Social Events & Tours
Social Events
Opening Ceremonies
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
18:45-22:00
Open to all registered delegates and their registered guests at no additional fee. Name badges are required.
The Annual Meeting will officially begin with the Opening Ceremonies and this year’s Howard Steel Lecture, presented by Kevin Zraly. All delegates and registered guests are invited and encourage to attend the Opening Ceremonies. Following the Opening Ceremonies, we will move to a hosted reception featuring heavy appetizers, cocktails, and plenty of lively conversations and reunions with colleagues and friends.
The Welcome Reception is supported, in part, by grants from Medtronic, NuVasive, and OrthoPediatrics.
Farewell Reception
Friday, October 12, 2018
20:00-23:00
Open to all registered delegates and registered guests. Tickets are $50 each for registered delegates/$175 for registered guests and should be purchased in advance. A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase onsite but SRS strongly urges delegates and guests to purchase tickets at the time of registration. Cocktail dress is appropriate for the Farewell Reception.
The 53rd Annual Meeting & Course will culminate with a Reception at the Palazzo Re Enzo located in Bologna’s main square, Piazza Maggiore. This historic palace dates back to the 13th century and offers unique views of the Piazza Maggiore and famous Neptune Fountain.
Optional Tours
The following tours are available to registered delegates and guests through Bologna Welcome.
Tour Registration Deadline: September 10, 2018.
The following tours must be pre-booked through Bologna Welcome. Please note, tours with a minimum number of persons listed will only operate if the minimum number of persons book the tour.
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Tour |
Date |
Time |
Departure Location |
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Bologna City Walking Tour |
Every Day |
16:45-18:45 2 hrs. |
Bologna Welcome Tourist Center |
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Tower Break Food Experience |
Oct. 10 |
11:00-13:00 3 hrs. |
Piazza del Nettuno |
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Enjoy Bologna Food Tour |
Oct. 11 |
17:00-19:00 2 hrs. |
Piazza del Nettuno |
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Flavors of Emilia Experience |
Oct. 9 Oct. 13 |
10:00-20:00 10 hrs. |
Hotel Pick-up |
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Truffle Hunting Experience |
Oct. 9 Oct. 13 |
15:30-22:00 |
Hotel Pick-up |
If you did not pre-book a tour, additional tour options are available online at www.bolognawelcome.com/en/home/find-book/tour/ or in person at the Bologna Welcome Tourist Center, located in the Piazza Maggiore (Piazza Maggiore 1/e – 40124).