added to your registration in order to attend. You can email the conference secretariat (wci2024@conferium.com) if you have any questions regarding these events.
Welcome Reception
The Welcome Reception provides an excellent opportunity to network, meet old friends and colleagues, as well as meet new people as the program begins. A light cocktail will be served during the event.
Date: Sunday July 21, 2024 - At 6:30pm following the Pr. Maziar Divangahi's opening conference at 5:30pm
Room: Québec City Convention Centre
Cost: Included in registration fee for participants and $25 CAD ($18 USD) for companions, confirmation of attendance required
Banquet Reception
Join us for an evening of fun and surprises at the Séminaire de Québec - Salle des Promotions!
On the program:
- A multi-course menu with local flavour from a renowned chef
- Lively music by local performers to enhance the experience
Nestled in the heart of Old Quebec, la Salle des Promotions is a prestigious and accessible multifunctional space that combines historical richness and modernity. State-of-the-art multimedia tools, high-end furniture, an equiped catering space and qualified staff are among the complete services offered to meet your organizational needs. It offers versatility and flexibility to make your event a success. “Wow!” effect guaranteed.
The Painchaud Family group members are all multi instrumentalists and they all have perfect pitch. They will delight you with their highly creative versions of popular and traditional songs, they also bring a wonderful sense of humour that makes them irresistible.
Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - At 7:30pm
Room: Salle des Promotions
Cost: $130 CAD ($95 USD) for participants and $150 CAD ($110 USD) for companions
Dress code : Casual, Business casual
Walking Tour
Looking forward to the 16th WCI in Quebec City to discover one of the oldest European settlements in North America? Go on a nice walking tour with a local guide and discover many must-see places such as the Dufferin Terrasse, Château Frontenac and the Quebec City Parliament!
Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - At 2:00pm
Cost: $40 CAD ($30 USD) for participants and companions
Note: If you are already registered for the Conference and wish to participate in this activity, please send us an email at wci2024@conferium.com indicating that you wish to add the Banquet (participant and/or accompanying person), the Welcome reception (participant and/or accompanying person) or the Walking Tour to your registration. We will add it and send you a secure payment link (credit card only).