Social Program and Companion Activities
The Welcome Reception on Monday
On Monday evening, September 19 from 5 to 7 pm, we cordially invite you to the welcome reception at the conference venue. You may register to the conference and then have a free welcome drink/snack together with your colleagues or visit the exhibition for a first time.
MNE Networking “Heurigen” Evening on Wednesday (conference dinner)
The conference dinner will take place at the “Heurigen” Fuhrgassl-Huber. Spend a nice evening with your colleagues at a traditional Viennese “Heurigen” wine tavern, tasting wine produced from the surrounding vineyards. In the picturesque village of “Neustift im Walde”, a district in the city of Vienna, experience a very typical Austrian summer evening tradition: Enjoying a glass of local wine together with rustic food in an authentic “Heurigen” atmosphere while being surrounded by vineyards.
One ticket is included in the registration fee; however pre-registration is required. The registration for the “Heurigen” evening can be done via the online registration process, which will be available from April 1st, 2016. A shuttle service from the congress center to Fuhrgassl-Huber will be provided.
Young People Party Time
All participants are invited to the MNE party which will take place at the Praterdome, Riesenradplatz 7, 1020 Vienna, from 10:00 pm on.
Two levels with four dance floors and twelve theme bars in total offer something for everyone. The music also caters to every preference: from house, technotrance, R’n’B and soul to songs of the 70’s, 90’s as well as salsa and latino. A special highlight at Praterdome is the sensational midnight opening: Accompanied by a spectacular laser show, the moveable walls turn the two main dance floors into a huge dancing palace.
Show your name badge and you will receive free entrance and a glass of prosecco until midnight.
Sightseeing Opportunities
The city center is a small universe in itself: discover historical palaces face to face with modern facades, elegant boutiques next to popular fashion stores, and antique shops lining up across from stylish designer hotspots. The MNE reception offers you and your companion opportunities of sightseeing in Vienna and provide useful hints of unique possibilities. Some of the historic and architectural highlights are:
- Stephansdom (National Cathedral)
- Schönbrunn Palace, Gardens & Zoo
- Kunsthistorisches Museum (Art History)
more information at our reception desk or on, e.g.:
http://www.tourmycountry.com/austria/vienna.htm
https://www.wien.info/en