Final Program

Schedule-at-a-Glance

	Saturday, May 16	Sunday, May 17	Monday, May 18	Tuesday, May 19
Member Breakfast Library at YOU Restaurant		7:00 AM – 8:00 AM	7:00 AM – 8:00 AM	7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Scientific Sessions Flaming Red Room		8:00 AM – 12:15 PM	8:00 AM – 12:35 PM	8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Working Lunch Velvet Blue Room		12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Members Only Business Meeting I	12:50 PM – 1:45 PM Members Only Business Meeting II	11:00 AM Adjourn & Take-Away Lunch
Evening Events	4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Registration & Badge Pick Up	6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Welcome Reception Library at YOU Restaurant	6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Biennial Meeting Banquet Heuriger Mayer am Pfarrplatz

**All times are estimates. Please see Interactive Agenda for updated times.

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Events and Activities

Saturday, May 16th

Group Dinner and Viewing Party | 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Meet in the Lobby of the Le Meridien Vienna at 5:45 PM to walk to Wiener Rathauskeller Restaurant for a casual dinner directly across from the Eurovision Song Contest viewing area at Rathausplatz (Town Hall Square).

6:00 PM – Dinner at the Wiener Rathauskeller Restaurant - Each person will pay individually for their own meal.

No Registration or RSVP is needed — if you would like to join, simply meet us in the hotel lobby or at the restaurant.

Monday, May 18th

Biennial Meeting Banquet | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Heuriger Mayer am Pfarrplatz
Meet in the lobby of the Le Méridien Vienna, where a private bus will depart at 5:30 PM to take guests (not attending the Palace tour) to the Biennial Meeting Banquet. The Banquet is hosted at a traditional wine tavern, Mayer am Pfarrplatz.

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Companion Program

Registration for the Companion Program is required for guests of attendees to attend the Welcome Reception, Biennial Meeting Banquet, and daily breakfast. Companion registration is required at additional cost.

	Saturday, May 16	Sunday, May 17	Monday, May 18	Tuesday, May 19
Companion Walk Meet in Lobby		7:30 AM – 8:30 AM	7:30 AM – 8:30 AM	7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Companion Breakfast Library at YOU Restaurant		8:30 AM – 9:30 AM	8:30 AM – 9:30 AM	8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Recommended Companion Activities		The Art and Legacy of Gustav Klimt	Viennese Gift & Specialty Shops	Café Culture
Evening Events	4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Registration & Badge Pick Up	6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Welcome Reception Library at YOU Restaurant	6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Biennial Meeting Banquet Heuriger Mayer am Pfarrplatz

Morning Walk

7:30 – 8:30 AM | Sunday – Tuesday, May 17-19 | Meet in Hotel Lobby
Meet in the hotel lobby at 7:30 AM for a relaxed morning stroll through town. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other companions, enjoy the local surroundings, and start the day together.

Companion Breakfast

8:30 – 9:30 AM | Sunday – Tuesday, May 17-19 | Library at YOU Restaurant in Le Méridien
Enjoy a light breakfast with other companions in a private dining area before departing for the day’s activity.

Recommended Companion Activities

Sunday, May 17

Golden Visions: A Talk on the Art and Legacy of Gustav Klimt | 9:30 – 10:30 AM | | Blazing White Meeting Room
Enjoy a special lecture on the life and work of Viennese artist Gustav Klimt, one of the most influential figures of the Art Nouveau movement. The presentation will explore his iconic style, artistic legacy, and lasting connection to Vienna’s rich cultural history.

Monday, May 18

Visit Viennese Gift & Specialty Shops
Companions are invited to explore a selection of Vienna’s most beloved specialty shops, beginning and ending at Le Méridien Vienna. The route includes stops for historic crystal and glassware at Lobmeyr, classic Manner wafers near Stephansplatz, and handmade Augarten porcelain. Add an optional visit by taxi or public transit to the Original Vienna Snow Globe Museum for those who would like to see one of Vienna’s most charming, handcrafted souvenirs.

Tuesday, May 19

Café Culture
The meeting ends at 11:00 AM, making this the perfect opportunity to enjoy one of Vienna’s iconic cafés before departing. Noteworthy cafes include Demel, Café Sacher, Café Central, and Café Landtmann.

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