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
IncludedSun 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
IncludedMon 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
OptionalTue 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
OptionalTue 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
IncludedTue 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
IncludedWed 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
OptionalWed 14 June · 14:00 – 17:00 · IMPETUS ARENA
Optional guided visit to the test facility, pairing live demonstrations with the simulations behind them.