Social Functions
Social Functions
WADEM and JADM are pleased to announce several social and networking opportunities taking place during the congress, as well as a unique post-congress tour to the Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park and the Tokyo University of Science Hospital. Check out the descriptions below.
Congress Dinner
Unwind and enjoy an memorable evening with your colleagues, friends, and fellow congress delegates at the Congress Dinner. Taking place at Concord Ballroom at the Keio Plaza Hotel on Sunday, 4 May, from 20:00-22:30, the dinner and festivities will feature:
- Breaking of a Sake Cask
- Awa Odori Dance
- Kabuki (traditional Japanese performing art)
- Western style buffet
- Sushi/Tempura counter
- Drinks (beer, wines, sodas, etc.)
The cost of the dinner is ¥20,000 per person.
Welcome Reception
The congress will kick off with the Welcome Reception at the Concord Ballroom at the Keio Plaza Hotel on Friday, 2 May from 19:00-22:00. Mingle and network with colleagues and friends before the scientific program begins the following morning. All congress registrations include a ticket to the Welcome Reception.
The Welcome Reception will feature:
- Buffet and drinks (beer, wines, sodas, etc.)
- Taiko (Japanese drumming)
- Shinobue (Japanese woodwind instruments)
Additional tickets for partners or colleagues can be purchased for ¥10,000.
Accompanying Person Pass (Access to Exhibition Space, Networking Breaks, Lunches)
Is you partner or a family member accompanying you to Tokyo? Would they like to join you during lunch or breaks or just have a place to hang out during the day? If so, consider purchasing a Accompanying Person Pass. The pass is valid during the entire congress (3-6 May). Single day passes are not available.
Please note that the Welcome Reception, Congress Dinner, or access to the educational sessions are not included in the price. Children under the age of 12 do not need a pass. The per person cost is ¥15,000.
Post-congress Tour – Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park & Tokyo University of Science Hospital
This tour includes visits to two locations, the Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park – an experiential disaster prevention training facility where visitors of all ages can learn while having fun, and the Tokyo University of Science Hospital (formerly Tokyo Medical and Dental University) where Dr. Yasuhiro Otomo, the Congress Chair, was previously a professor.
The tour will leave after the Closing Ceremony on Tuesday, 6 May and is approximately four hours long. Registration for the tour closes on 8 April. The cost is ¥11,000 per person.The minimum number of participants required is 25.
