Social Events

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Welcome Reception

October 10, Main Foyer, Lisbon Conference Center (maps)  – 18h30 – 20h30

The reception will be at the conference center. Join us for a quick meetup before the main conference starts.

 

Banquet

October 12, Sala Vitorino Nemésio, Centro Cultural de Belém (maps) – 19h30 – 20h30

30 minute walk from conference center.

 

The banquet will be Centro Cultural de Belém, on Wednesday at 20h00. It will be in Room Vitorino Nemésio with a beautiful view over the Tagus River. The QR code gives you the map location.

We propose three possible walks to reach the Banquet venue from the conference location. All walks give you plenty of time to enjoy the views, take pictures and stop for a delicious nata cake and an espresso.

 

30 mins walk: If you’re in a rush and you’re a sweet tooth!

1. 1. Centro de Congressos de Lisboa
2. 2. Pastéis de Belém (the famous nata cakes)!
3. 3. Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
4. 4. Centro Cultural de Belém

 

38 mins walk: If you only fancy modern architecture.

1. 1. Centro de Congressos de Lisboa
2. 2. Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology
3. 3. Centro Cultural de Belém

 

48 mins walk: If you want to make the best of the 2 hours between the conference and the banquet.

1. 1. Centro de Congressos de Lisboa
2. 2. Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology
3. 3. Padrão dos Descobrimentos
4. 4. Mosteiro dos Jerónimos
5. 5. Centro Cultural de Belém

 

We obviously suggest you the 48 mins walk. 😊

 

Thematic Lunches

 

Location: Room 5A, Lisbon Conference Center

 

Doctoral Symposium Lunch

October 11, Room 5A,  13h00 – 14h30

 

Diversity Lunch

October 12, Room 5A,  13h00 – 14h30

 

SIGMM Business Metting Lunch

October 13, Room 5A,  13h00 – 14h30

 

 

Explore yourself: Belém Area

You may want to walk around the conference center, here are some suggestions.

 

Eat and Drink

– LX Factory, Art neighborhood, Drinks, Dinner, Shops, Art Galleries (10 min)

– Docas de Santo Amaro,  The Docks, Restaurants and Bars (15 min)

– Pastéis de Belém,  the famous pastry house (20 min)

– Belém, Restaurants and Museums (20 min)

 

 

See

Belém is a very touristic area of Lisbon, it hosts several important landmarks and museums in Lisbon such as:

– Tower of Belém (30 min)

– Jerónimos Monastery (22 min)

– Belém Cultural Center (CCB), artwork exhibitions  (25 min)

– Carris Tram Museum (close to conference center) (7 min)

– Museu dos Coches , National Coach Museum (15 min)

– MAAT, Art, Architecture and Technology Museum. (15 min)

 

Other Areas

Lisbon as many interesting neighborhoods, here are some quick suggestions:

– Alfama, the mourish quarter known for Fado music and little white narrow streets culminating in the Saint George castle.

– Bairro Alto, where the night life happens.

– Baixa, downtown district, shopping area.