IPA-23 will provide all participants and their families a variety of interesting social events. On this page you'll find information on the social program. Please see also what to do in Tampere page for even more ideas for your free time!
Please see also What to do in Tampere for even more ideas for your free time!
Monday 10.7.2023 – Welcoming Reception At Vapriikki
18:30–22:00
Price: FREE! The reception is complimentary for all congress registrants.
Signing up: With registration in ConfTool Pro system: https://www.conftool.pro/ipa-2023.
Dress code: business casual
The IPA 2023 Welcoming Reception will be held in Vapriikki museum. With a picturesque location beside the Tammerkoski rapids, Vapriikki is a museum centre that offers things to see and do for the whole family. Vapriikki is also home to the Natural History Museum of Tampere, the Mineral Museum, the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame, Postal Museum and The Finnish Museum of Games. Vapriikki is housed in the old Tampella factory hall, a linen mill, whose oldest parts date back to the 1880s.
Travel time to Vapriikki from the congress venue:
→ See also: Finnish Public Transportation information and links
Tuesday 11.7.2023 – Boat Trip & Exploring Island Viikinsaari
18:30–22:00
Price: 50 €
Signing up: With registration in ConfTool Pro system: https://www.conftool.pro/ipa-2023.
Dress code: casual
Viikinsaari island is a summer paradise for the whole family, only a quick boat ride away from Tampere city center, Laukontori harbor. There is a nature trail around island Viikinsaari, 1.3 km long and suitable for the whole family.
Travel time to Laukontori harbor from the congress venue:
→ See also: Finnish Public Transportation information and links
Wednesday 12.7.2023 – Congress Banquet At Näsinneula
Please note: The Banquet has been sold out! Don't worry - if you would like to be on the waiting list, please click below and contact Prof. Lothar Lilge.
18:30–22:00
Price: 120 € (early-bird price - 170 € after May 15th 2023)
Signing up: With registration in ConfTool Pro system: https://www.conftool.pro/ipa-2023.
Dress code: business casual
Näsinneula observation tower is located by the lake Näsijärvi next to Särkänniemi amusement park. Näsinneula is the highest building in Tampere area, and you will get a bird-eye view of the whole city from there! The Restaurant Näsinneula is located at the height of 124 meters, and the restaurant is rotating, making a full round per each hour. Great for people who like fine dining -at restaurant Näsinneula, you can enjoy true Finnish seasonal flavors.
Travel time to Näsinneula from the congress venue:
→ See also: Finnish Public Transportation information and links
Thursday 13.7. – Sauna by the Lake
14:00–22:00
Price: 50 €
Signing up: With registration in ConfTool Pro system: https://www.conftool.pro/ipa-2023.
Dress code: casual
Conference Hotel Murikanranta – Everything in peaceful seclusion! Murikanranta is located on the shore of Lake Näsijärvi, and the location us traditionally Finnish and very quiet. There is a spa area, saunas, and possibility to go swimming in lake Näsijärvi! Food and other activities.
Travel time to Vapriikki from the congress venue:
→ The bus ride there and back is scheduled and included in the price.
