Social Events
The congress organizers are already looking forward to bringing Dutch hospitality closer to all participants through numerous social events.
Welcome Reception
On the first evening of the congress, all delegates are kindly invited to join the Welcome Reception which will take place directly after the Opening Ceremony at the congress venue, in the exhibition area. It states the perfect opportunity to get in first contact with colleagues and/or business partners in a relaxed atmosphere while enjoying local snacks and drinks.

- Sunday, September 18
- 19h00–21h00
- MECC Maastricht, Exhibition Area
- Forum 100, 6229 GV Maastricht, Netherlands
- Attendance is free of charge for all fully registered congress delegates, accompanying persons, exhibitors and sponsors. Please indicate your participation during the online registration process.
"Pub-up your poison" quiz pub tour
At the “Pub-up your poision” quiz pub tour, we take toxicology out of the lecture rooms and into the middle of Maastricht’s vivid city center. Throughout the city, more than 10 bars will participate, each of them focusing on a different topic, presented in layman´s language, closing off with a pub quiz at the end, just to make sure that participants pay good attention!
- Monday, September 19
- 20h30–23h00
- City Center Maastricht
- tba.
Are you the person to present an interesting topic in one of our pubs in Maastricht?
Congress Dinner Party
And of course, please mark your calendars already today for Tuesday, September 20 – on this day the traditional Congress Dinner Party will take place, inviting you to network but also to party while enjoying Dutch specialties. More information will be available here soon.


- Tuesday, September 20
- 19h30–0h00
- Muziekgieterij
- Boschstraat 5, 6211 AS Maastricht, Netherlands
- 115.00 EUR