Social events

In addition to a fascinating conference there will be plenty of opportunities for enjoying yourselves, relaxing and establishing new contacts.

Welcome reception
Monday, 25 June 2007, from 17.30
Dozentenfoyer, Hauptgebäude, ETH Zentrum,
Rämistrasse 101, CH-8001 Zurich

On the evening before the conference, we cordially invite you to the popular welcome reception. The incumbent Mayor of Zurich, Dr. Elmar Ledergerber, will welcome you personally. Simply enjoy the view over the city and use the opportunity to exchange views with other participants and speakers – and maybe drink a toast to the forthcoming conference.

The wine at the welcome reception is
offered by SV Switzerland

Gala dinner Tuesday, 26 June 2007, from 19.00 Lake Side Restaurant, Bellerivestrasse 170, CH-8008 Zurich
© Lake Side	There will be a gala dinner on the first evening of the conference at the Lake Side Restaurant. Spend a summer evening by the Lake of Zurich with a view of the Alps. And at the same time, enjoy an excellent meal, stimulating conversations in the company of other participants and speakers and the appearance of the Australian-Swiss comedian Rob Spence.

Zurich University Hospital
Electronic ordering system for patient transportation
At Zurich University Hospital, between 300 and 400 patients are moved daily with accompanying staff. Part of this study tour will involve an introduction to software used in patient admissions,
and a visit to the central patient admission area.

Technical facilities
The technical facilities used in hospitals are highly complex. Part of this study tour will involve an introduction to the concepts behind the emergency power system, the district heating supply and the control and communication system.

Phonak Hearing Systems, Stäfa
Learn more about “Phonak”, a leading Swiss company in the technological field. During a visit to the Phonak's headquarters we will see how the company's corporate culture is reflected in the architecture and the design of the workplace environment.

* Please note that the number of study tour places is limited. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Poster gallery
Have a look at the posters that FM students from all over Europe have produced to present their study/research findings. The posters will be judged by an international jury. The five best posters will be announced during the closing plenary session and the winners will receive awards.

Discover Switzerland
The travel agency 'Ryffel Reisen' has organized a three-day excursion to the most beautiful places in Switzerland and a trip to Central Switzerland.

For further information please click the link.

Social Events

Discover Switzerland
If you are travelling from abroad, and wish to spend some extra time enjoying Switzerland. We and "Ryffel Reisen" have prepared two Swiss tours for you.
3-Day Tour (23rd-25th June)On this trip you will visit some of the most beautiful places in Switzerland, such as Andermatt, Nendaz, Gstaad and Interlaken. You will have the pleasure of attending a wine tasting in the highest wine region in Europe and trying to play the Alphorn. This tour costs CHF 500.- and will take place if 8 or more persons register.
1-Day Tour (25th June)Visit the center and origin of Switzerland. In only one day you can enjoy the spectacular view from the Rigi, relax during the boat trip on the Lake Lucerne and see picturesque Lucerne including its famous bridges and towers.This tour costs CHF 105.- and will take place if 31 or more persons register.

For further information please klick the link.


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