Social Programme

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Pre-conference meet-up

If you wanted to kick off festivities early we would be delighted if you could join the team at Bar-OH! on Tuesday evening from 7pm for the chance to have drink and catch up and meet with colleagues before the conference begins on Wednesday.

Bar-OH! is located next door to the Hilton Cambridge City Hotel and is a space dedicated to all things fun. Known for their experimental approach to cocktails – you never know whether your drink is going to turn up in a glass or a parrot, served with a straw or amongst a wreath of smoke. Alongside their signature cocktails the venue is packed full of retro computer games and board games galore.

This is an informal, self-funded get together but it would be useful to know if you are planning on joining us as the venue has offered to hold space for us. 

Note: there is no food at the venue.

We need to give the venue a rough idea of numbers for this event. If you are planning on attending please email leanhe2024@admin.cam.ac.uk to let us know!

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Welcome Reception

The Cambridge Union will host the Welcome Reception (drinks and canapes) in the Library & Fairfax Rhodes Rooms on the evening of Wednesday 23 October 2024. 

The Welcome Reception will follow Day 1 sessions held at the same venue. All delegates are welcome.

Read more about the Cambridge Union on the Venues page. 

Tickets
The welcome reception is included in the registration fee.

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Gala Dinner

The gala dinner will be held in the Hall of Fitzwilliam College on the evening Thursday 24 October.

Fitzwilliam College is a modern, welcoming community committed to developing the talents of all its 750 undergraduate and postgraduate students. One of 31 Cambridge colleges, Fitzwilliam College were founded in 1869 specifically to broaden access to the University of Cambridge. 

The evening will start with a welcome drink, followed by a traditional Cambridge set 3-course meal in the College Hall. Expect surprises with live entertainment and dancing following dinner! 

Exact times will be confirmed soon. Coach transfer will be arranged between the conference hotel, Hilton City Centre, and Fitzwilliam College, with return shuttles via the same route at the end of the evening. 

Tickets
The gala dinner is included in the delegate registration fee.
Accompanying person dinner tickets may be released closer to the event, depending on demand. 

Location
Fitzwilliam College can be accessed via the Porter's Lodge on Storey's Way or the unmanned gate off Huntingdon Road. Google Map location.

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