Social events
08.07. Welcome reception
Join us for the Welcome Reception at the IOP 2025 conference, a perfect opportunity to meet fellow attendees, speakers, and exhibitors in a relaxed and informal setting with a glass of refreshment. Whether you're reconnecting with old colleagues or making new ones, the Welcome Reception will set the tone for an exciting and enriching conference experience. We look forward to seeing you there!
09.07. Science speed dating
WHAT: This event will involve a series of short, three-minute conversations in an informal setting between early-career and senior-level scientists during 30 min coffee breaks on day 2 of the IOP 2025 conference.
AIM: This event will aim to foster future collaboration between those who might be looking for a post-doc, expanding their international collaboration, or gaining new experince outside of their home laboratory (e.g., in a form of short-term self-funded research visits, exchange grants etc.).
HOW: Please, specify during registration if you are interested in participating in this event. We will divide interested participants into senior researchers (with PhD degree awarded min. 4 years at the time of the event) and early-career researchers (recent PhD graduates, PhD candidates at the end of their studies). Once the registration closes, senior researchers will be asked to inicate whether they are loking for a post-doc or trainees, write a short note about themselves, and provide us with their scientific CV. Early career researchers will be then familiarize themselveswith the materials about the senior researchers and indicate with whom they would like to talk the most. Based on the replies, we will try to match you with 3 people with whom you will have a chance to talk during the science speed-dating coffee break.
09.07. Student social
On the second day of the IOP 2025 conference, student social will be held in the Bracka 4 pub, which is located 1 km from the conference venue and 100 m from the Main Square.
10.07. Conference dinner
On the third day of the IOP 2025 conference, the conference dinner will be held at the conference venue. If you would like to participate in this event, please choosing Upgraded fee, as the Standard fee does not include ticket to this event.
Krakow Walking Tour
Highlights: Discover history of Kraków and Poland with highlights of Krakow - must see for "Krakow beginners"! First time in Kraków or in Poland? This is something you should begin with: Discover Polish history saved in walls of the Royal Cathedral and Wawel Castle, see pearls of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture, feel the magic atmosphere of Krakow walking along the most beautiful streets of the Old Town and enjoy the scenery of famous Main Market Square. Spectacular views, charming corners, jewels of art, and captivating stories.
Don't miss this!
Itinerary: Planty Park, walk to the foot of the Wawel Hill, explanation of its most important historic monuments: the Royal Cathedral and the Wawel Castle, walk along the streets of the Old Town ( Kanonicza Street, parts of the Royal Route), Archbishops Palace, University District – the oldest colleges of the Jagiellonian University, Main Market Square with landmarks of Krakow, like Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) and St. Mary's Basilica.
Guide: Barbara Bieniek, historian and professional Kraków guide.
Duration: 1,5h