Concerning the welcome reception and conference dinner there are participation limitations due to the venues. Please note that the places will be filled in registration order.

Welcome reception in the City Hall

The city of Turku welcomes the conference participants on Tuesday, 14 June at 7pm, to the city hall in Aurakatu 2, that is within a walking distance from the conference venue.

The conference dinner in the Restaurant Grädda

The conference gala dinner will be organised in Grädda, Piispankatu 15, on Thursday, 16 June at 7pm. The atmospheric restaurant Grädda is housed in a magnificent Imperial-style wooden house built in 1832, situated in verdant garden surroundings on the east bank of the River Aura. The dinner includes a three-course buffet with wine.

Evening cruise to Loistokari island

A number of tickets have been reserved for IABA participants for a dinner cruise onboard steamship s/s Ukkopekka on Friday, 17 June.

Tickets 59 eur

Includes cruise, archipelago style buffet dinner on the island (starters served on board on the way to Loistokari), dancing and live music at the island! Drinks at own cost. 

Departure at 18.00 from the River Aurajoki.

Address for the departure point: Linnankatu 40, 20100 Turku (right after the Martinsilta bridge, walking distance from the city centre Market square 1.2 km)