Social Programme


Welcome Reception
The Welcome Reception will be held on Wednesday 23 November at 19:00 – 20:00 at the Rovaniemi City Hall (Hallituskatu 7). The reception will be hosted by the City of Rovaniemi and it will include drinks and a light meal made of northern ingredients. Advance registration is required. The City Hall is at walking distance from the hotels, no bus transfer provided (for location please check the event map).

Conference Dinner
The Conference Dinner will be arranged at Hilpeä Krouvi Restaurant (Kansankatu 8). The evening will start with Film Screening at 18:00 – 20:00 and continue with the dinner party at 20:00. The cost of the three-course dinner menu from northern ingredients is 30 € (drinks not included). The dinner fee and drinks must be paid directly to the restaurant. Advance registration is required. Hilpeä Krouvi is at walking distance from the hotels, no bus transfer will be provided.

Sauna and Cinema
The University Campus Sauna Cottage located right next to the main building will be reserved for the conference participants for a Walk-in sauna and film screening on all three conference days at 8:00 – 19:00. On Wednesday it will be women’s turn, on Thursday men’s turn and on Friday a gender free turn for both women and men. Towels will be provided. No advance registration or entrance fee.