Social Program

Monday, May 17, 2004 - Sponsored by COM DEV, EMS Technologies, MacDonald Dettwiler, ABB, RSI, SED Systems, Neptec
17:00 - 19:30

Delegates are invited to the conference's official welcome and exhibit opening. The Northern Lights Reception will be hosted by a group of Canadian companies and promises to be an exciting launch for a memorable conference week in the heart of beautiful Montréal. Delegates will have the opportunity to meet new acquaintances, renew old ones and be treated to some warm Canadian hospitality, fine regional specialties and wines.

Free admission for registered participants, accompanying persons and exhibitors.

Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - Sponsored by Harris Corporation
Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - Sponsored by EADS SPACE
17:00 - 19:00

The poster sessions are a unique and special feature of SpaceOps 2004. Abstracts featured in the poster presentations were selected as being more suitable for an interactive format, wherein all symposium attendees can benefit from direct contact with the author. On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, join us in the exhibit area on Level 4 of the Centre Mont-Royal for the poster sessions, which will give you the opportunity to interact with over 160 technical experts in a relaxing cocktail setting.

Free admission for registered participants, accompanying persons and exhibitors.

Thursday, May 20, 2004 - Sponsored by Telesat Canada
18:30

Photo: Denis Tremblay. Source: www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca

The Gala Dinner, proudly sponsored and hosted by Telesat Canada, will be held at Windsor Station, one of Montréal's historical landmarks, built between 1887-1889. The evening promises to be a feast for the senses, beginning with cocktails sponsored by Arianespace and followed by exquisite fine food and delicious wines.

Inspired by Henry Hobson Richardson, the American architect, Bruce Price, designed the plans the station and adopted the roman medieval architectural style. This beautiful castle-like building is well known for its "salle des pas perdus" (hall of lost steps). The building was used as a train station and headquarters for the Canadian Pacific Railway. Nowadays, the beautifully preserved "salle des pas perdus", with its bronze statue dedicated to the workers of the Canadian Pacific who served in the army during the World War 1, plays host to major events in Montréal.

Windsor Station is located at the corner of de la Gauchetière and Peel streets, connected to Montréal's vast underground network, and is a short walking distance from the Centre Mont-Royal.

Free admission for registered participants and registered accompanying persons, tickets to be shown at entrance.

Friday, May 21, 2004 - Sponsored by Alcatel
07:30 - 08:30

Conference delegates are invited to enjoy the CEO Round Table Breakfast to be held preceding the CEO Round Table on Friday, May 21, 2004.

Free admission for registered participants, accompanying persons and exhibitors.