We have a wonderful social program prepared for you. See all the details below, and don’t forget to sign up for the social dinners!

Monday 16 September

Digital Preservation Awards - Mon. 16 Sept. - 5.00 pm

All iPRES 2024 delegates are cordially invited to the Digital Preservation Awards hosted by the Digital Preservation Coalition on Monday 16 September at the Concert Hall of Muziekcentrum De Bijloke. Find more information here. You do not need to register separately for this event.

Schedule:

• Doors open: 4.30 pm - 5.00 pm

• Presentation Ceremony: 5.00 pm - 6.15 pm

• Drinks Reception: 6.15 pm - 7.15 pm

Social Dinners - Mon. 18 Sept. - 7.30 or 8.00 pm

✐ Register now!

Make new friends and reconnect with old ones at our social dinners—the perfect way to spend your first evening in Ghent! Enjoy great food and conversation at local restaurants in small groups of up to 10 people, each hosted by a dedicated attendee. It’s a relaxed way to kick off the conference, with everyone covering their own meal. Don’t miss out on this fun Monday night experience — ✐ sign up here. First come, first served!

Tuesday 17 September

Welcome Reception - Tue. 17 Sept. - 6pm

The Welcome Reception takes place at Handelsbeurs Concertzaal, 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm on Tuesday 17 September.

Address: Kouter 29, 9000 Ghent.

The reception will include drinks, appetisers (including a small surprise you might wanna bring a small bag for). You are free to have dinner in the city afterwards - see our Guide to Ghent for suggestions!

There’s no specific dress code for this event, but feel free to dress up a bit if you’d like to add a touch of flair!

To join this activity, you must be registered for the welcome reception. Please double-check your confirmation email to verify your registration. Upon arrival at the iPRES 2024 registration desk, you’ll receive a voucher that will serve as your entry ticket.

Wednesday 18 September

Boat Trip (optional) - Wed. 18 Sept. 5.30 pm

Join us for a delightful, optional guided boat tour through the picturesque canals of Ghent after your last session on Wednesday! Boats set sail at 5:30 pm, whisking you away to the dinner venue at De Vooruit, with an estimated arrival at 6:30 pm. Don't miss out on all the fascinating stories and hidden gems of the city of Ghent!

No need to register separately for this activity! All iPRES 2024 delegates are welcome.

Conference Dinner - Wed. 18 Sept. - 6.30 pm

The Conference Dinner takes place at room Concertzaal in De Vooruit, 6.30 pm - 00.30 am on Wednesday 18 September.

Address: Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 23, 9000 Ghent - access via Parijsberg (side alleyway of Lammerstraat). The dinner includes drinks, a full meal and entertainment. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!

There’s no specific dress code for this event, but feel free to dress up a bit if you’d like to add a touch of flair!

To join this activity, you must be registered for the conference dinner. Please double-check your confirmation email to verify your registration. Upon arrival at the iPRES 2024 registration desk, you’ll receive a voucher that will serve as your entry ticket.

Local Information

We carefully curated an exclusive Guide to Ghent for the iPRES 2024 community. Pick up your free map at the registration desk or visit this link for your digital copy: bit.ly/iPRES_GuideToGhent

Other useful sources of information are https://visit.gent.be/en and the city’s tourist information centre at Sint Veerleplein 5, 9000 Gent (open between 10 am and 5 pm).