Social Events

Reception (12th)

The symposium reception will take place from 17:30 to 19:30 at the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Hiroshima* (not at the symposium venue**), which is a 10-minute walk from the symposium venue. All participants are cordially invited to attend the reception at no cost.

Starting at 18:30, we will feature a Kagura demonstration. “Kagura” is a traditional ceremonial dance having over a millennium of history, which is still commonly performed at festivals in Hiroshima and surrounding areas.***
Do not miss this opportunity to enjoy Kagura!

* ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima | The best located Hotel for both sightseeing and Bussiness (ihg.com)
** The International Conference Center Hiroshima
*** hiroshima_kagura (npo-hiroshima.jp)

Registration Office Hours:

May 12, 2024: From 15:30 at the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Hiroshima (not at the symposium venue*)
May 13, 2024: From 8:15 at the symposium venue, * in front of Room A (Himawari)
May 14-16, 2024: From at 8:30 at the symposium venue, * in front of Room A (Himawari)
* The International Conference Center Hiroshima

Symposium Banquet (16th)

The symposium banquet will take place from 19:00 to 21:00 at ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Hiroshima, which is a 10-minute walk from the symposium venue. The banquet will be a seated event. All those who wish to attend should register in advance.
Onsite registration for the banquet is accepted only if there is a vacant seat.

Lunch and Coffee Break

Lunch boxes will be available for free at the registration desk and in the Sakura and Daria rooms from May 13 to 16. Halal and vegan lunch options are also available.

Coffee and other drinks can be found in the Sakura and Daria rooms.

Please note that eating and drinking in the hallways is not allowed. We kindly ask you to use the lecture rooms (A-D) or the Sakura and Daria rooms for these purposes.