Conference programme - The European Foundation Centre

EVENINGNETWORKINGTHURSDAY 26 MAYDINNER AT CASINO ESTORILOrganised by Cascais MunicipalityThe Estoril Coast is the first tourist region in Portugal and was formerly known internationally as the Portuguese Riviera. Theelection of this region as a tourist and leisure spot goes back to the late 19 th century, and is currently considered by economicagencies as the main contributing factor in the development of Cascais. As host of the EFC 22 nd Annual General Assemblyand Conference, the village of Cascais invites all participants to a dinner at Casino Estoril. During the dinner, delegates willhave an opportunity to enjoy a typical Fado show.Venue: Casino Estoril, Praça José Teodoro dos SantosDeparture by bus: 19:00 from Hotel Cascais MiragemReturn by bus: at the end of the dinnerFor more details on departure and return, see the itinerary in your conference bag.FRIDAY 27 MAYVISIT TO THE LISBON OCEANÁRIOFOLLOWED BY WALKING DINNERAT PORTUGAL’S PAVILIONOrganised by Estoril’s Tourism OfficeOpened in 1998, Oceanário was the centerpiece of the 20 th century’slast World Fair, and eternally binds Lisbon to the Oceans. Oceanáriocontinuously develops new educational activities, focused on today’senvironmental challenges. This is one of the reasons why Oceanáriosupports multiple scientific research projects, most of which focus on biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use ofthe oceans. This visit of Oceanário will be followed by a dinner at the Portugal Pavilion.Venue: Lisbon Oceanário, Esplanada D. Carlos I, Doca dos Olivais, Parque das Nações;Portugal’s Pavillion, Doca dos Olivais, Parque das NaçõesDeparture by bus: 18:00 from Hotel Cascais MiragemReturn by bus: 23:30 to Hotel Cascais Miragem with stops at Estoril and CascaisEFC 22 ND AGA AND CONFERENCE