Social programme
In addition to the informative lectures and workshops, ISCOMS also offers a social programme to blow off a little steam after each congress day. This is your chance to get to know fellow students from all over the world in a fun and social setting. This social programme consists of various activities, from sightseeing around the city of Groningen to dancing the salsa with fellow participants!
Social Programme
Date: 31st of May 2026
Time: 19:30 – 23:00
Where: De Drie Gezusters
During the welcoming night, participants who had already arrived in Groningen have the opportunity to walk through the city together with the ISCOMS Organising Committee and the First Year Crew. The city tour, which lasts approximately one hour, ends at De Drie Gezusters in the centre of Groningen. This is also the venue for the welcoming night and the ISCOMS Pub Quiz. The city tour and welcoming night allow participants to socialise with one another and meet the ISCOMS Organising Committee.
Date: 1st of June 2026
Time: 19:00 – 23:00
Where: News Café
This is the programme for the first evening in Groningen. The social programme for this day is included for those who register for the Research Day. After the Research Day, participants are once again guided to News Café, where a buffet dinner is served and everyone dines together. Following the buffet, there is an opportunity to unwind and show off their dancing skills during the salsa workshop.
Date: 2nd of June 2026
Time: 19:30 – 23:30
Where: Het Prinsenhof
The first official congress day is followed by the Formal Dinner. During this dinner, participants have the opportunity to dress in formal attire while enjoying a six-course walking dinner. In addition to the meal, this event provides an excellent opportunity to socialise with other ISCOMS participants and to meet some of the speakers, professors, and sponsors who are also present.
Date: 3rd of June 2026
Time: 19:00 – 22:30
Where: de Drie Gezusters
The evening began with dinner for the entire group at ‘de Drie Gezusters’. Afterwards, the participants had the chance to join one of the activities they had chosen: either a boat tour around the canals of the city centre of Groningen, lasergaming or bowling in the heart of the city!
Date: 4th of June 2026
Time: 19:00 – 02:00
Where: Huize Maas
After the final congress day and the official Closing Ceremony, the World Wide ISCOMS Night takes place! The evening begins with a delicious buffet. Afterwards, a fantastic party follows, with a DJ playing local songs brought by students from all over the world. To make the night even more special, all participants are encouraged to dress in traditional clothing from their own country. Together, we create an international night to remember!
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Formal Dinner ISCOMS 2025