European Microwave Week 2006


	Social Events Special Events during European Microwave Week 2006 Please note the date change to the Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner
	EuMIC 2006 Gala Dinner Monday 11th September, 19.00 Venue: Manchester Town Hall The GAAS® Association has always strived to make the previous GAAS® Symposia a gathering of friends as well as a technical meeting and this was evident by the well-attended GAAS dinner that accompanied each conference. To continue this important social tradition the EuMIC2006 organisers are very pleased to invite you and your guests to the EuMIC 2006 Reception and Dinner to be held at the magnificent venue of Manchester Town Hall on Monday 11th September 2006. The evening will start with a reception in the atmospheric and architecturally stunning Sculpture Hall with champagne and nibbles, and a talk by our honoured guest the Lord Mayor of Manchester. This will be followed by a four-course meal in the cathedral-like Great Hall. After the meal guests will be served coffee and mints and there will be an after dinner speech by our other honoured guest David Smith, Managing Director of Filtronic Compound Semiconductors Ltd. Filtronic are the only MMIC manufacturers in the UK and generously sponsored this important social event. Cost: £20.00 per person

	EuMW2006 Welcome Reception Wednesday 13th September, 18.30 –21.00 Venue: Great Northern Hall, G-Mex All registered conference delegates from; EuMC 2006, ECWT 2006, EuRAD 2006 and EuMIC 2006, as well as representatives from the companies participating in the exhibition are invited to the EuMW2006 Welcome Reception Buffet, sponsored by Agilent Technologies, EuMA and Horizon House Publications. Your invitation can be found in your delegate bag, please remember to bring your invitation with you. The Welcome Reception will be held in the Great Northern Hall, which is located in the MICC and there are two entrances; one through the Upper Foyer and the second through the link from the exhibition. The evening will begin with a champagne drinks reception, and a talk by the Platinum sponsor Agilent Technologies. This will be followed by an impressive buffet with a wide variety of choice, accompanied by well-selected wines, beers and soft drinks. Cost: Free to Delegates & Invited Exhibitors

	EuMW Gala Dinner Tuesday 12th September,19.00 Venue: Old Trafford The EuMW Gala Dinner will be held at Old Trafford Stadium, the home of Manchester United, the world’s second richest football club. Old Trafford, United's home since 1910, is one of the most famous and atmospheric stadiums in the world. Old Trafford has played host to every level of football over the years including World Cup and European Championship matches, FA Cup and Football League Cup finals and England internationals as well as Manchester United fixtures in all competitions. But, arguably, the stadium's greatest moment arrived in May 2003 when it was chosen to stage the UEFA Champions League final between Milan AC and Juventus. The Gala Dinner will start with a drinks reception in “Legends”, the section of the Manchester United Museum dedicated to ‘the greats’. Charlton, Law, Best and Cantona are all present to name just a few. A quality evening will follow with a Gala Dinner in one of Old Trafford’s Hospitality Suites where club honors adorning the walls gives the room an atmosphere all of its own. Cost: £25 per person

	EuRAD Dinner Thursday 14th September, 19.00 Venue: Manchester Town Hall The EuRAD conference dinner, sponsored by QinetiQ, is being held in the Banqueting Room in the historic Manchester Town Hall, a really breathtaking venue only a few hundred yards from the G-Mex centre. The Town Hall dates from Victorian times and is a splendid example of neo-gothic architecture. Two prizes, sponsored by Raytheon, will be presented at the dinner. The Radar Prize of €3,000 is awarded to the paper that best advances the state-of-the-art in radar. The Young Engineers Prize of €2,000 is awarded to a young engineer or researcher who has presented an outstanding paper at the conference. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the splendour of this wonderful building as you dine in style. Cost: £20 per person

	Partner Programmes

	Wedgewood Visitors Centre and Potteries Museum Tuesday, 12 September Cost: £ 42 per person (Lunch incl. – Vegetarian Option available) The six towns around Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, are known as the “Potteries” because they are the heart of the British china and porcelain industry that started there in the 18th century. This full-day trip will be accompanied by an official Manchester (Blue Badge) Guide and will take visitors to the Wedgewood factory (www.wedgewood.com), home of one of the most famous names in the world of china and porcelain. After a long apprenticeship, Josiah Wedgewood became a master potter and founded his business in 1759. He developed new materials, firing techniques and glazes that permitted new designs and dramatic improvements in quality. In 1765 he was appointed “Potter to Her Majesty” (Queen Charlotte, consort to George III). The appointment led to a huge and prestigious order from the Russian Empress, Catherine II in 1776, which was displayed for months in London prior to shipment. The trip will include visits to the Wedgewood exhibition and film theatre that will outline the history of the company followed by a factory tour that will enable visitors to see the production of the famous tableware and demonstrations of many aspects of the potter’s art. Self-guided audio tours are available in Dutch, English, French, German and Japanese. The wide range of fine vases, tableware and figurines currently available can be inspected in the extensive gift shop. The trip will also include a visit to the Potteries Museum. There may also be opportunities for those who wish to, to make a personal “masterpiece” on a potter’s wheel. Departure: 9.30 am. Arrive back: 5.30 pm.

	Chatsworth House and the Peak District Thursday, 14 September Cost: £45 per person (Lunch incl. – Vegetarian Option available) This is a full-day trip to visit Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, traveling through the Peak District accompanied by an official Manchester (Blue Badge) Guide. Chatsworth is one of the most beautiful stately homes in the UK, parts of which date back to the 16th century (www.chatsworth.org). Chatsworth has been the home of the Duke of Devonshire for centuries and the 12th Duke currently occupies part of the house. The collection of paintings, sculpture and books reflect the worldwide interests of successive generations and self-guided audio tours are available in English. Guidebooks are available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. In addition to the fine paintings and sculptures, the house contains the library of the scientist Henry Cavendish. This magnificent house is set in a beautiful estate of 35,000 acres, part of which was landscaped by Lancelot (Capability) Brown in the 18th century. The 100-acre gardens were designed by Sir Joseph Paxton in the 19th century and include the single-jet Emperor Fountain. The trip will also include a stop in the picturesque village of Tideswell, which is mentioned in William the Conqueror’s Domesday Book and later was a center for the lead mining industry. The village has some historic buildings, the most famous of which is the fine 14th century parish church known as “The Cathedral of the Peak”. Departure: 9.30 am. Arrive back: 5.30 pm.

	Note: All the above dinners (excl. the Free Welcome Reception) and Partner Programmes can be booked online using the pre-registration form by clicking on ‘Registration’. You will also be able to book on-site after the pre-registration has closed (subject to availability).