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Social programme

The IMPETUS conference is as much about the people as the physics — from the midsummer cruise to fish soup on deck.

Welcome reception

Included

Sun 11 June · 19:00 – 22:00 · Grand Hotell Flekkefjord

Kick the week off with drinks and small bites at Grand Hotell as delegates arrive.

Midsummer evening cruise

Included

Mon 12 June · 18:30 – 23:00 · MS Sandnes

An evening on the coast aboard the restored 1949 veteran ship MS Sandnes, with aperitifs, dinner and the long midsummer light.

Sea kayaking

Optional

Tue 13 June · 17:30 – 19:00 · Flekkefjord Quay

Optional guided paddle along the sheltered fjord — all equipment and a short briefing provided. Limited places.

Old town & museum walk

Optional

Tue 13 June · 17:30 – 19:00 · Flekkefjord Kulturhus

A relaxed guided walk through Flekkefjord's wooden old town (Hollenderbyen) and local museum for those who prefer to stay dry.

Conference gala dinner

Included

Tue 13 June · 19:00 – 23:00 · Flekkefjord Kulturhus

The conference dinner — regional food, good company and a few words from the IMPETUS team.

Fish soup aboard ship

Included

Wed 14 June · 13:00 – 13:45 · MS Sandnes

A coastal tradition to close the conference — fresh fish soup served aboard MS Sandnes before departures.

IMPETUS ARENA excursion

Optional

Wed 14 June · 14:00 – 17:00 · IMPETUS ARENA

Optional guided visit to the test facility, pairing live demonstrations with the simulations behind them.