Networking Events

PATIENT GOUPS WELCOME RECEPTION

Wednesday, 23 May 2012
17.30 – 18.30
MCE Conference Centre, Brussels, Belgium

A welcome reception will be held for registered patients and patients’ advocates on Wednesday, 23 May 2012 from 17.30 to 18.30 at the ECRD 2012 conference venue (MCE Conference Centre, Rue de l’Aqueduc 118, 1050 Brussels, Tramway Bailli). Drinks and snacks will be served.

DRINKS RECEPTION

Thursday, 24 May 2012
18.00 – 19.00
MCE Conference Centre, Brussels, Belgium

All registered participants are invited to attend this informal drinks reception taking place from 18.00 to 19.00 at the ECRD 2012 conference venue (MCE Conference Centre, Rue de l’Aqueduc 118, 1050 Brussels, Tramway Bailli).

This reception will provide the perfect opportunity to meet EMA regulators and EUCERD members among others.

NETWORKING RECEPTION

Thursday, 24 May 2012
20.00 – 21.30
Belgian Comic Strip Center

All registered participants are invited to attend this convivial networking reception to be held at the Belgian Comic Strip Center (Rue des Sables 20 - 1000 Brussels). This fun and accessible museum is set in the former Waucquez Warehouse, a gem of Art Nouveau architecture designed by the grand master Victor Horta and located just 5 minutes walk from the Grand Place in the heart of Brussels.

In the land of the Smurfs and Tintin, visitors can discover a range of permanent exhibitions, illustrated with original comic strip drawings and unique objects. Simultaneously, there are also several temporary exhibitions on display.

The winners of the poster abstracts will be announced and presented with their certificates at this networking event. Enjoy drinks and finger foods while mingling with your fellow participants at this fun and convivial networking event open to all registered participants.

FAREWELL NETWORKING

Friday, 25 May 2012
16.30 – 17.30
MCE Conference Centre, Brussels, Belgium

All registered participants are invited to attend this farewell networking drinks reception taking place from 16.30 to 17.30 at the ECRD 2012 conference venue (MCE Conference Centre, Rue de l’Aqueduc 118, 1050 Brussels, Tramway Bailli).

This will be the occasion to say goodbye to fellow participants before leaving Brussels or before enjoying one of the post-conference tours taking place on Saturday, 26 May. For more information about the tours, please refer to the Pre and Post Conference Tours page of this website at:
www.rare-diseases.eu/2012/Pre-and-Post-Conference-Tours