Social program

The social program is a key part of our Congress and offers the perfect opportunity to relax with your peers and meet new contacts.

Welcome reception

Date: 15 September 2024

Time: 17:30 - 19:00

Location: ISUOG exhibition Hall, Hungexpo

Cost: Complimentary for all fully-registered delegates, including industry partners

Celebrate the first day of Congress, re-connect with old friends, meet new friends and network with industry partners at our welcome reception. This is for free of charge for all badge holders and will include alcoholic and soft drinks, and snacks.

Congress party

Date: 17 September 2024

Time: 19:00 - 00:45

Location: Akvárium Klub, Budapest City Centre

You can find out how to reach the Akvárium Klub via public transport either here: https://bkk.hu/en/ or on the BudapestGo app.

Cost: Ticket prices are €120 per person (transport to venue not included). Availability is limited for this event so it is recommended to purchase your ticket at the time of registering for the Congress.

Experience the vibrant ambiance of Akvárium Klub as the venue for the ISUOG World Congress Party! Nestled in the heart of Budapest, Akvárium Klub offers the perfect backdrop for networking, socializing, and celebrating amidst the excitement of the congress. Join us in this industrial, chic venue for a 3-course buffet meal, drinks package including soft drinks, beer and wine, and live entertainment. Head to the dance floor, or explore other areas of the club, including an outdoor terrace.

Please note: this event is an informal party, not a seated gala dinner. Although some seating will be available, we kindly encourage our guests to explore the venue, mingle, and take in the live music performances. Transport to/from the venue is not included, but the venue is very central and within walking distance from the COngress headquarter hotel (Corinthia).

Transport:

The venue is very central and guests can make their way to/from the party in following ways:

Metro lines 1, 2 & 3: Enter/exit at the station Deák Ferenc tér which is right beside the venue. Please note the last train departs at 23:46.
Trams 47, 48 & 49: Enter/exit at the station Deák Ferenc tér M, also very close to the venue.
Walk: As the venue is located in the heart of the city, it is only a short walk from many of the hotels in central Budapest
Taxi/drive: You can find information about recommended taxi services here.

Terms & conditions

All guests must bring their Congress badge as their ticket for the party. Guests should show their badge upon arrival to receive a wristband for entry to the venue.
The Akvarium Klub will conduct bag checks upon entry. All large bags, coats, umbrellas etc. MUST be checked-in to the Akvarium cloakroom (complimentary). The cloakroom ticket entitles visitors to place their belongings for the duration of the evening. If guests wish to remove items to leave the premises for a short period (e.g. to access the terrrace area), they will be permitted to check these items again when re-entering the venue.
Guests may be asked to show personal ID to verify your age when being served alcohol.
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the Akvárium Klub, but is permitted in the outdoor terrace area.
Those under 18 should not attend (please contact [email protected] if you have questions about this)
Akvarium security personnel hold the right to remove anyone causing disruption to the party.
High-performance lighting and sound equipment are installed within the premises of the Akvárium Klub and visitors shall solely enter the premises at their own risk.
Visitors shall be fully liable, both in terms of civil and criminal law, for any damages caused within the premises of Akvárium Klub by themselves.