Social Events

Welcome Reception at Windsor Barra Hotel

On Sunday evening, after the Opening Ceremony and the talk of the Ministry for Science and Technology, Sergio Rezende, there will be a Welcome Cocktail with Brazilian Music. It will take place in the first floor of Windsor hotel and all the conference participants and accompanied person are invited.

Conference Dinner and Excursion:

The conference dinner will be organized together with excursion on Wednesday September 23th, 7 pm, at Porcão Rio´s, located at Marina da Glória, Flamengo, with a breathtaking bay view. Participants should purchase their tickets at OPCO Hospitality Desk. Please register in time, preferably by Monday afternoon, since the number of seats is limited.

• Corcovado/Tijuca Forest + dinner at Porcão Rio´s Restaurante (US$ 100,00)
• Sugar Loaf/+ dinner at Porcão Rio´s Restaurante (US$ 100,00)
• Only dinner at Porcão Rio´s (US$ 60,00)

Corcovado or Sugar Loaf includes: bilingual speaking guide + tickets + transportation + dinner at Porcão Rio´s restaurant. In the price of only dinner at Porcão Rios no transportation is included.

For further information & tickets please contact our local staff Mrs. Ana Raquel Sissino, at OPCO Hospitality Desk.

Other Activities

Maracanã Football Game

Go to a football play in Maracanã Stadium on Wednesday, 23th, after the dinner;

Rio Scenarium

Visit Rio Scenarium in the old part of Rio de Janeiro, Lapa, with Brazilian music and typical Brazilian snacks, on Thursday 24th, a special program that you can also plan.

OPCO travel agency will organize these activities for you, including transportation, at special prices. Please contact our local tourism desk for further information.

Lunch at Windsor Barra Hotel

During the period of the Congress you may have lunch at Windsor Barra Hotel restaurant with a special price of US$25.00 / R$40,00 per person. For further information please contact our local staff at the Congress Secretariat since there will be a limited number of tickets.