Social Program

We are delighted to offer a carefully curated programme of social events, providing excellent opportunities for networking, informal discussions, and cultural enjoyment throughout the congress.

Pre-congress evening

Participants who are available and interested are warmly invited to join us for an informal drink and dinner on the evening before the congress. Details will follow shortly.

Visit of Lyon

Participants will have the opportunity to discover Lyon through a selection of guided visits, to be chosen at the time of registration. Highlights include the Old Town (Vieux Lyon), the Hôtel-Dieu, and the Presqu’île.

Conference dinner

To conclude the programme, a gala dinner will be held on Tuesday evening at the Grand Café des Négociants. Participation is subject to registration, and places are limited.

Founded in 1864, the Grand Café des Négociants is a historic Lyon landmark that has preserved its Second Empire décor, with ornate ceilings, rich draperies, and mirrored interiors in warm burgundy and mahogany tones. Once a hub for merchants and traders, it remains a meeting place for cultural, political, and business life. Ideally located on the Presqu’île, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, between Place Bellecour and City Hall, it welcomes guests year-round in the heart of Lyon’s Golden Triangle.