There were three social events during the conference. The first was a WELCOME RECEPTION given by the mayor of the City of Dortmund - Dr. Gerhard Langemeyer - at city hall. It took place on Tuesday August 27^th. (Photos)

The evening of Wednesday, August 28^th, gave opportunities to an open meeting: There was a "CAMPUS-BBQ" (Campus-Barbecue) as well as drinks in immediate proximity of the conference facility. (Photos) In addition, participants may have visited interesting institutes and firms in the neighbouring Dortmund Technology Centre - one of the most successful technology ventures in Germany. Here youŽll find more information about these Guided Tours.

The CONGRESS DINNER took place in the machinery hall of the exhibition coal mine "Zollern II/IV". Built in the early 20th century, it used to claim state-of-the-art technology which is reflected in its technical infrastructure and industrial architecture ("Neo Baroque" of the late 19^th century). (Photos)


"Zollern" was shut down in 1966, saved from destruction in 1969 and today features exhibitions on the social and cultural history of the mining sector in the Ruhr area. A guided tour was offered to interested congress delegates. It featured a close look at the garden-city settlement, which surrounds Zollern which is typical for the old mining settlements in this region.

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