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Social Events
All participants and their partners are invited to register for the conference social events. Bookings should be made in advance with online registration or contact Simple Meetings for assistance with later bookings.
Early Registration Social - included Saturday, June 25 from 16:00 to 18:00 This is an opportunity to pick up your badge and program book, enjoy a glass of wine and meet up with colleagues before the conference begins.
Opening Reception - included Sunday, June 26 from 20:00 to 21:30 no cost for conference registrants; guest tickets $30 USD All conference attendees are invited to the Opening Reception, which will take place at the Palais de la Bourse in the center of Bordeaux. Mingle with old and new friends, sip fine Bordeaux wines and nibble on gourmet hors d'oeuvres amidst the world famous Bordeaux Wine Festival. The reception will conclude early enough to enjoy dinner on your own and participate in the celebrations of the last night of the Bordeaux Fête le Vin*.
Dinner Cruise - optional additional cost for all registrants and guests $70 USD Join us for the CEF 2016 Conference Dinner aboard the Sicambre. We will start with a welcome drink on the upper deck and terrace, then continue with wine and a standing dinner while we cruise the Garonne River and admire views of the UNESCO heritage façades of historic Bordeaux.
*Bordeaux Fête le Vin is said to be the world's largest wine tourism attraction. This grand public event takes place every two years, and the start of CEF 2016 coincides with the closing of the festival on Sunday, June 26. We encourage conference attendees to plan in advance to take advantage of this opportunity. Event details can be found here: Fête le Vin and tickets information can be found here: Tickets.
The New York Times listed Bordeaux #2 in the top places to visit in 2016! |
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Palais de la Bourse during the Bordeaux Fête le Vin
Fête le Vin Evening Light Show at 23:00 each night
Fête le Vin Fireworks at 23:30 each night
Sicambre Dinner Cruise |
