An ice-breaker will take place on Monday, the 26th of August 2024, 17:00-19:00, in the hall to the right of Auditorium HS 4, on the ground floor of the old part of the building (EG old). It is open to all participants, who will be able to register at the same time.

The Welcome Reception will take place on Tuesday the 27th of August 2024, 18:00-19:30, in the hall to the right of Auditorium HS 4, on the ground floor of the old part of the building (EG old) and is open to all registrants who had preregistered and accompanying persons who have purchased a reception ticket. Preregistration is required due to health and safety reasons. Participants must bring their conference badge in order to attend the reception. Information about the welcome reception booking is embedded in the QR code on the conference badge.

An excursion to the Giessen whale followed by a guided tour through the botanic garden, founded in 1612, has been organized for Wednesday, the 28th of August 2024 afternoon. The excursion will start at 16:30 at Senkenbergstrasse 17–21 (see the building here). The meeting point is at the entrance shown with the dinosaur. Those participants who are in the venue at 16:00 can meet by the registration desk. The conference staff will guide them to the meeting point. The visit is optional, and registration is required. Participants must bring their conference badge in order to attend the event. Information about the booking is embedded in the QR code on the conference badge.

The Conference Dinner will take place on Thursday, 29th of August 2024 at 19:30 at the Hotel & Restaurant heyligenstaedt, Aulweg 41, 35392 Gießen. The conference dinner is optional, and registration is required. Participants must bring their conference badges to attend the conference dinner. Information about the purchased conference dinner ticket is embedded in the QR code on the conference badge.