Social Programme and Technical Visits

Reception at Copenhagen City Hall

Tuesday, 16th August, 18:30 hrs.

The reception is hosted by the City Council of Copenhagen and will take place at the City Hall. All Conference participants are invited.

Please note that the reception will start punctually at 18:30 hrs.

Please indicate during your conference registration whether you wish to attend.

Dress: Informal

Gala Dinner, Langelinie Pavillonen
Wednesday 17th August, 18:30 hrs.

The evening starts with a boat trip along the canals – pick up-place at Nyhavn/Havnegade.

Located on the waterfront with the unrivalled views of The Little Mermaid, the restaurant contains some of the finest examples of 1950s Danish design, including Poul Henningsen’s world-famous cone lamps, of which the restaurant is the proud owner of the first eight ever produced. With its superb cuisine, the evening is bound to be a great experience!

Please indicate on the registration form whether you wish to attend

Price for accompanying person: DKK 715

Dress: Informal – a light coat may be useful

Alumni Meeting of Summer School on Engineering Design Research (SSEDR)

Date: Monday, 15th August, 20:00

Place: Riz Raz Store Kannikestræde 19 (or meet up at Nørreport Station, between kiosks at 19:45)

Further details: Kilian Gericke

Technical Visit 1: Radiometer, Roskilde Cathederal, Viking Ship Museum

Friday 19th August 2011, 09:00-15:40

Presentation and guided tour of Radiometer's Design and Production facilities. Radiometer is a leading provider of advanced acute care testing solutions
Tour of Roskilde Cathedral, the burial site of Danish Kings since 1400 EC – a UNESCO Site-
Tour of the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde; the Danish museum for ships, seafaring and boatbuilding culture in ancient and medieval times

Technical Visit 2: Fritz Hansen, FOSS, Frederiksborg Castle

Friday 19th August 2011, 09:00-18:00

Guided tour of Fritz Hansen, world renowned designer furniture designer furniture, including automated manufacturing plant
Guided tour of FOSS, the world's leading provider of dedicated analytical solutions to a broad range of industries
Tour of Frederiksborg Castle and gardens, the largest Renaissance Castle in Scandinavia

Social Tour: The Grand Tour of Copenhagen

If you are interested in the “The Grand Tour of Copenhagen” please purchase a ticket here.

The Grand Tour of Copenhagen is an extensive tour covering all the major sights of the Danish Capital.

On the tour we pass by the Tivoli Gardens and the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. We drive through the colourful canal district, past the National Museum, and past Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament. We continue on to The Old Stock Exchange and across Kongens Nytorv, where we can see the Royal Theatre, world famous for its Royal Ballet. The tour continues past the colourful harbour district of Nyhavn to Amalienborg Palace - winter residence of the Royal Family. Here we have the opportunity of seeing the changing of the Danish Royal Guard. This is followed by a visit to the Gefion Fountain and The Little Mermaid, inspired by H. C. Andersen's fairytale. During the tour we pay a visit to one of the many magnificent churches in Copenhagen as well as we pass by Rosenborg Castle, where the Crown Jewels are protected by the Royal Guard.

Language: English (German)

Price: Adults DKK 200, Children DKK 100
Duration: 2½ hours

ICED11 Food and Drinks

With the conference in Lyngby and most of the hotel accommodation in Copenhagen City, we recommend that the ICED11 delegates head to Gråbrødretorv after conference hours, where there are a number of possibilities to meet up and have a drink or a meal together. In Gråbrødretorv we have managed to negotiate some deals and offers on your behalf - show your ICED11 name badges to obtain the offers.