The Social Programme has long been an integral part of this conference series. The goal is to maximise networking and community building both during and after the conference, while ensuring that partners accompanying delegates enjoy their stay in Stockholm and feel part of the eChallenges community.

The Organising Committee are pleased to announce that a Networking Buffet Reception, sponsored by the City of Stockholm will be held in the Golden Room in the Stockholm City Hall on Wednesday 22 October, from 18:00 - 20:00.

It is necessary for all delegates to confirm their participation by 01 October at the latest via online registration to be included in the security list for entrance to the City Hall.

Each confirmed delegate will receive their invitation card in their conference pack, which can be collected at the conference venue on Tuesday 21 October from 15:00.

Delegates should arrive at the City Hall, Hantverkargatan 1, between 17:15 - 17:45 to clear security. The nearest underground station is T-Centralen. Buses 3 & 62 go near the City Hall.

Following the formal Welcome by the City, a guide will provide an introduction to the history of the City Hall and history of the mosaics in the Golden Room.

The Organising Committee are pleased to announce that a Gala Dinner, sponsored by Ministry of Enterprise, Energy and Communications and VINNOVA - Swedish Governmental Agency for Innovation Systems will be held in the Vasa Museum on Thursday 23 October.

Transport by boat to the Vasa Museum is provided outside the Grand Hotel. Boats will leave between 18:30 - 19:15. A guide will provide a brief introduction during this short boat trip.

Upon arrival, guests will have the option to participate in a short tour of the Vasa Museum between 19:15 - 19:50.

Transport by bus will leave the Vasa Museum at 22:30, 22:50 and 23:10.

It is necessary for all delegates and Accompanying persons to confirm participation at both social events as part of online registration.

There are a variety of tours available during and after eChallenges e-2008 for delegates and accompanying persons to experience Stockholm. Tickets can be purchased in advance via online registration up to 08 October and will be included in the delegates pack provided at on site registration.

See all of Stockholm from the water. A great tour showing you the city from the water. Pass under 15 bridges and pass through two locks. Travel both on the lake Mälaren and on the Baltic Sea while passing most of Stockholms most famous buildings and sights. Departures daily from Strömkajen (by the Grand Hotel) at 11.00, & 13.00. It is necessary for delegates to go to the departure place at least 30 minutes in advance and hand their ticket in at the kiosk.

Pass through the inner parts of Stockholm with Strandvägen and the Vasa Museum before entering the shady canal of Djurgården with its green and lush surroundings. As the canal opens out into the sea, pass Fjäderholmarna, our closest archipelago islands before heading back towards the city along Södermalm, Slussen and the Old Town. Departures daily from Strömkajen (by the Grand Hotel) at 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.30 & 14.30. It is necessary for delegates to go to the departure place at least 30 minutes in advance and hand their ticket in at the kiosk.

For anyone who wants to see Sweden's and Stockholm's unique archipelago in a limited amount of time. See Stockholm from the water before venturing out into the archipelago. Your guide will tell you all about life in the archipelago while passing some of the 24.000 islands. Departures from Nybroplan/Strandvägen at 12.00 on Saturday and Sunday only. It is necessary for delegates to go to the departure place at least 30 minutes in advance and hand their ticket in at the kiosk.

A pleasant combination of a nice brunch with as much as you can eat and a chance to see Sweden's and Stockholm's unique archipelago in a limited amount of time. See Stockholm from the water before venturing out into the archipelago. Your guide will tell you about life in the archipelago while passing some of the 24.000 islands. Departures on Saturday and Sunday only from Nybroplan/Strandvägen at 12.00.

See most Stockholm in just 90 minutes. We show you the most famous buildings and views including a stop at Fjällgatan, where the view of Stockholm's islands and waters is magnificent. Departures daily from Gustav Adolfs Torg (by the Opera House) at 10.00, 12.00 & 14.00. It is necessary for delegates to go to the departure place at least 30 minutes in advance and hand their ticket in at the kiosk.

A combination tour showing you the whole of Stockholm from land and water. Start with a coach trip around the city, viewing the best known buildings and sights. After an hour and a half, transfer to a boat for a boat tour around the Royal Park of Djurgården. Departures daily from Gustav Adolfs Torg (by the Opera House) at 10.00 & 12.00. It is necessary for delegates to go to the departure place at least 30 minutes in advance and hand their ticket in at the kiosk.

Welcome to Open Top Tours. We offer a sightseeing tour around Stockholm with open top double decker buses. During the tour you will pass most of Stockholm's main sights. You can get on and off the bus as often as you want at the bus stops along the route - the ticket is valid for 24 hours. Ticket includes entrance fee to Gröna Lund Tivoli and Casino Cosmopol. Departures daily every 18 minutes.

€61 per person for 4 course tasting menu (drinks not included). Dinner Cruise by MS Cinderella taking you out into the archipelago. Departure daily from Strandvägen at 18:30.

Prepare yourself for an evening of culinary delights on the waters of the Baltic. The menu centres on top class produce with a Swedish twist . A three course dinner set menu will be served (drinks not included). Departure from Strandvägen on Friday only at 19:00.