Invited and contributed talks are complemented by informal events designed to encourage lively discussion and debate. Generous hospitality allows attendants to focus on enjoying the conference.

Every night, the conference opens its hospitality suite with complimentary refreshments. This is the most informal of our social events and often attendees enjoy our hospitality suite into the wee hours, haranguing politics or highly technical details, often interchangeably!

Thursday evening's poster session offers hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer. The good food is enjoyed by all and encourages interaction among poster authors and other conference participants.

Friday evening the conference hosts a banquet and awards ceremony, complete with the now-famous (and always riotous) limerick contest.

2009 Conference Banquet Menu

Salad Starter

and

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK
Melted Leeks
Pinot Noir Sauce
Herb Roasted Yukon Potatoes

or

SALMON
Roasted Vegetable Sauce
Garlic Aioli
Herb Roasted Yukon Potatoes

or

ROASTED VEGETABLE LASAGNA
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Garlic Spinach
Mascarpone and Ricotta Cheese Blend

and

Tiramisu Dessert