Social Programme
This series of Mutation Detection symposia have a tradition of a wonderful cultural program that compliments the scientific program allowing all participants to freely interact and exchange ideas in magnificent surroundings with plenty of time for communication between the invited inventors and major users and committed audience who have experience in mutation detection. Four evenings have been organised and are included in the conference registration fee. As traditional, we have also set aside time in the program for an excursion.
Included in your registration fee:
(Accompanying persons must take an accompanying Persons Package to attend these events.)
Evening Events
23rd September - The Welcome Reception
You will enjoy local delicacies and drinks on the hotel lawn by the seaside at our Chinese BBQ on Asahi bay.
24th September - Dinner on Old Fashioned Chinese Boats
Tonight we dine on the water on two old fashioned Chinese boats as we cruise Xiamen by night, seeing the wonderful display of coloured lights. During the evening we will be entertained by a traditional Chinese puppet show.
25th September - Dinner at Xiamen University
Xiamen University is one of the most beautiful campuses in the world. Tonight we shall enjoy a wonderful Chinese dinner on campus where we will also have a chance to meet some staff and students.
26th September - The Conference Gala Dinner
Powelong Hotel Ballroom. A fabulous seafood feast will be accompanied by traditional Chinese entertainment; music, "changing faces" show and acrobats.
Excursion
The Mutation Detection Meetings have a tradition of providing an enjoyable excursion that provide excellent networking opportunities and are a lot of fun. This year the activity scheduled for September 25th includes the best of Xiamen.
Your registration fee includes a trip to Gulangu island with guided tours of Sunlight rock and Shuzhuang garden, lunch on Gulangu island and some free time to explore the island and its small shops. After leaving the island you will be taken to Nanputuo Temple, a beautiful thousand year old Buddhist temple, one of the most beautiful in China. We then walk together to Xiamen University and have some time to explore the magnificent campus, said to be one of the most beautiful university campuses in the world. Dinner will be held at the University on this evening.