Conference dinner
Note
Registration for the conference dinner is done through the conference registration form. The dinner costs €10. See registration for details.
Experience Finnish midsummer
The conference dinner takes place on a beautiful island of Ruissalo on Wednesday 3rd of June. Ruissalo is a popular recreational area in Turku, and the first island Turku Achipelago—the largest archipelago in the world! The venue—Villa Marjaniemi—is a 150-year-old villa that has hosted many celebrations over the years.
The evening is inspired by Juhannus, an important Finnish summer tradition when people gather to celebrate nature and the summer. The program includes dinner, optional sauna, and informal outdoor activities.
Wednesday, June 3
- 18:00 – Buses depart from the conference venue
- 19:00 – Dinner
- 20:30 – Sauna, networking, and outdoor games
- 23:00 – Buses return
What to expect
- Dinner with Finnish cuisine
- Opportunity to join a sauna
- Informal networking
- Light outdoor activities
Participation in sauna and activities is optional.
Dress code
No dress code. If you want to go to sauna, please take your swimwear with you.
Location
The dinner will be held in Villa Marjaniemi in Ruissalo island. See the exact location below.
How to get there
Organized transport
Buses are arranged for all registered participants. They depart from the conference venue at 18:00, and the journey takes about 20 minutes. Return buses leave the dinner venue at 23:00.
Other options
The distance between the conference venue and the dinner venue is approximately 7 km. The venue is easily reachable by public transport, with frequent bus (stop 28) and a water bus (stop Ruissalon telakka) connections from the city center to Ruissalo. You can also consider taking a taxi or perhaps using a rental bike.
See the travel information page for more details on local transportation.
Questions?
Do not hesitate to contact the organizers at eurobioc@bioconductor.org if you have any questions or concerns.