Enjoy food and drinks with your friends and colleagues during the Congress Reception. Admission is included for Full Technical registrants.

Join your fellow congress attendees for a special evening at the Congress Banquet. This memorable event is the perfect opportunity to network with colleagues and celebrate a week of insightful discussions and meaningful connections. Meeting attendees will be served traditional dishes with accompanying traditional local music. 

The Conference Banquet is free to committee members and invited speakers only. Tickets for all other registrants can be purchased when registering for the meeting for USD 30. Additional tickets for guests are available through registration for USD 50.

Experience a journey through thousands of years of Chinese history at the iconic National Palace Museum, home to one of the world’s richest collections of imperial treasures. From jade carvings and ancient bronzes to calligraphy and masterpieces once reserved for emperors, this immersive visit brings art, culture and storytelling to life in a truly unforgettable setting. All registrants will have the option to select this tour or the Gold Museum as part of registration. A box lunch and transportation is included. Registration by 17 April is required.

Explore the world of seafaring at the Evergreen Maritime Museum, where five floors of interactive exhibits trace maritime history, navigation, shipbuilding and global trade. From meticulously crafted ship models to hands-on displays, attendees can dive into the culture and science of ocean travel in a beautifully curated museum experience. There is no organized group for this museum but it is located at the same venue as the meeting and attendees can explore as desired. The museum is open from 12:00-17:00 Tuesday - Thursday. Visit the website for more details to enjoy the museum on your own.

Explore the historic gold mining mountain town of Jiufen, featuring the Gold Museum, traditional old streets, tea houses and stunning views of the northeast coast. All registrants will have the option to select this tour or the National Palace Museum as part of registration. A box lunch and transportation is included. Registration by 17 April is required.