EMBL-EBI Hinxton Opening Ceremony Tuesday 23rd October 2007, 15:00, Wellcome Trust Conference Centre

New EBI East Wing Click on the picture for a larger version

Sir William Castell, Prof. Iain Mattaj and Prof. Janet Thornton have great pleasure in inviting you to a ceremony and reception to celebrate the opening of the East Wing of the EMBL-European Bioinformatics Institute. The ceremony and reception will take place on Tuesday, 23rd October 2007 from 15:00 in the Wellcome Trust Conference Centre. During the reception, you will also have the opportunity to participate in a guided tour of the East Wing.

Programme:

Up to 15:00		VIP guests check in at Wellcome Trust Conference Centre; tea available
14:45		VIP Guests escorted to East Wing
15:00		Tour of East Wing and return to Wellcome Trust Conference Centre
15:30		Opening ceremony in auditorium of Wellcome Trust Conference Centre Robert-Jan Smits and Ian Pearson to unveil commemorative plaque Master of Ceremonies: John Cooper Speakers [5 mins each]: Robert-Jan Smits [EU], Ian Pearson [UK], Iain Mattaj [EMBL], Sir William Castell [WT], Janet Thornton [EBI]
16:15		Drinks reception for all in Foyer and Cloisters of Wellcome Trust Conference Centre Prearranged tours of East Wing for small groups of guests
18:30		VIPS pre-dinner drinks
19:00		VIPS dinner