The annual IMTA Conference is a scientific meeting. In order to facilitate networking, a few social activities are organized. These include a 'Meet and Greet' welcome reception and a closing Conference Dinner. These are free of charge for the registered conference participants. In addition, a few other activities are proposed as opportunities for you to discover more of the host country. These activities do not belong to the Conference itself and that is the reason why separate fees apply.

1. Meet & Greet welcome reception and registration

Monday November, 2^nd
(No fee for conference delegates, Euro 20.00 fee for guests)

For your convenience our welcome reception will be held simultaneously with the registration in the comfortable lobby of the DORPAT hotel. Enjoy smooth registration and delicate refreshments with live music and nice wine.

2. Musical Entertainment

Tuesday November, 3^rd
(Fee for conference delegates and guests: Euro 29.00)

Please your soul in our harsh climate with a nice musical entertainment – the “Kiss of the Spider Woman“ (premiere on October 31, 2009). In 1993 at the Tony Award Ceremony, the „Kiss of the Spider Woman“ was recognized as the best musical production, the play then won an award in seven categories all together. The musical is based on the novel El Beso de la Mujer Araña by Manuel Puig and it takes place at the Vanemuine Grand Building.
We start with a welcome drink, coffee and cake in the theatre restaurant and proceed with the “Kiss of the Spider Woman” (English subtitles). If you feel in party mood after that, you are very welcome to continue your evening in Nightclub Atlantis.
For additional information: www.vanemuine.ee, www.atlantis.ee

3. IBTA

Wednesday November, 4^th
(Self supported. No fees apply)

The annual meeting of the IBTA (International Beverage Testing Association) is scheduled on Wednesday evening. The location for this event is the Hall of Estonian National Defence College. Attendants are expected to bring some typical beer or other beverages from their home country, region or town. This is the chance to introduce your international colleagues with the most appetizing beverages your culture has to offer. We make sure that you will get to know about and enjoy Estonian national snacks and the old tradition of Estonian beer. To surprise your taste, we have prepared a selection of beer cocktails for you.

4. Conference Dinner

Thursday November, 5^th
(No fee for conference delegates, Euro 40.00 fee for guests)

Our conference dinner will take place at DORPAT where you have a chance to enjoy the best Estonian kitchen has to offer together with live music and a glimpse of the rich culture of the Estonian ethno dance.

Last Day Activities (Friday November 6^th)

Last day activities run simultaneously and consequently, you can participate in only one. We have composed for you two tours of different intensity and duration to cover a wider scope of potential interests and personal endurance of our guests. The duration of our shortest tour is 4 hours and ends in Tartu; the second tour covers the full day (app 8 hours) and brings you through the whole of Estonia to our capital – Tallinn.

Tartu City Tour

During the City tour you will see the Town Hall Square, Tartu University buildings and Dome Hill with its' cathedral ruins and numerous sculptures. The Museum of KGB Cells gives a good survey of the history of the Estonian Resistance Movement and the crimes of the communist regime. Finally you have a short excursion in the brewery of the Estonian beer producer – A Le Coq and degustate their refreshing production.
The end of this tour is Tartu which makes the choice suitable for people who would like to stay for a couple of more days in South Estonia.

Duration 4 hours – Cost: Euro 43.00 per person
The price includes: bus transfer, English speaking guide, and Tartu excursion, entrances to KGB museum, brewery and degustation with snacks.
The tour will take place, when we have at least 15 persons registered.

Tartu and Tallinn Old City Tour

We start with the short city tour in Tartu visiting the Town Hall Square and Dome hill. After that we depart for Tallinn with guide-escorted transfer. In the course of a wine-stop in Põltsamaa convent you can degustate local wines in cozy wine cellar. If you will fall in love with the Estonian natural wines, you can buy some to take with you. Upon arrival to Tallinn a lunch in a medieval restaurant Olde Hansa (main course + dessert) is waiting for you. After refreshment we offer you the guided tour Tallinn Old City which is the brightest pearl of Estonia.
The end of this tour is Tallinn which makes the choice suitable for people who are in hurry to depart for home or are willing to spend some more days in Tallinn. However, as the bus returns to Tartu you can still end your day in Tartu instead of Tallinn.

Duration: All day activity (app 8 hours) – Cost: Euro 65.00 per person
The price includes: bus transfer, English speaking guide, Tartu and Tallinn excursions, wine degustation in Põltsamaa, and a lunch in Tallinn Olde Hansa medieval restaurant.
The tour will take place, when we have at least 15 persons registered.