A working week
The conference followed a five day pattern. Mornings opened with registration and a plenary session, then moved into parallel technical sessions. After lunch, the programme continued with more parallel sessions and poster time. Receptions, the gala dinner and the closing ceremony framed the week.
The layout below records the rhythm rather than a minute by minute timetable. Session content changed from day to day, and the final programme placed each accepted paper in a specific room and time slot.
Daily pattern
| Part of day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Early morning | Registration and delegate services |
| Morning | Opening or plenary session, with the trade fair open |
| Mid morning | Coffee break and exhibition time |
| Late morning | Plenary session or parallel technical sessions |
| Midday | Lunch |
| Afternoon | Parallel sessions and poster presentations |
| Evening | Reception, gala dinner or social programme |
The week at a glance
Opening
Registration, opening ceremony, first plenary session and the exhibition opening.
Research in depth
Plenary and parallel sessions, poster time and the first networking events.
Sessions and exchange
Parallel tracks, specialised sessions, exhibition visits and the gala dinner.
Applications
Technical sessions, country and company presentations, and poster discussion.
Closing
Final sessions, closing ceremony and optional social tours.
The detailed programme is described on the conference programme page. Session formats are explained under workshops and specialised sessions.