SOCIAL-EVENTS

Social events in ISOBAY 15, Bilbao

Welcome event with free food and drinks on Wednesday June 22

Conference dinner on Thursday June 23
Attendance to the Conference dinner will cost an extra fee of 40 euros (see  Registration page)

​Bilbao is today a comfortable city for the people that live here and an attractive city for the visitors. The Symposium Organizing Committee would like attendees to perceive the atmosphere of the city and enjoy their stay in Bilbao. To this purpose, the events will take place in three different areas of the city: the old, the classical and the modern parts of Bilbao. 

For more info visit: http://www.bilbaoturismo.net/BilbaoTurismo/en/historia 

THE OLD TOWN (Casco Viejo De Bilbao) (Wednesday, 22 June)

Aulas de la Experiencia de Bizkaia

Event: Welcome Food and Drinks
Venue: Aulas de la Experiencia de Bizkaia (UPV/EHU)
Address: C/ Banco de España nº 2
Time: 19:30 h
Access: located within 20 minutes walking distance from Bizkaia Aretoa (Symposium venue). Tram and metro (Casco Viejo stop) available.
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The building originally housed the Bank of Spain. Today it is devoted to the spreading of the university culture to the Basque society.

In the cocktail, attendees will have the opportunity to taste the typical pintxos of the Basque Country, prepared by Café Iruña. The delicious pintxos will be accompanied by typical wines (Rioja and txakoliña) and soft drinks. After the event, strolling around the streets of the old town is highly recommended. 

CLASSICAL BILBAO (Thursday, 23 June)

Teatro Campos Elíseos

Event: Conference dinner
Venue: Restaurante 5ª Planta Teatro Campos Elíseos
Address: Calle Bertendona, 3 Bis
Time: 20:30 h
Access: located within 15 minutes walking distance from Bizkaia Aretoa (Symposium venue). Nearby metro stop: Moyua.
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The theatre, which has a modernist facade, belongs to the city council and has been adapted to house different activities, in addition to theatrical performances. In its 5th floor, we can find the 5ªPlanta Restaurant, where the conference dinner will take place. A gourmet set menu, based on modern, creative cuisine will be served. 

MODERN BILBAO (22-24 June, Symposium Sessions)

Torre Iberdrola

The symposium venue is located in the modern area of Bilbao, near the Guggenheim Museum. Lunches will be served in the first floor of Torre Iberdrola (Restaurante Torre Iberdrola), within a few meters distance from the symposium venue. Attendees must show their symposium credentials (badges) to enter the restaurant and take their lunch tickets (in the badge card holder).

Although distances in Bilbao are short, the proximity of tram and metro stations will allow symposium attendees to move around the city easily.

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The Organizing Committee wishes you all a pleasant stay in Bilbao!