Social Events
Delegates and accompanying persons are invited to participate in the events detailed below:

Monday 23 September • Welcome reception
The Welcome Reception will take place at the City Conference Centre, Norra Latin.

Tuesday 24 September • Stockholm City Hall reception
The reception is hosted by the City of Stockholm and the County Council at Stockholm City Hall, the venue for the Nobel Prize dinner. A buffet dinner will be served followed by a guided tour of the building.

Thursday 26 September • Gala Dinner
The Gala Dinner will be held at the Vasa museum, one of Stockholm’s main attractions. Here you can enjoy a piece of Swedish history. The Royal warship Vasa sank on her maiden voyage inside Stockholm harbour, in 1628. After 333 years under water, she was raised from her watery grave in 1961, and after several years of restoration she has now been moved to her final resting-place in this spectacular museum. The evening will begin with a guided tour followed by a dinner with entertainment.

Tour Programme for Accompanying Persons
In order to make it more convenient for accompanying persons to enjoy their stay in Stockholm, a number of tours are being organized for them. Although tours can be booked at the ISO registration/information desk at the City Conference Centre, Norra Latin upon arrival (depending on availability), it is highly recommended to book in advance by completing the relevant part of the pre-registration form.
Payment is required to secure all tour reservations and must be in SEK (see form for details).
All guided tours are conducted in English.
Confirmation of tour reservations will be e-mailed or faxed to delegates shortly after receipt of the pre-registration form and the relevant payment.

Tuesday 24 September • A Walk in Gamla Stan (the Old Town) (10:00–12:00)
A guided walk through Gamla Stan, the heart of Stockholm. This is the island on which Stockholm was originally built at the beginning of the 13th century. Stroll down the narrow lanes and discover breathtaking sights and fascinating buildings. The two most dominant buildings in Gamla Stan are the Stockholm Cathedral, built in 1267 and therefore the oldest church in Stockholm, and the Royal Palace where the King and Queen still hold their official receptions and banquets. The tour starts in Gamla Stan at Slottsbacken, by the Obelisk.
Price per person: SEK 350

Wednesday 25 September • Gripsholm Castle (09:00–15:00)
A whole day’s excursion by bus to the magnificently preserved town of Mariefred, on lake Mälaren. The most notable sight in the town is Gripsholm Castle, dating from the 1530s, situated on a headland and surrounded by a beautiful cared-for park. Although the castle is famous for its huge collection of portraits, there is also a theatre within its thick walls, built in the 18th century by King Gustav III. After lunch at a local inn, you can walk through the picturesque town. The bus will pick you up outside Norra Latin, the congress venue at 09:00.
Price per person: SEK 850

Thursday 26 September • Drottningholm Palace Tour (09:00–12:30)
Drottningholm Palace, just outside Stockholm, dates from the 17th century and is modelled on Versailles. Today, the palace, with its magnificent park, is the Royal Family’s residence. The Court Theatre is one of the oldest in the world still in use. It is the only theatre that uses the original stage scenery from the 18th century. The bus will pick you up outside Norra Latin, the congress venue at 09:00.
Price per person: SEK 560

Post-Conference Tours
The Baltic Sea cities Helsinki and St. Petersburg can easily be reached by boat from Stockholm.
Post-Conference Tours to these cities can be arranged upon request. If you are interested, please contact the Conference Organizer.