SOCIAL EVENTS Oceans'05 Europe is providing a set of original and colorful social events, most of them included in the full registration package (**). Extra tickets for all these events are available at the registration on-line facility. The table below gives a recap of the events, dates and cost: Ice Breaker Monday, June 20, 2005 20 Euros Exhibit Reception Tuesday, June 21, 2005 20 Euros Gala Banquet Wednesday, June 22, 2005 75 Euros City Hall Reception Thursday, June 23, 2005 20 Euros       La Recouvrance Tour Monday, June 20, 2005 75 Euros Wine Tasting Tuesday, June 21, 2005 25 Euros **Full registration (Member, Non Member, Lifetime Member) includes technical sessions, exhibits, conference proceedings (CD only), all social events and refreshment breaks. Student registration does not include the Gala Banquet. One-day pass includes technical sessions, exhibits and refreshment breaks for that day. It does not include any social event. Ice Breaker Monday, June 20, 2005 Delegates are invited to gather at the largest exhibition of fish (from tropical to polar one) at Oceanopolis from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A special "Wine & Cheese" dinner will be proposed along with the visit of the fish "pavilions". This year 2005 is at the same time the International Year of Physics and the centenary of Jules Verne's death. A special Exhibit on Jules Verne achievements will be accessible at Oceanopolis for all invited delegates. Exhibit Reception Tuesday, June 21, 2005 Get casually in touch with the Exhibitors. Starting at 5:45 pm, Oceans'05 Europe will treat you with a cocktail based on local specialties. Gala Banquet Wednesday, June 22, 2005 Across the Brest bay at the Naval Academy. You will go there by Navy boats: we will start boarding at 6:30 pm. At the Naval Academy, we will be welcomed by the Admiral, director of the institution. After a traditional "aperitif", the dinner will take place in the main hall of the Academy and you will be entertained by one of the most famous guitarist in Brittany, Soïg Sibéril. The student Poster Competition awards will be presented during the dinner. IMPORTANT: This event will take place in a military area. We need to have, at least 3 weeks before the event, the passport or ID number of each participant. This is REALLY mandatory for registering for this event. City Hall Reception Thursday, June 23, 2005 The city of Brest will welcome us at the City Hall downtown at noon. This reception will be the occasion for the IEEE/OES to present its annual awards. The President will address his state-of-the Society speech during the lunch. La Recouvrance tour Monday, June 20, 2005 The tour is scheduled from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on board La Recouvrance. Lunch is included in the package. Space on La Recouvrance is limited to 25 persons. Please, make your reservation when registering for the conference. We will apply the rule "first come, first serve". Wine Tasting Tuesday, June 21, 2005 Starting at 6:45 pm in Le Quartz and upon reservation. We will bring you the best teacher in order to fully appreciate the delicacy of good wine. Please, make your reservation when registering for the conference. We will apply the rule "first come, first serve".