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 had 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, ended at De Drie Gezusters in the centre of Groningen. This was also the venue for the welcoming night and the ISCOMS Pub Quiz. The city tour and welcoming night allowed 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 was the programme for the first evening in Groningen. The social programme for this day was included for those who registered for the Research Day. After the Research Day, participants were guided to News Café, where a buffet dinner was served and everyone dined together. Following the buffet, there was an opportunity to unwind and show off your dancing skills during the salsa workshop.

Date: 2nd of June 2026
Time:  19:30 – 23:30
Where: Het Prinsenhof

The first official congress day was followed by the Formal Dinner. During this dinner, participants had the opportunity to dress in formal attire while enjoying a six-course walking dinner. In addition to the meal, this event provided an excellent opportunity to socialise with other ISCOMS participants and to meet some of the speakers, professors, and sponsors who were also present.

Date: 3rd of June 2026
Time:  18:30 – 22:30
Where: De Drie Gezusters

The evening commenced with dinner together as a group at the Drie Gezusters, providing a relaxed opportunity for everyone to get to know one another better. Following dinner, a choice was made as to how the remainder of the evening was enjoyed. A leisurely boat trip, a friendly game of bowling, or a few frames of pool was selected, ensuring an enjoyable close to the evening for all.

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 took place! The evening began with a delicious buffet. Afterwards, a fantastic party followed, with a DJ playing local songs brought by students from all over the world. To make the night even more special, all participants were encouraged to dress in traditional clothing from their own country. Together, we created an international night to remember!

Date: 5th of June 2026
Time:  10:45 – 19:00
Where: Rypstjerk

The Post Congress Tour was the perfect ending of an inspiring week of learning and connecting with others from all over the world. This day was all about relaxing and enjoying typical Dutch culture together with other participants and the Organising Committee.

This year, we visited a traditional Dutch cheese farm in the countryside. Upon arrival, we first enjoyed lunch together at the farm.

After lunch, participants got a unique insight into one of the Netherlands’ most famous culinary traditions. The visit included a guided tour of the farm, where participants learned about the history and process of Dutch cheese making, from fresh milk to the final product. Afterwards, participants took part in a cheese-making workshop, where they experienced the process themselves and discovered what it took to create authentic Dutch cheese.

The Post Congress Tour was a wonderful way to unwind after the congress, experience a piece of Dutch heritage, and reflect on the inspiring moments shared during ISCOMS.