Conferences

Closing Event & Social Activities

Group of four people engaged in discussion at the annual conference.
Opening Reception

Sunday, June 1, 7:45 - 9:30 pm, Exhibit-Poster Hall, Baltimore Convention Center. Open to all conference attendees (no special ticket required). Immediately following the opening plenary lecture, the reception is an opportunity to meet up with colleagues and friends. Heavy hors d'oeuvres (yes, enough to call it dinner), free beer and soft drinks, and cash bar for wine. Scientific posters do not go up until Monday morning - making this the time to visit with exhibitors.

Closing Event at the National Aquarium

Event Date/Time: Thursday, June 5, 7:00 - 10:30 pm
Ticket Cost: $50

Space is limited for this event, tickets are on sale through Monday, June 2 at 12pm noon or until they are sold-out whichever comes first.

HOW TO PURCHASE A TICKET. If you have already registered for the conference and wish to add-on a closing event ticket, simply return to online registration for the annual conference (you will see a green check box for your registration) and you will see all items available for you to "Buy" --short courses (long list), then closing event and companion registration. Make your selection and proceed to check-out.

Event Details - If You Have a Ticket

The National Aquarium located at 501 E. Pratt St (on Piers 3 & 4 of the Inner Harbor).

7:00 pm - Doors will open at both Piers 3 and 4 of the National Aquarium. Please help us to balance the lines so approximately half the group enters at each entrance.

A light supper is included and, of course, access to visit the aquarium!

The following will be served from 7:00-9:00 pm. Food stations will be duplicated on both siides of the aquarium.

Snack Boards with Seasonal Crudité Platter served with Ranch & Hummus and Crackers

Savory Food Station 1:

  • Spiced Potato and Pea Samosa (V) with Coriander Chutney and Raita Sauce
  • Vegan Kofta Masala (VG) served with Impossible Plant Based Kofta, Mango Relish, Naan Dippers

Savory Food Station 2:

  • Roasted Mushroom and Chevre Tarts (V) with Sweetie Drop Peppers, Braised Leeks, Blistered Grape Tomatoes
  • Firecracker Prawn (DF) with Thai Chili Sauce

Sweeter Bites will be served 7:30-10:00 pm. Stations will be duplicated on both sides of the aquarium.

Strawberry Spring Cake (GF) with Balsamic Syrup and Mint Chiffonade

Summer Fruit Salad (GF/V) with Chilled Watermelon, Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Blueberries, and Honey-Lime Dressing