Social Program

Opening Ceremonies & Opening Keynote Address

Monday, July 6, 2015
13:00-15:00
Palais des congrès, Room 524
Dress Code: Business-Casual

The Opening Ceremonies will set the tone for the conference. Following official words of welcome and special performances, Canadian explorer Bernard Voyer will give a lecture on Traveling in Challenging Environments: Reflected Thoughts about Determination and Perseverance.

Official Exhibit Opening & Welcome Reception

Monday, July 6, 2015
18:00-20:00
Palais des congrès, Room 520
Dress Code: Business-Casual

Delegates will have a chance to meet with colleagues and exhibitor representatives as we inaugurate the conference exhibit with a welcome reception where light refreshments and appetizers will be served. Enjoy at least one thing that Montréal is famous for – a smoked meat sandwich!

Gala Dinner and Suterko-Cory Award Presentations

Wednesday, July 8, 2015
18:30-22:00 (18:30 cocktail, 19:00 dinner)
Montréal Science Centre, La Perspective
(ticket reservation fee: $30 per person; additional tickets $100)
Dress Code: Business-Casual

Don’t miss ‘’le grand moment de la semaine’’, the highlight of the week! The IMC tradition continues with an event that will showcase great food, great company and great music.

The Montréal Science Centre is nestled in the heart of Montréal’s Old Port, between the historical Old-Montréal district and the St. Lawrence River. The reception hall, created in renovated hangars, offers breathtaking and panoramic views of what used to be the core of the maritime and industrial activities of 19th Century Canada.

Join us and bring home the IMC15 Gala in your bag of your Montréal souvenirs…