Networking, Social & Wellbeing Events
All events, unless indicated otherwise, are included in the conference fees; though some are limited in capacity.
Welcome Dinner on the Beach Terrace
Tuesday 19th September. Dinner and drinks on arrival are included in your delegate registration. Drinks throughout the evening will need to be purchased from the beach terrace bar.
Yoga on the Beach Terrace
Wednesday 20th September 7:15-8:00AM.
There is a maximum group size of 30. If you wish to participate, please book when registering for the congress.
Evening Sailing Trip
Wednesday 20th September 18:30–19:30PM. This quaint pirate ship will sail you out into the calm waters of the Gulf of Trieste and provide you with an opportunity to view the medieval seaside town of Piran from the azure waters.
A welcome drink will be provided by your host Captain Bato. This activity costs €14 each and there is a maximum group size of 100. If you wish to participate, please book and pay when registering for the congress.
Pecha Kucha at Hotel Tartini Rooftop
Wednesday 20th September 19:30–22:30PM. This event is aimed at Early Career Researchers. There is a maximum group size of 100. If you wish to participate, please book when registering for the congress.
Sound Bath on the Beach Terrace
Thursday 21st September 7:15–8:00AM. There is a maximum group size of 50. If you wish to participate, please book when registering for the congress.
A Sound Bath is a deeply-immersive, full-body listening experience that intentionally uses sound to invite gentle yet powerful therapeutic and restorative processes to nurture your mind and body.
Memorial Service
Join us on Thursday 21st September 18:15–19:00 for a memorial service at the Histrion Church ruins
Guided Piran Walking Tour | Afternoon
Thursday 21st September 18:30–19:30PM. There is a maximum group size of 30. If you wish to participate, please book when registering for the congress.
SIG Networking Evening in the Gardens of the Baroque Church of St. George
Thursday 21st September 18:30–20:00PM. Take the opportunity to meet with the Special Interest Groups and learn more about their work. If you wish to participate, please book when registering for the congress.
Come and enjoy a beverage, canapes, music and amazing views all within the walled church gardens and perhaps even sign up to one of our SIGs.
Poetry Corner
Friday 22nd September
7:15 – 8:00AM. Writing and reading literature has for humans always been a unique and powerful way of connecting at a very intimate level, as both activities are fueled by the desire to share subjective life experiences.
The event will be implemented by two poets, one a psychologist and the other a linguist and a literary critic, who will read some of their favourite poems by other poets from the world tradition.
These poems will be used as an opportunity to enjoy a calm morning on the beach near the Histrion ruins.
Participants will also be invited to freely share any insights, thoughts and feelings the poems may inspire in them.
Pilates on the Beach Terrace
Friday 22nd September 7:15-8:00AM. There is a maximum group size of 30. If you wish to participate, please book when registering for the congress.
Closing Ceremony and Reception at the Histrion Church Ruins
Friday 22nd September approx. 18:00–19:30PM. If you wish to participate, please book when registering for the congress. Further details will be available shortly.
Paradise Spa Wellness Centre
Located within the Grand Hotel Bernardin, Paradise Spa Wellness Centre offers Congress delegates a 10% discount on all treatments booked during their stay.
- Indoor pool: Every day from 8AM – 8PM
- Paradise Spa: Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 10AM – 7PM. Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 10AM – 5PM
