IIW Circular n°2 FINAL

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Social Programme
International Conference Reception
Hotel Scandic Park
Thursday, 2 July at 18:30-20:00
The Welcome Reception of the International Conference will take place at
hotel Scandic Park, only 50 m from the main venue hotel Crowne Plaza. Hors
d´oeuvers and drinks will be provided.
Dress code: business attire
Gala Banquet
Finlandia Hall, Piazza
Wednesday, 1 July at 19:30-23:00
The Gala Banquet will take place in Finlandia Hall with a delicious dinner and
great entertainment. The programme will include short speeches followed
by the Service Recognition Awards. Finally, the IIW Flag handover ceremony
will end the official part of the event and music, dancing and networking will
take place later in the evening.
Dress code: formal
Finnish Evening
Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa, Conference Wing
Monday, 29 June at 19:00-23:00
The Finnish Evening will take place at the beautiful Hilton Helsinki
Kalastajatorppa, only a 15 min. drive from the city and overlooking the
Gulf of Finland. You can try your luck in Finnish summer outdoor games
such as boot throwing and enjoy our grill buffet while admiring the light
summer night and the surrounding nature at its best. The night will end
in a performance of Finnish folkloric traditions.
Dress code: casual
Welcome Reception
Finlandia Hall, Restaurant
Sunday, 28 June at 19:30-22:00
For the Welcome Reception following the Opening Ceremony, join us for
drinks and Finnish delicacies at Finlandia Hall Restaurant. Experience the
amazing light summer night and the bay view through the wide windows of
the Finlandia Hall and during your way back to the hotels nearby.
Dress code: business attire
Opening Ceremony
Finlandia Hall, Congress Wing
Sunday, 28 June at 18:00-19:30
The Opening Ceremony of the 68th IIW Annual Assembly and International
Conference will take place at Finlandia Hall, one of the landmarks of Helsinki
designed by the famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. The programme will
include short speeches by the Chair of the Local Organising Committee, the
IIW President, and a special guest followed by the traditional ceremony of IIW
Prizes and Awards. The programme also includes performances of national
music, and other items of artistic entertainment.
Dress code: business attire
Technical Visits
Monday, 29 June at 8:30-12:00
Arctech Helsinki Shipyard Inc. specialises in
Arctic shipbuilding technology, e.g. building icebreakers
and other Arctic offshore and special vessels. The
company is not only experienced but also the
forerunner in developing and applying technological
innovations. About 60% of icebreakers that operate
today were built in Helsinki. The shipyard is situated on
the coastline of Helsinki, only a few kilometers away
from the main event venues and the hotels.
Posiva Oy is an expert organisation in Nuclear
Waste Management. It was established in 1995.
The main task is the final disposal of spent nuclear
fuel generated by the owners, Teollisuuden Voima
Oyj and Fortum Power & Heat Oy at the Loviisa and
Olkiluoto nuclear power plants. The goal is to start the
final disposal of spent nuclear fuel in the 2020s. The
investigations, the development of the final disposal
technology, the detailed design of the final disposal
facility and the construction of the underground
characterisation facility ONKALO are all focused on
accomplishing the goal – safe implementation of the
final disposal. Olkiluoto Visitor Center is connected to
Helsinki by a modern highway.
Saturday, 27 June at 7:00-20:30
Teollisuuden Voima Oyj is a nuclear power
company founded in 1969 for safe and reliable
electricity production for its shareholders, Finnish
industrial and energy companies. Nuclear electricity
generated at TVO’s Olkiluoto plant covers approximately
one sixth of the yearly electricity consumption in
Finland. Climate friendly nuclear electricity not only
benefits the Finnish society but also reduces the
environmental impact of energy production. The guided
tour in Olkiluoto includes introduction to the company,
a tour of the “Electricity from Uranium” exhibition, a
visit to the repository for low and intermediate level
operating waste and a tour to the ONKALO Research
Gallery.
Technical Visits
The technical visits will cover the most advanced parts of Finland’s technology and metals industries. Every day from Monday
to Friday and even the previous Saturday there will be an opportunity to discover some of the most interesting industrial
companies and research institutes. Depending on the site locations, technical visits will vary from a half a day to a full day.