Annual Conference 2020 networking opportunities and social programme

24 February 2020

Annual Conference presents lots of opportunities for delegates to network and socialise with colleagues, contacts and friends. The daily drinks reception and poster presentation session takes place between 18:30 and 20:00 and is a great opportunity to meet new people in your field.

The Conference also offers a dedicated social programme. You can register for the social events when you register for Annual Conference or visit the event page if you wish to sign up later.

Fleming Showcase drinks reception

Monday 30 March, 19:30, National Museum of Scotland

Annual Conference delegates are invited to join the Society and Fleming Committee for an evening reception. The event is taking place in the Grand Gallery at the National Museum of Scotland - walking distance from the EICC and one of Scotland's most beautiful spaces. Whether you have attended the Fleming Showcase earlier in the day – or if you're arriving to attend another day of Annual Conference later in the week – all guests are warmly invited to this free drinks reception.

Historical underground tour of Edinburgh

Tuesday 31 March, 20:00, The Real Mary King’s Close

Explore Edinburgh’s hidden history deep underneath the Royal Mile. VisitScotland’s five-star rated attraction The Real Mary King’s Close will be opened up exclusively for registered Society delegates on the Tuesday evening of Conference. The space is a warren of concealed underground streets and houses, which date back to the 1600s, where real people lived, worked and died. The evening will include drinks and light bites and will typically take guests between two and two and a half hours to complete.

Early career microbiologists networking evening

Wednesday 1 April, 19:30, Akva Bar

The Early Career Microbiologists’ Forum Executive Committee will be hosting an evening social event where attendees can network with other early career microbiologists over food and refreshments. This evening will be a great opportunity to meet potential collaborators and scientists from the breadth of the microbiology discipline. This event is now sold out.

Quiz night

Thursday 2 April, 20:00, Ghillie Dhu

The ever-popular Annual Conference quiz will be taking place at Ghillie Dhu – a dramatically-vaulted Georgian converted church. The quiz will start at 20:30 with prizes up for grabs. Taking place in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle in the West End of the city centre, the evening is designed to give you a flavour of Scotland and its historical capital. Meet old and new friends and get together in teams of six or more to compete for the prized Society quiz medal.

Contact [email protected] if you have any questions about booking on to any of these events.

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