Social Events

Ice-breaking Reception
Sunday July 20th afternoon (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Palau de Congressos de Catalunya

Delegates arriving on Sunday July 20th are kindly requested to check-in at the Secretariat desk from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.


Welcome Reception
Monday July 21, 7:00 p.m.
Gardens of the Juan Carlos Hotel

Lose yourself in the Mediterranean style garden, among native pines, palm trees and serene ponds in the heart of vibrant Barcelona. Spend a nice evening with colleagues and friends while having a drink and a snack, accompanied by enjoyable live music.

Congress Banquet
Thursday July 24
International Convention Center of Barcelona
8:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Welcome Drink
9.00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Congress Dinner
The CCIB is unique in Europe for the impact and originality of its architecture, for the versatility of its column-free meeting halls and spaces and for the superb use it makes of the warm, natural Mediterranean light. (CCIB)



Delegate Access

Detailed information about how to arrive is available here.

The International Convention Center of Barcelona (CCIB) has different entrances.
WCCM-ECCM-ECFD attendees will access the banquet venue through the gates B and C (see the map below).

Delegates attending the banquet are required to wear the Congress badge all the time. Banquet tickets will be requested at the entrance.

Farewell Cocktail
Friday July 25th 1:45 p.m.
Gardens of the Juan Carlos Hotel

Right after the spectacular Trio Flamenco Show!