Social Program

SOCIAL PROGRAM

Welcome Reception in Helsinki City Hall

Join us for drinks and canapes in the historic City Hall, at a reception hosted under the auspices of the Mayor of Helsinki’s office. The City Hall, built in 1833 and extensively remodeled in 1970, is part of the historical empire center designed by Carl Ludvig Engel. Originally a hotel and an entertainment center, the building has functioned as the City Hall since 1913.

 

Time:
Friday June 27th, 6-7.30pm

Location:
Helsinki City Hall, Pohjoisesplanadi 11-13 https://historia.hel.fi/en/alueet/southern/city-hall

Price:
Free for registered ISVCA2025 participants

Dress code:
Business casual

Getting there:
The City Hall is a 25-minute leisurely walk, 1.8 km, away from the conference venue. Alternatively, take tram number 4 towards Katajanokka from Kansallismuseo stop in front of Finlandia Hall for three stops or 6 minutes to Senaatintori stop, and walk 250 m to the market square side of the block. A taxi will take around 15 minutes.

 

Congress Dinner

We are delighted to welcome you to a relaxed evening of good food and networking by the beautiful Töölönlahti bay. A cash bar will be open until late after the dinner.

 

Time:
Saturday June 28th, 8 pm

Location:
Restaurant Fat Lizard, Helsinginkatu 56 https://ravintolafatlizard.fi/toolo

Price: 
75 €

Dress code:
Smart casual

Getting there:
The restaurant is a short, 850 m, walk along the Töölönlahti bay from the conference venue. Trams 2, 4, 8 and 10 stop at the nearest stop, Ooppera.

Note that tram tickets can only be purchased prior to boarding. The easiest way is to use the HSL app. Singe tickets are sold at ticket machines on selected stops only. For more information, see https://www.hsl.fi/en/travelling/visitors

Sauna Evening

Described as one of the 100 greatest places in the word by the Time magazine, Löyly is a quintessentially Finnish establishment, combining sauna, dining and music events by the picturesque Baltic Sea. We have booked a private sauna for our use for 2 h. In addition, the building hosts two general saunas; a traditional wood-heated sauna and a modern smoke sauna. There are terraces to cool off on, and a possibility for a swim in the sea. Changing rooms and shower facilities are separate for men and women but saunas and other public areas are mixed. The restaurant offers a range of à la carte dishes and snacks for a relaxed dinner after or before the sauna, and does not take reservations.

Time: 
Sunday June 29th, 7 pm

Location: 
Löyly, Hernesaarenranta 4

Price:   
Sauna 25 € / 2 h. Includes a towel, seat liner and shampoo and shower gel. Swimwear available for rent at 8 € / 2 h. To be paid at the venue.

Dress code:
Casual. Swimwear is mandatory in the sauna facilities. 

Getting there:
3 km away from the centre, the walk to Löyly takes around 40 minutes. Tram number 6 towards Eiranrata gets you 450 m away in 13 minutes from Lasipalatsi stop.

Note that tram tickets can only be purchased prior to boarding. The easiest way is to use the HSL app. Singe tickets are sold at ticket machines on selected stops only. For more information, see https://www.hsl.fi/en/travelling/visitors

 

Saturday morning run

For running enthusiasts, join us for a refreshing morning jog along the beautiful city waterside on Saturday. It's a great way to energize before the day's events! Meet us at the venue at 6:30 am – welcome!


Töölönlahti Bay