Rodos is an alluring Greek Island, a blend of cosmopolitan element and cultural tradition, a vibrant European city developed around a Medieval Town, surrounded by sun drenched sea shores and picturesque villages. The Social Subcommittee is proud to announce the Social Program of the Congress which combines glamorous surroundings, history, tasty Greek food and rich commercial stores.

OPENING CEREMONY AND WELCOME PARTY (Sunday Sept. 20th, 2009).

• Free to All participants and accompanying persons
• Dress Code: Business Standard

The Opening Ceremony will take place in the JUPITER HALL. There will be the inauguration of the ESPRAS Flag. Official Introductions and welcome messages will be delivered. The Fortieth Anniversary of the European Congresses will be celebrated and the Former Presidents will be specially honored. The welcome Cocktail will take place at the The Grand Master’s Palace.

GREEK NIGHT (Tuesday Sept. 22nd, 2009)

• Free to all participants
• Dress Code: Casual

An evening full of entertainment with Greek music and tasty food.

DAY CRUISE TO THE ISLAND OF KOS (Wednesday Sept. 23rd, 2009)

• Free to all registered participants
• Non registered participants 100 € per person

We shall be boarding at around 8.30 and after two hours cruising we shall be arriving at the island of Kos, the birthplace of Hippocrates. We shall be having a guided tour of the Asclepeion where we shall watch the Hippocratic Oath ceremony show, offered by the Municipality of Kos. Lunch (included in the registration) will be served at the various picturesque tavernas. At 16.00 we shall be boarding the ship, back to Rhodes.

GALA DINNER (Friday Sept. 25th, 2009)

• A charge of 100 € per person
• Dress Code: Cocktail dress – Black Tie optional

A spectacular evening with dancing and surprises.

OPTIONAL

• Rhodes City Tour
• Half day trip LINDOS
• Day Tour to Filerimos - Kamiros - Valley of the Butterflies
• Full Day Cruise to Symi Island
• The Palace of the Grand Master tour
• "Sound & Light" SHOW